Kinder Scout

– Portrait of a Mountain –

“Kinder Scout is probably the most popular and walked-on mountain in Great Britain. It occupies a special place in the history of the outdoormovement as the site of the famous Mass Trespass in 1932, which paved the way for our national Parks and new access laws.

This book represents the first comprehensive and authoritative portrait of Kinder Scout. Edited and compiled by Roly Smith, president of the Outdoor Writers’ Guild with contributions by the leading authorities on Kinder’s myths, legends, geology, natural and human history, recreational pursuits and modern management.

Beautifully illustrated by some of Britain’s top outdoor phographers Kinder Scout – Portrait of a Mountain includes a practical, illustrative map and guide to the most popular walking routes on Kinder.”