edited by: Chris Bagshaw
One of the popular AA County Walks series, this guide explores some of the best of the Lake District. It includes 50 themed walks of between 2 and 10 miles, each with fascinating background reading. There are clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions, including detailed full colour sketch maps, for every walk. Information on what to look out for during the walk and places to eat and drink is provided, including guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments.
The walk locations are: Kendal; Sedgwick; Cunswick Scar; Scout Scar; Penrith; Kentmere; Grange-over-Sands; Pooley Bridge; Arnside; Patterdale; Bowness-on-Windermere; Ambleside; Aira Force; Souther Fell; St John's in the Vale; Coniston; Rydal Water; Satterthwaite; Elterwater; Stonethwaite; Grizedale Forest; Latrigg; Swirl How; Keswick; Little Langdale; Bassenthwaite; Ard Crags; Cat Bells; Hawse End; Seathwaite; Bardsea; Dunnerdale; Eskdale; Whinlatter; Duddon Bridge; Black Combe; Buttermere; Nether Wasdale; Loweswater; Cleator; Muncaster Fell; St Bees.
ISBN 9780749555955 pp 144 (2008) 118mm x 218mm

by: Jim Reid
This 93 mile circular route starting at Windermere is ideal for a relaxed week's holiday. It is also the only long distance path completely contained within the Lake District National Park. Offering a flavour of each of the main Lakeland valleys, and time to stop and wonder at their charms (a hidden waterfall in Eskdale, the morning mist over Buttermere), the tour described in this book leads quickly away from the busy tourist centres to the quiet pleasures of the fell country. Designed as a scenic tour of the Lake District, the route is primarily one of valleys and passes rather than a tick list of peaks attained. The shepherds and drovers chose their paths well, logical links from one valley to the next, and many of these ancient ways have been chosen for this walk.
The route is divided into 12 stages, allowing you to create your own itinerary. There are also high-level alternatives and day walks described. Detailed route directions are supported by OS Landranger mapping with the route highlighted, making navigation very easy. The guide is well researched and provides all the factual and practical information you could require including information on accommodation options and facilities along the route. An informative introduction and plenty of excellent colour photographs completes an impressive package.
The starting points of the 12 stages are as follows: Windermere; Ambleside; Elterwater; Coniston; Eskdale; Wasdale; Black Sail; Buttermere; Keswick; Rosthwaite; Grasmere; Patterdale.
ISBN 9781852844967 pp 221 (2007) 115mm x 171mm (plastic cover)

by: Jerry Rawson
This sumptuous book is a journey of discovery through the Lake District, one of the most popular walking and climbing areas of Britain. The 21 walks included are of varying lengths and difficulties, each one being carefully selected to produce a constant variety of interest.
The selected walks explore the main mountain groups and cover the various types of scenery in the Lake District and also reflect its many and varied facets such as geology, history and the working landscape. All the walks are situated within the National Park. Walks range from relatively easy one to some demanding expeditions over wild mountain terrain, some of them involving sections of scrambling.
This beautifully produced book, illustrated by over 250 of Jerry Rawson's stunning photographs, gives an exciting and new dimension to the Lake District National Park and will act as a superb reminder of the variety and dramatic scenery of the area. It will provide a tempting invitation to pull on the boots and discover Lakeland's fells, or it may simply act as a mouth-watering souvenir of some of the most glorious scenery and perfection of scale in one of Britain's favourite mountain playgrounds.
The walks are: Skiddaw and Ullock Pike; Blencathra and Sharp Edge; Grasmoor and the Coledale Ridges; The Newlands Quartet; Around the Styhead skyline; High Stile in Buttermere; Pillar and the Mosedale Horseshoe; Great Gable's Needle and Sphinx; Scafell Pike via Lingmell; Along the Scafell Crest; Harter and Ulpha Fells; Oxendale; Langdale; Doing the Dodds; Catstye Cam and Swirral Edge; Helvellyn and the Grisedale Horseshoe; Fairfield from the east; High Street; Mardale Head; A Longsleddale loop; Around the Coniston Crest.
ISBN 1-84114-518-1 pp 144 (2006) 235mm x 222mm hardback

by: Meg Brady
This guide includes 20 circular walks in the south Lake District, each with a good pub located in the middle of the walk. This book is definitely a cut above many pub walks guides, both in design and content. It includes OS Explorer mapping for each walk with the route clearly highlighted as well as well written directions. The guide is also packed with excellent full colour photographs giving a good insight into the magnificent scenery to be enjoyed on the walks. Great care and thought has gone into devising the routes, the basic premise being that you will want a good lunch about half to two thirds of the way along your route rather than at the start or finish. Comprehensive details of all the pubs, including colour photographs, are provided in a separate section at the beginning of the book. The information is well laid out, making it easy to check all the facilities on offer. All the pubs have been chosen on the basis of their quality of food, beer, service and surroundings. Care has also gone into choosing the walk starting points to ensure there is adequate and safe parking.
The walk locations are: Bouth; Bowland Bridge; Broughton-in-Furness; Broughton Mills; Coniston; Coniston from Tarn Hows; Crook; Crosthwaite; Elterwater; Grasmere; Hawkshead; Ings; Little Langdale; Outgate; Seathwaite; Staveley; Strawberry Bank; Troutbeck; Troutbeck Valley.
ISBN 9780955372704 pp 136 (2006) 148mm x 210mm

by: Meg Brady
This guide includes 20 circular walks in the north Lake District, each with a good pub located in the middle of the walk. This book is definitely a cut above many pub walks guides, both in design and content. It includes OS Explorer mapping for each walk with the route clearly highlighted as well as well written directions. The guide is also packed with excellent full colour photographs giving a good insight into the magnificent scenery to be enjoyed on the walks. Great care and thought has gone into devising the routes, the basic premise being that you will want a good lunch about half to two thirds of the way along your route rather than at the start or finish. Comprehensive details of all the pubs, including colour photographs, are provided in a separate section at the beginning of the book. The information is well laid out, making it easy to check all the facilities on offer. All the pubs have been chosen on the basis of their quality of food, beer, service and surroundings. Care has also gone into choosing the walk starting points to ensure there is adequate and safe parking.
The walk locations are: Askham; Bassenthwaite; Boot; Buttermere; Crummock Water; Dockray; Ennerdale; Eskdale; Eskdale Green; Glenridding; Hesket Newmarket; Keswick; Nether Wasdale; Patterdale; Santon Bridge; Seatoller; Swinside; Tirril; Wasdale Head; Watendlath.
ISBN 0-9553727-1-2 pp 124 (2007) 148mm x 210mm

by: Ron Freethy
If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs, then this book should appeal. The 20 circular routes vary in length between 2.5 miles and 5.5 miles and each is described in detail. There is also information on how to get to the start and where to park, photographs of the pubs and sights along the way, and maps with numbering to match the text.
The walks include Kirkby Lonsdale, once an important coaching centre; Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth and the subject of many of his poems; Nenthead, in medieval times the largest lead-mining and smelting area in the world; and Haverthwaite, formerly at the heart of Britain's gunpowder industry. In addition there are routes at Far Swarey, where Beatrix Potter's Hill Top home is open to the public; Keswick, with itsCastlerigg Stone Circle; Walney Island, where in the breeding season, some 25,000 pairs of gulls can be seen; Ravenglass, with its narrow-gauge railway and where the recommended pub is the old station waiting-room; and Burgh-by-Sands, with its marvellous views into Scotland and where some of the old buildings have stones from Hadrian's Wall in their structure.
The 20 walk locations are: Kirkby Lonsdale; Appleby-in-Westmorland; Shap; Askham; Langwathby; Alston; Nenthead; Grasmere; Rydal; Elterwater; Hawkshead; Far Sawrey; Haverthwaite; Torver; Keswick; Buttermere; Dalton-in-Furness; Biggar, Walney Island; Ravenglass; Burgh-by-Sands.
ISBN 1-85306-913-2 pp 91 (2006) 148mm x 210mm

