Steve Larkin, a 63 year old with a recent history of heart disease and cancer and a marked tendency to wimpishness decided to tackle the Lakeland fells alone. Covering 214 fells over 1000 feet, as described by Alfred Wainwright in his guides, this is the story of how he fared. Includes the highs, lows, triumphs and cock-ups, the sheer fatigue and breath-taking beauty.