The Big Rounds

Inspirational larger-format guide to walking or running Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds: the Bob Graham Round (Lake District, England), the Paddy Buckley Round (Eryri/Snowdonia, Wales) and the Charlie Ramsay Round (Lochaber, Scotland). Suitable for walkers and runners with good fitness, navigational skill and mountain experience; steep terrain on the preferred runners' lines requires a sure foot and good head for heights. A wealth of advice for preparing for and undertaking these challenges: access, water on route, suggested itineraries and places to stay and re-supply for backpackers, and rules and optimal support points for runners. Clear overview mapping, elevation profiles and route description for each route. History and personal recollections of each of the rounds. Insights and strategies from fellrunning and mountain ultra greats, including Jasmin Paris, Nicky Spinks, Charlie Ramsay, Jim Mann and Paddy Buckley. Spectacular colour photography. The rounds include the highest mountains of England, Wales and Scotland: Scafell Pike, yr Wyddfa/Snowdon and Ben Nevis.