by: Doug Brown
Here are over 30 walks in Lakeland, one of the most beautiful regions of Great Britain, renowned for its fell walking and landscape of lakes, tarns, waterfalls, rivers, valleys, cliffs, ridges and mountain peaks. These walks let you explore the hidden Lakeland by discovering remoter areas and less used routes up the main peaks or visiting out of the way gills and crags. Scramble up gullies and rocky crags, go off-path over open moorland and along untracked valleys and ridges, or tackle a long distance challenge walk of up to 30 miles.
The guide also lets you test your navigational skills in locating aircraft wrecks, old memorials, hill forts, a stone circle, classic rock climbs, caves, mines and remnants of an industrial past. There are also cultural references; visit sites that inspired Wordsworth, see the setting for a chapter in a Booker-prize winning novel, and an area associated with a cult film. All the walks have detailed directions including plenty of grid references and sketch maps. However, we would, as always, recommend taking an OS Explorer map and compass on these walks.
The walk locations are: Great Gable from Seathwaite; High Raise from Great Langdale; High Seat and Ullscarf from Thirlmere; Jaws of Borrowdale; Glaramara and Scafell Pike from Stonethwaite; Lord's Seat and Whinlatter from Powter How; Eel Crag from Braithwaite; Skiddaw from Bassenthwaite; Blencathra and Great Calva from Threlkeld; Newlands; Knott and High Pike from Caldbeck; Broad Crag and the Scafells from Wasdale Head; Coniston Old Man from Coniston; Crinkle Crags from Great Langdale; Bowfell and Esk Pike from Cockley Beck; Great Carrs and Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite; Hard Knott and Harter Fell from the Duddon Valley; Scafell and Scafell Pike from Eskdale; Helvellyn from Wythburn; Dove Crag and Red Screes from Brothers Water; Branstree and Harrop Pike from Sadgill; Helvellyn from Patterdale; The Dodds from Matterdale; Shap Fells from Wet Sleddale; Martindale horseshoe; Haweswater horseshoe; Blake Fell and Hen Comb from Loweswater; High Crag and Red Pike from Buttermere; Pillar and Steeple from Honister Pass; Black Combe from Beckside; Caw Fell and Haycock from Near Thwaites; Wastwater horseshoe; Wasdale Head challenge; Langdale horseshoe.
ISBN 9781850588436 pp 180 (2007) 148mm x 210mm

by: Frank Duerden and Tom Holman
This selection of best walks, ranging from easy strolls right up to challenging fell-walks, takes in every area of the spectacular Lake District National Park. Most of the routes are circular and all visit fine viewpoints or features of interest such as old mines, stone circles or waterfalls. There are over 40 graded routes with up-to-date route maps and directions and instructions on how to get to the start of each walk. This is supported by fascinating commentary on local history, plants, wildlife and many other topics. There is also a useful reference section to help research and plan your walks.
This new pocket-friendly edition has been thoroughly revised by Lake District outdoor writer Tom Holman, with new photographs by Tom Holman and photographer Andy Midgley.
The walk locations are (in order of difficulty): Aira Force and High Force; Stanley Ghyll; Tarn Hows; Wast Water Foot; Around Buttermere; King's How; Cat Bells; Little Langdale; Castle Crag; Ascent of Hay Stacks; Traverse of Blencathra (Saddleback); Ascent of Great Gable via Windy Gap; Ascent of Pike o'Blisco; Around Derwent Water; Harter Fell via Hardknott Castle; Loughrigg; Place Fell and Ullswater; Great Gable from the Climbers' Traverse; Dale Head and Robinson; Traverse of the Langdale Pikes; Traverse of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike; Claife Heights; Crinkle Crags; Newlands Horseshoe; Ascent of Helvellyn via Striding Edge; Wetherlam and the Old Man of Coniston; Red Pike Ridge; Sca Fell from Wasdale; Fairfield Horseshoe; Kentmere Horseshoe; Coledale Horseshoe; Scafell Pike form Borrowdale; Pillar by High Level route; High Street; Mosedale Horseshoe; Wasdale Head Round; Langdale Horseshoe; Helvellyn Ridge; Eskdale Ring; Ennerdale Horseshoe.
ISBN 0-7112-2421-6 pp 335 (2006) 112mm x 170mm

by: John Gillham and Ronald Turnbull
Produced in co-operation with The Ramblers' Association and Harvey maps, this series covers some of the most popular walking areas in Britain. Published by Collins, they are produced to an exceptionally high standard and rank amongst the best walking guides available. They combine detailed route descriptions with information on local history and wildlife.
Among the most spectacular landscapes in Britain, the Lake District offers a unique combination of crag and cafe, or ice-climb and ice-cream shop, or of the slippery gill and the hollyhocks of the cottage garden. It is this that makes the Lake District the perfect place for a walk on the wild, and yet civilised, side. Thirty walks are described and illustrated with stunning colour photographs. Each route is graded to show whether it is suitable for beginners or more experienced walkers; the book includes many challenging walks.
The walk locations are: The Langdale Pikes; Bowfell; Easedale round; round Loughrigg; Dow Crag; Wallowbarrow Gorge; The Dunnerdale Fells; Ravenglass and Muncaster Fell; Hampsfell; Scafell; Scafell Pike; Mosedale Horseshoe; Great Gable; Borrowdale; Ullscarf and Watendlath; Walla Crag and Derwentwater; Newlands Horseshoe; High Stile; Haystacks; Grasmoor; Skiddaw; Blencathra; The Dodds; Helvellyn Edges; Fairfield; Wansfell Pike and Troutbeck; Place Fell; Ullswater; Angle Tarn and High Street; A Kentmere round.
ISBN 0-00220-136-4 pp 192 (2001) 148mm x 208mm Plastic Cover

by: Mark Richards
Mark Richards' authoritative Fellranger series of guides is an astonishing accomplishment, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date description of every path, crag, fell and valley in the Lake District. The series is the modern rucksack reference for the discerning fell adventurer, being both inspirational and informative. The books reveal the contemporary pattern of fell approaches, ascents and ridge routes and give walkers the freedom to explore the well-known peaks and the hidden areas of this beautiful region.
This guide covers the majestic Mid-Western Fells, held in the triangle of Great Langdale, Borrowdale and Wasdale and defined by four high passes. Two are pedestrian (Stake and Styhead) and two are tarmac roads (Hardknott and Wrynose). The group coalesces around the mighty Scafells, with fabulous wild dale approaches around the compass, promising rich pickings for the curious fell wanderer.
Each fell has its own dedicated chapter, and the variety of routes on the fell are carefully depicted on Harvey maps and fellscape diagrams. The scenic qualities of the landscape are illustrated by colour photographs and detailed summit panoramas that help underpin the reader's appreciation of these magnificent mountains. The Lakeland Fellrangers series combines the personal and artistic touch found in Wainwright's guides, with everything the modern walker needs. Author Mark Richards was one of Wainwright's protégés and with the Fellranger books he proves he is a worthy successor.
The fells covered are: Allen Crags; Bowfell; Cold Pike; Crinkle Crags; Eskdale Moor; Esk Pike; Glaramara; Great End; Great How; Hard Knott; Illgill Head; Lingmell; Lingmoor Fell; Little Stand; Pike o'Blisco; Rossett Pike; Rosthwaite Fell; Scafell; Scafell Pike; Seathwaite Fell; Slight Side; Whin Rigg.
ISBN 9781852845438 pp 267 (2009) 130mm x 200mm waterproof cover

by: Paul Hannon
One of a quartet of books covering all the Lakeland fells, this guide covers the western part of the National Park, with Buttermere the focal point. Other popular bases are Wasdale and Eskdale, and some of the best known fells include Scafell, Haystacks, Great Gable and High Stile. The aim of this series is to provide a varied range of outings within the scope of most walkers. Thus a limit of around 10 miles and 3,500 feet of ascent has been set for each walk. A feature of these walks is their variety, there are steep climbs, gentle climbs, routes that include mountain tarns and waterfalls, ridge walks and valley approaches, but all share the character that make the Lakeland Fells so special.
There are 25 routes described, and the locations are: Fleetwith Pike; Haystacks; High Stile; Rannerdale Knotts; Eel Crag; Hopegill Head; Grasmoor; Blake Fell; Mellbreak; Crag Fell; Red Pike; Steeple; Middle Fell; Wastwater Screes; Yewbarrow; Pillar; Kirk Fell; Great Gable; Lingmell; Scafell Pike; Scafell; Hard Knott; Harter Fell; Caw; Black Combe.
ISBN 9781870141635 pp 96 (2008) 117mm x 175mm

