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Lake District Eyewitness Top 10

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Lake District, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of the Lake District.Visit the quaint villages of Grasmere, take a cruise around Windermere, pick up some mint cake in Kendal or go for a hike in the valley at Langdale. From Top 10 castles and houses to the Top 10 pubs and inns - discover the best of the Lake District with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 Lake District:- Five easy-to-follow itineraries to help you make the most of your trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best Lake District attractions, covering Keswick, Coniston Water, Wasdale and more- Free laminated pull-out map of the Lake District, plus seven colour area maps-
In-depth neighbourhood guides explore the Lake District`s most interesting areas, with the best places for eating, hiking and swimming.- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Windermere, the Central Fells, Ullswater, the Northwest, Whitehaven and Wasdale, and morePlanning to explore beyond the Lake District? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or
cultural break. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Lake District, packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of the Lake District. Visit the quaint villages of Grasmere, take a cruise around Windermere, pick up some mint cake in Kendal or go for a hike in the valley at Langdale. From Top 10 castles & houses to the Top 10 pubs & inns
- discover the best of the Lake District with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Lake District:- Five easy-to-follow itineraries to help you make the most of your trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best Lake District attractions, covering Keswick, Coniston Water, Wasdale & more- Free laminated pull-out map of the Lake District, plus seven colour area maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore the Lake District`s most interesting areas, with the best places for eating, hiking & swimming.- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Windermere, the Central Fells, Ullswater, the Northwest, Whitehaven & Wasdale, & more Planning to explore beyond the Lake District? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips & tours to inform & enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.

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