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Northumberland offers an exceptional range of walking landscapes within a single county, from expansive sandy beaches and rugged headlands to remote hills, river valleys and historic frontier country. Experienced and beginner walkers alike can move easily between contrasting environments: coastal paths backed by dunes and castles, open moorland in the Cheviot Hills, the rolling uplands of the Pennines, and the iconic line of Hadrian’s Wall crossing wide, open countryside. Walking in Northumberland brings together 36 carefully selected day walks of 2–7 hours in a practical, easy-to-use guidebook designed to showcase the county’s most rewarding landscapes. The guidebook features a diverse range of walks that can be enjoyed independently, from shorter, lower-level routes for relaxed days out to longer, more demanding hill walks for experienced walkers. Each walk in Northumberland is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format, with concise route descriptions, 1:50,000 OS mapping, and a route summary table so you can quickly gauge distance, ascent, terrain and time and choose routes that match your experience and fitnessThe routes are organised into five main areas – the north-east coast, the northern National Park and Cheviot Hills around Wooler, the Rothbury and Tyne Valley area, Kielder, and the North Pennines – making it easy to base yourself in centres such as Alnwick, Rothbury, Hexham or Kielder and explore a different walk each dayPractical information is woven throughout, with notes on refreshments and public transport to help you link routes, use buses or trains for linear walks, or keep driving to a minimumExtra historical detail on points of interest such as Hadrian’s Wall and Lindisfarne Priory (Holy Island), along with viewpoints, nature reserves and wildlife hotspots like Kielder Water, adds depth to every walkDownloadable GPX files are available for a digital navigation option for use on smartphones and GPS devices whilst you explore this beautiful corner of Northern England The variety of walking found across Northumberland invites repeat visits and new routes each time. By bringing together coastal paths, upland walks and historic trails in one trusted guidebook, Walking in Northumberland, by expert author Vivienne Crow, gives you all the information you need to plan and enjoy each day spent on the trails.

Explore Northumberland with this collection of 15 carefully chosen short walks covering Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the coast. Designed to be enjoyed in under three hours, these routes reveal the county’s rich mix of countryside, coastline and historic landmarks and feature no tough hills or tricky terrain – ideal for families, casual walkers and visitors keen to make the most of their time outdoors. Each of the 15 short walks features clear, easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps tied to numbered route descriptions, making navigation straightforward and confidence-boosting, perfect for beginners and those new to walkingPractical information is included for every route, with details on parking, facilities and refreshment stops, helping you plan stress-free days outWalks showcase some of Northumberland’s most memorable coastal and historic highlights, including Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Dunstanburgh Castle and stretches of the county’s unspoilt coastlineRoutes are based around key towns and villages such as Wooler, Rothbury and Bamburgh, making it easy to set off on foot directly from local accommodation, with public transport information included when neededDiscover iconic landmarks including Alnwick Castle — famous as a Harry Potter filming location — as well as charming villages, scenic viewpoints and local points of interest, all within walks suitable for all Part of Cicerone’s trusted Short Walks series, this Northumberland guidebook brings together everything you need for an enjoyable, low-stress family day out. Whether on a day trip from nearby Newcastle or taking a holiday in one of Britain's most sparsely populated counties, it’s an ideal companion for discovering Northumberland’s coastal scenery, rolling countryside and rich heritage at an easy, gentle pace.

Discover the Lake District’s iconic beauty with this expertly curated collection of 15 short walks in and around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere. Each route has been handpicked for its stunning scenery, local interest and accessibility, inviting you to explore this spectacular corner of the Lake District National Park at a relaxed pace, perfect for families, newcomers and anyone seeking gentle adventure. Each walk comes with a clear, easy-to-follow Ordnance Survey® map and step-by-step route description, making navigation in the Lake District simple and enjoyable for walkers of all experience levels.Practical information is included for every route in the Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere areas, covering parking, public transport options, facilities and must-see highlights, so you can focus on making the most of your day.Discover classic Lake District landscapes as you walk beside Derwentwater and Buttermere, explore the dramatic valley of Borrowdale and enjoy panoramic viewpoints from Cat Bells, Castle Crag, Rannerdale Knotts and Skiddaw, alongside fascinating historic sites such as Castlerigg Stone Circle and Ashness Bridge.Routes range from 5 to 11km (all under three hours), including an optional longer challenge walk, and are graded easy to moderate, with short climbs but no technical terrain, ideal for a relaxed outing or a walk with the whole family in the Lake District.Enjoy the best of Lake District hospitality, with recommendations for welcoming pubs and cosy tea rooms along the way, plus expert tips for every season, from spring’s wildflowers and summer’s long days to autumn’s rich colours and the crisp magic of winter walks. Part of Cicerone’s trusted Short Walks series, this Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere guidebook is perfect for exploring the area’s most memorable walks. Whether you are discovering lakeshore paths, climbing small but rewarding fells or visiting ancient sites and viewpoints, this guide offers everything you need for a rewarding day out in one of the Lake District’s most spectacular landscapes.

