This guidebook offers 30 delightful but low-level graded day walks in the valleys, beside the lakes & on the low fells of the English Lake District, suitable for walkers of all abilities. Walkers who know the Lakes well may have missed some of the lower gems covered here & the gentler charms of the dales, woodlands & lakeside paths; newcomers will find gentle strolls & straightforward introductions to the lower fells. Highlights featured in this guide include the Borrowdale’s ancient woodl&, Tarn Hows, pretty lakeshore walks, spectacular waterfalls, Hardknott Roman Fort, historic stone circles & breathtaking views everywhere. From delightful wooded glades & sparkling tarns hidden in green folds on the hillside to tumultuous waterfalls & glacier-carved valleys towered over by craggy mountains, this guide aims to seek out the best that the lower areas of the Lake District have to offer. It visits fascinating historical sights, completes circuits of some of the most striking lakes & climbs several smaller fells for breathtaking views. Each route is described step by step with inspiring photographs, OS map extracts & lots of extra information about local history & wildlife. The guide
Includes:: 30 of the best low-level walks in the Lake District, over a range of terrain from wide constructed trails to narrow paths on open fell, & stretching from 7 to 17 km, none present technical difficulties.