The Country Living Guide to Rural England - North West

One of 10 rural guides published in conjunction with Country Living Magazine, which cover the whole of Britain & Ireland. The Country Living Guide to Rural England - The North West is packed with vivid descriptions, historical stories, amusing anecdotes and interesting facts on hundreds of places in the traditional countryside of this beautiful part of the country including Cumbria which incorporates the Lake District, famous for its impressive mountain scenery, green rolling hills, fast flowing rivers, deep lush forests and, of course, the enchanting lakes. Readers wishing to explore the rural retreats of the North West however, should definitely not ignore the hundreds of scenic attractions and interesting places to be found elsewhere in the rest of this region.

The guide will definitely appeal to people with a real interest in the beauty, tranquillity and traditional values of country life, who are looking for high standards in places to stay, eat and drink and quality craftsmanship in any products purchased. Equally, for those readers who are seeking a more active life in the countryside the book offers a selection of walks and information on places of interest such as historic houses, churches, monuments, gardens, inland waterways and traditional cultural institutions. The attractive cover design incorporates a photograph of Ashness Bridge overlooking Derwent Water in the Lake District.

The writer
Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, David was a television documentary director and scriptwriter for more than 20 years, working in the UK and North America. He is now a full-time writer, based in the Yorkshire Dales and has published more than 30 titles covering a wide range of travel, leisure and local history topics. His previous Travel Publishing Titles include Yorkshire, Ireland, Scotland, Dorset & Hampshire, the Highlands & Islands and Devon, David also wrote the Country Living Guide to Rural Ireland.

Reaction to the earlier editions

“The book provides all the information required however you wish to enjoy your time in the countryside” – Limited Edition – Cheshire

“A beautifully illustrated and clearly laid out book. A fantastic guidebook” - www.bookscumbria.com

“I never cease to be impressed by the detailed care that has gone into the compilation of a book of this type” - The Keswick Reminder

“The book is a mine of information” - Co-op News Congress

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