Roly Smith

Roly Smith is a freelance writer, editor and consultant and the author of over 60 books on walking and the countryside. He was recently dubbed 'Mr Peak District' by his local newspaper. Based in Bakewell in the heart of the Peak, Roly was formerly Head of Information Services to the Peak District National Park – Britain’s busiest – before taking voluntary early retirement in 1997 to concentrate on his freelance career. Previous to that, he enjoyed a 20-year award-winning career in journalism. He was chairman of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild from 1990 to 2002 and was made an honorary life member in 2005.

A Camera in the Hills

An illustrated biography of Walter Poucher, pioneering mountain photographer and perfumier.

Category: Biography and Memoirs
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Hardback    £20.00
A Peak District Anthology

This anthology brings together some of the finest writing about the Peak District through the ages, illustrated by period art works, engravings, vignettes and photographs.

Category: Travel, Gift Books
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Hardback    £16.99
Peak District: Eastern Moors and the South

Pocket-size photographic guide to 12 Peak District walks opened up to walkers by the Countryside and Rights of Way legislation. Published with Ramblers' Association.

Category: Travel, Outdoor Guides
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Paperback    £7.99
Peak District: Northern and Western Moors

Pocket-size photographic guide to 12 Peak District walks opened up to walkers by the Countryside and Rights of Way legislation. Published with the Ramblers' Association.

Category: Travel, Outdoor Guides
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Paperback    £7.99
The Pennine Way

The Pennine Way is a beautiful and refreshingly different look at one of the best-known long distance footpaths.

Category: Travel
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Hardback    £16.99
Swaledale

Swaledale is the classic Yorkshire dale, and here is a remarkable photographic portrait of it in all seasons and all weathers by a local photographer.

Category: Travel
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
 
Hardback    £14.99