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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 (15-23km), 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
About the author
Vivienne is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer specialising in travel and the outdoors. A journalist since 1990, she abandoned the constraints of a desk job on regional newspapers in 2001 to go travelling. On her return to the UK, she decided to focus on the activities she loves the most – hill-walking, writing, travelling and photography. Needless to say, she’s never looked back!
Based in north Cumbria, she has put her intimate knowledge of northern England to good use over the years, writing more than a dozen popular walking guidebooks. She also contributes to a number of regional and national magazines, including several regular walking columns, and does copywriting for conservation and tourism bodies. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Her website is www.viviennecrow.co.uk .
Summary
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.
