Legendary fell runner Joss Naylor reflects on one of his favourite runs, the 105 mile Lakes, Meres and Waters route, for which he set a record of 19 hours, 14 minutes in 1983. Part guidebook, part inspirational memoir, this large-format book follows Joss as he retraces the route 37 years later with award-winning author Viv Crow.

• The route visits 27 of the Lake District's largest bodies of water, including Derwentwater, Ullswater, Windermere, Coniston, Wastwater and Buttermere
• Route description and 1:100,000 mapping, presented in 10 stages of 9 to 14 miles (1523km), so you can re-create Joss's route as a run or a multi-day walk
• Joss's stories and anecdotes, not just about his run, but also the 1980s fell-running scene, his working life and growing up in the Wasdale Valley
• Stunning photography covering the route and Joss's amazing fell-running career
• GPX files available

Autorentext
Vivienne is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer with an all-consuming love of walking and the great outdoors. A journalist since 1990, she went freelance in 2002, focussing her energies on the activities she loves most - hiking, writing, travel and photography. and amp;nbsp; Based in north Cumbria since 1996, she has put her intimate knowledge of northern England to good use over the years, writing more than 20 popular walking guidebooks. Her words and images also regularly appear on the pages of national and regional magazines as well as on countless websites, visitor leaflets and guides to nature reserves. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. www.viviennecrow.co.uk

Klappentext

In 1983, the legendary Joss Naylor completed the little-known 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters route in a staggering 19hr 14min. This book interweaves tales of past and present as Naylor regales his 1983 epic on a re-walk 37 years later. Sure to inspire, it includes practical information for those looking to complete the route themselves.