Description
The Fells of Keswick from Various Perspectives.
The area north of Keswick encompasses both well-known peaks and quieter fells with significantly fewer visitors. This book covers Skiddaw, Blencathra, Latrigg, and the surrounding landscape of Skiddaw Forest. The selection demonstrates how classic viewpoints and more open ridges can be combined for varied hiking days with different levels of challenge.
Thirty Fells with Connections and Alternative Routes.
The guide is organized around individual fells, describing ascents, descents, and connections across ridges. This approach offers the flexibility to create your own itinerary, adapted to your starting point and daily form. This method is particularly suitable for those who wish to explore the area through multiple visits and ever-new combinations.
Maps and Hand-Drawn Terrain Sketches.
HARVEY maps are supplemented by sketches and panoramas, facilitating an understanding of the fells’ forms and route choices. The descriptions assist in evaluating how a hike can be undertaken from the valley and further between the summits. This book is part of Mark Richards’ larger series on the Lake District and covers this specific area in detail.
For Independent Route Choices Throughout the Season.
Clear paths, fainter tracks, and some pathless sections demand varying navigation skills. Winter weather can make even lower fells challenging, and certain ridges require particular care. This guide is best suited for readers who actively use maps and descriptions, adapting their route choices based on experience, weather, and current mountain conditions.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mark Richards. English language. 280 pages. Second edition, published in 2020. ISBN 9781786310378.
