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The beautifully varied Cleveland Way winds for over a hundred miles
around the North York Moors National Park, from the ancient
moorland town of Helmsley to the seafront at Filey, passing
stunning historic sites like Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey
along the way. Attractive farmland, woods and heather moorland, a
blaze of purple in late-summer, dominate the first half of the
walk, later replaced by dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and sandy
beaches. This comprehensive, fully updated official guide is the
only companion you need - whether you're interested in the
industrial history of ironstone mining, or a weekend stroller
seeking a coastal walk out of the seaside resort of Scarborough.
Ordnance Survey maps for the whole route Background information on
everything from archaeology to wildlife Comprehensive information
on places of interest, public transport and accommodation Lavish
colour photography throughout
The Dorset Rockfax is now the established source of climbing
information for this increasingly popular area. With a huge
increase in new climbers coming into the sport from the
metropolitan areas of Southern England, this book represents their
closest extensive sport climbing area. The fifth edition of the
Dorset Rockfax and the biggest Rockfax guidebook yet. It covers all
the sport climbing across Portland, Lulworth and Swanage in Dorset
and also the best of the trad climbing. The book features all the
new developments since the previous book in 2012 and a few extra
areas. Every crag has been rephotographed and presented with big
aerial overviews and detailed new maps. Crags Covered Portland -
Blacknor North, Blacknor Central, Blacknor South, Blacknor Beach,
Blacknor Far South, Battleship Edge, Battleship Back Cliff,
Wallsend North, Wallsend South, Coastguard North, Coastguard South,
White Hole, Lighthouse Area, Cave Hole, Beeston Cliff, Godnor,
Neddyfields, Cheyne Cliff, Dungecroft Quarry, Lost Valley, The
Cuttings, The Knobs Lulworth Swanage - Winspit, Hedbury, Dancing
Ledge, Guillemot Ledge, Cormorant Ledge, Blackers Hole, Fisherman's
Ledge, The Promenade, Cattle Troughs, Boulder Ruckle, Subluminal
The Needles
For the best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof,
split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Malta and Gozo Tour &
Trail Super-Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy
to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price.
Super-Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use `Wear and
Tear' guarantee. A large 840mm by 694mm double sided map sheet has
Malta at 1:32,000 scale on one side, with Gozo at 1:20,000 scale on
the reverse. Our special concertina map fold makes our map easy to
use and easy to refold to its 235mm 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 and walking trails. Altitude
background colouring is designed to clearly show the altitude range
when travelling across the islands by car or on foot. 100 metre and
20 metre contours are clearly shown on the map along with
individual height points and all of the official 'Trig' points.
Tour & 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, churches, chapels, lighthouses, towers and forts,
camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. We have ensured that all
the walking routes from the Sunflower and Rother walking guide
books are highlighted (red) on the maps. It all adds up to the most
detailed, most durable, most useful maps of Malta and Gozo 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. Our special concertina map fold means
this 'near indestructible' Tour & Trail Map unfolds easily for
use, and more importantly folds back up easily to its compact
pocket size even after the toughest use. Digital Custom Map
editions of the Malta and Gozo Tour & Trail Map are available
as a free zip file download from the Discovery Walking Guides
website for use on Garmin gps units and in Garmin Basecamp and
Google Earth software. Digital editions are available for 3G gps
apps from Viewranger and Locus Map.
Baffies, the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike
Mountaineering Club, is allergic to exertion, prone to lassitude,
suffers from altitude sickness above 600m, blisters easily and
bleeds readily. Think the Munros are too difficult? Think again.
Baffies' Easy Munro Guide is the first of a series of reliable
rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros.
Twenty-five routes, each covering one main Munro, all with detailed
maps and full colour throughout - this lightly humorous and
opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the
summit. Thousands of people each year attempt to conquer the
Munros. This guide allows beginners and those looking for a less
strenuous challenge to join in. It is perfect for anyone exploring
Scotland's beautiful mountains, whatever his or her level of
experience.
Morbid, but strangely fascinating accounts In 2015, a group of
seven hikers were killed when a sudden flood struck Keyhole Canyon
in Zion National Park. Prior to that, the steep, narrow route to
Angels Landing led to at least five fatalities. Numerous people
have found that high, exposed places in Zion-such as rim trails-are
bad places to be in lightning storms. Death in Zion National Park
collects some of the most gripping accounts in park history of the
unfortunate events caused by natural forces or human folly.
Four Years In the Rockies tells the story of Isaac P. Rose, who
went from greenhorn to legendary trapper at the height of the
fur-trade in the 1830s. His narrative features a who's who of early
American West figures like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson and Nathaniel
Wyeth, and features many memorable sequences such as the trader's
rendezvous, fights with Native Americans and countless details not
in mainstream history books - for example, how Kit Carson found his
wife.
Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic
trek to Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many
trekkers. This guidebook covers the most popular route in the
Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to
Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint for Everest.
It also describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by
Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to
Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and the peak of Gokyo Ri. Finally,
the Three Passes Trek, also starting in Namche, links the region's
major passes and valleys. The guidebook includes suggestions for
side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche
and Gokyo, as well as one trek approaching Everest from Tibet –
from Kharta to the Kangshung Face. It is packed with essential
advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and
preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation, as
well as notes on culture and the fascinating history of the region,
making this a complete guide to exploring the area.
