Walking the Lake District Fells - Wasdale : The Scafells, Great Gable, Pillar

Explore 25 magnificent summits in the wild western valleys of Wasdale, Eskdale and Ennerdale. These valleys are quieter, wilder and more remote than the popular eastern fells, yet home to some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in England. From the iconic bulk of Great Gable and the commanding ridgelines of Pillar and Yewbarrow to the hard-won summit of Scafell Pike—England's highest mountain—this corner of the Lake District rewards those prepared to venture further with an unmatched sense of solitude and achievement. This trusted Cicerone guidebook gives you everything you need to walk in Wasdale, Eskdale and Ennerdale with confidence. Complete step-by-step route descriptions are combined with HARVEY mapping and hand-drawn topos, along with clear guidance on difficulty and experience level, so you can plan each ascent thoroughly, no matter how remote the starting point. Complete fell-by-fell coverage includes every ascent, descent and ridge connection described—not just the main path—so you can choose the route that's best for you. Ridge route combinations, including classic horseshoes and remote high-level traverses, let you link fells into longer days with no two outings the same. Author Mark Richards, encouraged to begin outdoor writing by Alfred Wainwright himself, brings expert knowledge and fresh perspectives to the famous summits and hidden corners of the Lake District's UNESCO World Heritage landscapes. Climb the western fells with the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to make every ascent memorable.