Lakeland short walks / Book 3 : West Lakeland Cicerone | 9781852843083

This guidebook contains 50 short hald to full-day walks in the western Lake District. Walking areas include Duddon Valley and the Coast, Eskdale, Wasdale, Ennerdale, Lorton Vale, Buttermere and the north-west lakes. Part of a three-volume series focusing on low-level walks (with the occasional peak) between 4 and 8 miles, graded for difficulty. Seasons: Year round, but be prepared under winter conditions for things to be much tougher. Centres: Access to the West Lakes is through either Keswick in the north or through the South Lakes (or through Wrynose and Hardknott passes). Difficulty: Half- to full-day walks, mainly in lower fells and valleys, plus worthwhile summits. Easier routes than the high fells. Must See: Wild Wasdale, remote Ennerdale, high ridges around Buttermere, plus less-known and quieter walks down to the coast near St Bees and Ravenglass.