Magic of the Mountains - 3-DVD box set includes Life of a Mountain: Scafell Pike, The Lake District: Helvellyn with Mark Richards and Backpacking in the Lake District with Chris Townsend.

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LAKE DISTRICT - THE MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAINS 3-DVD BOX SET LIFE OF A MOUNTAIN - SCAFELL PIKE A celebration through the seasons of life on and around the roof of all England. Terry Abraham's spectacular documentary tells the story of Scafell Pike through the eyes of the farmers who work the valleys and fells, those who climb the mountain for pleasure and those who try to protect its slopes for future generations. Running time 125 mins. approx. THE LAKE DISTRICT - HELVELLYN Join "Lakeland Fellranger" series author and friend to Alfred Wainwright, Mark Richards on three of his favourite walks around Helvellyn. "Helvellyn with Mark Richards" is 55 minutes of wonderfully crafted visual escapism. Through Abraham's characteristic attention to detail the viewer is drawn into a landscape of contrasts. Running time 54 mins. approx. BACKPACKING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT From the author of the best-selling "The Backpacker's Handbook", Chris Townsend introduces the viewer to the joys of camping in the high fells of the Lake District. Learn the secrets of "wild camping" as one of the world's acknowledged multi-day adventure experts returns to the area that first inspired him to take to the hills. Perfectly paced the viewer is immersed in iconic locations and spectacular vistas while Townsend gently imparts a lifetime of learning. Navigation, nutrition and the essentials of site selection are all covered in possibly the finest classroom in England - The Lake District National Park. Running time 58 mins. approx. A perfect gift. Secure your purchase by clicking the shopping basket button at the top right of the screen now. Also available individually - see separate listings.