Walking with Beatrix Potter

by Norman Buckley, June Buckley

For many visitors, Beatrix Potter is the most interesting of the Lake District writers. The fact that so many of her stories have clear Lake District locations provides the basis for this book of short easy walks. Follow the adventures of Jeremy Fisher, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Peter Rabbit and many others, actually walking in their footsteps and visiting their lakes and rivers, their houses and gardens. The 15 walks included in this book are all suitable for young and not-so-young walkers. All have direct connections either to Beatrix Potter stories or to her life as a farmer and conservationist. There are maps, illustrations and clear directions plus parking and refreshment suggestions.

Genres: Biography, Travel, Nature, Walking

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2007

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely slim design to carry with you, beautifully illustrated. Given as a gift to a Lake District lover/walker, who was really pleased. The walks seem as if they would be very interesting not only to Beatrix Potter fans and look well explained.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

My dream is to go on some of these walks!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book.

[Jennie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Doesn't seem very helpful if you are not already familiar with the area.

[Kandice · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed because I assumed this was a picture book highlighting beautiful sights seen around the Lake District. Unfortunately, it may have been written by google maps. Each of the 15 walks were directions and started with instructions like, "When leaving the car park, turn left and head south towards the Head Castle Inn. Make a right and walk to the second gate on your left...." I skipped the walks and focused on the little tidbits of info in the margins and enjoyed the pictures. I would only recommend this book to someone who was touring the Lake District.