Inspired by Lakeland

Beautiful books and gifts inspired by the wild places of Great Britain.

In partnership with the Countrystride podcast.

The Lake District Trail and Fell Running Guide

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  • The Lake District Puzzle Book
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  • Lake District Puzzles: Springtime on the Farm
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  • Cumbria – 1,000 years of maps
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  • The Ullswater Way Official Guide
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  • Forty Farms - Conversations about change in the landscapes of Cumbria
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  • The Ambleside Walking Companion
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  • Forty Farms greetings cards by Amy Bateman
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  • The Lake District Sticker Book
    The Lake District Sticker Book for Children
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Latest from our Countrystride podcast

That's all for now – By Styhead Tarn

...in which we stroll from Seatoller to Sty Head Tarn to announce the end of Countrystride (for now) and reflect on 6.5 years of the podcast.

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Hostelling in the Lakes

...in which we gather at YHA Borrowdale for a wide-ranging chat about hostelling in the Lake District: the people. the places and the passion.

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Last of its kind – Eskdale Mill

...in which we venture west to the Eskdale village of Boot to visit the last remaining water cornmill in the Lake District.

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WALKING GUIDEBOOKS from COUNTRYSTRIDE

  • The Ullswater Way Official Guide
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  • The Keswick Walking Companion
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  • The Ambleside Walking Companion
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  • The Ullswater Walking Companion
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  • The Threlkeld Walking Companion - a Countrystride Guidebook
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FROM OUR HEFTED BLOG

Locked-down Cumbria: five years on

With the UK locked down during Covid, Cumbrian artists united to create 'Through the Locking Glass' – a book inspired by the times. Five years on, we ask a handful how their art and lives have changed.

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Cherished fells

The Lake District fells hold the power to shape lives. We asked a handful of friends to describe how they have been influenced by a specific peak.

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Six iconic maps of Cumbria

William D. Shannon's new book, 'Cumbria – 1,000 years of maps', features more than 100 charts, surveys and maps from ten centuries of cartography. Here he picks six of his favourites.

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Children's activity books

Native wildlife and landscapes with 200+ re-usable stickers. Printed in Britain.

DESIGNED IN CUMBRIA

All of our products are proudly designed and illustrated by our team in the heart of the Lake District.

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LOVING OUR LANDSCAPES

Our books are printed on woodland-friendly FSC paper and our tea towels on ethically-sourced organic cotton.

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INVESTING IN THE LAKES

Every year we donate 5% of our profits to Lakeland charities. We buy local to support independent business.

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