Writer and runner, Eileen Jones, has written a 'love letter' book to her favourite Lake District summit, Loughrigg, after 13 years of weekly visits.

Although only 1101ft high, Loughrigg holds a special place in the hearts of many.

Its two-mile long sprawling landscape serves as a home, a playground, and a solace for those in Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere and Elterwater.

Known for its rugged terrain that rises between the valleys of the rivers Brathay and Rothay, it has a 'confusing' number of subsidiary summits.

Despite being ranked 211 out of 214 peaks by Alfred Wainwright in his seven Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, Mr Wainwright himself lauded it, stating that "no ascent is more repaying for the small labour involved in visiting its many cairns."

Ms Jones' tributary work, Loughrigg: Tales of a small mountain is not only full of love for the fell, but also features the stories of its inhabitants, admirers and visitors.

Visitors climb Loughrigg not just for the 'solitude and respite', but also for 'inspiration, exercise and sleep'.

Some even indulge in experiences such as playing the cello or the euphonium, reciting poetry, showcasing hula-hooping skills, or simply serving tea to passing strangers.

Ms Jones said: "For so many it’s their favourite fell.

"Runners who have won major fell races throughout the Lake District, artists who have travelled the world, and especially the grown-ups who spent their childhood here, they all love Loughrigg.

"The word ‘playground’ cropped up so many times."

“Within Loughrigg’s spread lies possibly more variety and complexity of landscape and terrain in a small space than anywhere else in the Lake District.

"The fell has a peculiar and surprising history, and there have been riflemen and golfers up here along with quarry-workers and sheep farmers.”

Among the contributors to the book is Dr Penny Bradshaw, associate professor of English literature at the University of Cumbria, and both local and international artists.

The book also bears memories of summit encounters, tragic accidents, devastating storms, the tales of Loughrigg and Lily, the two beloved tarns, and recollections of 'weird and wonderful' happenings observed on the mountain.

Each chapter even boasts its own accompanying music chosen to represent it.

The book is set to launch at the summit of Loughrigg on Friday, June 28 at 2pm, with a book signing at Ambleside Parish Centre at 6.30pm.