Walking the Lake District Fells - Borrowdale
Mark Richards
- 29 juli 2025
- 9781783628469
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Explore 28 magnificent Lake District summits above Borrowdale, from the iconic ridgeline of Catbells and the commanding presence of Great Gable to the hard-won top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. This corner of the Lake District offers some of the finest fell walking in Britain, with outstanding views and a genuine sense of adventure on every ascent.
Whether you're a seasoned Lakeland fell walker ticking off summits or a keen hillwalker ready to take on a classic Lake District challenge, this trusted Cicerone guidebook gives you everything you need to walk in Borrowdale with confidence. It combines complete step-by-step route descriptions with HARVEY mapping and hand-drawn topos, with clear guidance on difficulty and experience level, so you can plan each ascent thoroughly.
- Complete fell-by-fell coverage across all 28 Borrowdale summits, with every ascent, descent and ridge connection described, not just the main path, so you can choose the route that's best for you
- HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos and panoramas are included for each fell, so you can identify your line of ascent and know exactly what views to expect from the top
- Ridge route combinations, including the High Spy ridge, Gillercomb Skyline and Glaramara ridge walk, let you link fells into longer days with no two outings the same
- Practical valley base information for Keswick, Rosthwaite, Seatoller and Seathwaite, with guidance on difficulty, seasonal conditions and access
- Summit tick lists to log all 28 Borrowdale fells, part of a series covering all 230 Lake District summits — a lifetime of Lakeland exploration in eight volumes
Author Mark Richards, encouraged to begin outdoor writing by Alfred Wainwright himself, brings expert knowledge and fresh perspectives to the famous summits and hidden corners of the Lake District's UNESCO World Heritage landscapes. Climb the Borrowdale fells with the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to make every ascent memorable with this Lake District fell walking guide.
Borrowdale is just the beginning: the full Walking the Lake District Fells series covers all 230 Lake District summits across eight volumes, giving dedicated fell walkers a complete companion from first ascent to final top.