The Pictorial Guides To The Lakeland Fells Series Books 1 - 7 Collection Set by Ullswater and Birk Fellt - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Eastern Fells
The Far Eastern Fells
The Central Fells
The Southern Fells
The Northern Fells
The North Western Fells
The Western Fells

Format: Paperback

Overview:
Alfred Wainwright's Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells are treasured companions for walkers and armchair explorers alike. This seven-volume collection brings the complete Lakeland set together in a single paperback edition from Ullswater and Birk. Created by Alfred Wainwright, the guides showcase his iconic hand-drawn pen-and-ink drawings paired with detailed line maps and personal route notes. The seven volumes—The Eastern Fells, The Far Eastern Fells, The Central Fells, The Southern Fells, The Northern Fells, The North Western Fells, and The Western Fells—chart the entire Lake District uplands, from rolling hills to demanding ascents. The work remains a benchmark for clarity and character, inviting both new readers and veteran walkers to explore Lakeland with confidence. For students of landscape history and lovers of classic travel writing, this set is an enduring reference and a source of inspiration.

What This Collection Covers:
Across seven volumes, the Lakeland Fells guides unfold a complete atlas of Lakeland geography. The set moves region by region, delivering descriptive pages, contour drawings, and practical ascent notes. Readers gain a grounded understanding of how the landscape was formed, the character of each range, and the routes walkers actually use. It works for careful day aims or longer weekend rambles, while also serving as a literary portrait of the Lake District's ever-changing weather and mood. Wainwright's distinctive voice—clear, humorous, and quietly affectionate—guides both planning and interpretation, making this collection as rewarding on a sofa as on a peak.

Book-by-Book Guide:
The Eastern Fells
The Eastern Fells opens the series with a landscape of green valleys and rocky ridges lingering above Ullswater. Wainwright's maps and drawings illuminate classic routes, from gentle uplands to higher ascents, while his sketches capture the light on rock and water. This volume blends practical navigation with lyrical observation, inviting readers to trace horizons and imagine morning starts that become memorable ridge walks. The tone remains practical but lyrical, encouraging both careful planning and spontaneous exploration.

The Far Eastern Fells
Far Eastern Fells surveys the eastern reaches beyond the central peaks, with long traverses, open moorland, and dramatic escarpments. The drawings map every contour and path, guiding readers toward sweeping views and reliable footpaths. Wainwright's narration blends precise directions with a warm, local voice, making even challenging climbs feel approachable for adventurous hikers and curious planners alike.

The Central Fells
Central Fells sits at the heart of the Lake District, where grassy hollows meet rugged granite shoulders. The maps emphasize routes through craggy passes and quieter corners, encouraging steady progression and thoughtful pacing. Through the pen-and-ink artistry, the reader senses the changing light as you move from valley shade to exposed ridges, inviting longer, immersive walks.

The Southern Fells
Southern Fells takes you into the classic south-western flank, where crags drop to tarns and broad valleys invite long days on the hills. The guide highlights varying terrain, from low-slung slopes to more demanding ascents, with practical route notes and evocative sketches that capture Lakeland's maritime weather and shifting moods. It rewards patient mapping and confident navigation on larger days out.

The Northern Fells
Northern Fells traverses the high, craggy corridors north of Derwentwater, where ridges thread between tarns and moorland. Wainwright's lines guide with assurance, mapping essential circuits and less-traveled paths. The result is a volume that rewards methodical exploration and spontaneous detours, offering a compact atlas of the region's character and challenge for both newcomers and seasoned walkers.

The North Western Fells
North Western Fells covers the broad, rugged belt west of Bassenthwaite, with sweeping escarpments and rolling fells. The illustrations and notes emphasize navigation through exposed terrain and changing weather, while maintaining the author’s gentle humor. It remains a practical companion for weekend wanders and longer explorations alike, inviting repeat visits and deeper understanding of Lakeland’s western edge.

The Western Fells
Western Fells closes the set with the dramatic contours of Wasdale and Eskdale, weaving through sharp profiles and long, sweeping views. Wainwright's detailed maps and clear instructions help you plan balanced days on the hills, from short approaches to ambitious traverses, all presented in his enduring, distinctive style that readers return to year after year.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This seven-book collection is ideal for dedicated walkers who want a comprehensive, region-by-region atlas of the Lakeland Fells, as well as literature lovers who appreciate classic travel writing. It also suits gift buyers seeking a lasting, high-value keepsake for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers-in-training, and Lakeland historians. The set functions beautifully as a reference in a home library, a field companion for weekend expeditions, or a conversation piece for book clubs exploring landscape, mapping, and exploration history.

Key Benefits:

• Complete Lakeland fells coverage in one enduring edition
• Iconic hand-drawn maps and pen-and-ink illustrations
• Clear, readable navigation notes for planning walks
• Rich sense of place that enhances both reading and hiking
• Durable paperback format suitable for shelves or field use
• Timeless gift for outdoor lovers and collectors

About the Author:
Alfred Wainwright (1907–1991) transformed landscape writing with the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, a seven-volume opus published between 1955 and 1966. His work combines meticulous pen-and-ink drawings with hand-lettered maps and personal route notes, creating a uniquely intimate field-guide experience. Wainwright’s guides, reprinted and revised by later editors, remain a gold standard for clarity, charm, and practical navigation. His devotion to the Lake District, expressed through detailed descriptions and affectionate sketches, has inspired generations of walkers, map lovers, and memory-makers who treasure the published fells as much as the climbs themselves.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete seven-volume Lakeland Fells collection is like carrying a portable map of England’s most beloved hills. The set invites both meticulous planning and spontaneous exploration, and its cohesive presentation makes it a standout addition to any outdoor library. Whether you’re planning a trip to Lakeland or reliving past adventures from your sofa, this collection offers a timeless, authoritative, and beautifully crafted portrait of the fells.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.