Backpackers Britain – Northern England

25 great backpacker’s routes throughout northern England from the Dales and Forest of Bowland, to the Lakes and Pennines, and up to the Cheviots on Scottish border. Tough routes if done in one day, but good two-day outings in remote spots.

Backpackers Britain – Northern England

Author

Graham Uney

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843205

Availability

Published

Price

£10.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)
Sample Routes (3)
Sample Photos (2)

Seasons

All year round; some higher routes in winter will need full equipment.

Centres

Routes are based in the Lake District, Dales, northern Pennines, Cheviots and Northumberland, and east Yorkshire.

Difficulty

Backpacking routes, generally over two days. Ranging from 30km with 660m of ascent to routes at 50km and nearly 3000m of ascent over high fell country.

Must See

Backpacker’s horseshoe routes round Langdale, Ennerdale and back o’Skiddaw at 40km.

A full-colour guide to 25 great backpacking trips throughout northern Britain, exploring some of the best remote hill and mountain landscapes. Each route is ideally suited to a weekend away from the crowds. The collection of routes can also be viewed as an introduction to the delights of backpacking, and inspire further exploration. This guide is the first of a series covering the British Isles. Good colour maps, route profiles and photographs help to illustrate the routes. With a thorough introduction to backpacking and the areas covered.