Guidebook to walking and running the 'Big Rounds' - The Bob Graham, the Charlie Ramsay and the Paddy Buckley. Includes practical information and advice, notes on access and environmental impact, tales from the Rounds, plus insights and strategies from the likes of Jasmin Paris, Nicky Spinks, Charlie Ramsay, Jim Mann and Paddy Buckley.
Cicerone says:
Guidebook to walking or running Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds: the Bob Graham Round (Lake District), the Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the Charlie Ramsay Round (Scotland). Includes practical information and advice, notes on access and environmental impact, plus insights and strategies from the likes of Jasmin Paris, Nicky Spinks, Charlie Ramsay, Jim Mann and Paddy Buckley.
Designed to inform and inspire, this larger format book is aimed at both walkers and runners (against the clock, or otherwise) keen to discover these epic and extremely challenging routes. Showcasing spectacular photography, tales from the Rounds, and the history of each - as well as invaluable information to help with planning and preparing - this book is a must for anyone embarking on one (or all!) of these iconic Rounds.
Known to mountain runners as three of the most difficult 24-hour challenges in the world, each Big Round is a long-distance classic in the history and culture of 'fell' or hill running. Collectively, the 'Big 3' take in 113 mountain summits (including the highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland), over 25,000m (83,000ft) of ascent and nearly 300km (183 miles) across three of Britain's most distinct mountain ranges - the Snowdonia National Park in Wales, the Lake District National Park in England, and a vast area of Lochaber in the highlands of Scotland.
For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.
We have used them countless times and they've always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.
If you're a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.
Predominantly spring and summer, but with advice on timed round attempts in the winter from the current record holder, Jim Mann.
Centres
England: Keswick/Ambleside/Wasdale Wales: Capel Curig/Blaenau Ffestiniog/Betws Coed/Llanberis/Ogwen Scotland: Fort William/Fersit
Difficulty
Each of the three rounds is presented as a 24-hour running challenge, and a week-long backpacking circuit. Both of these options are genuine challenges for experienced outdoors people. However, there is additional information for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. All of the routes are also described as day trips and/or as 'sections' of smaller running or backpacking routes.
Must See
The Big Rounds - running and walking the Bob Graham, the Paddy Buckley and the Charlie Ramsay rounds - is a guide to Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds, and the people who love them. These routes are grand, circular tours of the Lake District, Snowdonia and Lochaber, and the book includes a full guide to each round for both walkers and runners, the history of each round, and advice from running and backpacking experts.
Weight: 560g
Published: 8 Aug 2019
Edition: First
Number of pages: 192
Size: 24.0 x 17.0 x 1.5cm
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction What are the Big Rounds? Using this book The book’s approach Mountaincraft and personal safety When to go Who to go with Equipping for the Rounds Environmental impact and leave no trace Access and the right to roam – differences in law and in practice The Bob Graham Round Leg 1 Keswick to Threlkeld Leg 2 Threlkeld to Dunmail Raise Leg 3 Dunmail Raise to Wasdale Leg 4 Wasdale to Honister Pass Leg 5 Honister Pass to Keswick Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker’s itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Bob Graham Round Places to stay and resupply Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner’s story: Rob Bushby The Paddy Buckley Round Leg 1 Capel Curig to Nantmor Leg 2 Nantmor to Pont Cae’r Gors Leg 3 Pont Cae’r Gors to Llanberis Leg 4 Llanberis to Ogwen YHA Leg 5 Ogwen to Capel Curig Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker’s itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Paddy Buckley Round Places to stay and resupply Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner’s story: Sue Walsh The Charlie Ramsay Round Route guide Leg 1 Glen Nevis to Luibeilt via the Mamores Leg 2 Luibeilt to Fersit – the valley section Leg 3 Fersit to Glen Nevis YHA Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker’s itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Charlie Ramsay Round Places to stay Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner’s story: Jasmin Paris Advice, insights and strategies from the hill running community Paddy Buckley Wendy Dodds Charlie Ramsay Nicky Spinks Helene Whitaker Jasmin Paris Jim Mann Mike Hartley Keri Wallace
Appendix A: Hills and their heights Appendix B: Distance and elevation at a glance Appendix C: Firsts on the Rounds Appendix D: Round extensions, and other eye-wateringly long challenges Appendix E: Further reading and viewing
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