Product Description

The Lake District and Cumbria is most famous for its impressive mountain scenery but also encompasses green rolling hills, fast flowing rivers, deep lush forests and of course the enchanting and languid lakes. Below the fells peaceful country lanes meander through beautiful little hamlets and tiny rural villages, many steeped in history. This wonderful scenery is of course celebrated by the "Lake Poets" - Wordswoth, Coleridge and Southey. The Counties of Lancashire and Cheshire are two regions which undeservedly are not recognised as major tourist destinations but which possess a wealth of beautiful scenery and fascinating histories. Lancashire is a county, which has not only been a driving force behind England's industrial, political, social and cultural development but is rich in scenic beauty encompassing picturesque towns and villages. Cheshire is a county of scenic contrasts with high moorlands and crags to be found in the east of the county, soft red sandstone country of the Mersey and Dee in the west, and a rich, pastoral landscape in the south. The guide will definitely appeal to people with a real interest in the beauty, tranquillity and traditional values of the countryside, who are looking for high standards in places to stay, eat and drink and quality craftsmanship in any products purchased. Equally, for those readers who are seeking a more active life in the countryside the book provides information on walks and tours as well as places of interest such as parks, monuments, gardens, inland waterways and traditional cultural institutions. The attractive cover design incorporates a photograph of Little Lansdale in Cumbria.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1237544 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
"Exploring the Heart of England has been made easy with this guide" - Tamworth Times "This book makes the ideal travelling companion" - Daventry Express "The essential guide" - Belper Today "Most informative and yet concise" - Leicestershire TIC

The Fenland Citizen
"Well researched and beautifully presented"

Essex County Standard
"Pleasingly weighty in the hand and smart before the eye, a tidy little glove box book"