Walking the Lake District Fells - Buttermere : High Stile, Grasmoor, Grisedale Pike and Haystacks

This region is celebrated for its magnificent scenery, classic fellwalking, and timeless Lakeland character, from the iconic ridges of High Stile, Grasmoor, and Grisedale Pike to the peaceful slopes of Mellbreak and Rannerdale Knotts. With memorable heights like Haystacks and Causey Pike included, you'll find a full spectrum of adventures, whether you're looking for a gentle valley walk or an exhilarating high-level traverse. Perfect for summit-baggers, seasoned hillwalkers, and those new to the fells, this trusted Cicerone guidebook offers complete fell-by-fell coverage of all 32 Buttermere summits. Every ascent, descent, and ridge route is described in detail, so you can create your own outings, link summits, or plan ambitious ridge traverses tailored to your ambitions. HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos, and panoramas for each summit make route-finding simple and the views even more rewarding. Written by lifelong fellwalker Mark Richards and inspired by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, this guide combines expert knowledge with a passion for the northwestern Lake District. You'll also find practical advice on valley access, public transport, parking, accommodation, and services, along with fell-friendly route options to help minimise your environmental impact. Tick lists let you log every summit as you conquer them, building toward a lifetime of Lakeland exploration across the complete eight-volume series.