Blencathra by Ronald Turnbull
A celebration of Blencathra; for many walkers, the finest fell of them all.
A nice read for anyone with an attachment to BlencathraYou can simply dip into it and enjoy the photography or delve deeper into the words and background of the mountain - there are spectral armies up there you know - or simply use the book for route-planning inspiration, though it's not a guidebook in the conventional sense. Or all three. Outdoors Magic A beautifully illustrated tome. Westmorland Gazette Not only are the photos ones which you can pore over time and time again, but the text is packed with fascinating tales, anecdotes and well-researched information. A book to enjoy for years to come. Keswick Reminder 50,000 books have been written about the Lake District over the best part of two centuries. This is one of the finest. Turnbull's atmospheric pictures, summer and winter, are quite outstanding. Makes me want to pack my rucksack and head up the M6 to Blencathra. Manchester Evening News As quirky and fascinating as would be expected from this highly knowledgeable writer, walker and photographer. Cumbria Life Everything - and I mean everything - you wanted to know about Blencathra but were afraid to ask. Best of all though are the fantastic images. Cumbria Re-aquaint yourself with Blencathra in a comfy armchair, then plan your next visit to view it in a new light. TGO: The Great Outdoors A book that will sit impressively in any Lake District lover's collection. Footsteps
Ronald Turnbull is a geographer and a walker. Author of over a dozen highly regarded walking books and guides, he has won seven awards from the Outdoor Writers' Guild. Ronald lives in Thornhill in Dumfriesshire.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711229860 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711229864 |
| Title | Blencathra |
| Author | Ronald Turnbull |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |