"Give me a map to look at, and I am content. Give me a map of country I know, and I am comforted: I live my travels over again; step by step, I recall the journeys I have made; half-forgotten incidents spring vividly to mind, and again I can suffer and rejoice at experiences which are once more made very real. Old maps are old friends, understood only by the man with whom they have traveled the miles.”

- Alfred Wainwright -

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  • Wooden coasters featuring maps from The Lake District. A blue tinted acrylic is set into the coasters to depict the lakes and tarns.
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Hey! I'm Debs, and I'm the designer and laser cutter operator behind 'of Alp & Ash'. If you'd like to know a bit more about me and the business just click the button below.

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Laser cut & hand finished

I began 'of Alp & Ash' with a name, a laser cutter, and no idea what to cut. I dabbled with a few products, but it was only when I launched my Contour Coasters did I feel like I was finding my feet, and a business was forming...

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A Lockdown Project

When the world stopped back in March 2020 I paused 'of Alp & Ash' as I was unable to get to my workshop. My daughters were 2 & 5 months old and every day was a repetitive Groundhog Day blur of nappies, making food my eldest wouldn't eat, and trying to work out what activities could possibly entertain two children of such different ages...

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Adventure-inspired products for those who believe the best memories are made in the mountains.

I'm extremely pleased, totally different, top quality, unique, fast delivery and such a brilliant idea for a thoughtful gift. I can't wait to give them to my boyfriend at Christmas! I showed my Dad and I think he was a bit jealous as he wanted them! Definitely ordering some again in the future (probably for my Dad!) Anyway thank you again, I'm extremely happy with them!

Flo bought Lake District Coasters

Absolutely stunning! Well packed and thoughtfully presented, The attention to detail on each item is absolutely superb, so much thought and effort has been put into every part of this box, and I couldn’t have been happier!

Becky bought a Wainwrights Gift Box

For my 80th birthday my daughter gave me a set of your wooden coasters. I thought I’d let you know how much I appreciated them. My wife and I, and earlier on our children, have spent many happy holidays walking the fells (often in the rain) and the coasters covered most of the areas we love. If anyone thinks they will be putting their drinks down on them they can think again, even with your assurances that’s okay. More likely they’ll be framed for the study.

Pat received Lake District Coasters