Product Description

This book helps discover the Lake District from a whole new perspective! Colin Shelbourn has put together 25 stunning waterside walks for your enjoyment, from the abundance of lakes, tarns, becks, rivers and waterfalls in this ever-popular walking region. They have a wide-ranging appeal, from walks along the shores of some of the most beautiful lakes to strolls beside rushing rivers and wild waterfalls. You can choose from a short stroll to a 16km (10ml) circular walk around the Queen of the Lakes, Derwent Water. Whatever the length or location you choose you'll meet with stunning scenery, a richness of wildlife, and many interesting places to visit, often a welcome distraction from the rudiments of pure walking. The colour photographs are magnificent, reflecting the beauty of the area through the seasons; the maps are exceptionally clear and easy to read; and, the additional fascinating facts add to the enjoyment of each walk leading you along, around and in some cases, even through water.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #271486 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 154 pages

About the Author
Colin Shelbourn has lived in the Lake District for over twenty years and is a full-time writer and cartoonist.

Customer Reviews

Beware of buying a book with a pretty cover
The impression I got from the cover of this book was that it would have some nice color photos in the text -- instead, all are b&w. The book itself is OK, written very simply, with easy walks pictured in schematics that are very simplified. This and a good ordnance survey type map would be quite helpful, although having the nice photos to help you decide which route to take, what to see, etc., would have been really helpful.