With over 14 million visitors each year you may think it’s odd to describe Cumbria as undiscovered, but the reality is the majority of those 14 million visitors return time and again to the same well trodden spots. As well as making that tricky for parking it also has an impact on the local ecology.

This book turns the spotlight away from the tourist honey pots and onto the hidden away gems that are so often missed. Amongst other things we’ll explore a breathtaking viaduct - the remnant of an industrial past, we’ll take in some of the 182 miles of the spectacular Cumbria Coastal Way – often over looked in favour of the high fells, we’ll discover the religious and social history woven along the Cistercian Way and we’ll go in search of a Golden Eagle in a beautiful secluded valley awash with Roman history.

This book introduces you to the recent, ancient and natural history of 10 sites across Cumbria allowing you to plan your own routes and discover the sights less seen and the paths less taken.

Reviews....

‘This is a truly lovely little book and an invaluable companion on any walk or wander around the Lake District … It gives a fascinating and very readable background…’ (Sir Chris Bonington CVO CBE DL)

‘This brilliant book gives you lots of background information to fill in the picture… You’ll enjoy walking around places such as Haweswater or Smardale far more after having read this book.’ (Peter Bullard, Director of Cumbria Wildlife Trust)