Guide to walking in south Lakeland - English Lake District, UK

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A guidebook of short walks in the south of the English Lake District, UK, the first of this three-part series covering the whole of Lakeland. Routes cover Rydal, Grasmere, Langdale, Little Langdale, Coniston, Torver and the south, Grizedale, Satterthwaite, the Rusland Valley, Winster Valley, Troutbeck, Kentmere, Longsleddale and across to Tebay.

Seasons

All year round.

Centres

Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Coniston, Broughton-in-Furness, Newby Bridge.

Difficulty

Fairly straightforward half- and full-day routes, mainly exploring valleys and less-known hills, but with a few peaks thrown in.

Must See

Crinkle Crags, Tilberthwaite, Kentmere and Longsleddale, Whitbarrow overlooking Morecambe Bay.
 

Short Walks In Lakeland Book 1 South Lakeland

Authors
Aileen Evans
Brian Evans
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Edition
First
Published
20 Feb 2008
ISBN_13
9781852841447
Availability
Reprinted
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Price £11.99
 
 

This guidebook of walks in the Lake District is the first in the Short Walks in Lakeland trilogy, which also covers walking routes in North Lakeland (book 2) and West Lakeland (book 3).

This guidebook divides the South Lake District into four regions:

  • the Central Fells
  • the area around Coniston Water and Windermere
  • the Eastern Fells and Dales
  • the Limestone Fringe.

60 short walks are described, generally between 4 and 9 miles, enough to pleasantly fill a good half-day, and ideal for day visitors or family walkers. Some longer walks could be split, others combined. It is not a high fell walking guide, although several popular summits are included. Priority is given to the lower fells and dales, which are as rewarding as their higher brethren.

The combination of detailed description and clear, easy-to-follow maps and evocative sketches makes this book ideal for anyone who wants to explore Lakeland. If you work your way through the walks you will retain many rich memories of some of England's most scenic countryside.

 

 

 
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