Full Description
Discover the Lake District's wild heights and thrilling ridges with 30 of the finest high-level and fell walks in this celebrated National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the lofty summits of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn to the classic horseshoe circuits of Fairfield and Kentmere, explore the region's most dramatic peaks, airy ridges, and remote fells on routes designed to showcase the very best of Lakeland mountain walking.
Ideal for experienced walkers and those keen to progress to higher ground, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook highlights a range of routes from 7 to 24km (4-15 miles) in length, graded from one (easiest) to five, ensuring options for all abilities. Most walks are circular, with a few linear routes making use of the area's excellent public transport links. Whether you're seeking an exhilarating scramble, a classic summit day, or a quieter alternative to the popular peaks, you'll find inspiration and challenge in equal measure.
The walks are grouped into six regional sections: Keswick; Borrowdale and Buttermere; the Western Valleys; Coniston and Langdale; Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere; and Ullswater. Together, they cover the full breadth of the Lake District National Park's mountain landscape.
Experience a variety of terrains, from well-made paths to airy ridges and open fell, with some routes featuring easy scrambling for added excitement.
Tackle legendary peaks and classic rounds, including Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Newlands Round, and the Coledale, Fairfield and Kentmere horseshoes, as well as lesser-known gems like Martindale and Deepdale.
Each route description includes comprehensive details to help you plan your Lakeland adventure: start/finish points, distance, total ascent, grade, estimated time, terrain, required maps, refreshment stops, and public transport options.
Map extracts are taken from Ordnance Survey® 1:50,000 Landranger® series; free GPX tracks are available for download, and a detailed route summary table helps you plan your adventures.
Also available from Cicerone: Lake District Low Level and Lake Walks.
Plan your Lake District high level and fell walks with Cicerone's essential guidebook, your key to scaling iconic peaks, traversing dramatic ridges, discovering secret tarns, and experiencing the full majesty of England's finest mountain landscape.
Contents
Introduction
The high fells
Geology
Wildlife and habitats
History
Weather
Where to stay
Getting around
Waymarking and access
Maps
Clothing, equipment and safety
Using this guide
The Walks
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
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
Walk 12 The High Stile ridge
Walk 13 Great Gable (from Wasdale Head)
Walk 14 Pillar and Red Pike
Walk 15 Scafell
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
Walk 20 Fairfield Horseshoe
Walk 21 Helm Crag and Blea Rigg
Walk 22 Kentmere Round
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
Appendices
Appendix A
Route summary table
Appendix B
96
800x600
Normal
0
false
false
false
EN-GB
JA
X-NONE
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;}
Useful contacts
