Description
The fells above some of Lakeland’s most beautiful valleys.
The Buttermere area presents significant contrasts between its waters, steep fell sides, and distinct ridges. This guide also covers the heights around Loweswater, Lorton, and Newlands, illustrating how these diverse areas can be explored. The selection is suitable for those seeking well-known summits as well as individuals desiring quieter alternatives that offer a different perspective on the same landscape.
Thirty-two summits with multiple ascent and descent routes.
High Stile, Grasmoor, Grisedale Pike, and Haystacks are among the destinations, alongside lower and lesser-known fells. The fell-by-fell structure allows users to select their own ascents, descents, and connections. This is particularly useful when the starting point, daily fitness, or prior experience necessitates a different combination than the most common circular route.
HARVEY maps and hand-drawn terrain sketches.
Maps and illustrations assist in understanding the fells’ topography and the interconnections of the routes. The detailed descriptions provide a thorough basis for planning, making the guide valuable for multiple years of hiking. This volume is part of Mark Richards’ Lake District series, offering focused regional coverage that can be supplemented with other volumes for further exploration of the national park.
For route choices that adapt to conditions.
Open ridges, uneven terrain, and variable visibility impose different demands on each hike. Longer combinations should be assessed based on both personal capacity and weather conditions. This guide is suitable for walkers who actively use maps and descriptions, and who desire multiple options during their stay rather than a single standard route for each fell, regardless of prevailing conditions.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher originated among climbers and mountaineers who wished to share their in-depth knowledge of routes—a tradition that continues to shape the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mark Richards. English language. 280 pages. Second edition, published in 2020. ISBN 9781786310361.
