Gin, Cake and Rucksacks

A fun-filled tour of Lakeland distillers & brewers

Winner of the 2019 Zeffirellis Prize for People and Business, and final runner-up for the Lakeland Book of the Year Award 

“How d’you fancy a mad Lakeland distillery tour?”
So said hairbrained-ideas factory Beth Pipe to social media pal Karen Guttridge, whom she had never even met!
Karen immediately agreed, and with only a sense of humour and a love of gin (etc.!) in common, the two women set off on a selfless mission to find and taste the best spirits and beers our English Lakes have to offer.

Join the intrepid pair as they brave weather, hangovers, heavy rucksacks, motorised sheep and far too many cakes, all in the name of celebrating and spreading the word about Lakeland’s excellent gin, whisky, beer and vodka. There are a surprising number of small-scale, high quality producers in the Lake District, all of them passionate about what they do and creating divine drinks for all tastes.
Whether you decide to follow in their footsteps or just read about their adventures from the comfort of your armchair, Gin, cake & rucksacks is a hugely entertaining read – even if you’re not a gin nut!

• Rides the ‘gin’ wave currently sweeping the nation!
• Enjoy days out, read from an armchair, or walk specific parts of the routes.
• Information about the producers, how to obtain the produce, and what to do with it when you do.
• A brilliant gift for anyone!

Author: Beth Pipe, Karen Guttridge
Imprint: Palatine Books
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 192 pages
Format: 234mm x 156mm
Illustrations: 140
Pub. date: 1 October 2018