A guide containing descriptions, historical stories, amusing anecdotes and interesting facts on hundreds of places in Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria. It also provides the reader with a selection of walks and many places to stay, eat, drink and shop.

The book takes the reader on a relaxed tour of the many pleasant villages and market towns, pointing out the attractive features of its varied countryside and coastline as well as describing the area's history, heritage, culture and places of interest. The guide also provides the reader with a selection of walks and many places to stay, eat, drink and shop.