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Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
7 Apr 2009
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852842321
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ISBN (10)
1852842326
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
340g
Pages
272
No. Maps
56
No. Photos
16
Originally Published
1 Jan 1996

Short Walks in Lakeland Book 2: North Lakeland

by Aileen Evans, Brian Evans

The second guidebook of this three-part series covers walks in the north Lake District: Borrowdale, Newlands, Bassenthwaite, Thirlmere, Ullswater, Haweswater and the area north of Keswick up to Caldbeck. 57 routes of half- to full-day walks. More...

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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 Read More... 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, Read More... but with a few peaks thrown in.

Must See

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

This guidebook of walks in the Lake District is the second in the Short Walks in Lakeland trilogy, which also includes guides to walking routes in the South Lakeland (book 1) and West Lakeland (book 3).

This guidebook divides the north Lakeland 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.

 

 

 
 
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