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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
| Walks to Waterfalls: Walks to Cumbria's Best Waterfalls, Vivienne Crow - This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland waterfalls in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured waterfalls include: Lodore Falls, Aira Force, Scale Force, Stock Ghyll, Skelwith Force, Colwith Force, Stanley Ghyll Force, Tom Gill, The Howk and Holme Force. Published April 12. Available for pre-order. |
The Lune Valley and Howgills, Dennis and Jan Kelsall - A new guide to 40 day walks following the Lune 50 miles along the Lune Valley from the Howgill Fells to the Irish Sea at Glasson Dock, Lancaster, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks and the Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This guide offers a wide range of walks from the north-eastern corner of the
Howgills to the edge of the Irish Sea below Lancaster, exploring empty hilltops, open moorland, secluded valley and ancient woodlands. Walks range between 3 and 11 miles, from flat coastal strolls to upland tops and ridges and are all illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping. Also included is a suggested 60-mile, 6-day itinerary for walking the River Lune from end to end and lots of background information about the area's history, geology and
also all the local facilities to help you plan your trip. Published February 12.
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Pub Walks: Walks to Cumbria's Best Pubs, Vivienne Crow - This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland pubs in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these
guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured pubs include: Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Old Dungeon Ghyll, Langdale, Sun Inn, Coniston, Dog & Gun, Keswick, Three Shires, Little Langdale, Tweedies Bar, Grasmere, Mortal Man, Troubeck, Bridge Hotel, and Buttermere. Published April 12. Available for pre-order.
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Walking in Cumbria's Eden Valley, Vivienne Crow - A guide to walking in Cumbria's tranquil Eden Valley, between the river's source high in the Pennines and the Scottish border. A wide range of accessible day routes, from 4 to 17 miles in length, past ruined castles, churches
and prehistoric settlements with stunning views of the Lake District, Pennines and Scottish hills. Published June 11.
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Settle to Carlisle Hill Walk with Return by Classic Train Route, Hugh Stewart - With over 22,000 feet of ascent in 105 miles, this journey sets out from Settle, taking in some of the classic summits of the North Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Eastern and
Northern Cumbrian Fells. The walk ends at at Carlisle but your travels continue by returning to Settle on one of England's most scenic railway. This 8-day hill walk takes in the summits of Ingleborough, Whernside, Great Coum, before moving on to the Howgills including The Calf with routes over less known ridges into the Eastern Lakeland Fells. On this section of the guide the walk takes in Haweswater Head, High Street, Sheffield Pike, as well as the
Dodds, Blencathra, Bowscale Fell and High Pike of the Northern Lakeland Fells. The Author, Hugh Stewart, takes you through each walk - there are eight one for each day - with maps and route descriptions and his own anecdotes. Illustrated with photographs by the author and additional information including points of interest, geological and historical, throughout the book. This is a new route that covers not only sections of classic routes but also
visits less known areas of this beautiful and at times remote part of the British Isles. Ideal for confident and experienced walkers. Published January 11.
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The Teesdale
Way, Martin Collins
and Paddy Dillon - This is a fully
updated, full-colour edition of this guide. "The Teesdale Way" explores the
course of the River Tees for exactly 100 miles from its source in the
Cumbrian North Pennines to its outlet at Middlesbrough on the north-east
coast. This is a delightful walk through unmatched river scenery including
historic sites, SSSIs, pretty villages, woods, rolling farmland and
wetlands. Passing as it does from remote Pennine moorland, through
traditional Dales towns and finally to Teeside's industrial heartland, the
Teesdale Way gives us a fascinating cross-section of the region's social,
cultural and economic life. The Way is divided into eight stages of moderate
walking and takes about a fortnight to complete, including exploration on
all the interesting features, or much less for the more determined walker.
The author has included plenty of information on terrain, wildlife and
history, accommodation, transport and refreshment, together with a final
chapter outlining 10 circular walks around various parts of the Tees for
smaller excursions. Detailed sketch maps and photographs accompany each
section, together with a mileage chart and useful addresses. Published
April 05.