Discover the Lake District’s wild heights and thrilling ridges with 30 of the finest high-level and fell walks in this celebrated National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the lofty summits of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn to the classic horseshoe circuits of Fairfield and Kentmere, explore the region’s most dramatic peaks, airy ridges, and remote fells on routes designed to showcase the very best of Lakeland mountain walking. Ideal for experienced walkers and those keen to progress to higher ground, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook highlights a range of high level Lake District routes from 7 to 24km (4–15 miles) in length, graded from one (easiest) to five, ensuring options for all abilities. Most walks are circular, with a few linear routes making use of the area’s excellent public transport links. Whether you’re seeking an exhilarating scramble, a classic summit day, or a quieter alternative to the popular peaks, you’ll find inspiration and challenge in equal measure. The walks are grouped into six regional sections: Keswick; Borrowdale and Buttermere; the Western Valleys; Coniston and Langdale; Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere; and Ullswater. Together, they cover the full breadth of the Lake District National Park’s mountain landscape.Experience a variety of high level Lake District terrains, from well-made paths to airy ridges and open fell, with some routes featuring easy scrambling for added excitement.Tackle legendary fells and classic rounds, including Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Newlands Round, and the Coledale, Fairfield and Kentmere horseshoes, as well as lesser-known gems like Martindale and Deepdale.Each route description includes comprehensive details to help you plan your high level Lakeland fell adventure: start/finish points, distance, total ascent, grade, estimated time, terrain, required maps, refreshment stops, and public transport options.Map extracts are taken from Ordnance Survey® 1:50,000 Landranger® series, providing detailed navigation for high-level fell walks throughout the Lake District. Free GPX tracks are available for download, and a comprehensive route summary table helps you plan your Lake District adventures.Also available from Cicerone: Lake District Low Level and Lake Walks. Plan your Lake District high level and fell walks with Cicerone’s essential guidebook, your key to scaling iconic peaks, traversing dramatic ridges, discovering secret tarns, and experiencing the full majesty of England’s finest mountain landscape.

Discover the Lake District’s valleys, lakes, and low fells with 30 of the finest walks in this beloved National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the shores of Windermere and Coniston Water to the ancient woodlands of Borrowdale and the iconic waterfalls at Aira Force, explore both renowned beauty spots and hidden gems throughout the region. Although some hill-walkers may concentrate only on the highest peaks, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook shows that the valleys, lakes, and lower fells offer some of the most rewarding and dramatic scenery in the Lake District. Wander through secluded wooded glades, discover hidden tarns tucked into green folds, and marvel at glacier-carved valleys beneath towering crags. Each route is crafted to highlight the region’s natural and cultural treasures, visiting fascinating historical sites and circling the most striking lakes.Ideal for newcomers and seasoned visitors alike, these Lake District walks feature gentle strolls (such as the circuit of Buttermere) and straightforward introductions to the low fells (like High Rigg), as well as new perspectives on Lakeland favourites (such as Outerside and Barrow) and quieter routes through less-explored corners. The walks are divided into five regional sections: South Lakes, Central Lakes, Western Valleys, North Lakes, and Eastern Lakes, covering the entire National Park. Most routes are circular, with a few linear options making use of local buses and boats.Enjoy a diverse selection of low level routes in the Lake District, from lakeside ambles and woodland wanders to riverside strolls, valley circuits, and gentle climbs leading to panoramic viewpoints. Highlights include Borrowdale’s ancient woodlands, the historic Hardknott Roman Fort, picturesque lakeshores, spectacular waterfalls, stone circles, and breathtaking views at every turn.Visit classic destinations in the Lake District such as Great Langdale, Tarn Hows, Buttermere, and Crummock Water, as well as quieter, less-travelled spots like Seathwaite Tarn and Wythop’s Fells.Experience a variety of Lake District terrains, from broad, constructed trails to narrow footpaths across open fell, all routes graded from 7 to 17km and free of technical difficulties.Each walk includes comprehensive details on start and finish points, distance, total ascent, grade, estimated time, terrain, map requirements, refreshment stops, and public transport options. All routes are graded from one (easiest) to five, helping you choose the perfect low level Lake District adventure for your group.Map extracts are taken from the Ordnance Survey® 1:50,000 Landranger® series and enlarged to 1:40,000 for maximum clarity—providing detailed coverage of the Lake District’s unique terrain. GPX tracks are available for free download, making it easy to navigate the region’s iconic landscapes. A helpful route summary table ensures flexible planning for your adventures in the Lake District.Also available from Cicerone: Lake District High Level and Fell Walks. Plan your Lake District low level and lake walks with Cicerone’s definitive guidebook and discover tranquil lakeshores, spectacular waterfalls, ancient woodlands, historic sites, and unforgettable views—proof that you don’t need to climb the highest peaks to experience the true magic of Lakeland.

