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The Northern Fells: Northern Fells Bk. 5: Being an Illustrated Account of a Study and Exploration of the Mountains in the English Lake District (Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells) (Hardcover)

by Alfred Wainwright (Author) "Any division of the Lakeland fells into geographical districts must necessarily be arbitrary, just as the location of the outer boundaries of Lakeland must always..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (17 April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0711222312
  • ISBN-13: 978-0711222311
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 522,048 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Originally compiled in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Wainwright walking guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever devised. The result of painstaking and lengthy research by their namesake and author over a period of thirteen years, the guides have retained their original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent, and gradients of the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. The seven guides covering the Fells district, as well as the Outlying Fells of Lakeland will be reissued by Frances Lincoln in April.

About the Author
Born in Blackburn in 1907, Alfred Wainwright left school at the age of 13. A holiday at the age of 23 kindled a life long love affair with the Lake District. Following a move to Kendal in 1941 Wainwright devoted every spare minute of his days to researching and compiling the original seven Pictorial guides. Following Wainwright's death in 1991, Michael Joseph bought the complete list including the later guidebooks and numerous sketchbooks. The rights have now been sold to Frances Lincoln, and the printing of the books has been moved to their original location in Kendal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Companion To The Northern Fells, 30 April 2009
By JH Dickinson (York, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Northern Fells (Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells) (Hardcover)
If you have used a Wainwright guide before, you won't need to be informed any further just how wonderful these pocket books are. However, if you are a newcomer to the fells, or haven't come across this series yet, then please believe me when I say that there is simply no better companion to exploring the peaks of the Lake District.

For those whose interest is purely to walk the fells, these books cover every angle of the mountains to a remarkable extent, including route descriptions, maps, summit views, and some beautiful hand-drawn pictures by the author. Be aware that these guides cover the fells only, though, so for a wider coverage regarding attractions, etc. within the Lake District, you will require another guidebook in addition. I know that for me, at least, these books are more than enough!

Wainwright's books were fastidious and personal account of his Lakeland, which makes them a thoroughly enjoyable read - all too often now, most guides just describe facts in an incredibly detached manner, and how to get the most for your money.

Though I have a great deal of affection for the original books, I would recommend the revised editions, updated by Chris Jesty, which are distinguished from the original editions by the colour photographs on the cover. Wainwright himself was more than aware that in the future his guides would become steadily inaccurate, since mountain paths come and go over 50 years, and Mr Jesty has done a diligent job in detailing changes that have occurred to the original routes and their environment, whilst maintaining the spirit of the original guides. In addition, the paths are marked in red ink on the maps, making them much easier to follow whilst on the fells.

Though the book of each area is, in my opinion, essential whilst walking in that region of the Lakes, I must make some comment regarding the specific details of this book, The Northern Fells. Including Skiddaw and Blencathra, the fells at the top end of the Lakes are often overlooked by casual fellwalkers, with the two mountains mentioned beforehand being the main exceptions. However, the views can be just as stunning as in the rest of the Lakes, and the fewer walkers met on your route can be a refreshing change, especially during the busiest periods of Summer!

In short, if you are new to walking in an area of the fells, or merely want a new perspective, these books are essential!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So many reasons to buy!, 17 May 2005
By Mr. Michael Lumsden "mlumsden11" (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is the 5th book of a series of 7 which were written between 1956 and 1965. The series covers the entire Lake District. This book covers the area north of Keswick and includes Skiddaw, Blencathra and the Caldbeck Fells.
My reasons for recommending the book are as follows:
1. The author is an expert. He has covered the ground, and the information in the book is a small selection of his total knowledge.
2. The guide is accurate. Minor changes have of course happened in the 40 plus years since publication, such as the disappearance of the railway. But the fells are the same. If Wainwright shows a safe route it can be relied on.
3. The author loves the area. He wrote the books initially for himself as a tribute to the hills. His appreciation shines through and is infective.
4. The author is a master draughtsman. The books are hand-written, but you would not initially realise this as the allignments appear perfect. There is joy in just browsing the book for its own sake.
5. The area deserves to be known. I have climbed most of these fells, and each one was a great experience - even Mungrisedale Common. Armed with this book and a little fitness and common sense you can become a mountaineer. The guide will direct you to easy but beautiful climbs (such as Latrigg) and to more strenuous and exciting routes such as Sharp Edge
In conclusion I have used these books for 30 years and they have led me to hours of healthy enjoyment of the fells
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