This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks (between 4.5 and 10km) in the area of Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere, including Buttermere, Derwentwater, Cat Bells, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Rannerdale Knotts, Castle Crag, Ashness Bridge and Skiddaw.
Each walk is covered with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means the walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
The valley and lake routes are suitable for nearly all abilities; however, a moderate degree of fitness as well as waterproofs and more robust footwear are recommended for higher walks. Basic navigation skills are valuable for the higher routes and in poor weather. In particular, the inexperienced should avoid Skiddaw in poor weather.
Must see spots include: Borrowdale’s ancient woods, the lakes of Derwentwater, Crummock Water and Buttermere, Castlerigg Stone Circle, traditional Lakeland pubs, cosy cafes, isolated hamlets, fell-top viewpoints including Cat Bells and Castle Crag, picturesque bridges including Ashness Bridge, low ridges, lake cruises, birds of prey and other wildlife, and the summit of Skiddaw, England’s fourth highest mountain.
- Walks under three hours, plus one more challenging route.
- Easy to follow clear route descriptions.
- Facilities, parking and highlights for every route.
- No specialist gear needed, walk all year round.
- Ordnance Survey mapping.
- Profusely illustrated.
By Vivienne Crowe.
Card cover, 17cm x 11.5cm, 96 pages.
Published 2024 by Cicerone Press.
ISBN: 978-1-78631-202-0.