This guidebook collects the best 30 high fell walks in the Lake District. Every route is graded for difficulty & ranges between 7-23km, &
Includes:: annotated OS maps & variant routes. The walks are divided into 6 sections according to where walkers can start: the Keswick area, Borrowdale & Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston & Langdale, Ambleside, Grasmere & Windermere, or Ullswater. The walks combine Lakeland classics with lesser-known adventures. From classic horseshoes, such as the Newlands Round & the Fairfield Horseshoe, & traditional ascents of England`s most iconic mountains, including its highest peaks Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn & Skiddaw, to routes onto some of the quieter summits including Gray Crag & Beda Fell, or quieter routes onto popular fells including Blencathra & Red Screes, the walks in this guide comprise all the best high-level fell walks to be had in England`s largest, & beloved National Park. Covering both rocky terrain & grassy hills, with occasional boggy ground, most of the paths are relatively easy-to-follow in clear conditions, but may require good navigational skills when the clouds roll in. The guidebook also
Includes:: information to enhance your walking experience, from historical, geological & wildlife detail, to advice on travelling to & around the Lake District, & how to best prepare for an excellent day out on the fells.