Explore the unspoilt charm of Cumbria’s Eden Valley with 30 inspiring day walks between the wild Pennine uplands and the vast Solway salt marshes. Discover tranquil riverside paths, dramatic moorland, ancient castles, and red sandstone villages, far from the crowds of the Lake District yet just as rich in natural beauty and heritage. From gentle woodland rambles to challenging high-level hikes, these routes offer year-round adventure, with wide Pennine vistas, limestone uplands, and sweeping views to the Scottish hills.Ideal for both new and seasoned walkers, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook features 30 routes ranging from 6 to 20km (4–12 miles), each designed to be completed in 3–8 hours. Most walks are circular, with two linear routes following the scenic Settle–Carlisle railway. Enjoy easy access from Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Penrith, and Carlisle, as well as delightful villages like Dufton and Brampton. Experience the best of the Eden Valley, from the river’s wild source high in the Yorkshire Dales, through undulating countryside and pretty villages, to the bird-rich Solway Firth.Enjoy year-round walking, with routes graded from gentle woodland strolls to stamina-testing moorland hikes on Cross Fell and High Cup, offering something for every ability and season.Choose from 30 varied Eden Valley walks, each with a 1:50,000 OS map extract, route summary, start and finish points, estimated walking time, detailed information on refreshments, public transport, and local accommodation options, plus free downloadable GPX files for every route.Discover local history and points of interest with routes that feature prehistoric settlements, enigmatic stone circles, Pendragon Castle, Smardale Gill, and classic red sandstone villages.Walks range from riverside rambles along the Eden and its tributaries (including the Lowther, Lyvennet, and Gelt) to dramatic limestone uplands, peaceful woods, and the open spaces of the Solway marshes, showcasing the full variety of this beautiful and little-visited valley.Explore a walker’s paradise with easy access from mainline rail stations and excellent bases in Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Penrith, Carlisle, and characterful villages, making planning and transport simple. Plan your Eden Valley adventure with confidence and discover one of England’s most idyllic and uncrowded walking areas, at your own pace, in every season. With this definitive Cicerone guidebook, enjoy the wild Pennine horizons, authentic rural landscapes, and hidden treasures of Cumbria’s Eden Valley.

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland waterfalls in a popular pocketable format. Clear information, Ordnance Survey maps, superb and eye-grabbing panoramic photographs. Part of the £4.99 Top 10 Walks series for the Lake District. Featured waterfalls include Lodire Falls, Aira Force, Scale Force, Stock Ghyll, Skelwith Force, Colwith Force, Stanley Ghyll Force, Tom Gill, The Howk and Holme Force. Walks to Waterfalls won top prize in the Guidebook category in the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild's Awards for Excellence 2013. 'There's little to fault in this winning formula, clear maps and instructions, concise and well laid out with the reader very much in mind. These are great value for money at under a fiver.'