Living off the Country changes the risk of moving around in the
outdoors into trouble-free times...offering take-along tips for
finding free appetite fillers, thirst quenchers, weapons and warmth
in all kinds of situations. In a clear and understandable way, brad
Angier provides a harvest of handy, helpful hints about the
necessities of life...where to look for the natural-growing supply
of edible, unusual, taste-tickling plants, bushes, and fruit;
make-shift but sure-fire ways to catch fish; easy ways to
utensil-less cooking; building and using first to the best
advantages; constructing off-beat shelters handily; best ways to
conserve and use available clothing; what to do about finding your
way; backwoods medicine for emergencies...and much more to satisfy
man's need to stay alive in the woods. For any kind of timber trek,
pack Living Off the Country with other survival gear. Nature
Magazine advises "if you're planning any wilderness adventure, you
would do well to get acquainted with the valuable information in
this book."
This is the story of the Peak landscape from its tropical
beginnings to its rugged gritty present. Limestone reefs grow in
the shallows of tropical seas, taking captive fossilised sea
creatures. As the seas shift and coastlines change, sandstones
build on the banks of a great river delta. Forests of giant ferns
take hold of the land, leaving behind a legacy of coal and bitumen.
From the water worn limestone of the White Peak to the wind
sculpted sandstones of the Dark Peak, the landscape here is always
atmospheric. There are mysterious dry valleys with no sign of
running water, caves adorned with sumptuous stalactite chandeliers
and the remains of an industrial era built on mineral riches. Paul
leads you on a series of fifteen walks which afford spectacular
views of the best of the Peak District scenery and reveal evidence
of the landscape's intriguing history. In the first half of the
book Paul tells the story of the Dark and White Peaks. How
limestone reefs grew upon the basement bedrock and the shifting
seas deposited layers of sandstone and shale. Tectonic forces
buckled and tilted these beds of sedimentary rock to create the
rocky edges and tors which characterise the Peak District. The
second half of the book details fifteen walks, from easy to
challenging, which reveal the geological drama.
For a long time the Costa Blanca has had a reputation for having
the best chance of winter sun, the cheapest flights and the most
reasonably priced accommodation. However, the 'white coast' has a
lot more to offer than the simple beach holidays enjoyed by
thousands of tourists every year. Not only the spectacular and
varied mountains close to the coast, but also the marvellous spring
blossom and warm autumn days have attracted walkers and climbers
from all over Europe for decades. Gill Round, who lives in the
Costa Blanca and has guided walks there for some years, introduces
50 particularly interesting routes which also savour details of the
cultural history and reveal culinary delights. This walking guide
provides a reliable companion for unforgettable days in spectacular
natural environments - for short trips near to large holiday
resorts, as well as more challenging summit ascents in the remote
mountain countryside of Alicante province. The selection ranges
from leisurely strolls along the coast, to pleasantly cool rambles
along rivers and gorges, to mountain walks with stunning views.
Every walk contains a fact-file of all the important information, a
detailed walk description, a small map showing the line of the
route and an easy-to-read height profile. The numerous colour
photos give you an excellent insight into the landscape
characteristics of all the walks. There are currently 30 English
language titles in the well respected series of European walking
guidebooks from Rother. There are 3 more planned for 2007, plus
"Costa Blanca". The series follows the same format with each format
covering around 50 walks with full colour photos and maps. The most
popular include: "Madeira" (ISBN: 3763348115); "Andalusia South"
(ISBN: 3763348247); "Mallorca" (ISBN: 3763348050); "Crete West"
(ISBN: 3763348034); "Norway South" (ISBN: 3763348077) and "Algarve"
(ISBN: 3763348255).
The go-to Slovenia travel guide travel guide for discovering the
best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Slovenia
on foot with the Sunflower Slovenia 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 Slovenia guide is
indispensable for hiking in Slovenia or seeing Slovenia by car.
'Small is beautiful' certainly applies to Slovenia, which is only
half the size of Switzerland. With a population of just two
million, the landscape is still essentially rural. The jagged
snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps contrast with fertile valleys,
full of colour and activity. Porous limestone rock has created the
karst landscape; typical features can be seen everywhere and are
exciting to explore - from underground rivers emerging as cascading
waterfalls to narrow gorges, caves and rock arches. The mountain
valleys are immaculate, with strips of vegetables and corn amidst
the hayfields and orchards. There are hop-growing areas and
beautiful vineyards. Amongst these industrious people one senses an
orderly contentment and a feeling that everything is in tune with
nature. Tour Slovenia by car or on foot; the opportunities are
endless. This book covers the whole country except for the very
northeast and southeast; there is an emphasis on the Julian Alps,
with a large-scale touring map. Whatever your age or ability we've
got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a
memorable holiday in Slovenia. Inside the Sunflower Slovenia guide
book you'll find: * 75 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 * Free downloadable
gps tracks - for the techies * Satnav guidance to walk starts for
motorists * 6 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 Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot,
we look forward to showing you around.
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