The book comprises 36 short walking routes between 4 and 14 miles in Northumberland, England's most sparsely populated county. Ranging from easy ambles and gentle woodland trails to long days on the hills, there is something for all types of walker - and all types of weather. Taking in the beautiful coast with its immense, empty beaches and dramatic crag-top castles to the remote hills of the Cheviots and Pennines, the whole county is covered. Most of the routes are circular, but there are a few linear walks that make use of local bus services. The landscapes are rich in history, featuring Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne Priory, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles, and much more. The walks are divided into five geographical areas: north-east Northumberland, National Park (north), Kielder, Tyne Valley and National Park (south) and the North Pennines. Each walk description contains information on start/finish points, distance covered, total ascent, terrain, approximate walking time, grade, maps required, transport options, public toilets and refreshments, and is accompanied by 1:50k OS mapping. The book also includes a handy route summary table.

OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

The go-to Picos de Europa travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Picos de Europa on foot with the Sunflower Picos de Europa travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on our recommended car tour. The Sunflower Picos de Europa guide is indispensable for hiking in Picos de Europa or seeing Picos de Europa by car. The Picos de Europa, one of Europe's last mountain wilderness areas, are the high point of a long ridge of mountains which runs along the north coast of Spain, the Cordillera Cantabrica. Rising to 2648m, about 8700ft, the Picos are divided into three spectacular limestone massifs separated from one another, and from the surrounding ranges, by precipitous gorges - a truly spectacular area in which to walk or tour. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and a fascinating car tour to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Picos de Europa. Inside the Sunflower Picos de Europa guide book you'll find: * 25 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk * Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50 000 * Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies * Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists * a car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour * Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way * Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday * Online update service for the latest information * Covers the entire range (all three massifs): Urrieles (central Picos), Cornion (western Picos), and Andara (eastern Picos) It contains a wealth of information about the dazzling array of plant and animal life you can expect to see when exploring the range. The author, an all-round naturalist, has been living and guiding walking tours in the Picos de Europa for almost 30 years. Together with Mike Lockwood, she has also written Sunflower's guide to the Costa Brava. Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

The go-to Lanzarote travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Lanzarote on foot with the Sunflower Lanzarote travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Lanzarote guide is indispensable for hiking in Lanzarote or seeing Lanzarote by car. Fascinating Lanzarote is truly extraordinary. Its fate was decided some two and one-half centuries ago, when the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place, leaving a strange and alluring countryside in its wake - a landscape littered with volcanoes and dark streams of jagged lava. This is the backdrop to nearly every scene on the island, and intriguing sights abound - none more so than the 'Fire Mountains'. As for hiking in Lanzarote, there is no better place in the Canaries for just strolling; trekkers will be in their element here. Each of the walks in this book takes you to a different corner of the island and shows you a scenically different outlook. But if walking is not your favourite pastime, then do explore Lanzarote by car. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Lanzarote. Inside the Sunflower Lanzarote guide book you'll find; 68 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk; Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:68 000; Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies; Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists; 3 car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour; Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way; Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday; Online update service for the latest information; Includes plans of Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Corralejo (Fuerteventura); Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range of OL maps includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

The best walking and hiking trails in the beloved Massachusetts region Pine forests, windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, salt marshes, and wave-washed beaches, enjoy it all as you stroll along the beautiful trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Walking the Cape and Islands is the only comprehensive guide to this incredible area. Experience scenic Cape Cod National Seashore, Nickerson State Park, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket land bank and conservation areas, Massachusetts Audubon properties, and many other parks and open spaces. Suitable for all abilities, the book's 72 walks and hikes range in length from less than a mile to just under 11 miles. Families with children will especially enjoy many of the shorter, easier walks. Each entry includes a Walk Summary, which provides a helpful snapshot of the route. Plus, the book describes the area's rich human and natural history, climate, geology, and more. At-a-Glance Info offers details such as distance, difficulty, walk time, trail surface, facilities available, and whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting area allowed. Now in full color, the new edition offers photographs and professionally drawn maps, paired with descriptions that take you step by step along the route. So whether you are a visitor or resident, let author David Weintraub guide you to some of the best walking and hiking trails in coastal New England.

Wilderness 101 is the companion guide for new adventurers. Aimed at preventing newcomers to the outdoors from ending up in "survival" situations due to a lack of preparedness, this guide will impart introductory knowledge and skills to readers applicable across a range of potential activities, and useful for anyone heading into the backcountry. Based largely on course material that Maurice has taught for 32 years, readers will learn how to prepare and be equipped for all varieties of terrain, learn the fundamentals of weather conditions and how to meet them, learn to avoid wildlife and avoid attracting it, learn essential skills and emergency procedures relating to several outdoor activities, and much more.

OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

Part of a series of full-colour 'Pocket Walks', being small, practical sized guidebooks aimed at the less serious rambler. Full colour photographs and colourful sketch maps accompany each of the well described walks, with the bonus of making it an attractive souvenir of the area. Principal feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length (though averaging 4 miles each, they are all very definitely worthwhile outings), making them ideal for families, leisure walkers, and others constrained by either time or other limitations. Concise route descriptions are complemented by ample background information. This title deals with Upper Wharfedale, the most popular valley in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Twenty superb walks use starting points such as Buckden, Grassington, Arncliffe and Kettlewell. Places visited include Buckden Pike, Hubberholme, Grass Wood and Linton. Launched in in unison with 3 other neighbouring Yorkshire Dales titles, covering Malhamdale, Nidderdale and Lower Wharfedale.

OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.

This is the only guide for hiking to the top of Half Dome - the signature landmark of Yosemite National Park, CA. It provides a history of the original Indian inhabitants of the area. The unique geological formations are explained. The focus of the book is to provide information on safe hiking practices to complete this extremely strenuous hike of 16-miles round trip that is climaxed by a harrowing 400 foot vertical ascent to the top of the 8,842 foot high granite monolith with the aid of a pair or steel cable banisters set at 45 degrees incline. Included is an extensive trail description with photos and narration of 16 points of interest. The author has completed this hike over 30 times and is a recognized expert source of information about the hike. This is not a topographic map intensive guide; rather it tells historical vignettes to interpret the hike so readers identify with events of the mid 1800's. He relates the story of the interaction of the Miwok and Mono Paiute Indians with the hordes of white invaders during California's Gold Rush. The reader is aware of how Yosemite developed after the white man's "discovery." The explanation of how odd geologic formations arose from ancient magma flows provides the reader with an understanding of what happened to the "missing part" of Half Dome. The full day hike up to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular in the country. It is not easy. The book prepares the reader for the adventure with an extensive discussion of the equipment required, the training needed and a detailed "walk through" of the entire trail. Photographs and descriptions of salient features take the apprehension out of doing the hike. Sections with descriptions of 16-Points of Interest - waterfalls, historical areas, flora and fauna, drinking water sources and the actual cables provide readers with the "real deal" information to safely prepare for and complete this "bucket list" Adventure. Readers are given specific information on the gear needed. This includes a boots/foot care, use of hiking poles and a summary of water filter usage clothing selection and food suggestions.

Dead Reckoning examines accidents and close calls in outdoor recreation settings ranging from hiking to sea kayaking to backcountry skiing. Following the long tradition of learning from accident analysis, Emma Walker looks closely at hers and others' personal experiences to deliver lessons learned for staying safe in the outdoors.

Venture out to your local greenspace or just into your back yard, and try the amazing array of outdoor activities - from building a hidden sheet den to creating watering stations for bees. While you are there, scavenge and forage for raw materials and then extend the fun with creative makes and recipes to do back at home such as leaf printing, stick boats and stinging nettle crisps. Get to know the wild parts of your city or town with handy bug, plant and tree ID sections, plus a scavenger hunt and cloud-spotting game that can be done when out and about. Games to play with organized groups or with your family and friends adds another dimension to this book that is bursting with ideas for urban outdoor adventures.

A detailed and superbly illustrated guidebook to walking the high tops, foothills, forests and glens of the Northern Cairngorms, one of Scotland's most popular mountain ranges, easily accessed from the town of Aviemore. 25 varied walks from glen to mountain top, with accompanying maps and information panels on fauna, flora and local interest. An ideal guidebook for anyone seeking to explore all, or parts of these hills.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Dolomites, explore the Italian Lakes, and stroll Sardinia's coast. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Special features - on Italy's highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Italian Lakes, Campania & the Amalfi Coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, Dolomites & Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria & Le Marche, Liguria and Western & Maritime Alps Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Italy, is perfect for those planning to explore Italy on foot. Looking for more information on Italy? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