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland pubs in a popular pocketable format. Clear information, Ordnance Survey maps, superb and eye-grabbing panoramic photographs. Featured pubs include: The Sun, Coniston, Queen's Head, Hawkshead | Three Shires Inn, Little Langdale, The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Tweedies Bar, Grasmere, The Strands Inn, Nether Wasdale Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Middle Ruddings Inn, Braithwaite, Dog & Gun, Keswick.

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks through the historic landscapes of the Lake District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Castlerigg stone circle, Moor Divock stone circle, Carrock Fell hillfort, Hardknott Roman fort, Viking Gosforth, Medieval Shap Abbey, Kentmere pele tower, Catbells Elizabethan mines, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and Victorian Loughrigg Tarn. This is one of several books in the popular Lake District: Top 10 Walks series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, for under a fiver. Other titles in the series: High Fells, Low Fells, Lakeside Walks, Walks to Tarns, Waterfall Walks, Woodland Walks and Pub Walks. Vivienne Crow is the author of several guides to Cumbria and the Lake District, and is a regular contributor to Lakeland Walker and TGO magazines. She is also a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Walks With History has been shortlisted in the Outdoor Book of the Year category of the annual awards presented by The Great Outdoors magazine.

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks through the woods and forests of the Lake District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Claife Heights, Grizedale Forest, Staveley Woods, Grasmere Woods, Haverthwaite Heights, Muncaster Estate, Ennerdale, Dodd Wood, Ashness Woods, and Silver Crag. One of several books in the popular Lake District: Top 10 Walks series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, for under a fiver. Other titles in the series: High Fells, Low Fells, Lakeside Walks, Walks to Tarns, Waterfall Walks, Woodland Walks and Pub Walks. Vivienne Crow is the author of several guides to Cumbria and the Lake District, and is a regular contributor to Lakeland Walker and TGO magazines. She is also a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

These attractive and cleverly structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circular routes on a section of the Lake District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced OS mapping, eye-grabbing panoramic photopgraphs, and interpretation sof points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in realiability, clarity and ease of use. Featured cafes include; Brew, Grasmere; Rattle Gill Cafe, Ambleside; Chesters by the River, Skelwith Bridge; Courtyard Cafe, Claife Viewing Station; Bluebird Cafe, Coniston; Croft Farm House Cafe, Buttermere; Flock In, Rosthwaite; Lingholm Kitchen, Glenriding.

This exciting, new and interactive guide brings families with children ten of the very best family adventures in the Lake District National Park. With expertly-chosen adventures, superb photographs, clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale maps, and four themed interactive challenges for every adventure, these guides set a new standard in design, concept, clarity and ease-of-use. Featured adventures include: Binsey Hillbagging - summit sunset; St Herbert's Island - paddle and picnic; Hallin Fell - boat and climb; Crummock Water - wild swim; Buttermere - lake walk (with tunnel); Black Sail Hut - bike and bunk; Cathedral Cave - caves scramble; Stanley Ghyll - steam train & waterfall; Windermere shore - boat and bike; and Grizedale Forest - mountain biking.

One of seven Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path. The guide breaks the Pembrokeshire section - from Cardigan to Amroth - down in to twelve handy day sections. This is a new, fully revised and updated edition with a new cover, new diversions and official route changes, new OS mapping with latest highlighted route, updated accommodation, amenities and services. Endorsed and checked by National Resources Wales, and structured, researched and written by outdoor experts, these attractive and comprehensive guides contain everything you need to walk the Wales Coast Path. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping for the whole route, stunning professional photographs, and fascinating interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.

Written and designed by outdoor professionals, these authoritative guidebooks give long-distance and local walkers everything they need to enjoy the Wales Coast Path with ease and confidence. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping for the whole route, stunning professional photographs, and fascinating interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. The guide breaks the Snowdonia & Ceredigion Coast section - from Porthmadog to Cardigan - down in to eleven handy day sections.

The NEW REVISED EDITION of this popular guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to small upland lakes or tarns in the Lake District National Park, in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Bowscale Tarn, Angle Tarn, Red Tarn, Easedale Tarn & Codale Tarn, Styhead & Sprinkling Tarn, Innominate Tarn, Blea Tarn, Levers Water, Eel & Burnmoor Tarns, Tarn Hows.