Lake District Trails 1, features Mark Richards, the well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio Cumbria and author of many walking guides to the Lake Distrct and further afield. This first section of a week’s walk starts on the eastern fringes of the Lake District and has been named, “The Westmorland High Way”.

“The opening sequence is a three-day journey, drawing you from the eastern edge of the National Park through ten spellbindingly beautiful Lakeland valleys, destination – the fabulous mountain sanctuary at the head of Great Langdale.!” (Amazon review).

“Mark Richards, who met the famous author Alf Wainwright in his twenties, sparking a lifelong love of the Lakes, said: “This isn’t just the usual film you see of the Lakes – the production standards are exceptional and people will feel like they are walking the route with me.” (Press release)

Lake District Trails 1: The Westmorland High Way would make a superb Christmas present for anyone who loves the Lakes. Find prices on Amazon.co.uk.

I’ve just noticed this morning that Amazon.co.uk have the Wainwright Walks complete BBC series 1 & 2 presented by Julia Bradbury on offer at half price for the DVD boxed set. (Click on the box)

This would be a great gift for someone who loves the English Lake District, or even for someone who needs introducing to Lakeland.  My recommendation would be to grab a set while they’re available at this price.

Also, if you’re a Julia Bradbury fan there are other DVDs available there: Wainwright Walks Coast To Coast [2009] and Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury [2009]. In fact there’s an amazing offer if you take all three together.