Day Walks in the Lake District

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20 circular routes in the Lake District betwwn 5 and 13 miles I nlength, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. The routes are split into four geographical areas and include wa lks from the main tourist bases, such as Keswick and Ambleside, as well as sought after peaks such as Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Blencathra and helvellyn. Also included for the adventurous are the Lake District's best known scrambles - Striding Edge and Sharp Edge, together with more accessible alternatives. The author of this guidebook, Stephen Goodwin, is a freelance journalist (former staff writer for The Independent), editor of the prestigious Alpine Journal and a Lake District local. In his introductions to each route he recalls the tales of Wordsworth, Walpole and the fascinating history of Lakeland and its peaks and fells. Author: Stephen Goodwin No of Pages: 134 Page Size: 120 x 175 mm ISBN 10: 1906148120 ISBN 13: 9781906148126 Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing Published Date: June 2009 Binding: Paperback Illustrations: colour photos and os maps Weight: 195g Show more