Walking the Lake District Fells - Keswick : Skiddaw, Blencathra and the North

North of Keswick, the Lake District takes on a different character. The broad, sweeping ridges of Skiddaw and the dramatic aretes of Blencathra give way to the quiet, open plateau of the Skiddaw Forest and the rarely visited tops of the northern fells, where solitude and far-reaching views reward those who venture beyond the popular paths. This comprehensive guide covers all 30 Keswick fells in full detail, from iconic summits like Skiddaw and Blencathra to hidden gems including Latrigg, Lonscale Fell, Bowscale Fell and the quieter northern peaks. Each fell is described with HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos and panoramas to help you identify your line of ascent and anticipate the views from every top. Four named ridge routes—the Skiddaw Skyline, the Blencathra Round, the Northern Crown and the Aiken Beck Horseshoe—offer longer days linking multiple summits across the finest ridges in the northern Lake District. Valley base information for Keswick, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite, Mungrisdale and Threlkeld is included, along with clear guidance on difficulty, seasonal conditions and access for every fell. Written by Mark Richards, who was encouraged to begin writing by Alfred Wainwright himself, this guidebook features fell-friendly routes throughout, designed to protect the paths and landscapes of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Keswick volume is one of eight in the Walking the Lake District Fells series, together covering all 230 fells across the Lake District National Park.