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Easy Miles No Steps No Stiles: In and Around the Lake District, Harriet Sharkey and John Barwise - This is the only book that offers 100 per cent access to the wonderful countryside of the Lake District. It features 30 gentle Lakeland walks without steps, stiles or other obstacles. These are ideal routes for pushchairs, wheel chair users, school groups - and absolutely anyone who enjoys easy strolls. This book includes routes with spectacular views and others of special scientific or historical interest. It also contains information on enjoyment, easy access and points of local interest on or close to the routes. It features clear, numbered maps and precise instructions to guide you along your way. It is based on the popular series in the "Westmorland Gazette". Many of the walks are accessible by public transport - no cars required, no car parks needed!  Published September 06.

Countryside Dog Walks - Lake District South: 20 Graded Walks with No Stiles for Your Dogs, Gilly Seddon and Erwin Neudorfer - Written for all dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy with their dogs, this guidebook is beautifully designed and packed with stunning photography - giving dog owners access to 20 of the finest walks in the southern Lake District. Areas covered include: Langdale, Elterwater, Grasmere, Coniston and Windermere. With clear information, an introduction for each walk, and simple, easy-to-read maps, this beautiful book will appeal to all who want to venture out into the countryside with their dogs. Published Feb 13

WAINWRIGHT

50th ANNIVERSARY BOXED SET PICTORIAL GUIDES TO THE FELLS 1 - 7

This boxed set contains all seven of the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells by the fell walking legend, A. Wainwright. For this Anniversary edition the pages were freshly reproduced from the original artwork and printed and bound to match the original books as closely as possible. Maps and text are as Wainwright wrote them. Since the guides were compiled half a century ago, they have been treasured by generations of walkers, and television programmes in the year of the centenary of Wainwright's birth introduced them to new enthusiasts. There were no guides like these before Wainwright devised them, and in the years since they were first published, they have never been matched. This boxed set of all seven books is the perfect gift for walkers and lovers of the Lakeland fells. Published May 07.

Wainwright's Way: A long-distance walk through Alfred Wainwright's life from Blackburn to Haystacks, Nick Burton - Wainwright's Way is a journey on foot through Wainwright’s life from Lancashire to the Lakes. This walking guide charts a 126-mile long-distance route linking the place where Wainwright was born - a Victorian terraced house in Audley Range, Blackburn - with his final resting place on Haystacks, his heavenly corner of Lakeland. Along the way, the walk, split into ten day stages, literally follows in the footsteps of Wainwright at work, linking the sights he sketched and wrote about in a succession of Lancashire guides. Published March 13.

Wainwright's Secret Lakeland, Chris Stanbury - Volume One of a trilogy designed to cover approximately 200 walks of a secretive and secluded nature in the Lake District covering the Northern, North-Western and Central Fells as defined by Alfred Wainwright. 75 of Wainwright's ascent and ridge routes in Lakeland are described, selected for their secret and secluded nature. The routes are described from a modern perspective with a comparison where appropriate with how Wainwright described them in his day. Each walk is conveyed as a story with details along the way about features of geology, local history and associated literature. An excellent enabler for those walkers who want to get away from the crowds and away from the traditional popular routes. Published April 12.
 

Scrambles in the Lake District - South: 120 Classic Routes, Brian Evans - This is the first of a two-volume set of guides to scrambles in the Lake District. The set are based on "Scrambles in the Lake District" and "More Scrambles in the Lake District", two of the original scrambling guides to the Lake District by one of Britain's best-known climbers. Continually reprinted for 20 years these guides have now been fully updated and merged into two definitive guides, for southern and northern Lakes. The Lake District's rich mix of rocks, gills and crags offers the scrambler a complex variety of routes, often well removed from the beaten track. Scrambling - ascending rock that is not usually difficult or steep enough to warrant the term 'rock climbing' - means you often hardly touch a path and rarely see other people at close quarters. This is a way of getting back to a wilder Lakeland and enjoying the freedom of rough mountain country. The features include: this guide covers Langdale, Coniston, Duddon, Eskdale, Longsleddale and Kentmere; 126 scramble routes graded 1 to 4; advice on how to approach scrambling safely and with confidence; overview maps as well as sketch diagrams of the crags and routes; introductions to each area mentioned, indicating the type of rock and any recommendations; and information on the approach, character, grade and route of each scramble. Published March 05. K

