Walking in Eden: Circular and Linear Routes in the Eden.

This is the third edition of the definitive guide to walking in the Eden Valley, a unique part of Cumbria nestling between Kendal and Carlisle. The walks, both circular and linear, range from 2 to 15 miles and are peppered with fascinating accounts of the history and culture of the area. Outline route maps, inspiring photographs and absorbing background information all add to the value of this unique guide to walking in the Eden Valley - the closest that walkers will get to a paradise on earth!

Ron Scholes has much experience of long-distance walking as well as fell walking, including walking solo from Cape Wrath to Land's End using his own route. He is a retired Headteacher, and a former longserving leader for Youth Hotels Association Walking Tours at home and abroad. He has been a regular contributor to countryside programmes for BBC local radio, and to the Yorkshire Journal and Outdoor Pursuits magazine. Ron Scholes was a friend of Alfred Wainwright from the early 1970`s, firstly through correspondence, and later as supporter of his favourite charity, Animal Rescue Cumbria. There was common ground of mutual interest, Lakeland, long distance walking, landscapes, maps and books.