by: Keith Wood
The twin lakes of Buttermere and Crummock water are situated at the bottom of a steep sided valley surrounded by a terrific array of high peaks. This landscape makes for a walker's paradise, although some steep valley sides and some of the highest peaks are outside the scope of this book of leisure walks. The selection chosen are suitable for all ages and abilities and are graded from 'Easy' to 'More Challenging', from short valley walks, to a taster of Lake District fell walking. The guide gives details of distance, height ascended and type of terrain covered. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.
The walk locations are: High Snockrigg; Fleetwith Pike; Haystacks; Grey Knotts and Brandreth; Circuit of Buttermere; Great Borne and Starling Dodd; Rannerdale Knotts; Lanthwaite Green; Around Mellbreak; Loweswater.
ISBN 9781906887308 pp 64 (2009) 115mm x 155mm hardback

by: Ron Bickerton
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the eighteen walks in this guide are between 1 and 9 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting Buttermere and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: Dalehead from Honister Pass; Fleetwith Pike from Honister Pass; Dubs Quarry via Warnscale Beck; Haystacks via Scarth Gap; Scale Force; Robinson from Buttermere; Around Buttermere Lake; Cinderdale Common via Rannerdale; Around Crummock Water; Rannerdale Knotts; Newlands Hause to Rigg Beck; Gasgale Gill, Coledale Hause and Whiteless Peak; Nether How; Stanger Spa; Whitbeck Bridge to Boonbeck; Mellbreak; Gavel Fell and Blake Fell; High Nook Tarn and Holme Beck.
ISBN 1-898808-10-4 pp 64 (1994) 115mm x 177mm

by: Paul Hannon
This full colour pocket-sized guide is your passport to 20 classic walks through superb surroundings in the Lake District National Park, starting from villages such as Grange, Seatoller, Rosthwaite and Watendlath.
All the walks are less than 5 miles, making a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers and everybody who simply wants to enjoy a leisurely exploration of some of Britain's outstanding country landscapes. Each route is described in detail including starting point grid references, but route maps are not included. OS Explorer sheet OL4 covers the walks in this book.
The walk locations are: Derwentwater; Catbells; Lodore; Bleaberry Fell; High Seat; Great Crag; Manesty Park; King's How; Brund Fell; Castle Crag; Watendlath; Dock Tarn; Langstrath; River Derwent; Johnny Wood; Bessyboot; Seathwaite Valley; Base Brown; Styhead Tarn; Dale Head.
ISBN 9781870141895 pp 48 (2009) 105mm x 148mm

by: Terry Marsh
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the seventeen walks in this guide are between 2.5 and 9.5 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting Borrowdale and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: Castlehead, Walla Crag and Friar's Crag; Derwentwater; King's How and the Bowder Stone; Ashness Bridge to Watendlath; High Seat; Brund Fell; Dock Tarn; Castle Crag from Rosthwaite; Langstrathdale; High Raise; Bessyboot and Tarn at Leaves; Castle Crag from Seatoller; Taylorgill Force; Gillercombe and Base Brown; Styhead Tarn and Sprinkling Tarn; The High Spy ridge; Cat Bells ridge.
ISBN 1-1-898808-05-8 pp 64 (1994) 115mm x 177mm

by: Mark Richards
The popular 'Lakeland Fellrangers' series are one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date guides to every path, crag, fell and valley in the Lake District. The area covered in this book, the Central Fells, comprises the high ground between Great Langdale and Keswick. The area is flanked to the west by Stake Pass, Langstrath, Borrowdale and Derwenwater, and to the east by Grasmere, Dunmail Raise and Thirlmere. While the finest scenic moments tend to be around its periphery, the interior also holds many fruitful fell-wandering days.
Each fell has its own dedicated chapter, and the variety of routes on the fell are carefully depicted on Harvey maps and fellscape diagrams. The scenic qualities of the landscape are illustrated by colour photographs and detailed summit panoramas that help underpin the reader's appreciation of these magnificent mountains. The Lakeland Fellrangers series combines the personal and artistic touch found in Wainwright's guides, with everything the modern walker needs. Author Mark Richards was one of Wainwright's protégés and with the Fellranger books he proves he is a worthy successor.
The guide is divided into 28 fell chapters, each of which covers its area comprehensively. They are: Armboth Fell; Bell Crags; Bleaberry Fell; Blea Rigg; Calf Crag; Eagle Crag; Gibson Knott; Grange Fell; Great Crag; Harrison Stickle; Helm Crag; High Raise; High Rigg; High Seat; High Tove; Loft Crag; Loughrigg Fell; Pavey Ark; Pike o'Stickle; Raven Crag; Sergeant Man; Sergeant's Crag; Silver How; Steel Fell; Tarn Crag; Thunacar Knott; Ullscarf; Walla Crag.
ISBN 9781852845407 pp 299 (2008) 130mm x 200mm waterproof cover

by: Mark Richards
The popular 'Lakeland Fellrangers' series are one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date guides to every path, crag, fell and valley in the Lake District. The area covered in this book, the Southern Fells, is defined to the north by the 'lost' Roman road that crossed Hardknott and Wrynose passes, and led from Eskdale into little Langdale. From here the fells run south, on both sides of the beautiful River Duddon with the famous Coniston fells to the east and sweeping horizons to the west. The area begins impressively upon Harter Fell and ends remotely upon the coastal reaches of Black Combe.
Each fell has its own dedicated chapter, and the variety of routes on the fell are carefully depicted on Harvey maps and fellscape diagrams. The scenic qualities of the landscape are illustrated by colour photographs and detailed summit panoramas that help underpin the reader's appreciation of these magnificent mountains. The Lakeland Fellrangers series combines the personal and artistic touch found in Wainwright's guides, with everything the modern walker needs. Author Mark Richards was one of Wainwright's protégés and with the Fellranger books he proves he is a worthy successor.
The guide is divided into 23 fell chapters, each of which covers its area comprehensively. They are: Black Combe; Black Fell; Brim Fell; Buckbarrow; Caw; Coniston Old Man; Dow Crag; Great Carrs; Great Worm Crag; Green Crag; Grey Friar; Harter Fell; Hesk Fell; Holme Fell; Muncaster Fell; Stainton Pike; Stickle Pike; Swirl How; Wallowsbarrow Crag; Walna Scar; Wetherlam; Whitfell; Yoadcastle.
ISBN 9781852845421 pp 252 (2009) 130mm x 200mm waterproof cover

by: Paul Hannon
One of a quartet of books covering all the Lakeland fells, this guide covers the southern part of the National Park, with Ambleside the focal point. The most popular bases are Grasmere, Langdale and Coniston, and some of the best known fells include Bowfell, Coniston Old Man and the Langdale Pikes. The aim of this series is to provide a varied range of outings within the scope of most walkers. Thus a limit of around 10 miles and 3,500 feet of ascent has been set for each walk.
There are 25 routes described, and the locations are: Harter Fell; Ill Bell; Wansfell; Red Screes; Dove Crag; Loughrigg Fell; Fairfield; Seat Sandal; Silver How; Helm Crag; Steel Fell; Tarn Cragg; Blea Rigg; Langdale Pikes (two routes); High Raise; Bowfell; Pike o'Blisco; Crinkle Craggs; Lingmoor Fell; Swirl How; Wetherlam; Holme Fell; Dow Crag; Coniston old Man.
ISBN 9781870141604 pp 96 (2007) 117mm x 175mm

