Wandelgids Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere | Hallewell Publications

Our authors have chosen 15 of the best short walks around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.   We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours.   We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park - an area of rolling green hills, dramatic limestone features and quaint villages - has five main dales (valleys). Walks Grassington & Wharfedale covers Wharfedale - containing the villages of Grassington and Kettlewell - plus the town of Skipton. In the north the walks run by the riverside or climb onto the grassy hills; in the south the rock changes from limestone to sandstone and there are routes through the narrow wooded valley north of Castle Bolton or onto the heather moors to either side. The 22 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 8.5 miles (1-14km). Routes include: Buckden Loop, a circuit from Kettlewell via Starbotton and Moor End, Grassington to Burnsall, Bolton Abbey & The Strid and Skipton Woods. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line …

Rewalked and updated in 2016, Walks Hawes & Wensleydale covers the Northern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park - an area of rolling green hills, dramatic limestone features and quaint villages. The guide features walks in Wensleydale, which includes the popular towns of Hawes and Leyburn. Although there are no high peaks in the area, there are some fine hill walks, as well as paths passing the area's numerous waterfalls. The 21 walks featured range from 1 mile to 11 miles (1.5-18km). Routes include: Aysgill Force, Hardraw Force & Sedbusk, Semer Water, Aysgarth to Castle Bolton and Leyburn Shawl. The guide is part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.  

Walks Aberdeen & District covers the city of Aberdeen and the surrounding coast and countryside. Most of the walks are fairly gentle, though there are some fine hill walks on Bennachie. The 25 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 13 miles (1-21km). Routes include: Old Aberdeen, Banchory to Crathes, Dunnottar Castle and Bennachie: Mither Tap. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.

Rewalked and updated in 2018, Walks Oban & North Argyll covers the area around the popular coastal town of Oban, the offshore islands which can be reached from the town, and inland as far as Bridge of Orchy. The coastal area and islands are fairly gentle in character, but there are some fine, challenging hill walks inland. The 26 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 14 miles (1-23km). Routes include: Oban to Gallanach, two routes on Lismore, Ben Cruachan and Bridge of Orchy to Tyndrum. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.  

This guide covers the vast and spectacular west of Lochaber, and includes moorland walks, hill climbs, beach walks as well as walks on the Small Isles and Knoydart.  Walks range from 0.5 miles to 9 miles (1-14.5km).  Routes include: Mallaig Circular, Loch Morar, Castle Tioram, The Silver Walk and Ben Hiant.  

Rewalked and updated in 2021, Walks Edinburgh, Midlothian & West Lothian including The Pentland Hills features walks in and around Scotland's capital city. The guide covers the city of Edinburgh, the farmland and coast to the west, and the northern part of the Pentland Hills - the latter providing an extensive network of fine hill walks within easy reach of the city. The 23 walks featured range from 1 mile to 22 miles (1.5-35km). Routes include: Holyrood Park & Arthur's Seat, South Queensferry to River Almond, Roslin and thirteen walks in the Pentland Hills. The guide is part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.  

Rewalked and updated in 2016, Walks Ullswater & the Eastern Lakes features walks in The Lake District - the famous area of spectacular peaks and lakes in the north-west of England. This guide covers the eastern part of the district, with most of the routes clustered around Ullswater. The routes included are largely hill climbs, plus some lower lakeside routes. The 25 walks featured range from 1.5 miles to 8 miles (2.5-13km). Routes include: Brothers Water, Angle Tarn and walks from Patterdale and Glenridding. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides that describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.  

Last rewalked and updated in 2021, Walks Malham & The Three Peaks covers part of The Yorkshire Dales National Park - an area of rolling green hills, dramatic limestone features and quaint villages. The Park covers five main dales (valleys) and this guide covers Ribblesdale and the surrounding hills, along with the smaller Malhamdale. This area contains the finest hill walking in the Dales (with paths up the `Three Peaks': Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent) plus the most dramatic limestone features: Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. The 23 walks featured range from 1 mile to 9.5 miles (1.5-15km). Routes include: Whernside, three routes up Ingleborough, Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, Pen-y-ghent, Victoria Cave Loop, Gordale Scar & Malham Cove and Malham to Settle. Now in its 2nd edition, this book is part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colou…