Wandelgids Tour of the Lake District Cicerone Guidebooks

A guidebook to walking a scenic, seven-day circular 93 mile route from Windermere around England's Lake District. The tour gives a flavour of the main Lakeland valleys, visiting Ambleside, Elterwater, Coniston, Eskdale, Wasdale, Black Sail, Buttermere, Keswick, Rosthwaite, Grasmere and Patterdale. With high-level alternatives. Seasons: April to end of October recommended. The main centres are busy during school holidays, so avoid if possible. Centres: Windermere, Ambleside, Elterwater, Coniston, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Rosthwaite, Grasmere, Patterdale. Difficulty: Seven-day, 93 mile walk. Visits valleys rather than peaks. Well within the capabilities of the averagely fit walker. Must See: The landscape, escaping the crowds, traditional events (sheep dog trials, local shows), peak-bagging, local speciality foods, literary heritage walks.

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