by: Tom Bowker
Ambleside, and Waterhead its 'port', have much of interest to offer other than their beautiful surroundings. There are ancient buildings, many of literary as well as architectural interest, lovely parks and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. A short car or bus journey away, Troutbeck offers lovely walks and lovingly restored traditional dwellings. Great Langdale and Little Langdale offer the modest walker a taste of wild mountain Lakeland. In the walks described, peaks are 'bagged', woods, waterfalls, tarns and old quarries explored, and many a lovely impromptu picnic spot revealed.
This book is one of the Dalesman 'Walks Around' series of short guides, each written by a local expert and offering 10 carefully chosen local walks of under 6 miles, all staying below 1,500 feet. If you are visiting the area this guide will help you get the most from your stay in this lovely locality, with routes that enable you to discover and enjoy it's many attractions and explore some of its hidden corners. Each walk is fully described with a supporting easy to follow map, and the text also covers points of interest along the way.
ISBN 9781855681170 pp 32 (1997 reprinted 2010) 118mm x 184mm

by: Paul Hannon
One of the Waymaster series, this pocket-sized guide is your passport to 20 classic walks through superb surroundings in the Lake District National Park, starting from Ambleside and villages such as Grasmere and Elterwater. All walks are less than 5 miles, making a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers and anybody who simply wants to enjoy a leisurely exploration of outstanding country landscapes. No sketch maps are included, and although the route description should be sufficient to guide you around each walk, a map is recommended. OS Explorer sheet OL7 covers most of the walks, along with OL5 and OL6.
The route locations are: High Sweden Bridge; Wansfell Pike; Todd Crag; Loughrigg Fell; Rydal Water; Grasmere; Alcock Tarn; Helm Crag; Easedale Tarn; Silver How; Dow Bank; Steel Fell; Loughrigg Tarn; Lingmoor Fell; Little Langdale; Chapel Stile; Great Langdale; Stickle Tarn; Blea Tarn; Whorneyside Force.
ISBN 1-870141-75-X pp 48 (2003) 105mm x 148mm

by: Keith Wood
The majority of the walks in this book are relatively easy to moderate and offer pleasant valley walking in this beautiful and varied landscape with ample opportunity to appreciate the surrounding high fells. For the more adventurous walks to the higher fells give a taste of true, mountain walking concluding with the classic walk over the Langdale Pikes from New Dungeon Ghyll visiting the high level Stickle Tarn overlooked by the massive cliffs of Pavey Ark.
All of the walks in this guide are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, between 3.5 and 6.5 miles long, are graded from easy to challenging. Distance and a short description of the terrain are also provided. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.
The walk locations are: Easedale Tarn; Helm Crag and Far Easedale; Dow Bank above Grasmere; Elterwater and Little Langdale; Sawrey's Wood; Lingmoor and Blea Tarn; Mickleden; Pike of Blisco; Great Langdale valley; Langdale Pikes.
ISBN 9781906887797 pp 64 (2010) 155mm x 115mm hardback

by: John Morrison
There are some terrific walks around Windermere and, even on the busiest of bank holidays the surrounding fells are unlikely to be crowded. Hardcore hikers head for the higher fells while most day trippers seem to regard the ascent of Bowness Hill as the height of their ambitions. So you can walk out of Bowness, Windermere or Ambleside and, within a very few minutes, be out on the breezy tops, enjoying panoramic views of the lake and the company of ravens and buzzards. The ten walks in this little book offer a great deal of variety, exploring the lake shore, the frieze of surrounding fells and visiting some fascinating places on the way.
All the walks are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. However, all the walks can be leisurely done in a morning to work up an appetite for lunch, or used as a convenient excuse to work off that lunch! Clear route directions are provided together with sketch maps and the guide is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket.
The walk locations are: Wansfell and Troutbeck; Orrest Head; Brant Fell and School Knott; Rosthwaite Heights and Winster; Cartmel Fell and Gummer's How; Finsthwaite Heights and High Dam; Sawrey and Rawlinson Nab; Claife Heights; Wray Castle and Latterbarrow; Loughrigg Fell and Grasmere.
ISBN 9781841147178 pp 64 (2008) 110mm x 155mm hardback

by: Robert Gambles
England's longest lake, Windermere, is the central feature of this southern area of the Lake District. All but one of these ten walks lie within one mile of the lakeshore and one of the many pleasures to look forward to is the sudden glimpses of water shining through the trees, or a fine view along the lake from more open ground. For this is a landscape of wooded hills where many small tarns nestle in the hollows and tempting rocky knolls offer spectacular vistas of Lakeland's highest fells. Rarely is one far away from the sound of running water as innumerable becks tumble their way down from the heights. Open heathlands are bright with spring flowers, autumn heather or ablaze with gorse at all times. Lush meadowlands surround ancient farmsteads and white stone-built cottages stand out sharp and clear against the green, while sweeping lawns and giant trees adorn the grounds of Victorian residences.
This book is one of the Dalesman 'Walks Around' series of short guides, each written by a local expert and offering 10 carefully chosen local walks of under 6 miles, all staying below 1,500 feet. If you are visiting the area this guide will help you get the most from your stay in this lovely locality, with routes that enable you to discover and enjoy it's many attractions and explore some of its hidden corners. Each walk is fully described with a supporting easy to follow map, and the text also covers points of interest along the way.
ISBN 9781855681163 pp 32 (1997 reprinted 2008) 118mm x 185mm

by: Dennis and Jan Kelsall
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the ten walks in this guide are between 3 and 7.5 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting Windermere and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: Wansfell Pike from Troutbeck; Orrest Head and Allen Knott; Rulbuts Hill; Fell Foot Brow to Cartmel Fell; South of Backbarrow; Finsthwaite to Summer House Knott; Middle Dale Plantations; Grizedale Forest, Esthwaite and Satterdale; Cunsey Beck; Moss Eccles Tarn and Claife Heights.
ISBN 1-898808-07-4 pp 40 (2000) 115mm x 177mm

by: Mary Welsh
Coniston, from where several of the walks start, is a lively village, delighting visitors as well as having a busy life of its own. John Ruskin, the 19th century writer, lived here at Brantwood, a fine house on the lake shore open to the public. Hawkshead too has a thriving tourist industry while retaining the air of a charming tiny village. It was beloved by William Wordsworth, the 19th century poet, and by Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit. All the walks pass through High Furness, perhaps the most densely wooded area in the country. Much of it is maintained by modern forestry methods and there is a place for deer, red squirrels, foxes and a wide variety of wild flowers.
This book is one of the Dalesman 'Walks Around' series of short guides, each written by a local expert and offering 10 carefully chosen local walks of under 6 miles, all staying below 1,500 feet. If you are visiting the area this guide will help you get the most from your stay in this lovely locality, with routes that enable you to discover and enjoy it's many attractions and explore some of its hidden corners. Each walk is fully described with a supporting easy to follow map, and the text also covers points of interest along the way.
ISBN 1-85568-182-X pp 32 (1997 reprinted 2004) 120mm x 185mm

