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With enhanced drawings that show the loving detail of the originals, this truly reflects Wainwright's legacy. If you ever get bored with looking at it, you could even use it to go walking! (Independent on Sunday )
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With enhanced drawings that show the loving detail of the originals, this truly reflects Wainwright's legacy. If you ever get bored with looking at it, you could even use it to go walking! Independent on Sunday
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This 50th Anniversary edition of the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells is newly reproduced from the handwritten pages created in the 1950s and 1960s by A. Wainwright. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
This 50th Anniversary edition of the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells is newly reproduced from the handwritten pages created in the 1950s and 1960s by A. Wainwright. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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145 of 147 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
These books are truly a Lakeland Companion. In the pages the author not only sets out the details of the fells (with scrupulous accuracy) but shares himself. And this is not in an intrusive way; indeed it is rare insight into the thinking of a middle-aged man of 40 plus years ago.
As guide books the series is second to none. They are brilliantly designed for use on the fells (in wind or rain they are so much easier than a map). They also are great pre and post holiday reading; as valuable for reminiscing as planning.
There is a weakness. They are out of date! Some of the changes do not matter a jot (everyone knows that the railway to Keswick is no more) but some could be significant - for example some paths have been re-routed and others have suffered erosion. Before buying consider whether the second edition (with revisions by Chris Jesty) is more appropriate for your needs.
As guide books the series is second to none. They are brilliantly designed for use on the fells (in wind or rain they are so much easier than a map). They also are great pre and post holiday reading; as valuable for reminiscing as planning.
There is a weakness. They are out of date! Some of the changes do not matter a jot (everyone knows that the railway to Keswick is no more) but some could be significant - for example some paths have been re-routed and others have suffered erosion. Before buying consider whether the second edition (with revisions by Chris Jesty) is more appropriate for your needs.
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wainwright's legacy to the fell walkers of the Lake District will be as popular in a hundred years from now as it is today, a decade after his demise. These seven wonderful books began in the 1950's as a labour of love which would take up most of Wainwright's leisure time over a period of over 12 years. He embarked on this venture without a thought of making a profit; the idea was simply to provide meticulous advice and information for walkers, set out in his own unique style. His attention to detail and gentle humour have reassured and entertained generations of walkers visiting this hallowed corner of our beautiful earth. Similarly people who are not fit enough to visit the highest mountains can relive past adventures by their own fireside on a cold winter's evening. So, my friend, feel inspired, splash out a little on these wonderful guidebooks, get out on the hills, and, as the great Wainwright himself said, watch where you are putting your feet. Your life will never be quite the same again.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This series of books may well be on the expensive side but they are an essential purchase for anyone that enjoys walking in the Lakeland Fells. The Wainright's are rightly regarded as the pinnacle of books of their type and it is easy to see why. Beautifully illustrated by the author and with several different routes described for the many fells covered, this is by far the best set of books I have seen on the subject.
Some of the routes are a little out of date now but that doesn't really matter as you can still find your way round.Also,the seven books in the series are a very handy size for you to carry in your ruck sack or even your pocket.
If you aren't sure if you should spend this amount of money on this set the best thing that I can advise is that you do splash out. It really is worth it and you will consider it as money well spent.
Some of the routes are a little out of date now but that doesn't really matter as you can still find your way round.Also,the seven books in the series are a very handy size for you to carry in your ruck sack or even your pocket.
If you aren't sure if you should spend this amount of money on this set the best thing that I can advise is that you do splash out. It really is worth it and you will consider it as money well spent.
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Must have for lakeland lovers
Bought this for my Hubby last Christmas, who is a Wainwright fan and he absolutely loves these books. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs E
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I bought 2 of these - one set as a present and one to keep and use. Although they have been updated in other versions this collection are the authentic originals. Read more
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a perfect buy
My husband absolutely loved these books, we are keen fell walkers and A Wainwright books are great for plotting out which mountain to climb with which route to take, his wordings... Read more
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Ideal companion for Lake District Holidays!
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Published 10 months ago by Matt H
Gorgeous item
This is a wonderful item.. Beautifully packaged and a pleasure to see it on the bookshelf.
I bought it for my partner and his eyes lit up so much and i didnt hear from him in... Read more
I bought it for my partner and his eyes lit up so much and i didnt hear from him in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. Z. L. Hannan
The classic guides to the lakeland fells.
Without doubt the set of books everyone in the UK should own, AW's love-letter to the area he moved his life for are a classic. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. A. D. Symington
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These books are brilliant,a lovely gift for anyone interested in wainwright, or thinking about doing his walks in the Lake district, excellent illustration. Read more
Published 16 months ago by gpsmith
wainwright pictorial guides
sorry cant really review it properly as it is a christmas present but was very pleasd with the service and the quick delivery thankyou
Published 19 months ago by Nan
armchair walking
after watching Julie Bradbury using the books to walk Lakeland Fells I bought them for my husband - THEY ARE SUPERB.
so much detail, points of interest - excellent.
so much detail, points of interest - excellent.
Published 20 months ago by Dan Blan
Wainwright's pictorial guides
I got this as a gift for my son in law, as he and my daughter are mad about hill walking. He was thrilled to get them, they are a good size for a pocket and each book contains a... Read more
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