Bill Birkett

Bill Birkett

Bill Birkett is one of the world's foremost mountain writers and photographers, and is a leading climber who has undertaken many expeditions around the world.

His books include "Classic Walks in Great Britain", "The Hillwalker's Manual", and the best-selling "Complete Lakeland Fells". The hills listed in the latter book have become known as "Birketts" (see Hill lists in the British Isles).

He is a regular contributor to "The Great Outdoors" and "Climber" magazines.

He is a member of the Climbers' Club, the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and the Outdoor Writers' Guild.

External links

* [http://www.twbookmark.com/authors/29/1910/ Bill Birkett]


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