Scrambles in the Lake District - North, Brian Evans - This volume covers Wasdale, Ennerdale, and Buttermere, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale.  Published May 07. K

Scrambles and Easy Climbs in the Lake District, Jon Sparks and Judith Brown - This is the updated 2nd edition, now in full colour. "Scrambles & Easy Climbs in the Lake District" is about the appreciation of rock, the exhilaration of climbing, and the sheer pleasure of doing it in some of the most beautiful places on earth. By discarding the arbitrary division between scrambles and rock-climbs, the books makes its readers free to explore all the Lake District's rocky places. This book, by two experienced rock-climbers, Jon Sparks and Judith Brown, also offers sound advice on how to get started and how to progress; routes that are safe in the wet, and those that should be saved for perfect conditions; and, where to eat, drink and sleep between the ascents. But above all you'll find 69 routes, from scrambling Grade 1 to rock-climbing V.Diff, which explore the many faces of Lakeland rock. There is no better way to spend a Lakeland day than climbing Scafell Pike via the Esk Gorge, Thor's Buttress and Ill Crags. "Scrambles & Easy Climbs" offers a score of such expeditions, from valley floor to airy summit, with hands on rock almost all the way. Less arduous, but equally enjoyable, are days on valley crags like Shepherd's or stand-alone scrambles like Cam Crag Ridge. You can clamber on sunny Pikes Crag high above Wasdale Head; potter about above the oak woods of the Duddon valley; or climb Kirk Fell the wet way, through the waterfalls of Ill Gill. Published June 11.

Walking the Wainwrights with Stuart Marshall - After an introduction to the Lake District, the route descriptions are clearly presented with the two-colour sketch maps facing the descriptive text - so that the book can be carried flat in a standard map case. The walks average 12 miles in length but the more demanding ones are presented both as one-day and two-day excursions.  Published January 09.

Walks to Tarns, Vivienne Crow - This book is one of six books in the new "Lake District: Top 10 Walks" series. It is part of handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, for under a fiver. This is the perfect impulse buy. Other titles in the series include: "Lakeside Walks", "High Fells", "Low Fells", "Woodlands & Waterfalls" and "Pub Walks". This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland tarns 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. Published December 11.

The Southern Fells (Pictorial Guide) A Wainwright and Chris Jesty - A. Wainwright's legendary "Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells" have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. Now at last, they are being thoroughly revised and updated, with the blessing of the Wainwright Estate. Revised editions of each volume of the "Pictorial Guides" will appear over the next three years: all maps and ascent diagrams updated; paths and route indicators picked out in red for greater clarity; instructions on ascents and ridge routes revised; and, drawings and page layouts with the charm and originality of Wainwright's originals. "The Southern Fells" includes the highest, roughest, grandest fells in Lakeland. Wainwright writes of the 'glorious curves' and 'simple grandeur' of Great Langdale; of Wasdale, 'an emerald amongst sombre hills'; of 'enchanting Borrowdale; of the 'sparkling radiance' of the Duddon; and of the most delectable valley of all - Eskdale, 'sanctuary of peace and solitude'.  Published September 07.

The High Fells, Steve Goodier - This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten finest, classic routes on the Lake District's High Fells 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 high fells include: Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Coledale Horseshoe, Litte Dale Round, Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Bow Fell & Esk Pike, Langdale Pikes, Fairfield Horseshoe, and, Coniston Old Man. Published July 11.

Short Walks in Lakeland: Book 1: South Lakeland, Aileen & Brian Evans - The first book in the "Short Walks in Lakeland" trilogy, which also covers North Lakeland (book 2) and West Lakeland (book 3). This guide divides South Lakeland into four regions: the Central Fells; the area around Coniston Water and Windermere; the Eastern Fells and Dales; the Limestone Fringe. 60 short walks are described, generally between 4 and 9 miles, enough to pleasantly fill a good half-day, and ideal for day visitors or family walkers. Some longer walks could be split, others combined. It is not a high fell walking guide, although several popular summits are included. Priority is given to the lower fells and dales, which are as rewarding as their higher brethren. The combination of detailed description and clear, easy-to-follow maps and evocative sketches makes this book ideal for anyone who wants to explore Lakeland. If you work your way through the walks you will retain many rich memories of some of England's most scenic countryside. Published February 08.

