Originally from Oxfordshire, Lesley's lifelong passion for walking, trekking and, more recently, cycle touring has taken her to many corners of the UK, Europe and occasionally further afield. Although now mostly retired, she has been a director of Cicerone for over 25 years, leading its sales and marketing team. Lesley is a qualified marketing professional, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the author of Walking the Tour of the Lake District. Lesley shares a passion for alpine walking and trekking with husband Jonathan and together they have written several guidebooks. Based between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, they relish every excuse to spend days exploring and writing.
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15 Short Walks in the Lake District: Windermere Ambleside and Grasmere
Discover 15 of the best short walks around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
Available in Cicerone Outdoor Adventures app
Quick facts
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Location: Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and surrounding areas, Lake District, Cumbria, North‑West England, UK (including Bowness, Orrest Head, Hill Top, Wray Castle, Elterwater, Helm Crag, Rydal and more)
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Total walks: 15 selected short walks
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Typical duration: Under 3 hours each (mostly)
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Distance per walk: 5–11 km (3–7 miles)
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Walk type: Easy day walks with one longer challenge route
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate; short climbs and gentle terrain suitable for most walkers
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Navigation: Clear Ordnance Survey® maps and step-by-step route descriptions included
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Highlights: Loughrigg, Elterwater, Orrest Head, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, Wray Castle, the Lion and the Lamb, Dove Cottage, Silver How, Easedale Tarn, Wordsworth’s Grasmere, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, and cosy tea rooms and pubs
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Best season: Walkable all year round; enjoy wildflowers in spring, long days in summer, autumn colours, and magical winter landscapes (weather and conditions permitting)
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Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps — everything you need on the trail.
| ISBN | 9781786311528 |
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| Availability | Published |
| Published | 27 May 2025 |
| Reprinted | 30 April 2027 |
| Weight | 130g |
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
What is the Cicerone app?
The Cicerone App is your on-trail companion: GPS-enabled maps, route information and planning tools from our guidebooks, built for use on the move. Browse and buy guides directly in the app, then follow expert-curated routes, explore local landmarks and points of interest, and check facilities information as you go.
Find out more about the Cicerone App FAQs here, for further details.
Key features:
- Expert-curated routes – Follow routes crafted by expert authors who know each area inside out.
- Plan with confidence – Find detailed facilities information and discover local landmarks along the way.
- Your adventure library, always with you – Access your purchased guides anytime and discover new adventures in our expanding digital collection, from local day walks to epic treks.
Get the app on the App Store or Google Play.
Please note: GPX files are downloaded separately and are designed for use in other mapping apps or GPS devices. They cannot be viewed within the Cicerone app.
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