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Drive and Stroll in Cumbria and The Lake District, Chris Bagshaw - A collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes routes at Scaleby, Caldbeck, Alston, Buttermere and Crosby Ravensworth. With maps and photographs. Published May 08. |
Kiddiwalks in Cumbria and the Lake District, Chris Bagshaw - A selection of twenty circular walks designed for children and family groups which explore the flora and fauna, wildlife and history of the local countryside. Published June 11.
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Waterside Walks in Cumbria & the Lake District, Mark Elliot - Using this book as a guide, you can stroll by delightful stretches of the Cocker, Derwent, Greta, Rothay, Est, and Leven rivers and enjoy the many beautiful lakes and reservoirs, set in stunning scenery, at such places as Derwentwater, Buttermere Lake, Wast Water, Elter Water and, of course, Lake Windermere. There is also the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful coastline and breathtaking views on walks at St Bees, Ravenglass and Haverigg. Published May 09 |
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Waterside Walks in Cumbria, Mark Elliot - Water
always add something special to a walk and Cumbria and the Lake District
have many notable waterside landscapes to explore. Stroll by delightful
stretches of the Cocker, Derwent and Rothay River to name a few, and enjoy
the beautiful lakes and reservoirs, set in stunning scenery, at such places
as Derwentwater, Buttermere Lake and of course Lake Windermere. Twenty
circular walks in total which vary in length from 2 to 8 miles. Published
May 09.
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Walks in Silverdale and Arnside, Brian Evans - This is a brand new
edition of this popular walking guide to Silverdale and Arnside Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), at the top of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria
and Lancashire, north west England, overlooking the Lake District. 22 day
walks are described and hand-illustrated, between Carnforth, Holme,
Milnthorpe and Arnside, climbing wooded hills and limestone escarpments with
views of the Lake District fells, visiting nature reserves including
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve, crossing the Bay itself to Kents Bank and following the canal. The combinations of rocky coastal scenery, woodland and rough limestone hills either side of the M6 in north Lancashire, make this a paradise for walkers. There is an extensive network of well walked paths through an intricate rocky landscape, a joy to explore. The area is renowned for its flora and fauna, its historic buildings and interesting geological
features. Walks are between 2 and 8 miles but packed with interest, taking longer than their mileage implies, and can be combined for longer days. Published May 2010.
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Walking Country: Lunesdale, Paul Hannon - The Lune Valley is a superb walking area where the Yorkshire Dales meets Cumbria and Lancashire - this neat little guide contains 12 walks, of between 5 and 7˝ miles in length. The routes are concisely described and illustrated, covering every corner of this colourful landscape. Published March 09
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The North West and The Lake District Exploring
Woodland, The Woodland Trust - Exploring Woodland is a series of guides from
The Woodland Trust that describe and illustrate beautiful woodland sites -
both publicly owned and private - in different regions throughout the UK.
Fully illustrated with site maps and photographs, these are the essential
woodland guides for all tree lovers. This guide covers woodlands in the Lake
District National Park and the north-west of England. Published April 08.
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Cumbria
Way and Allerdale Ramble, Jim Watson - This
text describes two trails through Cumbria. The Cumbria Way (75 miles) runs
right through the heart of the county from Ulverston to Carlisle. This is
classic Lakeland walking taking in both farmland and mountain scenery:
Coniston Water, Tarn Hows, the Langdale Pikes, Langstrath, Borrowdale,
Derwent-water and Back o'Skiddaw. It is a balanced route that splits into
five sections of about 15 miles, on established paths along the valley
bottoms and through the fells. A walk of more variety and contrast is The
Allerdale Ramble (50 miles). Starting at Seathwaite deep in the Lakeland
fells, it travels to Keswick via a scenic walk, and continues through the
northern fells via 3000ft Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake to the market town
of Cockermouth. Each of these walks can be completed comfortably in a week's
holiday for those who are reasonably fit, or can be split into shorter day
walks. Published June 01.