Short Walks in Lakeland: Book 2: North Lakeland, Aileen & Brian Evans - Short walks in North Lakeland has been divided into six sections:
Borrowdale
The Northern Fells
Thirlmere
Newlands & the north west
Patterdale & Ullswater
The Eastern Fells and Dales.

The guide comprises of 57 walks generally between 4 and 8 miles, enough to pleasantly fill a good-half day or leisurely full day, ideal for day visitors or family walkers. Although many worthwhile summits are included, priority is given to the lower fells and dales. 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. Published July 06.

Short Walks in West Lakeland, Aileen & Brian Evans - Focusing on West Lakeland, this guide provides details of 50 walks, covering: Duddon Valley and the coast; Eskdale; Wasdale; Ennerdale and the coast; and Lorton Vale, Buttermere and the north west. The walks are generally between four and eight miles - enough for a good half day. Published September 00.

Wainwright: The Podcasts: Eight Lakeland Walks with Wainwright - Explore some of the Lakeland's finest fells in the company in the one and only A. Wainwright with this handy volume of eight walks from the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells and the Outlying Fells of Lakeland. Includes introductions to each walk by Eric Robson and a free CD with a commentary narrated by Nik Wood-Jones (the voice of Wainwright on the recent popular television series). The fells included in this volume are Catbells, Coniston Old Man, Haystacks, Helm Crag, Latrigg, Nab Scar, Orrest Head and Place Fell.  Published October 08.
 

Eastern Fells 1 - 2nd Edition - For the first time since the original publication of Wainwright's Pictorial Guides, a sensitive programme of revision and updating by Chris Jesty, authorised by the Wainwright Estate, is underway. This new edition of the Eastern Fells is reissued with maps and text completely revised to take account of the many changes to footpaths and terrain since Wainwright himself walked the fells. The new edition features: Over 3000 corrections and revisions, but retaining the original hand-drawn character. All text, maps and ascent diagrams checked and updated for the twenty-first-century fell-walker. Paths and route indicators picked out in red for greater clarity. Drawings and page layouts remain faithful to Wainwright's originals. June 05

  
North-Western Fells 6
Western Fells 7

 

Lakeland Peaks Poucher Guide - W. A. Poucher's guides, first published in the 1960s, have become classics. They are some of the most popular books for fellwalkers, climbers and scramblers ever published. They are packed with guidance on clothing, equipment, accommodation, route finding, distances and times, all in an attractive pocket-sized format to slip into your rucksack. Aspiring landscape photographers will find a chapter of essential tips in each book to help them too. Since the author's death in 1988, the guides have been updated in consultation with John Poucher, the author's son. Frances Lincoln took over publication of W. A. Poucher's guides from Constable in 2004. Published August 05.

More Lake District Walks Pathfinder Guide, Terry Marsh - This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Lake District providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Orrest Head to the much more challenging walks around Crummock Water, this volume contains something for everyone. Covering walks through the whole of the Lake District both popular and little know scenic routes including Rydal Water, Bowscale Fell and Castlerigg.  Published July 11.

Walker's Logbook Lakeland Fells: v. 1 - Record your experiences in these delightful log books as you walk in the footsteps of Wainwright. The opening page of each fell from the seven volumes of A. Wainwright's legendary Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells appears opposite a page with headings for the date, choice of ascent and space for notes about the walk, such as companions, weather conditions and, of course, achievement. Volume One covers The Eastern Fells, The Far Eastern Fell and the Central Fells.  Published June 04.

Walker's Logbook Lakeland Fells: v. 2 - Volume Two covers The Southern Fells, The Northern Fells, The North Western Fells and The Western Fells.  Published June 04.

Memoirs of a Fellwalker - This is the biography of Alfred Wainwright, born in Blackburn in 1907, he left school at the age of 13. A holiday at the age of 23 kindled a life long love affair with the Lake District. Following a move to Kendal in 1941 Wainwright devoted every spare minute of his days to researching and compiling the original seven pictorial guides. Published November 03.

Lakeland Mountain Challenges A Guide for Walkers and Fell runners, Ronald Turnbull and Roy Clayton - The book, aimed at walkers and fell runners, includes detailed information on the challenging Lakeland Three Thousands; the Old County Tops; the Roman Road between Windermere and Penrith; the Eight Great Horseshoes; and Penrith to the Sea routes. Roy Clayton guides walkers through the routes, while experienced fell runner, Ronald Turnbull, gives the necessary advice for runners, and for walkers who wish to step up the pace in the tradition of the greats like Joss Naylor, Eric Beard and Colin Donnelly. Published August 10.

Day Walks in the Lake District, Stephen Goodwin - 20 circular routes in the Lake District of between 5 and 13 miles in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. The routes are split into four geographical areas and include walks from the main tourist bases, such as Keswick and Ambleside, as well as sought after peaks such as Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Blencathra and Helvellyn. Also included for the adventurous are the Lake District's best known scrambles - Striding Edge and Sharp Edge, together with more accessible alternatives. Published May 09

The Northern Lakes: 40 Shorter Walks from the Easy to the Adventurous, Dominic North - First book in a two-book series exploring the Lake District, 40 shorter walks, most under 10km, traversing the history and landscape of the Northern Lakes. These inspirational and varied circular routes capture the diverse moods around Ullswater, Keswick, Buttermere and Borrowdale, presenting a fresh look at old friends, overlooked corners and new places to explore. Published Aug 09

Lakeside Walks, Carl Rogers - This attractive and cleverly structured guidebook gives walkers the ten finest routes around or beside the Lake District's best-known lakes, in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, Ordance 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 lakes include: Windermere, Coniston Water, Rydal Water and Grasmere, Ullswater, Thirlmere, Derwent Water, Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, and, Ennerdale Water. Published July 11.
 

Pocket Pub Walks: The Lake District, Jean Patefield - There are 15 circular walks in this book, ranging between 2 to 6 miles, taking you through the beautiful scenery of the Lake Distrct and then guiding you to a good country pub, recommended for its food and hospitality. The books handy size fits neatly into a pocket. Published April 12. 
 

Waterside Walks in the Lake District, Colin Shellbourn - Beneath and between the famous fells, gentler but equally attractive scenery awaits the discerning walker, with no less than 16 beautiful lakes and over 400 tranquil tarns, complemented by hundreds of tiny streams, rushing rivers and wild waterfalls. Colin Shelbourn has devised 25 superb routes alongside, above and in some cases, even through water. They range from short stroIls to a 16 hour-110 mile circular walk around Derwent Water. Comprehensive information is provided on public transport around the Lake District and, for each walk, there are details of visitor attractions that can ensure a successful day in the countryside especially important for family outings. For those that complete all of the walks, there are even suggestions for additional waterside walks! Published January 11

Settle to Carlisle: Hill Walk with return by classic Rail 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 takes you through each walk - there are eight, one for each day - with maps and route descriptions and his own anecdotes. 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 Jan 11.

Family Walks in the Lake District: The Northern Fells, Alfred Wainwright and Tom Holman - A companion to 2012's Wainwright Family Walks: Volume 1 – The Southern Fells, this volume brings together for the first time twenty of the easiest and best walks in the Northern Lake District from Alfred Wainwright's classic collection of guides. Ideal for those with children and those just starting on their Lake District walking adventures alike, it is a perfect, accessible introduction to Wainwright. With the emphasis on the lower peaks and manageable climbs, here is a selection of wonderful fell walks for all abilities. Sketches and notes from Wainwright's timeless guides are reproduced in their entirety for each of the walks so you can enjoy his peerless commentary on the Lakeland fells, while detailed and up-to-date directions guide you along some of Wainwright's recommended routes. There is also plenty of practical advice for getting to the start of each walk and family-friendly facilities nearby, plus map and GPS references. With starting points across the southern Lake District and walks ranging from simple strolls to more challenging climbs, all that is left to do is lace up your family's boots and walk! Published July 13.  Available for pre-order.

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Great Mountain Days in the Lake District, Mark Richards - This is an inspirational and detailed guide to fifty memorable expeditions on the high fells of Lakeland. These circular routes have been chosen to provide the moderately adventurous walker with a range of essential walks for exploring the region. The walks are all graded, making the guide equally suitable for less experienced walkers looking for new summits and undiscovered areas. Only the mildest of scrambling will be encountered as these are four-season walks. The next stage in your discovery trail will be the fell-by-fell route planning detail of Lakeland Fellranger, the contemporary master guide. This guide features: 50 graded walks throughout Lakeland; and, routes illustrated with Harvey maps and the author's pictorial route diagrams. Published March 08.
 

