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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
Walk the Camino Ingles or `English Way' from the Spanish seaport
cities of A Coruna or Ferrol on the path long-trodden by British
pilgrims arriving by sea. This lesser-known Camino route showcases
the misty forests and enigmatic culture of Galicia, and can be
walked in 4-7 days. With full-color stage maps and city maps,
you'll always know where you and where you're going. Detailed
accommodations listings show everything you need to know about
pilgrim hostels (albergues) as well as private accommodations for
each budget. Planning and route tips keep you informed, in a
pocket-sized book with no fluff.
This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park
features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for
thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik
Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or
abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors:
majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain
forest ecosystem. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to full-day
adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Hikes ranked from
easiest to most challenging Easy-to-use trail maps GPS coordinates
A guidebook to 44 circular walks in the south and west of the
Yorkshire Dales National Park, with bases including Sedbergh,
Malham, Grassington, Skipton, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks
cover the valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale,
Ribblesdale and Dentdale - each with its own distinctive landscape
and character. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 23
mile (37km) challenge to bag three summits - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside
and Ingleborough. The walks range between 3.5 and 13 miles in
length and showcase Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, beautiful views
and rich heritage. With the exception of the Three Peaks walk, they
are designed to suit most abilities: steeper sections are rare and
usually short-lived. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS
mapping are provided for each route, along with information on
nearby points of interest and facilities. Highlights include
delightful riverside walking in Wharfedale, spectacular views of
the distant Howgills and Lake District Fells, and the arresting
limestone cliffs of Malham Cove providing a wonderful introduction
to this magnificent area.
The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America’s best ultra-runners against the tribe.
McDougall’s incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.
With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that
it’s time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of
his unfulfilled goals. He embarks on a year-long adventure
that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the
traffic-free roads, sodden fields and dusty paths of Europe’s
winemaking regions. He laces up his running shoes and joins
thousands of fellow athletes in races that test him over various
distances, degrees of difficulty and levels of seriousness. His
schedule, which culminates with a marathon debut, takes him to
places he would otherwise not have visited. On his travels, he
seeks out local wines that deserve a place in a carefully chosen
twelve-bottle case, a process that throws up some fascinating
insights and introduces him to a vintage crop of engaging
characters. The crossover between running and wine uncorks a tale
of endurance, curiosity and discovery, told in an accessible style
and served up with a splash of local colour and a drop of wry
humour.
Women's London is the only guidebook that focuses on the women who
have shaped London through the centuries and the legacy they have
left behind. This new book provides the perfect opportunity to
explore sights, statues, plaques and buildings associated with
famous and some not so famous women who have left their mark on
London's heritage, culture and society. Their stories include
scientists and suffragettes, reformers and royals, military and
medical pioneers, authors and artists, fashion and female firsts
... and more. The author, a popular London tour guide and lecturer,
specialises in women's history and has provided a series of
original self-guided walking tours taking you to historic areas
where important women lived, worked and are commemorated.
Illustrated with new full-colour photography and specially
commissioned maps, Women's London will inspire visitors and
Londoners alike to discover how much London owes to women.
The Coast to Coast Walk, devised by Alfred Wainwright himself, is
the country's most loved long-distance walking route. It stretches
across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin
Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District,
Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. This Readers Edition of
Wainwrght's final Pictorial Guide, first published in 1973, has
been freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original text,
illustrations and beautifully hand-drawn black-and-white route
maps.
This guide describes ascents of 24 Lake District fells that can be
climbed from Coniston and the Duddon and Eskdale valleys, including
Coniston Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crag. The Coniston
Fells - much loved for their classic ridges and wide-reaching views
- need little introduction; however, to the west the
less-frequented summits of the Birker and Corney Fell massifs offer
more great mountain and maritime vistas, as well as solitude.
Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number
of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the
Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are
presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create
infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge
routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less
traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The
series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the
information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear
descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features
and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included
are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark
Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the
author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen
hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning
and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new
incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes
updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true
connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore
the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits,
a 'Fellrangers' hill list register can be found on the Long
Distance Walkers Association website.
