Walking the Lake District Fells - Patterdale : Helvellyn, Fairfield and the East

Few areas of the Lake District pack as much fell walking ambition into a single valley as Patterdale. Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England, Striding Edge, one of the most iconic scrambles in British fell walking, and the Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the finest circular ridge routes in the national park, all begin here. Yet this volume holds far more than its headline acts. This comprehensive guidebook covers all 35 summits accessible from Patterdale, Ambleside and the Grasmere, Thirlmere and Ullswater valleys. Complete fell-by-fell route descriptions are paired with HARVEY mapping and hand-drawn topos, giving walkers of all abilities everything needed to explore these outstanding fells with confidence. Four classic ridge routes are described in detail, including the Fairfield Horseshoe, the Helvellyn Ridge, the Dodds through-route and the Deepdale Round, covering some of the finest high-level walking in the Lake District. Each fell features panoramic maps and hand-drawn topos to help you identify your line of ascent and anticipate the views from every top. Routes are designed to minimise environmental impact and protect the landscapes of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. Valley base information for Patterdale, Glenridding, Ambleside, Grasmere and Thirlmere is included, with guidance on difficulty, seasonal conditions and access for every fell. A summit tick list allows you to track your progress across all 35 Patterdale fells—part of a series covering all 230 Lake District summits across eight volumes.