In 1983, Lake District fell running legend Joss Naylor completed the 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters route in a staggering 19 hours and 14 minutes, visiting all 27 of the Lake District's lakes, meres, and waters from Loweswater to Over Water. He described it as one of the best routes he ever ran. Part guidebook, part memoir, this unique Cicerone book by award-winning author Vivienne Crow interweaves Naylor's first-hand stories of that legendary 1983 run with practical route notes for walkers and runners who want to follow in his footsteps. The 105-mile route is divided into 10 stages of 9 to 14 miles, making it achievable on a more relaxed schedule. Follow in the footsteps of the King of the Fells on the 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters route from Loweswater to Over Water, visiting all 27 of the Lake District's lakes, meres, and waters across 10 stages of 9 to 14 miles Experience the story behind the route through Joss Naylor's first-hand accounts of his 1983 run, his memories of the fell running scene of the 1980s, his working life, and his upbringing in the Wasdale Valley Plan your Lakes, Meres and Waters adventure with practical stage-by-stage route notes, GPX files to download, and a full route summary table to help organise your journey Discover all 27 lakes, meres, and waters of the Lake District along the route, from Loweswater, Crummock Water, Buttermere, and Ennerdale Water in the west to Ullswater, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake, and Over Water in the north Be inspired by breathtaking photography throughout the book, capturing the wild fells and shimmering waters of the Lake District in all their beauty, alongside Naylor's stories and anecdotes from one of British fell running's most remarkable careers A book to inspire, move, and motivate, Joss Naylor's Lakes, Meres and Waters is an essential addition to the shelf of any Lake District walker, runner, or fell enthusiast. Follow the King of the Fells across some of the most beautiful 105 miles in England.

King of the Fells. Iron man. Lake District fell running legend. Joss Naylor is all of these things and more. His achievements are astounding, his records stand the test of time. In 1983 he completed the 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters (LMW) route in a staggering 19hr 14min and to this day, describes it as one of the best routes he ever ran. High praise indeed and yet, so few know of it.

Part guidebook, part inspirational regaling, this book interweaves tales of past and present as Naylor reflects on his 1983 epic on a re-walk 37 years later. In the company of award-winning author, Vivienne Crow, Naylor recalls that magical day, sharing stories and anecdotes from, not just his run, but the 1980s fell running scene, his working life and growing up in the Wasdale Valley.

Naylor's tales, together with breathtaking photography, are accompanied by basic guide notes for the LMW route, sticking as closely to his 1983 run as possible. These notes divide the route into ten stages (ranging from 9 to 14 miles), allowing runners and walkers to follow in the footsteps of the King of the Fells, albeit on a more relaxed schedule. From Loweswater to Over Water, visiting 27 of the Lake District's largest bodies of water, the LMW route guarantees vistas of unparalleled beauty and an unforgettable experience in true fell country.