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Accompany outdoor writer Mark Richards as he brings out the fun, fascination and intimate detail of The Dales Way, delivered with pace and insight by a man whose love of walking and fell country is infectious.

Gain inspiration as he walks through a succession of unforgettable landscapes from the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District. So, why do people return year on year to re-walk this route? Discover the answer in this spell-binding film, the perfect introduction to the gentle pursuit of country walking.

Original script by fellow outdoor writer Terry Marsh, author of the Cicerone Press guide.

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
MARK RICHARDS (presenter) was brought up to be a farmer. In his twenties he made the acquaintance of Alfred Wainwright which led him to a life-time's creative pleasure researching, writing and illustrating country walking guides. Mark has a regular PARK&STRIDE walking feature on BBC Radio Cumbria.

STEVE LORD (camera/director) is an experienced broadcast TV cameraman and editor. Born in Yorkshire, he has spent over 14 years filming around the region for videos and TV programmes. His passion for high quality photography is evident in the programmes he has made about Yorkshire.

TERRY MARSH (writer) has been a freelance travel writer and photographer since 1980 and is author of more than fifty books. He has extensive experience of exploring North Yorkshire and Cumbria, and writes regularly for Dalesman and Candis magazines about the region.

Technical Details
DIRECTOR : Steven Lord
CERTIFICATE: Exempt
YEAR: 2010
DURATION: 63 minutes
PICTURE: 16:9 anamorphic widescreen
SOUND: Stereo
LANGUAGES: English
REGION: 0 for PAL TV systems only (may not work in USA/Canada)