On 8th July, the Lake District was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We thought we would celebrate by looking at some of our favourite maps, books and guides from the region.
Wainwright Summit Collect & Scratch Map £14.99
This scratch map is a new addition to our map collection. Perfect for hill-baggers, scratch off the Wainwrights as you climb them.
Lake District Pub Walks £5.99
If you like your walks to end with a pint, this pocket size guide contains ten walks to the best pubs in the Lake District.
The Lake District Murder by John Bude £8.99
If you are looking for some atmospheric fiction, this classic 1930s mystery novel is set amidst the stunning scenery of the Lake District.
OS Explorer The English Lakes North-Western Area £8.99
This Ordnance Survey Explorer map covers Keswick, Cockermouth and Wigton. Showing part of the Lake District National Park. If you want the other maps you can use our OS Map Search or if you want a specific location, try our customised OS mapping service .
Wild Guide to the Lake District & the Yorkshire Dales £15.99
Perfect if you are seeking secret adventures, hidden places and wild weekend escapes, this Wild Guide mentions wild swims, lesser-known peaks, hidden tarns and more sights off the beaten track.
South Cumbria & The Lake District Cycle Map £5.99
Using 1:110,000 scale mapping, this pocket size Sustrans maps includes Walney to Wear & Whitby (W2W), Hadrian’s Cycleway, the Sea to Sea (C2C), Bay Cycle Way and five individual day rides.
Lakeland: A Personal Journey by Hunter Davies £16.99
Hunter Davies shares his wealth of knowledge about the Lake District. It includes the story of a meeting he had with Beatrix Potter’s shepherd who scattered her ashes, an interview with Wainwright and lots of pearls of wisdom, facts, figures, quotations and beautiful imagery.
The Central Fells- Lakeland Fellranger £14.95
Revealing the contemporary pattern of the fell approaches, ascents and ridge routes, this guide by Cicerone gives walkers the freedom to explore the well-known peaks and hidden areas of this region.
The Wainwright Memorial Walk £12.99
The Wainwright Memorial Walk is the 102-mile route that A.Wainwright devised and walked with three friends over the Whitsuntide holiday of 1931. This edition follows the same route but has been divided into eleven shorter stages rather than the six-day route planned by Wainwright.
Lake District Outstanding Circular Walks £12.99
This Pathfinder guide shows 28 great walks ranging from 3 to 10 miles using clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps and details on where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route.
Walking with Beatrix Potter by Norman & June Buckley £7.99
Fifteen short easy walks looking at the places Beatrix Potter loved and following the adventures of her famous Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and many more. This book contains lots of beautiful pictures and familiar illustrations.
LMS The English Lakes Cushion £30
Add a touch of the Lake District to your home with this cushion. The image comes from a collection of London, Midland & Scottish Railway posters held in the National Railway Museum.