For your best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos Tour & Trail Maps are simply the toughest, most accurate, easy to read, easy to use maps of these Ionian islands that you can buy at any price. A large 840mm by 690mm double sided map sheet has Lefkada at 1:40,000 scale on one side, with Paxos and Antipaxos islands at 1:25,000 scale on the reverse. The Lefkada map sheet also covers Meganisi island and a large area of the adjacent mainland peninsula, as far as Voulkaria lake in the NE and Pogonias village in the SE, with its interesting castles and ancient sites. The peninsula is connected to Lefkada via a road bridge, which offers an additional 100km2 of the mainland for more touring and discovering. We have also included a street plan of the capital town Lefkada at 1:7,000 scale. DWG's special concertina map fold makes our map easy to open and easy to refold to its 230mm by 120mm pocket size. Our legendary Tour & Trail level of detail ranges from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow country roads, plus dirt roads, tracks and walking trails. Place names are in English and Greek to aid your navigation. Altitude shading is designed to clearly show the altitude range when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 20 metre and 100 metre contours combined with altitude shading bring this beautiful landscape to life. There are plenty of individual height points and all of the official 'Trig' points are on the map. Tour and Trail attention to detail includes our useful symbol range including viewpoints, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds, cemeteries, monasteries, churches, chapels, lighthouses, castles, camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. Published walking routes are specially highlighted on the maps. It all adds up to the most detailed, most durable maps of Lefkada, Paxos & Antipaxos that you can buy anywhere. Super Durable means a waterproof, tear-proof, map that can take the roughest treatment and still folds up like new after your adventures. Super Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use Wear and Tear guarantee. Digital Custom Map editions of our Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos Tour and Trail Maps are available as a free zip file download, for use with Garmin gps units and software; simply follow the instructions on the map sheet. Free digital editions of Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos Tour and Trail Maps are also available for phone gps apps from Viewranger/OutdoorActive and LocusMap.

'Full of wisdom' - Dr Xand van Tulleken 'Raw, relatable and uplifting' - Wayne Bridge 'A must-read' - Jade Jones OBE 'A brilliant book' - Jenni Falconer Harness your fears and supercharge your life with this inspirational guide. As someone who has lived outside her comfort zone, Aimee Fuller has a lot to say about fear. A former professional snowboarder who spent years riding on the fine edge of progression at the top of her sport, she made history as the first woman to land a double backflip in competition and competed in two Winter Olympics. In 2019, Aimee fronted the documentary Running in North Korea, which shows her running her first-ever marathon in one of the most isolated countries in the world. Through testing her own resilience, she has discovered that while it is scary to step outside your comfort zone, it can also be a prerequisite for growth. In this bright and insightful book, Aimee gives an honest account of her experiences with fear and how, when the worst happens, she manages to pick herself back up again with purpose and an even greater thirst for life. Encouraging you to get up close and personal with your fears, Aimee shows you: -What fear is, both physically and mentally -How to recognise it in yourself -How to be mindful of fear without letting it take control -How to reframe fear and build a healthy relationship with it -What to do when things go wrong Drawing on her training as a professional athlete, Aimee provides confidence-building tools that can be applied to any aspect of life, like goal-setting, maintaining consistency, celebrating your strengths, learning from failure, taking comfort in choice, owning your decisions and visualising success. Fear Less, Live More is for anyone who wants to be the driver of their own life.

OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.

New, fully revised and updated edition with new cover, new diversions and official route changes, new OS mapping with latest highlighted route, updated accommodation, amenities and services. The guide breaks the Carmarthen Bay & Gower section - from Tenby to Swansea- down in to twelve handy day sections and is one of seven Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path. Endorsed and checked by National Resources Wales, and structured, researched and written by outdoor experts, these attractive and comprehensive guides contain everything you need to walk the Wales Coast Path. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping for the whole route, stunning professional photographs, and fascinating interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.

This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Snowdonia's stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though the day stages are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Snowdon and Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facilities to help with itinerary planning. Background notes on Snowdonia's geology, wildlife and history and extra information about features encountered along the way will help you discover more about this ancient and beautiful land.

Whether you are looking to brush up on your outdoor skills, are preparing for a thrilling and adventurous ecotour or excursion, or are an experienced hiker, camper, or otherwise, this book is for you. Outdoor survival techniques for each of the earth's ecosystems are covered and each environment provides its own set of skills, observations, and steps to not only survive, but also enjoy that environment. A basic set of skills (shelter, food, defense, and first aid) and how to's (fire starting, rope making, trapping, and more) are also included that can be used anywhere from the local park to a multi-day hike in Asia. A must for any seasoned excursionist or beginner gearing up for the outdoors.

20 walks ranging from 2 to 6 miles in length, all within the capabilities of most people, varying in difficulty and the nature of the terrain. The scenery is varied and magnificent and the walks vary from easy and flat riverside strolls to more challenging walks in the Snowdonia National Park or on the slopes of the Clwydian hills.