A ghostly army marching down a bleak valley; a medieval knight buried along with his horse; one of England's greatest military disasters; the last wolf and wild boar: strolling to and between the Lake District's pubs, you'll come across all of these and many other oddities when you follow the walks in this guide, an invaluable companion to accompany you on any visit to this favourite corner of England. The area covered includes most of the National Park and dips into quieter adjoining countryside. Visiting both renowned tourist spots and villages where two is a crowd even in high summer, the walks in this guide have the distinct advantage of including around forty of the region's best pubs in which the thirsty rambler can quench that well-earned thirst. From easy lowland ambles to hair-raising leaps across foaming upland torrents, there's a walk to satisfy most appetites; and with beers from home-brew pubs and tiny breweries up to regional and national favourites, a great day out is guaranteed!

Neil Coates lives in Manchester, he writes frequently for leading walking magazines and for numerous guides, touring and walking books.