Bill Birkett Bücher

Probably the best known and best loved of all Lakeland valleys is here caught through the seasons in a series of stunning photographs by the noted climber, photographer and writer Bill Birkett. Over a hundred images, ranging from the grandeur of the great mountains surrounding the valley through the more mundane activities of the local farmers to the details of the spectacular prehistoric carvings and artefacts which are still extant, trace and record the subtle interplay of man and nature which characterise the peculiar beauty of the Lake District. As with last year's extraordinarily successful A Year in the Life of Richmond Park, the work of a first class photographer augmented by a well informed text will make an irresistible gift book for the many millions who know and love the area.

Book by Birkett, Bill

This new walking guide to Ullswater & Patterdale contains 20 circular walks - with both longer walks for the energetic fell walker and short walks for those wanting to stay at valley level.

Grasmere, at the heart of the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site, is one of the most celebrated valleys in the region. This is a personal photographic diary by award-winning photographer Bill Birkett of the changing seasons in Grasmere.

The leading practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography.. The Hillwalker's WorldWeather and seasons, physical features, altitude and nature, organisations, hill environment. EquipmentFootwear, clothing, rucksacks, winter, equipment care. NavigationUsing the map, compass work, other methods of navigation. TechniquesRoute planning, preparation, footcare, group leadership, solo walking, walking technique. Survival Being prepared, dealing with natural hazards, accident and rescue. PhotographyCameras, lenses, filters, tripods, film, storage, techniques, sharp photographs, light, composition

Twenty walks around and above Seathwaite, Seatoller, Stonethwaite, Thornthwaite, Rosthwaite, Watendlath, Grange, Lodore, Newlands, Derwentwater, Keswick, Briathwaite and Bassenthwaite.

Walk Ambleside, Rydal and Grasmere is a practical walking guidebook to twenty one walks in the Lake District around and above Ambleside, Waterhead, Rydal and Grasmere

Written by a team of experienced walkers and guides this book is a guide to trekking among the highest mountains and uncovering some of the remotest regions of the globe, a far cry away from the stress of civilization. Detailed fact files provide essential information needed to plan each trek.

A comprehensive and detailed route reference work on the Lakeland Fells, this book covers all the Fell tops over 1,000 feet (305m) in the English Lake District National Park. The legendary beauty, unique character and accessibility of the Lake District makes it irresistible to hill walkers of all levels. "Complete Lakeland Fells" gives walking distances and duration along with altitudes gained for every walk and the heights of the major fells encountered. The regions are divided into six geographical areas, with 129 circular walks chosen for their character, quality and practicality by a local author with years of climbing experience.