Short Walks in Lakeland Book 2 North Lakeland

The second volume of this three-part series covers the north Lakes – Borrowdale, Newlands, Bassenthwaite, Thirlmere, Ullswater, Haweswater and the area north of Keswick up to Caldbeck. 57 routes of half- to full-day walks.

Short Walks in Lakeland Book 2 North Lakeland

Authors

Aileen Evans
Brian Evans

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852842321

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£11.99

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Seasons

Year round walking but be prepared for winter conditions.

Centres

Keswick is the main town, also Penrith further east. Numerous villages and facilities such as Rosthwaite, Braithwaite, Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Shap, Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket.

Difficulty

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

Must See

Lakeside routes, valley and beck routes, viewpoints, smaller peaks, tarns, some of the very best of the north Lakes.

The second in the Short Walks in Lakeland trilogy, which also includes guides to South Lakeland (book 1) and West Lakeland (book 3).

This guide divides the region into six sections:

Borrowdale
the Northern Fells
Thirlmere
Newlands & the north west
Patterdale & Ullswater
the Eastern Fells and Dales.

The guide comprises 57 walks generally between 4 and 8 miles, enough to pleasantly fill a good half-day or leisurely full day, and ideal for day visitors or family walkers. It is not a high fell walking guide, although many worthwhile summits are included. Priority is given to the lower fells and dales, which are as rewarding as their high brethren. Some of the walks are classic and well used. Others seek out lonely miners' tracks or medieval hollow ways which are still green and a joy to walk. Interesting features are pointed out along the way, whilst the specially drawn maps include relevant walk details. The combination of detailed description and clear, easy-to-follow maps and evocative sketches makes this book ideal for anyone who wants to explore the Lakeland.