See London in a completely new light in this guide to the
city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special
places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!
London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and
relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city
itself. From the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees
in our parks; railings made from recycled WWII stretchers, to
shrapnel damage on walls; the hidden symbols on post boxes, to
prehistoric tree trunks – there is a rich history hidden in the
oft-overlooked details of the city's streets, gardens, parks and
buildings. This richly detailed and beautifully
illustrated book provides a miscellany of historic features
and curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital. Whether
you’ve always wondered why there are cattle troughs on your route
to work, why bollards often look like upside down cannons
or wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is – this
book will provide the tools to decipher London’s secret
code, and introduce you to a treasure trove of hidden spots to
explore. The book comes complete with maps so you can spot these
details yourself on walks through the capital. So, pop on a
sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum
you never knew you had.
The revised and updated 2nd edition of this popular guidebook for
ramblers and walkers in the magnificent Loch Lomond and The
Trossachs National Park, includes a number of new walks. Part of a
two-book series, this volume details 60 varied walks to the east of
Loch Lomond, from Drymen & Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle &
Inversnaid, The Trossachs, Callander & Strathyre, Lochearnhead
& Balquhidder and extending north to Killin & Glen
Dochart.The 60 walks of 3 to 12 miles range from scenic lochside
and woodland rambles to a balanced mix of hill walks to many of the
viewpoints and hilltops throughout the Park. Ideal for both the
first time visitor and those seeking to fully explore this
wonderful area. The guidebook is image driven and well illustrated
with detailed maps of each walk and more than 200 inspirational
colour photographs. User friendly size and format with tourist
information, fauna & flora identification and a glossary of
gaelic & scots hill and place names.See also Loch Lomond and
The Trossachs National Park Vol. 1 - West, 978-0-9560367-0-4.
This guidebook describes two contrasting routes in north-east
Scotland: the Moray Coast Trail from Forres to Cullen, and the Dava
Way, an inland route from Grantown to Forres. The Moray Coast Trail
consists of 44 miles of beach walking, coastal paths, quiet roads
and old railway. The Dava Way extends for 23 miles inland with
vistas of mountain, moorland and farmland. We also introduce the
Moray Way, a concept combining most of the above two routes with
part of the Speyside Way to form a 95-mile circuit of considerable
beauty and historical interest. Here is all you need to plan and
enjoy your holiday on and around the Moray Firth: detailed
description of the Moray Coast Trail from west to east, and Dava
Way from south to north summaries of distance, terrain and
refreshments for each section details of visitor attractions and
side-trips richly illustrated habitats and wildlife planning
information for travel by car, bus and plane contacts for
accommodation maps showing both routes at 1:40,000 in full colour,
with 75 photographs rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.
Guidebook describing Alta Via 2, a challenging hut-to-hut trek
through the Italian Dolomites. Stretching 174km from Bressanone
(Brixen) to Feltre, the route involves some aided and exposed
sections (although several can be bypassed) calling for a sure foot
and a good head for heights. It can be walked in under a fortnight
- although it is also possible to walk shorter chunks should you
only have limited time, and the guide highlights potential exit
routes and transport options. Also included are summaries of Alte
Vie 3-6, which are more demanding and include remote terrain and
stretches of via ferrata for which climbing experience is
essential. On Alte Vie 3-6 some nights will be spent in unmanned
bivouac huts, meaning trekkers must carry their own kit, although
it is possible to walk shorter hut-to-hut sections. The easiest of
the Alta Via routes, Alta Via 1, is covered in a separate Cicerone
guide. An overview diagram is provided for each trek, showing times
between huts. Alta Via 2 is presented in 13 stages, each with clear
route description illustrated with 1:75,000 mapping. There are
overview statistics for each stage and contact details and notes
about mountain huts encountered en route. The guide also includes a
wealth of information about the region's geology, plants and
wildlife to enhance your appreciation of the landscapes traversed.
