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Thousands of books have been written about this beautiful corner of England. Take a look through our list of recommended reading. We have walks, history, wildlife. We have maps, both traditional and computer based. Feel free to click on any of the links to take you to the world's largest collection of online sales.

Wainrwright Seven Book Boxed Set

Wainwright Anniversary Boxed Set Pictorial Guides to the Fells 1-7 (50th Anniversary edition, Hardcover)This collection of Lake District books has to be the definitive guide to the Lakeland Fells. Alfred Wainwright spent much of his life walking and doccumenting the Lake District.
His stunning Drawings and unsurpassed insight has created what many call a masterpiece. The detail he created in his writing and in his drawings gave readers a real sense of "being there".
Click on the link to see his work in more detail. ("See inside" feature). This 7 book collection, written between 1952 and 1965 is just a fraction of A.W's work, (Other books include the coast to coast walk) however many people consider these books to be his best.

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The Rough Guide to the Lake District

The Rough Guide to the Lake District is the ultimate insiders’ handbook. Features include:
• Full-colour section introducing the region’s highlights.
• In-depth accounts of every attraction – lake cruises, literary homes and local museums.
• Practical coverage of the best walks, from Wainwright peak-bagging to valley rambles.
• Lively reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all price ranges.
• Informative background on topics as diverse as Wordsworth’s poetry and Kendal Mintcake.
• Maps and plans for every region.
No other guide to the region has the Rough Guide’s all-embracing approach. - Sunday Telegraph, London

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Memory-Map V5 Lake District OS 1:25,000

Another great title from Lake District Books. Perfect for walkers and mountain bikers, schools or D of E participants, Memory-Map offer full GB coverage of the incredibly detailed OS Explorer™ 1:25,000 scale mapping. Choose from the National Park & Recreational area range, Long Distance Paths, or decide on the exact area you want covered with memory map selections.
Each Ordnance Survey Explorer product from Memory-Map comes with our highly acclaimed navigation software for use on both PC and Pocket PC. These unique products also include Aerial Photographic maps of the same area to show all the terrain detail; a full 1:250,000 GB Road Map and a Search & Display Index of 250,000 names, places and map features.

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Great Walks in the Lake District 1 ... DVD

Not exactly one of the Lake District Books but this stunning DVD with Eric Robinson (Alfred Wainwright's TV walking companion) and Bob Allen (best selling guidebook writer and photographer). Takes us on three classic Lakeland outings:
• Helvellyn by the Edges - a 7 mile walk from the exhilarating eastern approach ascending via Striding Edge and returning via Swirral Edge.
• Haystacks & The High Stile Ridge - an 11 mile walk in some of the finest mountains in the west of Lakeland.
• High Street from Kentmere - a 12 mile walk in the far eastern fells which combines the Kentmere Round with an ascent of High Street.
DVD running time 90 mins approx.

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Great Mountain Days in the Lake District

An inspirational and detailed guide to fifty memorable expeditions on the high fells of Lakeland, By Mark Richards.
These circular routes have been chosen to provide the moderately adventurous walker with a range of essential walks for exploring the region.
The walks are all graded, making the guide equally suitable for less experienced walkers looking for new summits and undiscovered areas. Only the mildest of scrambling will be encountered as these are four-season walks.
50 graded walks throughout Lakeland
Routes illustrated with Harvey maps and the author’s pictorial route diagrams.

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Lake District Mountain Biking

Explore classic rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale and discover several lesser-known gems. Ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs and rattle along some of the rockiest trails you'll ever encounter on two wheels. Enjoy lakeside cruises, picturesque valleys and 360 degree panoramas.

This mountain biking guide contains 26 routes from 12-60km long. Clearly described using easy-to-follow directions, they are graded for difficulty and plotted on Harvey Maps. A special bonus section includes the best downhill runs, climbs and cruises in the area and special visitor information about the region.

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Beatrix Potter's Lake District (Hardback)

This Beautiful Hardback book by Gilly Cameron Cooper Features photographs from the National Trust's photo library, and covers the area of the Lake District associated with Beatrix Potter. Alongside the photographs, this work also contains related Beatrix Potter watercolour landscape paintings and illustrations from her famous tales. It is a visual guide to this area of the English countryside and a must have book for any fan of the Beatrix Potter novels or lovers of the Lake District.

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