This fold-out full colour map and guide describes 16 walks around Coniston, Hawkshead, Grizedale and Far Sawrey. There is one map for each walk, on its own panel and the sheet can be folded to show the whole route and replaced in the plastic sleeve for protection. The circular walks include easy strolls and keep to well-used tracks and public footpaths. The maps have been specially surveyed and the scale has been chosen to ensure easy route finding.
The walk locations are: Guards Wood; Coniston Coppermines; Coniston Old Man, Swirl How and Wetherlam; Goats Water and Dow Crag; Coniston to Carron Crag; Brantwood; Coniston to Torver; Natty Bridge; Beacon Tarn; High Dam; Grizedale Forest; Hawkshead Moor; Claife Heights; Latterbarrow from Hawkshead; Tarn Hows; Tilberthwaite and Little Langdale.
ISBN 1-871149-59-2 (2003) 120mm x 210mm folded (in plastic sleeve)

by: Ron Bickerton
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the sixteen walks in this guide are between 1 and 7 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting Coniston and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: Yew Tree Tarn; Tarn Hows; Tom Heights and Hodge Close; Old Man of Coniston; Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite; Greenburn Copper Mine and the Cathedral; Tarn Hows via Tom Gill; White Maiden from Torver; Monk Coniston Moor; Coniston Bloomery; Dow Crag and Goat's Water; Boulder Valley and Levers Water; Torver Back Common; Torver Low Common; Miners' tracks on Yewdale; Coniston to Torver.
ISBN 1-898808-20-1 pp 56 (2000) 115mm x 177mm

by: Dennis and Jan Kelsall
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the twenty walks in this guide are between 3 and 9.5 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting southern Lakeland and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: The hills behind Bowness; Satterthwaite and Rusland; Thwaite Head; Whinny Knott and Ludderburn Park; Cartmel Fell and the Winster Valley; Staveley in Cartmel; Haverthwaite to Newby Bridge; Cartmel and Cark; Hampsfell from Cartmel; Hampsfell from Grange; Nichols Moss and Meathop; Yewbarrow; Whitbarrow and Witherslack Woods; Whitbarrow; Whitbarrow and the Lyth Valley; Cunswick Scar; Scout Scar; the Hutton Villages; Along the Lancaster Canal; Sizergh Castle and Helsington Church.
ISBN 1-898808-09-0 pp 64 (2001) 115mm x 177mm

by: Paul Hannon
One of a quartet of books covering all the Lakeland fells, this guide covers the eastern part of the National Park, with Ullswater as the focal point. The most popular bases are Patterdale, Glenridding and Pooley Bridge and some of the best known fells include Helvellyn, High Street and Fairfield. The aim of this series is to provide a varied range of outings within the scope of most walkers. Thus a limit of around 10 miles and 3,500 feet of ascent has been set for each walk. A feature of these walks is their variety, so that ridgewalks alternate with valley approaches.
There are 25 routes described, and the locations are Caudale Moor; Red Screes; Fairfield; Dove Crag; Thornthwaite Crag; Brock Crags; Saint Sunday Crag; Angletarn Pikes; Arnison Crag; Helvellyn (two routes); Sheffield Pike; Catstycam; Stybarrow Dodd; Swineside Knott; Gowbarrow Fell; Great Dodd; Place Fell; Beda Fell; Hallin Fell; High Raise; Bonscale Pike; High Street; Branstree; Harter Fell.
ISBN 1-87014-161-X pp 96 (2005) 117mm x 175mm

by: Mary Welsh
This book, one of the Dalesman 'Walks Around' series of short pocket guides, offers 10 carefully chosen local walks of 6 miles or less, all staying below 1,500 feet and starting from the shores of Ullswater. If you are visiting the area this guide will help you get the most from your stay in this lovely locality, with routes that enable you to discover and enjoy great Lakeland scenery. Ullswater, a beautiful and completely unspoilt lake, is believed to be named after L'Ulf, a Norse settler. It is a long, winding lake with two pronounced bends giving it a serpentine shape. Becks rising high in the spectacular surrounding fells flow fast into the lake from many stunning side valleys, through which several of these walks take you.
Each walk is fully described with a supporting easy to follow map, and the text also covers points of interest along the way. The walk locations are: Grisedale; Lanty's Tarn; Glenridding Dodd; Aira Force; Maiden Castle; Pooley Bridge and Dacre; Barton and Askham Fell; Steel Knotts and Pikeawassa; Hallin Fell; Silver Bay.
ISBN 1-85568-218-4 pp 32 (2005) 119mm x 185mm

by: Keith Wood
Ullswater, the most north-easterly of the lakes, offers good walking opportunities for either the experienced fell walker or those seeking a gentler stroll at lower level amongst its spectacular and varied scenery. Although the key tourist spots of Pooley Bridge and Glenridding can be busy at peak times, quiet footpaths and bridleways are quickly reached and the tranquillity of the area can be truly appreciated.
The walks in this guide are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Each route is graded from 'Easy' to 'More Challenging' with further details of distance, height ascended and type of terrain covered, to help with decisions of which walk to choose. The majority of the walks can be leisurely done in a morning or afternoon. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.
The walk locations are: Dacre and Dalemain; Ullswater's eastern shoreline; Moor Divock; Hallin Fell; Beda Fell and Ullswater; Brothers Water and Hartsop; Grisedale from Patterdale; Red Tarn; Sheffield Pike; Aira Force and Gowbarrow.
ISBN 9781906887124 pp 64 (2009) 115mm x 155mm hardback

by: Mark Richards
Collins 'Lakeland Fellrangers' are one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date guides to every path,crag, fell and valley in the Lake District. The area covered in this book, the Near Eastern Fells, ranges from Kirkstone Pass to Dunmail Raise.
A. Wainwright's celebrated Lakeland Fells guides were published between 1955 and 1966. All seven of the titles in this series have remained unaltered despite radical changes to the countryside. This new Lakeland Fellrangers series combines the personal touch found in Wainwright's guides, with everything the modern walker needs. Traditional pen and ink sketches and hand drawn maps are included alongside inspirational colour photographs, new maps and directions, and detailed diagrammatic panoramas. All this is packed into this easy-to-use portable guide. Author Mark Richards was one of Wainwright's proteges and with the Fellranger books he proves he is a worthy successor.
The guide is divided into 35 fell chapters, each of which covers it's area comprehensively. They are: Arnison Crag; Birkhouse Moor; Birks; Catstycam; Clough Head; Dollywaggon Pike; Dove Crag; Fairfield; Glenridding Dodd; Gowbarrow Fell; Great Dodd; Great Mell Fell; Great Rigg; Hart Crag; Hart Side; Hartsop above How; Helvellyn; Heron Pike; High Hartsop Dodd; High Pike; Little Hart Crag; Little Mell Fell; Low Pike; Middle Dodd; Nab Scar; Nethermost Pike; Raise; Red Screes; Seat Sandal; Sheffield Pike; St Sunday Crag; Stone Arthur; Stybarrow Dodd; Watson's Dodd; White Side.
ISBN 0-00-711366-8 pp 294 (2003) 130mm x 197mm Plastic cover

by: Paul Hannon
One of a quartet of books covering all the Lakeland fells, this guide covers the northern part of the National Park, with Keswick as the focal point. Other popular bases are Borrowdale and Newlands, and some of the best known fells include Blencathra, Causey Pike, Skiddaw and Catbells. The aim of this series is to provide a varied range of outings within the scope of most walkers. Thus a limit of around 10 miles and 3,500 feet of ascent has been set for each walk. A feature of these walks is their variety, but all share the character that makes the Lakeland Fells so special.
There are 25 routes described, and the locations are: Latrigg; Walla Crag; Grange Fell; Castle Crag; Great Crag; Glaramara; Allen Crags; Great Gable; Robinson; Dale Head; Ard Crags; Catbells; Causey Pike; Barrow; Grisedale Pike; Lord's Seat; Sale Fell; Skiddaw; Great Cockup; Bowscale Fell; Carrock Fell; Blencathra (two routes); High Rigg; Great Dodd.
ISBN 9781870141628 pp 96 (2008) 117mm x 175mm

by: Dawn Gibson
Keswick, the capital of the Northern Lake District, has everything for everyone. Gentle strolls, full day mountain expeditions and hundreds of rock climbs. This guide puts together ten of the most attractive and interesting shorter walks in the area. The walks are: Langstrath Valley from Rosthwaite, Cat Bells' Eastern Terrace - Derwent Water, Cat Bells' Western Terrace - Newlands, Castle Head and Great Wood, Whinlatter Forest Park, Castlerigg and Naddle Valley, Coledale and Barrow Door, Latrigg and Brundholme, Sale Fell above Bassenthwaite Lake, High Rigg and St. John's.
This book is one of the Dalesman 'Walks Around' series of short guides, each written by a local expert and offering 10 carefully chosen local walks of under 6 miles, all staying below 1,500 feet. If you are visiting the area this guide will help you get the most from your stay in this lovely locality, with routes that enable you to discover and enjoy it's many attractions and explore some of its hidden corners. Each walk is fully described with a supporting easy to follow map, and the text also covers points of interest along the way.
ISBN 9781885681187 pp 32 (1997 reprinted 2008) 118mm x 184mm

