Guidebook to a 145km (90 mile) circular walking route from Ambleside around the Lake District National Park, visiting all the main valleys and local centres. Described in 9 stages, with 5 high-level alternatives to climb the highest mountains in this World Heritage area. Includes a prologue from Windermere. Suitable for most walkers. Cicerone says A walking guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft, with OS maps and routes described as day-walks with ascents accessible to non-climbers. The guidebook splits Scotland into seven areas – Sutherland and the far north, Torridon, Lochaber, the Great Glen, the Cairngorms, Glencoe, Arrochar, the Trossachs and the islands (Skye, Eigg, Mull, Arran). With routes that range in length and difficulty and alternative options given there is something for walkers of all abilities. The guide also includes background information on the mountains and places of interest, practical advice on each route and how to prepare and make the most out of these small mountains and information on history, geology, flora and fauna. The popularity of Munro-bagging – climbing all the mountains in Scotland over 3000ft – has left many of Scotland’s finest mountains overlooked by walkers. What they lack in stature, they often more than make up for in beauty, views and character. This book champions just some of Scotland’s best smaller mountains – from the surreal and striking landscape of The Storr in Skye, the pagan festivals of Ben Ledi in the Trossachs to the imposing and rugged ridges of Quinag in Our Verdict For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers. We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too. If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require. – Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear Features Seasons: The best walking is generally between April and October, although year-round walking is possible. Winter months can be very cold, windy and wet, with limited daylight. Centres: Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Grasmere, Glenridding and Patterdale Difficulty: The main route described should be within the capabilities of most reasonably fit hillwalkers. High-level alternatives are more strenuous and in winter, snow and ice on high ground may make some sections very challenging. Good navigation skills are essential. Must See: High passes with superb views; picturesque towns and villages with ancient stone buildings; shapely mountains bisected by lakes, rivers and waterfalls; lake steamers; Castle Rigg Stone Circle; Hardknott Roman Fort; Wastwater – England’s favourite view. Climb Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Coniston Old Man and Helvellyn and visit property once owned by Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and others. Specifications Weight: 186g Published: 9 Apr 2021 Edition: Second Number of pages: 152 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm Table of Contents ContentsIntroduction Landscape and geology Plants and wildlife Farming History and culture The Tour of the Lake District Planning your Tour When to go How to get there Local transport Accommodation Equipment Maps and apps Navigation and safety Using this guideThe Tour of the Lake DistrictPrologue Windermere to AmblesideStage 1 Ambleside to ConistonStage 2 Coniston to EskdaleStage 2A Coniston to Eskdale: high-level routeStage 3 Eskdale to WasdaleStage 3A Eskdale to Wasdale: high-level routeStage 4 Wasdale to ButtermereStage 4A Wasdale to Buttermere: high-level routeStage 5 Buttermere to KeswickStage 5A Buttermere to Keswick: high-level routeStage 6 Keswick to RosthwaiteStage 7 Rosthwaite to GrasmereStage 8 Grasmere to PatterdaleStage 8A Grasmere to Patt

Guidebook to a 145km (90 mile) circular walking route from Ambleside around the Lake District National Park, visiting all the main valleys and local centres. Described in 9 stages, with 5 high-level alternatives to climb