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The Cumbria Coastal Way: Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth, Ian and Krysia Brodie - The Cumbria Coastal Way is a continuous walking route from north Lancashire towards the Scottish border and links a number of gems of landscape, wildlife, archaeology and history that are frequently found on this little-known coastline. The route follows the fascinating Cumbria coast from the boundary with Lancashire, around the southern Cumbrian peninsulas with their vast stretches of estuarine sands, through the Lake District National Park and the industrial heritage of the west coast, along the Solway Firth and through rough border country to the historic city of Carlisle with glimpses of Hadrian's Wall, then into Scotland to end at the famous border town of Gretna. Published February 07. |
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Coast to Coast on The Ravenber Way, Ron Scholes
- From Ravenglass in Cumbria to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Divided into 14 sections. Its route directions,
positive and clear, are dovetailed into a running commentary— rather like
having a friendly escort, who chats knowledgeably.
Distance 210 miles. Published April 04.
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Walking with Beatrix Potter
Norman and June Buckley - The Beatrix Potter Society Newslett,er, July, 2007
"Delightful... it is not without its humour... The book is primarily targeted
towards the family outing... The connection of each walk
to Beatrix is fully and interestingly described..." It would make a fine
gift. Published May 07.
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Three Peaks and the Howgill Fells (Freedom to Roam Guides) -
Published in
association with the Ramblers' Association. Covering the Three Peaks and
Howgills, this guide contains directions and maps for twelve new walks
through newly opened access land. Published March 06.
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Cumbria Way, Paul Hannon - 72 miles through the
Lake District. Published February 05.
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Good Walk, Good Pub Northern Lakes - 20 circular walks for all abilities in the northern Lake District, each with a good pub in the middle. Easy to follow directions and OS mapping. Illustrated with beautiful photography. Published December 07. |
Alston and Allendale, Paul Hannon - 22 walks of between 3 and 8 miles in length in the enchanting part of the North Pennines. Includes Ashgill Force, Nent Valley, Whitley Castle, Featherstone Park, The Dodd and Hexhamshire Common. Published June 04 |
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Walks on the Howgill Fells, A Wainwright - Originally compiled in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Wainwright walking guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever devised. The result of painstaking and lengthy research by their namesake and author over a period of 13 years, the guides have retained their original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent and gradients of the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. This particular guide focuses on walks on the Howgill Fells and adjoining fells. Published June 03.
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A Coast to Coast Walk: A Pictorial Guide, St Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, Alfred Wainwright - Originally compiled in the 1950s early 1960s, the Wainwright walking guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever devised. The result of research by their namesake and author over a period of 13 years, the guides have retained their original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent, and gradients of the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. "A Coast to Coast Walk" was devised by Wainwright himself and stretches across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Published September 07.
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Westmorland Way, Paul
Hannon - Across Lakeland from Appleby to Arnside. 7
sections. Includes checklist of facilities. It
describes a 95 mile long distance footpath through the outstanding
countryside of the old county of Westmorland, travelling all the way from
Appleby-in-Westmorland to Arnside. The walk is broken down into manageable
days with helpful tips about planning the walk as well as information on the
facilities that are available as you pass through various villages. As well
as details (in bold print) on the actual walk there is plenty of information
on points of interest along the route (in lighter print). Many black and
white sketches as well as hand-drawn maps help make this walk come alive,
inviting the reader to go along its way. Buyer Review. Limited
availability. Published February 98. Furness Way, Paul Hannon - 75 mile South Lakeland crossing visiting Cartmel, Coniston, and Eskdale. 6 sections. Includes checklist of facilities. Limited availability. Published October 94. |
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MORE MAPS Cumbria Way (Walker's Route S.) XT40 version, Harvey. Published May 09 Howgill Fells (Superwalker S.), Harvey. Published May 00
Coast to Coast (West) Harvey Route Map. Published July 10 |
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