by: Ron Bickerton
This is one of a series of local pocket guides intended to encourage parents to get out and explore the countryside with their children. The walks are meant to serve as a genuine introduction to countryside walking, and in this respect they are suitable for parents who may be new to recreational walking. Step-by-step instructions, sketch maps and helpful information about things you will see along the way make the guide easy to use. Most of the twenty walks in this guide are between 3 and 9.5 miles long and all are circular. Of course, you do not have to have children to use this guide. Any walker visiting Keswick and looking for shorter walks will find these routes ideal.
The walks are: Friar's Crag, Walla Crag and Castlehead; Latrigg via The Old Railway; Barf and Lord's Seat; Derwent Water - around the Lake; Lonscale Fell; The mines of Newlands; Brandelhow and Manesty Parks; High Spy Ridge; Hindscarth; Glenderaterra; Barrow and Stoneycroft Gill; Skiddaw; Swinside; Cat Bells Ridge; Causey Pike; Outerside; Castle Rigg Stone Circle; Brundholme Wood; Swinside from Little Town; Knott Rigg from Rigg Beck.
ISBN 1-898808-02-3 pp 64 (2003) 115mm x 177mm

by: Keith Wood
The third largest of the Cumbrian lakes, Derwentwater is surrounded by some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. Known as 'the Queen of the Lakes' nestling between the mountains in the Borrowdale Valley and next to the town of Keswick, it offers easily accessible walking for all abilities. The surrounding woodlands are spectacular throughout the year and several are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including Castle Head Wood, the Ings and Great Wood visited in this book.
The walks in this guide are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Each route is graded from 'Easy' to 'More Challenging' with further details of distance, height ascended and type of terrain covered. The majority of the walks are relatively easy to moderate and offer delightful walking in a beautiful and varied landscape. Two of the walks give a taste of true mountain walking. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.
The walk locations are: Latrigg; Derwentwater shoreline; Walla Crag; Great Wood and Ashness Bridge; King's How and the Bowder Stone; Watendlath and Dock Tarn; High Doat and Castle Crag; High Spy and Borrowdale; Catbells; Barrow and Outerside.
ISBN 9781906887131 pp 64 (2009) 115mm x 155mm hardback

by: Mary Welsh
Not just another guide to walking in the Lake District, this book has been written specifically with the needs, entertainment and safety of children in mind. There are 34 walks to choose from, all thoroughly researched to provide healthy family exercise and fun in magnificent scenery.
The routes reflect the stunning diversity of landscape: watch the birdlife from observation platforms at St Bees Head, take the Ullswater ferry to Howtown and walk back along the shore, or simply stroll around Buttermere. None of the routes is too long for very young walkers, and older children can follow the instructions that have been written especially for them. Along the way there are informative notes on plants and wildlife, and a fascinating commentary on local and industrial history. Throughout each walk there are questions (with answers) to stimulate young minds, and challenge the grown-ups. Practical information, clear directions and sketch maps are provided for all the walks.
The walk locations are: Gosforth; Calder Bridge; Thornholme; Monks Bridge, Kinniside Common; St Bees Head; Smithy Beck Forest Trail, Ennerdale; Liza Beck, Ennerdale; Warnscale Beck and Dubs Quarry, Buttermere; Buttermere; Crummock Water; Scale Force, Crummock Water; Nether How, Crummock Water; Loweswater; Vale of Lorton; Spout Force, Whinlatter Pass; Thornthwaite Forest, Bassenthwaite; St Bega's church, Bassenthwaite; Catbells; Keswick railway; Keswick, Friar's Crag and Castlerigg; Bowder Stone, Derwent Water; Castlerigg Stone Circle and Tewet Tarn; Birkhouse Gill, Thirlmere; St John's in the Vale; Hesket New Market and Caldbeck; Lanty's Tarn, Glenridding, Ullswater; Aira Force, Lyulph's Tower, Ullswater; Hartsop; Brothers Water; Howtown to Glenridding; Dacre and Dalemain, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater; Small Water and Blea Water, Haweswater; The Rigg, Haweswater; Keld Chapel and Shap Abbey.
ISBN 9781850586012 pp 158 (2003) 148mm x 210mm

by: A. Wainwright (revision by Chris Jesty)
A. Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. Now, for the first time, a comprehensive programme of revision and updating, authorised and approved by the Wainwright Estate, has begun, and this is the first of the revised editions.
Every map, every diagram and every word of text has been checked. Maps and diagrams have been meticulously corrected. Every footpath has been re-walked, every ascent re-visited. As a result of this review, Wainwright's original descriptions and route suggestions have, where necessary, been corrected. Altitudes and place names have been updated where appropriate and information has been added on parking places near the start of ascents. To make the book easier to use, paths and route indicators have been picked out in a second colour.
A. Wainwright died in 1991, aged eight-four. The revisions have been undertaken by Chris Jesty, who assisted Wainwright with the maps on his last two large-format books. Chris trained as a cartographer with the Ordnance Survey and Wainwright himself said, not long before he died, that if ever the guides were to be revised, Chris Jesty should be given the job.
This guide covers the following fells, each in a separate chapter: Arnison Crag; Birkhouse Moor; Birks; Catsycam; Clough Head; Dollywaggon Pike; Dove Crag; Fairfield; Glenridding Dodd; Gowbarrow Fell; Great Dodd; Great Mell Fell; Great Rigg; Hart Crag; Hart Side; Hartsop Above How; Helvellyn; Heron Pike; High Hartsop Dodd; High Pike; Little Hart Crag; Little Mell Fell; Low Pike; Middle Dodd; Nab Scar; Nethermost Pike; Raise; Red Screes; Saint Sunday Crag; Seat Sandal; Sheffield Pike; Stone Arthur; Stybarrow Dodd; Watson's Dodd; White Side.
ISBN 0-7112-2465-X (2005) 115mm x 168mm Hardback

by: A. Wainwright (revision by Chris Jesty)
A. Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. This title is one of the fully revised editions bringing the guide right up to date, giving you the meticulous artwork and eloquent prose of Wainwright combined with the confidence of knowing you have a modern reliable fell-walking companion.
Every map, every diagram and every word of text has been checked. Maps and diagrams have been meticulously corrected. Every footpath has been re-walked, every ascent re-visited. As a result of this review, Wainwright's original descriptions and route suggestions have, where necessary, been corrected. Altitudes and place names have been updated where appropriate and information has been added on parking places near the start of ascents. To make the book easier to use, paths and route indicators have been picked out in a second colour.
This guide covers the following fells, each in a separate chapter: Angletarn Pikes; Arthur's Pike; Beda Fell; Bonscale Pike; Branstree; Brock Crags; Caudale Moor; Froswick; Gray Crag; Grey Crag; Hallin Fell; Harter Fell; Hartsop Dodd; High Raise; High Street; Ill Bell; Kentmere Pike; Kidsty Pike; The Knott; Loadpot Hill; Mardale Ill Bell; The Nab; Place Fell; Rampsgill Head; Rest Dodd; Sallows; Selside Pike; Shipman Knotts; Sour Howes; Steel Knotts; Tarn Crag; Thornthwaite Crag; Troutbeck Tongue; Wansfell; Wether Hill; Yoke.
ISBN 9780711224667 (2005) 115mm x 168mm hardback

by: A. Wainwright (revision by Chris Jesty)
A. Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. This title is one of the fully revised editions bringing the guide right up to date, giving you the meticulous artwork and eloquent prose of Wainwright combined with the confidence of knowing you have a modern reliable fell-walking companion.
Every map, every diagram and every word of text has been checked. Maps and diagrams have been meticulously corrected. Every footpath has been re-walked, every ascent re-visited. As a result of this review, Wainwright's original descriptions and route suggestions have, where necessary, been corrected. Altitudes and place names have been updated where appropriate and information has been added on parking places near the start of ascents. To make the book easier to use, paths and route indicators have been picked out in a second colour.
This guide covers the following fells, each in a separate chapter: Armboth Fell; Bleaberry Fell; Blea Rigg; Calf Crag; Eagle Crag; Gibson Knott; Grange Fell; Great Crag; Harrison Stickle; Helm Crag; High Raise; High Rigg; High Seat; High Tove; Loft Crag; Loughrigg Fell; Pavey Ark; Pike O'Stickle; Raven Crag; Sergeant Man; Sergeant's Crag; Silver How; Steel Fell; Tarn Crag; Thunacar Knott; Ullscarf; Walla Crag.
ISBN 9780711226142 (2006) 115mm x 168mm hardback

