Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain Days

di Mark Richards (Autore)

Cicerone Press, 2026

Discover the Lake District’s most rewarding mountain days with this inspirational, large-format collection of 50 outstanding walks across the region’s fells. From famous summits such as Scafell Pike and Helvellyn to quieter and lesser-known hills, each route offers a challenging and memorable day exploring the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District National Park. The routes range from 6 to 23km (4–14 miles) and typically take between 5 and 10 hours to complete. All are graded for difficulty and designed for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness and some hillwalking experience. With circular routes that can also be tackled as backpacking outings, this guidebook provides inspiration both for those new to the Lake District and for experienced walkers keen to rediscover familiar fells by new routes. 50 inspiring mountain walks across the Lake District, each designed as a rewarding ‘Great Mountain Day’ Routes range from 6 to 23km (4–14 miles) and typically take 5 to 10 hours, graded by difficulty for confident hillwalkers, optional low-grade scrambling on some routes Clear route descriptions supported by 1:40,000 Harvey mapping and the author's distinctive hand-drawn fellscape diagrams Includes classic summits such as Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Great Gable, Blencathra, Catbells, Coniston Old Man, Great Gable, Pillar and the Langdale Pikes, alongside quieter but equally rewarding routes Features well-known rounds such as the Fairfield, Mosedale, Newlands and Coledale Horseshoes Walks accessible from key Lake District centres including Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick, Patterdale and Coniston, with practical information on parking, public transport and refreshments Combining inspiring photography, clear mapping and carefully chosen routes, this large-format guidebook helps you plan unforgettable days in the Lake District mountains. Whether you are aiming for classic summits or discovering quieter corners of the fells, it offers everything you need for memorable mountain adventures.

• Autore: Mark Richards
• Editore: Cicerone Press
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 320 p.
• Dimensioni: 220 x 185 mm
• Peso: 840 gr.
• EAN: 9781786312679

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