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LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UP
Embark on an extraordinary lakeland odyssey with travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he circumnavigates the Lake District on foot. This 379-mile trek takes you through awe-inspiring mountains, sweeping valleys, and majestic lakes, with occasional stops at charming inns along the route. Starting and ending in Penrith, the journey meanders through Keswick, Cockermouth, Coniston, Grasmere, Windermere, and numerous lesser-known spots.
Lacing up his walking boots, Chesshyre embarks on a "grand, meandering circuit" of the Lakes, propelled by the breathtaking scenery that captivates millions of visitors annually. Traversing the landscapes that stirred the Romantic poets, he delves into secluded corners of the national park often overlooked by tourists. Along the way, he encounters a colourful cast of characters, including farmers, fell runners, and fellow ramblers, whilst bedding down in an eclectic mix of accommodations from shepherds' huts and bothies to venerable climbers' hotels. He even braves a bracing dip in Derwentwater!
This unique perspective of the Lake District, as seen from its myriad footpaths, is recounted with nothing more than a rucksack, an open mind, and an irrepressible sense of adventure.
Book ISBN: | 9781837992959 |
Book Author: | Tom Chesshyre |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Summersdale Publishers |
Book Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-02 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 240g |
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