Useful contacts and an Italian-English glossary can be found in the
appendices. A handy pocket-sized map booklet showing the full route
of Alta Via 2 on 1:25,000 Kompass maps is included with the guide.
Alta Via 2 visits the Plose massif, the jagged Puez-Odle,
fortress-like Sella, the majestic Marmolada, spectacular Pale di
San Martino and the rugged Alpi Feltrine group as it journeys from
the baroque town of Bressanone to Renaissance-style Feltre. On all
of the Alta Via routes you can expect breathtaking mountain vistas
and a truly memorable trekking experience.
Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast
Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on
Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is
suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in
around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from
west to east in 13 stages of between 10 and 21 miles, with high and
low-level alternatives for crossing the Yorkshire Dales and
comprehensive route summaries for those preferring to walk the
trail in the opposite direction. The guidebook comes with a
separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps showing the full
route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are
illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description
links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way,
and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a
jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack. A comprehensive trek
planner offers a helpful overview of facilities on route, and full
accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the
appendices. There is also a wealth of background information
covering geology, history, wildlife and plants, and a list of
further reading.
This guidebook presents a selection of 23 walking routes on the
wild and beautiful southern islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides,
with nine walks on Jura, one on neighbouring Scarba, seven on Islay
and five on Colonsay, plus a spectacular 5-day trek along Jura's
dramatic west coast. The wildest of the southern Hebrides, the
walking on Jura is frequently rugged, with many routes crossing
remote and often pathless terrain that calls for fitness,
self-reliance and navigational competence. The routes on the other
islands are somewhat easier, but should still not be
underestimated. In addition to clear route description illustrated
with 1:50,000 OS mapping, the guide offers practical advice on the
various options for getting to the islands, accommodation and
amenities. There are suggestions for linking walks and notes on the
islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations, making it easy
to devise longer day walks or multi-day itineraries. Also included
are fascinating overviews of the islands' rich history, geology,
plants and wildlife. Beautiful colour photography completes the
package. The routes showcase the islands' magnificent scenery,
which is as diverse as it is beautiful, ranging from wild moorland
to flower-strewn machair and small pockets of native woodland. The
coastline is arguably the jewel in the crown, with geological
wonders aplenty: sea-cliffs, caves, stacks and arches, sand and
shingle bays and the characteristic Hebridean raised beaches.
Abundant wildlife and birdlife is a further highlight. These
carefully chosen walks will inspire you to get out and discover the
magic of these captivating islands.
This guidebook describes 44 routes and over 100 summits across the
Southern Uplands of Scotland, stretching south-west from Edinburgh
to the English border, including the Galloway and Pentland Hills.
The walks range between 2 and 18 miles, suitable for walkers of all
abilities. Highlights include Merrick and the Galloway Hills, Hart
Fell and the Devil's Beeftub, Cheviot and the Border Ridge,
Arthur's Seat and the River Tweed. Each route provides OS 1:50,000
mapping, information on distance, ascent, time, maximum altitude
and terrain, as well as details of any variants or shortcuts. With
notes on points of interest along the way as well as on transport
and accommodation, the guide gives all the information walkers
need. The Southern Uplands is a range that is about as big as the
Pennines. It is wild hill country, with over 80 hills of 2000ft or
more, and it boasts a real remoteness that is difficult to find
elsewhere. All hillwalkers should experience these wonderfully
characterful landscapes: green and gentle, but with hidden
surprises and remote escapes. The routes are suitable from spring
to autumn, and on winter days with good weather and snow
conditions.
The Kerry Way runs around Ireland's most beautiful peninsula for
130 miles (210 km), starting from Killarney. It features mountain
scenery and coastal panoramas, and is rich in geology and wildlife.
The book contains large-scale mapping, 100 colour photographs and
is robust and rainproof. It has a special feature on the ascent of
Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest peak. This third edition has been
fully revised and updated following a comprehensive route check in
2021.
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