The Western Fells of the Lake District radiate west from Great Gable, caught in a wedge between Wasdale and Wast Water in the south, to the northern ribbons of Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater. The fells here rise bold and rugged from tapering dales, and with 34 peaks described in this guide, walkers of all abilities are provided with endless variety.
What sort of walking awaits? The Western Fells offer an assortment of both secluded and famous rambles. Hillsides differ from sweeps of grass, steep screes, woodland and rich blankets of heather and juniper. The fells are distinct and individual; from the craggy butresses of Pillar, the rumpled beauty of Haystacks, the grand reaches of Kirk Fell, to the rugged dome of Great Gable, in the Western fells, there are hills for every walker.
The Western Fells is part of the eight-volume Lakeland Fellranger series by Mark Richards. Fellrangers mix the perfect balance of inspiration and information as they provide a comprehensive guide to the fells of the English Lake District. In every book, a dedicated chapter covers each fell, with a variety of routes, both time-honoured and undiscovered depicted on Harvey maps. The author's own topos and summit panoramas, not to mention breathtaking photography, enhance the reader's journey, and make sure that any trip to the Western Fells with a Fellranger in hand is one to remember.