The Southern Fells, Mark Richards - Cicerone's "Lakeland Fellranger" series. The Southern Fells are defined to the north by the 'lost' Roman road that crossed Hardknott and Wrynose passes, and led from Eskdale into Little Langdale. The fells run south, on both sides of the beautiful Duddon. The famous Coniston Fells lie to the east and sweeping horizons to the west. The area begins impressively upon Harter Fell and ends remotely upon the coastal reaches near Black Combe. Published March 09

The Central Fells, Mark Richards - Cicerone's "Lakeland Fellranger" series. The Central Fells comprise the high ground between Great Langdale and Keswick. The area is flanked to the west by Sticks Pass, Langstrath, Borrowdale and Derwentwater, and to the east by Grasmere, Dunmail Raise and Thirlmere. Published August 08.

AA 30 Short Walks in the Lake District - Handy pocket-sized box of 30 short walking routes in the Lake District. Contained within the box are 30 cards each with a short walking route, so you can easily take it with you on the walk for reference. All of the walks featured are between 1 and 4 miles long meaning they can be tackled in a morning or afternoon. Key panels give details on distance, gradient, difficulty, surface and other practical advice. Published August 11.

HandiHikes is an innovative new range of 18 compact, waterproof hiking guides featuring 60 of the best walking routes in the Lake District. Each guide is printed on tough, durable plastic and includes: A carefully selected area of 1:25,000 scale Ordnance Survey® Explorer mapping data; A choice of 3 or 4 clearly annotated routes to suit your ability, or your mood;  HandiHints for how to link up our routes to make your own; HandiLikes, including best viewpoints and our favourite places to eat or drink (very important after a day in the hills);  Hints on navigation, if you need them;  Practical tips for safer walking; and all this information on a single sheet which effortlessly folds away to fit neatly in your pocket, making it nice and easy to use on the hills.  Published January 11.

Titles in the Series:

Helvellyn from Glenridding                                 From Glenridding                                                     To Skiddaw from Keswick                                  From Keswick                                                      To Blencathra                                                    From Grasmere                                                More Walks from Grasmere                                From Ambleside                                                Walk the Fairfield Horseshoe                           Walks from Great Langdale                                 Walk the Langdale Pikes                                      From Coniston                                                 From Borrowdale                                              Walk to Great Gable from Seathwaite                     To Scafell Pike from Seathwaite                       Walks from Wasdale Head                                   Walks from Buttermere                                     From Patterdale                    

Walking with Beatrix Potter, Norman and June Buckley - The Beatrix Potter Society Newsletter, 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.

Walking With Wordsworth in The Lake District - William Wordsworth was an avid walker, composing and seeking inspiration on regular and often lengthy walks around his beloved Lake District. Here are twenty walks connected to his life and work, allowing you to follow in the Lakeland laureate's footsteps by the lakes and tarns, rivers and valleys he celebrated in verse. Fully set out with maps, clear directions, advice on car parking and refreshment suggestions, the walks are also illustrated with over sixty colour photographs. Ranging from two to twelve miles in length, the routes are mostly short and relatively easy. Most are circular, and the few linear walks have details of how to return to the starting point by bus or boat.  Published March 10.

South Lakeland Walks with Children, Nick Lambert - 20 walks of between 2 and 6 miles.  Published July 97.

Pub Walks in the Lake District, Ron Freethy - Twenty circular walks starting and finishing at a good local pub in this beautiful National Park. The selection of routes covers the whole of this popular region from Bassenthwaite in the north-west through to Kirkby Lonsdale in the south-east. Published June 05.

One Hundred Hill Walks in the Lake District, Jim Grindle - A guide to 100 hill walks around the Lake District. A detailed map of every walk comes complete with Ordnance Survey references, making the guides both highly informative and simple to use.  Published March 94.

Lakeland Fells,The Fell and Rock Climbing Club's Complete Illustrated Guide for Walkers - This guide has been produced by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club - Lake District's premier mountaineering club. It provides descriptions for ascending all 244 fells in the Lake District National Park over 300 metres (approx 1000 feet).  Published January 96.

