Lake District in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the region, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs & containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination & its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed & mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals & wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, & selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets & tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes & a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets. ...

Great Breaks Lake District is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this most romantic national park, with a selection of clearly laid-out walks & tours complemented by beautiful photography & a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts by highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do, from taking a boat on gleaming lakes & tarns to exploring picturesque abbeys & stone circles. This is followed by an engaging introduction on culture & landscape, lifestyle & traditions, & an overview of where to find the best food & drink. Walks & Tours: this guide features irresistible self-guided walks & tours that will take you on a journey through this poetic landscape of high green fells, clear waters & quaint villages that inspired the likes of William Wordsworth & Beatrix Potter. All are clearly timed & accompanied by easy-to-follow maps plus h&-picked places to eat, drink & shop. Special Features home in on what makes the Lake District unique: its prestigious literary heritage, local festivals & fascinating wildlife. Travel Tips: the final section of the book is packed with information on active pursuits, themed holidays & transport, as well as specially selected accommodation to suit all tastes & budgets, from chic boutique hotels to family-friendly B& Bs. ...

Great Mountain Days in the Lake District is Mark Richards’ large format Cicerone guide exploring the classic routes of the Lakeland Fells. The guide is both practical & inspirational in providing details of 50 diverse expeditions on the high fells. Memorable mountain walks that are covered include routes up Scafell Pike, Bowfell, Blencathra & Great Gable, horseshoe ridge routes along Fairfield, Helvellyn & Newl&, ridge walks & scrambles across Sharp Edge, Striding Edge & St Sunday Craig & family days out on the fells including Lingmoor Fell, Wetherlam, Haystacks & Place Fell. The guide is organised into the 50 main routes which take in the majority of the Lake District area. Each walk begins with an information box providing detailed information on distance, height gain, time, difficulty grading, starting points, the relevant maps & after-walk refreshments. The walks are all graded, making the guide equally suitable for less experienced walkers looking for new summits & undiscovered areas. A detailed introduction considers the issue of conserving & caring for the Fells as well as weather conditions. There is also a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by detailed route sketches mapping the route ahead in addition to full page colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region. ...

Waterproof mountain map of the Lake District from Harvey at 1:40, 000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse, enlargements of Scafell and Pillar, & advice on navigating the region safely.*MAIN MAP:* Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, & index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show terrain detail, such as caves/mines, major & climbing crags, shafts, sinkholes, cairns, & large boulders. The map is GPS compatible, with the National Grid overprinted on the cartography. Rights of way shown include tracks, long distance & intermittent paths. Road detail

Includes:: minor, residential & forest roads; railway lines & stops are marked, as are chairlifts & ski tows. Points of interest & facilities such as campsites, information points, & mountain rescue post are prominently highlighted.*ENLARGEMENTS:* Scafell & Pillar are both shown at 1:15, 000 in the same cartographic style as the main map, but with more clarity.*GEOLOGICAL MAP:* The reverse shows a geological map of the region from the British Geological Survey, with detailed relief shading & colours used to denote different types of rock. There is additional written geological information, as well as a geological timeline of the region.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:* There is also information on mountain incident & first aid, navigating the region safely, & useful contact numbers are provided. There are also lists of local climbing venues, mountaineering club huts, & mountain bothies. Printed on tough, hard-wearing polyethylene, the map is waterproof, tear-resistant, & comes in a clear plastic wallet.

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This laminated `map` is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the landscape of the Lake District.

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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore the Lake District with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this beautiful corner of Britain has to offer... From the highest peaks to the deepest lakes, picture perfect villages, sweeping panoramic views, hilltop walks, literary locations, country pubs & bustling market towns
- welcome to the Lake District. England`s largest National Park, & now World Heritage Site, the Lake District offers a perfect retreat to the countryside... This is the Lake District! Your Marco Polo Lake District Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region. Stay in a National Trust property, take an alpaca for a walk or enjoy a cream tea with a heavenly view across Ullswater. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` the Lake District experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored walking & driving tours will help you enjoy all of the Lake District. These inspirational itineraries will help you explore all the mountains, lakes & gorgeous little towns of this popular National Park. Lake District in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to walk in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. The map

Includes:: small street maps of Kendal, Keswick, Bowness on Windermere & Grasmere. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District to show you around this fabulous National Park. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything the Lake District has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.













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The Lake District in the AA Mini Guide series; comprising a selection of handy, pocket sized guides to a range of British regions &

Includes:: recommended walks, activities & principal sights. Each guide provides a useful overview of the area, taking in the region

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A guidebook to mountain biking in the Lake District, in & around the national park. The Lakes offer some of the best MTB riding in the UK. 24 exciting, original routes for all abilities, arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west & Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley. The Lake District has plentiful & varied trails, & the routes described in this guide offer spectacular views of the famous lakes & great memories time & time again. Routes are graded for distance, difficulty, ascent, time or how much of the route goes off road. All routes have clear directions & tips on what to look out for on the way with numbers linking text, maps & profiles together to show you quickly where you are & where to go next. ...

Vertebrate’s guide to mountain biking in the Lake District covers 26 recommended mountain bike trails, routes & rides ranging from 12km to 60km. The routes themselves have been devised & tested by local riders to help you get the very best out of the Cumbrian trails. Each route is described with easy-to-follow instructions, information on difficulty, length, nearest refreshments (usually a recommended pub), altitude profile, & parking. Clear & easy to read mapping is taken from Ordnance Survey cartography at 1:50, 000. Rights of way & roads are indicated & the mountain bike trails are prominently highlighted. Topography is shown through spot heights & detailed contour lines. Local facilities & points of interest are also clearly marked.in addition, there are optional routes given for each ride, & the guide contains tips on safety, night time cycling & has a special section with the top ten climbs, downhills & runs in the area. A Bonus Section

Includes:: information about the man-made trails at Whinlatter & Grizedale, Top Tens & a detailed Appendix.

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A cycling guidebook, Lake District Mountain Biking is a compact guide to the best riding in one of the best mountain biking areas in the country. It helps you explore classic rides around Walna Scar, High Street & Borrowdale & discover several lesser-known gems. You can also ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs & rattle along some of the rockiest trails you'll ever encounter on two wheels. It covers 26 routes, from 12 to 60km long. Clearly described using easy-to-follow directions, they are graded for difficulty & plotted on Harvey Maps. A special bonus section

Includes:: the best downhill runs, climbs & cruises in the area & visitor information about the region.

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