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From classic horseshoes to well-trodden routes onto some of the quieter summits, this guidebook covers 30 all the best high-level fell walks to be had in England's beautiful and much-loved Lake District National Park. including Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and the Fairfield Horseshoe.
Cicerone says
A guidebook to 30 high level day walks in the Lake District, exploring some of the best mountains, ridgewalks, fells and summits within the national park. Mostly circular except for a few linear routes that make use of public transport links, the walks are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience.
The walks range from 7 to 24km (4–15 miles) in length and can be completed in between 3 and 9 hours. They are arranged geographically into 6 areas: Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and Langdale, Ambleside and Windermere, and Ullswater.
- 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk
- Information given on local history and archaeology
- Highlights include Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Newlands Round and the Fairfield Horseshoe
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.
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Features
- Seasons: High level and fell walks in the Lake District can be walked all year but walkers need to be prepared, and suitably equipped. Weather is changeable and snow may fall on the fells any time between November and April.
- Centres: The walks are divided into 6 sections: the Keswick area, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and Langdale, Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere, or Ullswater.
- Difficulty: Routes range from 7-23km. Every route is graded for difficulty but fell walking covers rocky terrain, grassy hills, and occasional stretches of boggy ground. Some walks include some easy scrambling. Most routes are relatively easy to follow in clear conditions, but may require good navigational skills in bad weather. Many routes require ice and crampons in snow.
- Must See: Walk England's highest mountains, including Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Helvellyn and Skiddaw; hike classic horseshoe routes such as the Newlands Round and the Fairfield Horseshoe; enjoy quieter routes on popular fells such as Blencathra and Red Screes; and visit some lesser known summits, including Gray Crag and Beda Fell.
Specifications
- Weight: 230g
- Published: 16 Feb 2024
- Edition: Second
- Number of pages: 208
- Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm
Contents
- Overview map
- Map key
- Route summary table
- Introduction
- Geology
- Wildlife and habitats
- History
- Weather
- Where to stay
- Getting around
- Waymarking and access
- Maps
- Clothing, equipment and safety
- Dogs
- Using this guide
- Walks from the Keswick area
- Walk 1 Skiddaw via Ullock Pike
- Walk 2 Blencathra and its neighbours
- Walk 3 Coledale Horseshoe
- Walk 4 Newlands Round
- Walk 5 Causey Pike, Knott Rigg and Robinson
- Walk 6 Helvellyn range, end to end
- Walks from Borrowdale and Buttermere
- Walk 7 Scafell Pike
- Walk 8 Glaramara and Allen Crags
- Walk 9 Great Gable (from Honister)
- Walk 10 Hay Stacks
- Walk 11 Grasmoor and Gasgale Crags
- Walks from the Western Valleys
- Walk 12 The High Stile ridge
- Walk 13 Great Gable (from Wasdale Head)
- Walk 14 Pillar and Red Pike
- Walk 15 Scafell
- Walks from Coniston and Langdale
- Walk 16 The Coniston Fells
- Walk 17 The Langdale Pikes
- Walk 18 Pike o’ Blisco and Crinkle Crags
- Walk 19 Bow Fell and the Mickleden Round
- Walks from Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere
- Walk 20 Fairfield Horseshoe
- Walk 21 Helm Crag and Blea Rigg
- Walk 22 Kentmere Round
- Walks from the Ullswater area
- Walk 23 Helvellyn via the edges
- Walk 24 Deepdale Round
- Walk 25 Caiston Glen Round
- Walk 26 Hartsop Dodd and Gray Crag
- Walk 27 High Street and Harter Fell
- Walk 28 A Martindale Round
- Walk 29 Place Fell and Beda Fell
- Walk 30 Matterdale and The Dodds
- Appendix A Useful contacts