Tea Shop Walks in the Lake District, Ron Freethy - Twenty circular walks based around good local teashops including routes near Windermere, Keswick, Cockermouth, Penrith and Carlisle. With maps and photographs. Published 06.

Also: Walks Around Ambleside, Tom Bowker - Aimed at beginners, families and those who enjoy an easy ramble. All walks stay below 1500 ft, and are fully described with easy to follow maps highlighting points of interest along the way. 10 walks of up to 6 miles.  Published April 97.

Short Scenic Walks: Ambleside and Langdale, Paul Hannon - Twenty short scenic walks of less than five miles. Limited availability.  Published June 03

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.

Also: Walks Keswick and the Northern Lakes Limited availability. Published May 07

Walks Coniston and the Southern Lakes  Limited availability.  Published October 06.

Walks Ullswater and the Eastern Lakes  Limited availability. Published May 07.

Walks the Western Lakes  Limited availability. Published June 07.

Short Scenic Walks: Borrowdale, Paul Hannon - A full colour, pocket-sized walking guide to 20 classic walks in the Borrowdale Valley situated in the centre of the Lake District. The walks all start from popular villages like Grange, Rosthwaite and Seatoller, they are all less than 5 miles in length and ideal for a stroll or casual walk. Limited availability. Published June 09

Walks Around Ullswater, Mary Walsh - I picked up a copy of this handy little guide from the Ullswater Steamer ticket office at Pooley Bridge, as it contained details of a walk - up Hallin Fell, from the steamer pier at Howtown - that we were intending to do anyway. The walk was great, with stunning views of Ullswater from the top of the Fell. As for the book, I'd certainly recommend it - the instructions were clear, accurate and easy to follow, making effective reference to key landmarks along the way. There were only a couple of points along the entire 4 mile walk where the next step was in any doubt, and these were soon resolved by reference to the relevant Ordnance Survey Explorer map. However, the little map provided in the book met most of our needs, benefiting from being drawn to scale. Buyer Review.  Limited availability. Published July 05.
 

The Best of Wainwright - A personal selection of eighteen fells from Wainwright's Pictorial Guides by Wainwright's authorised biographer Hunter Davies. Includes more than 300 pages from the Pictorial Guides, plus fascinating insights into how they were created. A perfect introduction to Wainwright's work.  Limited availability. Published November 04.

Lakeland Hikes: Off the Beaten Track, Doug Brown - This is a walking book with a difference - leading you off the beaten track - ideal for walkers who enjoy a challenge, like to test their navigational skills, want to practice using a GPS and get a buzz out of locating additional interesting features. Doug Brown has put together more than 30 similar walks for this beautiful and popular area that is Lakeland. Limited availability. Published March 07.

Lake District Wet Weather Walks, Chris Mitchell - This was the first wet-weather walking guide to the Lake District and has now been fully updated and revised. It offers a unique strategy for enjoying the outdoors in the wet describing walks to see waterfalls, spectacular ghylls, sheltered woodlands, stone circles and much more - all the walks are based around the popular towns of Keswick, Ambleside, Coniston and Pooley Bridge.  Limited availability. Published March 10. 

MORE MAPS

AA Walkers Map Central Lake District - Covering an area of 50 sq km and with a large scale of 1:25,000, this map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed and you won't get lost. Published April 12

AA Leisure Map Central Lake District - A brand new range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:50,000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The Leisure series uses optimised map coverage centred on the more popular areas of the country for leisure activities, including towns and rural areas. This map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Published April 12

Lakeland: East (Superwalker), Harvey. April 10
Lakeland: North (Superwalker) May 09
Lakeland: West (Superwalker) April 10
Lakeland: South West (Superwalker)  July 10
Lakeland: South East (Superwalker) Oct 10
Lakeland: Central (Superwalker) Jan 10
Howgill Fells (Superwalker S.) May 00

Lake District OS Travel-Tour Map. Jan 09

Collins Lake District Walking Map - Features detailed layer-coloured mapping on one easy-to-use sheet. Scale 1 inch to 1 mile (1:63 360). April 09

Lake District BMC (British Mountain Map) 1:40,000 scale folded map in plastic case. Published Oct 06

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