The Lakeland Peaks

The Lakeland Peaks

by WalterA.Poucher (Author)

Synopsis

W. A. Poucher's guides, first published in the 1960s, are some of the most popular books for fellwalkers, climbers and scramblers ever published. They are packed with guidance on clothing, equipment, accommodation, route finding, distances and times, all in an attractive pocket-sized format to slip into your rucksack. Aspiring landscape photographers will find a chapter of essential tips in each book to help them too. Since the author's death in 1988, the guides have been updated in consultation with John Poucher, the author's son.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 01 Aug 2005

ISBN 10: 0711224056
ISBN 13: 9780711224056

Media Reviews
... excellent pocket-sized edition is part of a trio of essential photographic guides for climbers and walkers Caravan Club Magazine ... a welcome addition to any walker's rucksack Westmorland Gazette
Author Bio
Walter Poucher, the renowned mountain photographer, walked and climbed in Britain's hills for more than half a century. He was the author of 41 photographic books, many of which were bestsellers for decades. Before he retired he had been Chief Perfumer with Yardley for 30 years. He died in 1988. His walking guides have been updated where necessary in consultation with John Poucher, the author's son.