by: A. Wainwright (revision by Chris Jesty)
A. Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. This title is one of the fully revised editions bringing the guide right up to date, giving you the meticulous artwork and eloquent prose of Wainwright combined with the confidence of knowing you have a modern reliable fell-walking companion.
Every map, every diagram and every word of text has been checked. Maps and diagrams have been meticulously corrected. Every footpath has been re-walked, every ascent re-visited. As a result of this review, Wainwright's original descriptions and route suggestions have, where necessary, been corrected. Altitudes and place names have been updated where appropriate and information has been added on parking places near the start of ascents. To make the book easier to use, paths and route indicators have been picked out in a second colour.
This guide covers the following fells, each in a separate chapter: Allen Crags; Black Fell; Bowfell; Brim Fell; Cold Pike; Coniston Old Man; Crinkle Crags; Dow Crag; Esk Pike; Glaramara; Great Carrs; Great End; Green Crag; Grey Friar; Hard Knott; Harter Fell; Holme Fell; Illgill Head; Lingmell; Lingmoor Fell; Pike O'Blisco; Rossett Pike; Rosthwaite Fell; Scafell; Scafell Pike; Seathwaite Fell; Slight Side; Swirl How; Wetherlam; Whin Rigg.
ISBN 9780711226586 (2007) 115mm x 168mm hardback

by: A. Wainwright (revision by Chris Jesty)
A. Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells' have been best-sellers for the past fifty years. The current comprehensive programme of revision and updating, authorised and approved by the Wainwright Estate, is now well underway with this revised edition of book 5.
Every map, every diagram and every word of text has been checked. Maps and diagrams have been meticulously corrected. Every footpath has been re-walked, every ascent re-visited. As a result of this review, Wainwright's original descriptions and route suggestions have, where necessary, been corrected. Altitudes and place names have been updated where appropriate and information has been added on parking places near the start of ascents. To make the book easier to use, paths and route indicators have been picked out in a second colour.
A. Wainwright died in 1991, aged eight-four. The revisions have been undertaken by Chris Jesty, who assisted Wainwright with the maps on his last two large-format books. Chris trained as a cartographer with the Ordnance Survey and Wainwright himself said, not long before he died, that if ever the guides were to be revised, Chris Jesty should be given the job.
This guide covers the following fells, each in a separate chapter: Bakestall; Bannerdale Crags; Binsey; Blencathra; Bowscale Fell; Brae Fell; Carl Side; Carrock Fell; Dodd; Great Calva; Great Cockup; Great Sca Fell; High Pike; Knott; Latrigg; Longlands Fell; Long Side; Lonscale Fell; Meal Fell; Mungrisdale Common; Skiddaw; Skiddaw Little Man; Souther Fell; Ullock Pike.
ISBN 9780711226678 (2008) 115mm x 168mm hardback

by: Alfred Wainwright
This book brings together in one pocket-sized volume all of the seventeen walks featured in the BBC and Granada television series 'Wainwright Walks' and 'Wainwright Country'. The walks include routes from all seven of the famous 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells', plus some from 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland', all with Wainwright's meticulously illustrated pages reproduced. Wainwright's old friend Eric Robson sets the scene for each walk with stories from the days he spent filming with the great fell-walker, adding his own personal impression of the fell and the chosen ascent. He has also written an introduction to the book in which he discusses their friendship.
Practical sections give the length of each route, the ascent in feet, OS map numbers, how to get to the start of the walk, and suggestions for the best route down. Here is all you need to get out and enjoy the Lakeland landscape with the one and only Alfred Wainwright, a much loved British character and fell-walking legend.
The walks are: Haystacks from Gatesgarth; Blencathra via Sharp Edge; Scafell Pike via Esk Hause; Castle Crag from Borrowdale; Helvellyn via Striding Edge; Catbells from Hawse End; High Street from Mardale Head; Bowfell via Crinkle Crags from Langdale; Helm Crag from Grasmere; Pillar from Black Sail; Stybarrow Dodd from Sticks Pass; Thornthwaite Crag from Hartsop; Eagle Crag from Stonethwaite; Pike o' Blisco from Wrynose; Great Calva via Whitewater Dash; Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause; Yewbarrow from Overbeck Bridge; Stickle Pike from Broughton Mills.
ISBN 9780711228061 pp 343 (2007) 120mm x 178mm hardback

by: Aileen and Brian Evans
This book divides south Lakeland into four regions: The Central Fells, around Coniston Water and Windermere, the eastern fells and dales, and the limestone fringe. Sixty short walks are described, generally between 4 and 9 miles, enough to fill pleasantly a good half day, ideal for 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. With its comprehensive coverage and wealth of information its 320pp provides very good value.
Aileen and Brian Evans have a great love of the outdoors yet adventurous pursuits have not blinded them to the beauties of gentle walks, indeed woodland walking is one of their favourite pastimes. In this book they would like to share with others their enjoyment of these easily accessible yet beautiful places.
ISBN 1-85284-144-3 pp 319 (2003) 115mm x 175mm

by: Aileen and Brian Evans
This book, a companion volume to South Lakeland (Book 1) divides the north Lakeland into six sections. They are: Borrowdale, Newlands and the north west, the northern fells, Thirlmere, Patterdale and Ullswater, and the eastern fells and dales. 57 walks are described, 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. Many walks offer a short return.
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 northern Lake District. The wealth of information and quality production of this guide's 270pp make it excellent value. Aileen and Brian Evans have a great love for the outdoors. In this book they would like to share with others their enjoyment of these easily accessible yet beautiful places.
ISBN 1-85284-232-6 pp 268 (2006) 117mm x 175mm

by: Brian Smailes
This selection of 12 walks includes both high and low level and short and longer routes, chosen especially for the stunning scenery, breathtaking views and location photographs. Those who are able to climb the heights will appreciate the glorious views from the summits and ridges, but even for people who prefer low level walks the Lake District is picturesque, colourful and peaceful. The guide includes plenty of practical advice as well as detailed route finding instructions and sketch maps for each walk.
The walk locations are: Lady's Rake and Derwent Water view; Great Gable and Green Gable; Scales Tarn; Castlerigg Stone Circle; Skiddaw; Derwent Water; Scoat Tarn; Low Rigg; Wast Water view and Illgill Head; Cat Bells and Dale Head; Watendlath via Ashness Bridge; Helvellyn, Catstye Cam and Nethermost Pike.
ISBN 1-903568-20-X pp 54 (2004) 125mm x 185mm

by: Paddy Dillon
This guide describes twenty of the finest linear walks in the Lake District. Comprehensive instructions are provided based upon the use of public transport. The message of this book is to leave the car behind, although a recommended method of tackling these routes is to drive to the finish and park; then take public transport to the start and walk back. The routes are mainly 10 to 15 miles, so they can easily be accomplished in a days walking, allowing time for public transport travel. Walking a linear route can be more rewarding than a circular one as it is easier to appreciate the distance travelled from the start and there is a better sense of having completed a journey.
The routes are: Wray, Windermere Shore, Lakeside; Windermere, High Street, Patterdale; Kirkstone, High Street, Pooley Bridge; Ambleside, Dove Crag, Patterdale; Rydal, Fairfield, Patterdale; Grasmere, Helvellyn, Glenridding; Aira Force, Old Coach Road, Keswick; Mosedale, Skiddaw House, Bassenthwaite; Caldbeck, Back 'o Skidda, Keswick; Buttermere, Dale Head, Catbells, Keswick; Buttermere, Ennerdale, Wasdale, Seatoller; Ravenglass, Irton Road, Miterdale, Boot; Boot, Scafells, Glaramara, Seatoller; Langdale, Scafell Pike, Seatoller; Langdale, Angle Tarn, Sty Head, Seatoller; Langdale, High Raise, Rosthwaite; Grasmere, Ullscarf, Bleaberry Fell, Keswick; Langdale, Blea Rigg, Loughrigg, Ambleside; Coniston, Coniston Fells, Wrynose, Langdale; Coniston, Langdale, Elterwater, Graasmere.
ISBN 1-898808-14-7 pp 80 (2002) 115mm x 177mm

