The Big Rounds : Running and walking the Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsay Rounds

113 summits. Nearly 300km and over 25,000m of ascent across the Lake District, Snowdonia, and the Scottish Highlands of Lochaber. The Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley, and Charlie Ramsay Rounds are Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds, and together they represent the ultimate test of fell running and mountain endurance in the British Isles. Part practical guide, part celebration of mountain culture, this large-format book is designed to inform and inspire anyone drawn to the Big Rounds—whether as a runner against the clock, a walker on a multi-day backpacking circuit, or simply someone captivated by these extraordinary routes and the people who love them. Each round is described in full for both runners and walkers, with comprehensive route guides, practical planning information, detailed history, and first-hand stories from the legends of the sport, including Jasmin Paris, Nicky Spinks, Charlie Ramsay, Paddy Buckley, Jim Mann, and Mike Hartley. Inside you'll find leg-by-leg route guides for all three rounds—the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, the Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia, and the Charlie Ramsay Round in Lochaber—each described as both a 24-hour running challenge and a week-long backpacking circuit. Practical sections cover getting there, water sources, suggested backpacker's itineraries, places to stay and resupply, support runner logistics, and the rules for timed attempts. You'll also discover alternative ways to complete each round, including day trips, shorter sections, and additional challenges, plus the history of each round from the origins of the Bob Graham in 1932 to the evolution of the other two rounds. Comprehensive advice on mountaincraft, personal safety, equipment, environmental impact, and access rights across England, Wales, and Scotland will help you prepare thoroughly. Winter climbing guidance comes directly from current record holder Jim Mann. Illustrated throughout with stunning photography from three of Britain's most dramatic mountain landscapes, this is an essential addition to the shelf of every fell runner, mountain walker, and lover of wild British landscapes.