Description
A comprehensive reference work for the Borrowdale fells.
Borrowdale provides access to many of the Lake District’s most famous peaks, as well as a large selection of less-visited routes. Mark Richards’ guide illustrates the connections between the valleys, the ridges, and the various ascents. It is designed for those who wish to spend several days in the area and plan their own itineraries.
28 peaks with multiple route options.
The book is one of eight volumes that together cover 230 peaks in the Lake District. The Borrowdale volume presents ascents, descents, and connections between the fells, featuring Harvey maps and hand-drawn topographical sketches. The selection allows for choosing a simple day peak or combining several objectives into a larger circular tour.
From famous mountains to quieter paths.
Catbells, Scafell Pike, Great End, and Great Gable are among the peaks in the region. Keswick, Grange, Rosthwaite, Seatoller, and Seathwaite provide various starting points. The detailed descriptions make it possible to consider more than the most common path to a summit, finding walks that suit both your interests and experience.
Who is this book for?
The guide is suitable for experienced hikers who wish to plan their own routes and can navigate in varied terrain. Paths may be clear, faint, or missing in certain sections. Any light scrambling has non-scrambling alternatives. Winter tours require specific experience and suitable equipment, even when the summer description gives the impression of a standard hike.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountain folk who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mark Richards. English language. 288 pages. Second edition, published in 2021. ISBN 9781786310385.