by: John and Anne Nuttall
Scattered across the Lake District National Park are hundreds of tarns and small pools waiting to be discovered by the unhurried fell-walker. With their small tent and immense enthusiasm, John and Anne Nuttall have investigated 'every little speck of blue' on the map in their efforts to compile these detailed mountain tarn walks of eastern Lakeland. This book covers the tarns of the Northern Fells, Patterdale, Haweswater, Wythburn, Grasmere, Ambleside, Kentmere and Longsleddale, Hawkshead, Grizedale Forest and the tarns of the south and south-east in the low fells around Cartmel and Winster. Several superb walks is described for each of these areas.
Each of the 40 walks is accompanied by a hand drawn 1:25,000 scale route map, plus beautiful pen-line drawings and details of distances, ascents, starting points and precise routes, including historical and environmental snippets to tempt the reader further.
ISBN 1-85284-210-5 pp 240 (1996) 115mm x 175mm

by: Colin Shelbourn
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 that take his readers alongside, above and in some cases, even through water. They range from short strolls to a 16km (10 mile) circular walk around Derwent Water. Whatever the length or location you choose, you'll meet with stunning scenery, a richness of wildlife, and many interesting places to visit; often welcome distractions from the rudiments of pure walking.
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.
The walk locations are: Spout Force; The Howk, Caldbeck; Stockghyll; Aira Force; Mill Beck, Buttermere; Finsthwaite Tarn; Lanty's Tarn; Tarn Hows; Stanley Force and River Esk; River Greta; River Derwent and Tongue Gill; Easedale Tarn; Levers Water and Church Beck; River Lowther; Taylorgill Force and Sprinkling Tarn; Coniston Water (south west shore); Buttermere; Loweswater; Thirlmere and Harrop Tarn; Rydal Water and Grasmere; Elterwater; Ullswater (south east shore); Crummock Water; Derwent Water.
ISBN 1-85058-805-8 pp 154 (2004) 148mm x 210mm

by Brian Smailes
The Lakeland Top Ten Challenge is considered a hard but worthwhile walk taking in some of the best scenery in the country. To walk the ten highest mountains either on a 5 day tour or by walking indivdual peaks will become, in time, a challenge that many people will take up. The walk includes over 30,100 feet of climbing and to complete this in five days requires considerable experience, fitness and stamina. The time scale can, of course, be extended, unless you are trying to beat the record of 4 days and 5 hours!
This comprehensive book contains all the essential information required for experienced walkers, along with route sketches, equipment needed and photographs to make your journey easier. The preparation and walking routes are discussed in detail. The route is described both as a complete circular walk starting at Bridge End and as 4 seperate circular walks. The summit sequence for the complete walk is Helvellyn, Catstye Cam; Nethermost Pike, Bowfell, Great End, Scafell Pike, Scafell, Pillar, Great Gable, Skiddaw.
We would stress that to attempt this walk you should be fit, experienced and a proficient navigator. For those who do take up the challenge, climbing the highest peaks in England will give sense of accomplishment and for many a challenge that cannot be equalled.
ISBN 0-9526900-3-9 pp 72 (1997) 125mm x 185mm

by: Christopher Mitchell
This stimulating guide provides 18 varied walks where you can discover the natural history of Lakeland, whilst admiring the wonderful scenery. The book is challenging, informative and entertaining, helping you to understand the science that shapes the natural world, but without a formula in sight. A 'case notes' approach shows what clues to look for and how to solve them, teaching you to become a nature detective. There are well drawn detailed maps of the walk routes, including animal tracks and signs, landscape features plus everything you need for the perfect natural history walk. There are even mysteries and puzzles to solve, making family walks more fun, and an extensive bibliography if you want to find out even more. In his forward, BBC natural history presenter Professor Aubrey Manning describes the book as 'A highly innovative and original guide.. eye opening in the best sense of the phrase'
The walk locations are: Loweswater; Buttermere; Newlands Valley; Castlerigg Stone Circle; Walla Crag; Combe Gill; Eskdale; Devoke Water; Duddon Valley; Coniston; Whitbarrow; Fairfield; Dovedale; Hallin Fell; Haweswater; Thornthwaite Force; Pooley Bridge; Carrock Fell.
ISBN 1-85058-807-4 pp 165 (2004) 148mm x 210mm

by: Peter Donaghy and John Laidler
This is the first walking guide to be based comprehensively onLakeland's ancient, beautiful churches: 30 detailed circular walks in a variety of landscapes throughout the Lake District, featuring over 50 churches. Routes are from 2 to 13 miles, all with easy to follow instructions and cross-referenced maps, making these walks ideal both for those who wish to complete the full circuits or just to visit the church and have a stroll.
But 'Lakeland Church Walks' is far more than a book of walks. The rich cultural and artistic heritage of Lakeland is revealed; with fine examples of stained glass windows, Viking tombstones, ancient crosses, medieval fonts, wood carvings and sculptures old and new. Read also about the famous people, patrons and personalities of the area: Wordsworth, Ruskin, the Dacres, Lady Anne Clifford, the Beauty of Buttermere and even Tarzan. Peter Donaghy and John Laidler are both retired university lecturers who have written several books together. They are both from the north of England and have enjoyed walking and exploring the northern hills, valleys and coastlines.
The walk locations are: Buttermere; Crosscanonby; Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake; Ennerdale Bridge; Grange-in Borrowdale and Newlands; Isel and Bridekirk; Loweswater; Torpenhow, Ireby and Boltongate; Ainstable and Armathwaite; Askham and Lowther; Barton, Pooley Bridge and Dacre; Clifton and Brougham; Greystoke; Martindale; Wreay; Wythburn; Bootle and Corney; Coniston and Torver; Eskdale; Gosforth; Ulpha and Seathwaite; Waberthwaite; Wasdale Head; Cartmel; Cartmel Fell; Colton and Tottlebank; Grasmere; Low Wray, Colthouse and Hawkshead; Troutbeck and Ambleside; Witherslack.
ISBN 1-85058-761-2 pp 182 (2001) 148mm x 210mm

by: Robert Harris
Step back to a time when bears and wolves roamed the Lake District and Neolithic man pursued a day-to-day existance. Viewed from today, we might think of these people from millennia ago as primitive, but this was far from the case. For these were the same people who built the great stone circles, erected standing stones and constructed the elaborate burial cairns which still decorate these beautiful hills.
With this unique book, you can now follow the trackways that link these ancient sites and explore areas unknown to most visitors. At the same time, enjoy the wild flowers and bird life which abound in sites well away from the busier tourist areas. Sketch maps are included to help you find your way, whether to the sites down in the valleys beside modern farms and villages, or high on the still wild and remote fells.
Robert Harris, a primary school teacher, developed his interest in ancient history through years of walking and sketching in the Lake District. Robert's own intricate hand-drawn sketches add to the appeal of this book, depicting the many standing stones and circles raised in the past by our Lake district ancestors.
The walks include visits to: Castlerigg; Bampton Common; Loadpot Hill; Askham Fell; Mayburgh Henge; Long Meg and Her Daughters; Knipescar Common; Skellaw Hill; Crosby Ravensworth Fell; Great Asby Scar; The Tongue; Langdale Pikes; Eskdale Moor; Devoke Water; The Old Man of Coniston; Woodland Fell; Sunkenkirk; Lowick Common; Kirkby Moor; Lacra Bank; Great Urswick; Elva Plain; Blakeley Raise; Sampson's Bratfull.
ISBN 1-85058-763-9 pp 125 (2001) 148mm x 210mm