Cicerone Short Walks in the Lake District Keswick and Buttermere

Seasons These walks can be enjoyed any time of year, and each season brings its own delights. Borrowdale is particularly lovely in spring and autumn. Winter can bring snow and ice. Centres Keswick, Rosthwaite, Braithwaite and Buttermere Difficulty 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 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; summit of Skiddaw, England’s fourth highest mountain

Cicerone Short Walks Lake District Coniston and Langdale

Seasons Best walking conditions are in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, short days, bad weather or snow and ice cover can make some walks difficult. Climbing the Old Man should be avoided in winter. Centres Coniston, Hawkshead, Elterwater, Chapel Stile, New and Old Dungeon Ghyll Difficulty Mostly easy walking requiring no special equipment. However, there are some short, steep ascents and descents, which might be rocky or stony, where more care is needed. The ascent of the Old Man is steep, stony and prolonged and should only be attempted in good weather. Must See Coniston Water, Coniston Coppermines, other mines and slate quarries, Old Man of Coniston, Tarn Hows, Hawkshead, Elterwater, Little Langdale, Great Langdale, Stickle Tarn, Blea Tarn

Cicerone Bikepacking in the Lake District

CONTENTS Overview maps Map key Route summary table Introduction What is bikepacking? Individual time trials Choice of bike When to go Mountain weather Getting there and around Accommodation Fuel strategies Kit Cash and money Navigation Rights of way The National Cycle Network Safety and emergencies Using this guide The rides Route 1 The Lakeland 200 Route 2 Furness Forests Route 3 The Old Man of Coniston and the Irish Sea Route 4 Way Out in the Western Fells Route 5 Helvellyn and Back Route 6 Dalston/Skiddaw Mega Pretzel Route 7 Penrith/High Street Circuit Route 8 Nine Lakes Appendix A Lake District campsites and hostels Appendix B Lake District bike shops Appendix C Kit list

Cicerone Scrambles in the Lake District South

Weight: 310g Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm

Cicerone Joss Naylors Lakes -, Meres and Waters of the Lake District

Cicerone Big Rounds

Weight: 560g   Seasons: Predominantly spring and summer, but with advice on timed round attempts in the winter from the current record holder, Jim Mann. Centres: England: Keswick/Ambleside/Wasdale Wales: Capel Curig/Blaenau Ffestiniog/Betws Coed/Llanberis/Ogwen Scotland: Fort William/Fersit Difficulty: Each of the three rounds is presented as a 24-hour running challenge, and a week-long backpacking circuit. Both of these options are genuine challenges for experienced outdoors people. However, there is additional information for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. All of the routes are also described as day trips and/or as 'sections' of smaller running or backpacking routes. Must See: The Big Rounds - running and walking the Bob Graham, the Paddy Buckley and the Charlie Ramsay rounds - is a guide to Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds, and the people who love them. These routes are grand, circular tours of the Lake District, Snowdonia and Lochaber, and the book includes a full guide to each round for both walkers and runners, the history of each round, and advice from running and backpacking experts.

Cicerone Outdoor Adventures With Children - Lake District

Weight: 250g   Seasons: April to October are best, but many routes can be tackled year round. Centres: Bases in the southern Lakes include Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere; in the north Keswick, Cockermouth or Glenridding. Difficulty: There are adventures to suit all abilities graded from easy-to-manage green routes, building up through blues to more challenging red and black outings. Most routes have options for families with children of different ages and capabilities. Must See: Includes adventures around all of the major lakes: Derwent Water, Coniston, Buttermere, Windermere and Ullswater. Visit Cathedral Cave, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Wray Castle and classic summits such as Catbells, Coniston Old Man and Scafell Pike. Discover hidden gems such as Hodbarrow Point, Hampsfell and Dunnerdale's Fickle Steps.

Cicerone MTB South and Central Scotland

Cicerone The Julian Alps Of Slovenia

The Julian Alps of Slovenia guidebook describes 58 walks. The walks are organised around five bases, Kranjska, Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj and range from easy valley walks and rougher forest trails to high-mountain protected routes, Triglav at 2864m, and multi-day treks.

Cicerone Book Of The Bothy

Locations: Dumfries and Galloway Tunskeen Lowther Hills Kettleton Byre Glen Coe Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne Scottish Highlands Lairig Leacach Dalwhinnie Ben Alder Cottage Great Glen Blackburn of Corrieyairack East Highlands Ruigh Aiteachain Balmoral Glendar Shiel Stable Cairngorms Bob Scott’s Hutchinson Memorial Hut Ryvoan Wester Ross Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse) Shenavall Isle of Skye The Lookout Torridon Craig Sutherland The Schoolhouse Glencoul Sandwood Estate StrathChailleach Brecon Beacons Grwyne Fawr Mid-Wales Nant Syddian Snowdonia Arenig Fawr Carneddau Dulyn Lake District Warnscale Head Mosedale Cottage Pennines Cross Fell Northumberland Kershopehead