Bøger om Cumbria

The essential guidebook to walking the 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path. One of the UK's most visited National Trails, it runs the length of the Roman Wall from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle. The trail is presented here in 10 stages, with suggestions for five and eight-day itineraries. It is suitable for beginners, although a reasonable level of fitness is required if doing it as a multi-day walk. The route is described both west to east and east to west, and the guidebook also features extensions to Maryport on the far west coast of Cumbria and to South Shields on the east coast. This full-colour guidebook contains a wealth of information on the history of the Wall, and a range of practical information for walkers, from accommodation and itinerary planning, to details on public transport and refreshments. A separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps shows the full route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack.

DRØMME KAN BLIVE TIL VIRKELIGHED DE MEST UVENTEDE STEDERRosie står ved en af livets skilleveje. Hun nærmer sig de 40 med en brændende længsel efter familie, børn og et hjem, der summer af liv og kærlighed.Men hendes virkelighed er langt fra ønskedrømmen. Hun og Max er fanget i en trang bylejlighed, og hendes desperate forsøg på at blive gravid synes endeløse. Men da hun en dag får et uventet opkald fra en advokat, opstår nye muligheder. Hun har arvet Villa Skovly, en fortryllende, men forfalden villa i det maleriske Lake District.Men hvem er den gådefulde kvinde, der har overdraget Villa Skovly til Rosie, og kan hun føre huset tilbage til fortidens storslåede glans? Det hele føles næsten for godt til at være sandt …Drømme om Villa Skovly er en moderne og overraskende kærlighedshistorie om længslen efter en familie, umulige livsvalg og skæbnens uforudsigelighed.

A terrific selection of photographs in celebration of steam on the railways around Carlisle in the 1960s.

A care home in lockdown isn't the best place for a big birthday, but Matty wants to mark her centenary in style. But hidden histories haunt her: the child she gave up for adoption and her ancestors' role in the transatlantic slave trade.

This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted...

As she struggles to find her feet with her work, new problems emerge... Meg Turner is finally doing the job she loves, but life as a sheep farmer proves tougher than she anticipated. She is a woman trying to prove herself in a man's world against the backdrop of a brutal war. With her faith being tested in her work, she also fears that the man she loves will betray her again. Meg struggles to allow herself to love baby Lissa when her mother may return to claim her at any moment. Meanwhile, Kath faces new challenges in the WAAF, but cannot stop thinking about her child. Can she ever get over the guilt of leaving her child behind?A heartwarming story of love and loyalty, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Rosie Harris.

Can she overcome her family's doubts to achieve her dream?Meg Turner has a hard life. She lives on a lonely farm in the Lake District and her only company is her bully of a father and her brother, who resents her. They want to keep her at home, but Meg is desperate for more. She finds comfort in her best friend, Kath, and Lanky Lawson, who is more of a father figure to her than her own. Her true source of hope though, is Lanky's son, Jack, who she loves and hopes to marry one day. However as war looms on the horizon and the world is thrown into chaos, Meg realises that the only thing she can really count on is the land she loves. She throws herself into tending the farm, but when a stranger arrives in the dale, her world will change forever. A vivid and enchanting saga of Lakeland life in the Second World War, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Anna Jacobs.

A fascinating exploration of ten Cumbrian rivers, highlighting the heritage, wildlife and locations along the way.

Stolen Summers: A heartbreaking tale of betrayal, confinement and dreams of escapeAll she has left is her sanity. Will the asylum take that from her too?In 1939, Matilda is admitted to Ghyllside hospital, cut off from family and friends. Not quite twenty, and forced to give up her baby for adoption, she feels battered by the cruel regime. Yet she finds a surprising ally in rough-edged Doris, who risks harsh punishments to help her reach out to the brother she left behind.Twenty-five years later, the rules have relaxed, and the women are free to leave. How will they cope in a world transformed in their absence? Do greater dangers await them outside?The poignant prequel to Matilda Windsor Is Coming Home is a tragic yet tender story of a woman robbed of her future who summons the strength to survive.

Discover 15 of the best short walks Arnside and Silverdale. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

A guidebook to cycling the 220km (137 mile) Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle route from either Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland. This long-distance cycle through the Lake District, Pennines and County Durham is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 3 days. Presented as a 3-day itinerary with daily stages between 64-84km (40-52 miles) in length. Alternate itineraries are also provided Route passes Keswick, Greystoke, Penrith, Renwick, Garrigill, Nenthead, Allenheads, Alston, Newcastle Route is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction 1:100,000 maps are included for each stage GPX files available to download Trek planner gives detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route

Short Scenic Walks that are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain's outstanding country landscapes.

15 of the best short walks in the Lake District around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and from 3-7 miles (5km to 11km) Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Loughrigg, Elterwater, Orrest Head, Hill Top, Wray Castle, Dove Cottage and the Lion and the Lamb All routes are accessible by public transport GPX files available for download

Dr David Johnson explores the fascinating story behind this important and oft-forgotten part of Britain's landscape.

Previously unpublished images capturing buses in the beautiful area of the Lake District and North Lancashire.

Sabrina Verjee is an ultrarunning phenomenon. In June 2021, on her fourth attempt, she became the first person to climb the Lake District's 214 Wainwright hills in under six days, running 325 miles with a colossal 36,000 metres of ascent. Where There's a Hill is a frank and inspirational account of how one woman ran her way into the record books.

All-in-one hiking route guide, route maps and accommodations for this classic 191-mile walk across northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, inspired by Alfred Wainwright. Includes 109 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 10 town plans and 14 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.