Short Walks in the Lake District: Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere

Short Walks in the Lake District: Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere
Author: Vivienne Crow
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2024-01-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650650

Vivienne Crow has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours. We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

Short Walks Lake District – Coniston and Langdale

Short Walks Lake District – Coniston and Langdale
Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2023-12-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650529

Paddy Dillon has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Coniston and Langdale for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 4 hours. We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

Family Walks in the Lake District

Family Walks in the Lake District
Author: Alfred Wainwright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2013
Genre: Lake District (England)
ISBN: 9780711234062

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!

Short Walks in Dumfries and Galloway

Short Walks in Dumfries and Galloway
Author: Ronald Turnbull
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2023-09-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650367

Ronald Turnbull has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Dumfries and Galloway for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 4 hours. We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

Lake District: Low Level and Lake Walks

Lake District: Low Level and Lake Walks
Author: Vivienne Crow
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2024-09-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650847

A guidebook to 30 lower-level day walks in the Lake District, exploring some of the best beauty spots and smaller fells within the national park. Mostly circular except for a few linear routes that make use of public transport links, the walks are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience. The walks range from 7 to 17km (4–10 miles) in length and can be walked in between 2 and 6 hours. They are arranged geographically into five areas: South, Central, North and Eastern Lakes, and the Western Valleys. 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity GPX files available to download Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local history and archaeology Easy access from Kendal, Penrith and Keswick

Short Walks Winchester

Short Walks Winchester
Author: Malcolm Leatherdale
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2023-09-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650480

Malcolm Leatherdale has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Winchester and central Hampshire for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local history, beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours. We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

Walking the Sarsen Way

Walking the Sarsen Way
Author: Steve Davison
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650723

Guidebook to the Sarsen Way (79km) from Coate Water Park to Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way (28km) connecting Salisbury to Wessex Ridgeway at Win Green. These long-distance paths are part of the Great Chalk Way. Both can be walked in a week and are suitable for all abilities. The routes are presented in 8 stages, ranging from 10.5km to 17.3km Step-by-step descriptions plus 1:50k OS mapping Centres include Swindon, Chiseldon, Avebury, Durrington, Amesbury, Great Durnford, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Shaftesbury Comprehensive planning information and notes on sites along the route GPX files available to download The compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack

Walking The Cumbria Way

Walking The Cumbria Way
Author: John Gillham
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2022-06-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783629142

A guidebook to walking the Cumbria Way, a 188km (73 mile) route between Ulverston and Carlisle. Suitable for walkers with some experience, this long-distance route through the heart of the Lake District can be walked in 5 days, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days. This largely low-level route is described here in five stages of between 19 and 26 kms (12 – 16 miles). Alternative mountain days can be added to include the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw. Route described from south to north with 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Variations to the itinerary suggested depending on required difficulty and time frame Route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary GPX files available to download

Walking the Lake District Fells - Langdale

Walking the Lake District Fells - Langdale
Author: Mark Richards
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-09-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783627840

Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions to the Lake District fells. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 25 fells accessible from the Great Langdale Valley, Grasmere and Ambleside. The area offers stunning scenery and fantastic walking, from charming Loughrigg to eye-catching Helm Crag, from the lofty heights of Bowfell to the iconic Langdale Pikes. England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, is also included in this volume as are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, keen hillwalkers will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. If you’re a summit-bagger you can use our tick lists to check off the fells as you climb them. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

Walking the Kerry Way

Walking the Kerry Way
Author: John Raffaldi
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-08-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1787651444

A guidebook to walking Ireland’s Kerry Way. Covering 190km (117 miles), this circular route from Killarney takes around 10 days to hike and is suitable for walkers of most abilities. The route is described anti-clockwise in 10 stages of between 13 and 25km (8–16 miles). Also included are a number of side-trips in the area, including an ascent of Carrauntoohil (Ireland’s highest mountain), the Cnoc na dTobar pilgrim’s path and a marine landing on UNESCO-listed Skellig Michael. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation GPX files available to download