Topoguide (in English) of the Cicerone publisher.
Description Provided by the publisher:
Guidebook to 40 walks, from 3 to 11 miles, Exploring The Moon Valley and Howgill Fells, Some of the Most Unspoilt Countryside in North West England. Set Mainly Within The Yorkshire Dales National Park, and The Aonbs of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale, The Walking is Hugely Rewarding, Near The Centers of Sedbergh, Kendal and Lancaster.
Seasons:
Come Spring and Early Summer, The Woodlands, Meadows and Hedgerows Are at Their Most Colourful, and You'll Likely Get The Best Weather Too. AS Summer Fades, Autumnal Hues Paint Another Magical Time. Crisp Winter Days Can Open Wonderful Remote Views, But The Weather Can Sometimes CREATE CHALLENGING Conditions, Even for Experienced Walkers.
Centers:
USEFUL FACILITIES EXIST AT THE FEW SMALL TOWNS AND LARGER VILLAGES COVERED BY THE AREA, THE HAND CENTERS BEING TEBAY, SEDBERGH, DENT, KIRKBY LONSDALE AND LANCASTER.
Difficulty:
The Lowland walks ARE GENERALLY WITHOUT DIFFICULTY, GOAL VENTURE ON THE HIGHER MOORS AND HILLS OF THE HOWGILL FELS AND BOWLY FRINGE, AND COMPETENT NAVIGATION SKILLS AND STAMINA BECOME NECESSARY, Partly in Winter. Good Footwear, Wind and Waterproofs Underlie Basic Equipment Requirements. NO OF THE ROUTES CLIMBING SKILLS, ALTHOUGH Some Steep Gradients May Be Involved.
MUST SEE:
THE HOWGILL FELLS ARE THE MAIN AREA OF HIGH GROUND COVERED WITHIN THE BOOK, THE HIGHEST POINT OF WHICH IS THE CALF AT 672M. Several of the other summits are Also included Such AS Randygill Top, Green Bell and Docker Knott, with walks Roadd Through The Long Valleys and Along The Broad Ridges That Area Dominant Feature of the Area. Other Satisfying Heights include Neighbouring Borrowdale, Middleton Fell and Cloudha Pike. Elsewhere, The Focus Is On The River Moon and IMMEDIATE TRIBUTARIES, EXPLORING ITS CHANGING CHARACTER AS IT WINDS TO THE SEA.
ISBN/EAN : 9781852849160
Publication date: 2017
Folded dimensions: 12 x 17cm
Language(s): English
Weight:
225 g
