Kendal, in the county of Cumbria in England, is a superb base for those who enjoy walking at any level. Surrounded by beautiful countryside it offers a wide variety of walking experiences. It's a 5-minute drive from the Lake District National Park and 20 minutes from the Yorkshire Dales National Park. England's largest and deepest lakes and its highest mountains are within easy reach. The scenic Cumbria Coastal Way and the Dales Way both pass close to Kendal. Popular walking places in Lancashire, including the Trough of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are also less than an hour away. For visitors, it's quick and easy to get here: close to the M6, most trains on the West Coast Mainline stop at Oxenholme (Lake District) and Manchester and Liverpool airports are both about 1½ hours away. The town, once home to Britain's most famous walk writer A Wainwright (AW) , has a lot to offer in itself, whether you're looking for culture, nature, history, shopping, eating or drinking. With its bus and train links you don't even need to use a car for many walks. Walkbase Kendal contains a selection of 67 walks to suit most abilities, ranging from 3 to 12.5 miles in length and covering each of the above walking areas. All of the walks are within easy reach of the town; many can be reached by bus and some by rail. Unlike other books, Walkbase Kendal features walks using less frequented paths, so even on those that are close to the 'honeypot' places you won't encounter many other people. Guidance is included on how to select the most suitable walk. The walks are presented in a straightforward way using text and simple maps so that they are easily followed with a minimum amount of reading.A unique feature is that each walk includes a web address (URL) and QR code that enable the start point and the route map (gpx file) to be accessed directly from the book using a smart phone or tablet.
