OUR BOOKS
We publish a range of guidebooks featuring the Countrystride mix of fabulous Lakeland walks alongside heritage, culture and landscape commentary. Our books are written by Mark (and occasionally other Countrystride contributors) and are edited and published by Dave on his publishing imprint Inspired by Lakeland.
The Ambleside Walking Companion
16 dale, fell and river walks in and around Ambleside.
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Explore the much-loved central Lake District with 16 unique ambles, rambles and scrambles of between three and 11.5 miles.
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Routes from Ambleside, Great Langdale, Hawkshead, Windermere and Brockhole.
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Discover dramatic valleys, ancient woodlands, much-loved lakes and little-walked old ways with Fellranger author Mark Richards.
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Visit Grasmere and Rydal in the heart of romantic Wordsworth country.
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Ascents of Helvellyn, Fairfield, Loughrigg Fell, the Langdale Pikes, Wansfell, Red Screes and more.
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From short strolls to full-day expeditions.
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Notes on buses, boats, parking, pubs and cafés.
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Includes heritage highlights, detailed mapping and downloadable GPX routes.
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50p from every sale is donated to Ambleside Action for a Future to fund nature restoration and community activities in the valley.
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GPX files for all walks in the Ambleside Walking Companion.
The Threlkeld Walking Companion
18 ambles, rambles and scrambles from the Lakeland gateway village of Threlkeld.
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18 fell, meadow, woodland and riverside walks of between 1.5 and 16 miles.
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From short strolls for all abilities to full-day expeditions.
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Ascents of Blencathra, Skiddaw, High Rigg, Latrigg, Clough Head and more.
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Explore remote valleys, coffin routes, bronze age sites and Lakeland’s highest mountain pass with Fellranger author and Countrystride podcast presenter Mark Richards.
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Heritage highlights, detailed mapping and downloadable GPX routes.
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50p from every copy sold is donated to the community-owned Threlkeld Village Hall.
The Ullswater Walking Companion
20 ambles, rambles and scrambles in the iconic Ullswater valley.
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Explore the much-loved Ullswater valley with 20 unique walks, between two and 11.5 miles.
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Routes from Glenridding, Patterdale, Aira Force, Howtown and Pooley Bridge.
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Discover remote valleys, ancient woodlands, abandoned mines and secluded lake shores with Fellranger author Mark Richards.
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Summit Helvellyn, England’s third-highest peak, via Striding Edge or the family-friendly pony track.
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Ascents of Fairfield, Place Fell, Catstycam, Gowbarrow Fell, Sheffield Pike and many more.
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From short strolls to full-day expeditions.
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Notes on buses, launches, parking, pubs and cafés.
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Includes heritage highlights, detailed mapping and downloadable GPX routes.
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50p from every sale is donated to Friends of the Ullswater Way to fund educational and other activities in the valley.
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GPX files for all walks in the Ullswater
Walking Companion.
The Ullswater Way Official Guide
A guide to the official Ullswater Way, plus six Ullswater cruise-and-stroll walks of between 3 and 7 miles by Mark Richards.
Established in the wake of 2015’s Storm Desmond, the 20-mile Ullswater Way is Lakeland’s newest long-distance trail. This lavishly illustrated book, featuring 11 stage maps, is the Way’s official guide.
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Explore the Ullswater valley with five walks, from three to seven miles.
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Undertake the whole Way in one go, or stroll between steamer pier.
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Follow Wainwright’s ‘finest walk in Lakeland’, seek out Wordsworth’s daffodils, pass Aira Force and summit Gowbarrow Fell.
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Where to park; pubs and cafes.
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Heritage Trail highlights.
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Includes the optional Dalemain and Lowther Loop extensions.
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Features 10 detailed maps, 2 fell panoramas and numerous Mark Richards linescapes.
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GPX files for the Ullswater Way.
