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The West Highland Way waterproof map from Footprint is a map-guide
to the 95 mile (153km) route between Milngavie and Fort William.
The mapping is based on Ordnance Survey data at a scale of
1:40,000, with compact and concise information for walkers.
This guidebook describes 33 half- and full day walks on the islands
of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The routes range from 2.5-30km,
beginning with a short heritage trail around the city of Valletta.
Then follows a series of walks around the coastline of Malta, with
a final few moving inland to explore the island's interior, before
a description of the Heritage Trail around Mdina and Rabat. Walks
on Gozo start with a heritage trail around Victoria, followed by a
clockwise exploration of spectacular coastal walking that allows a
complete circuit of the island. The final walk on Gozo wanders over
a series of little hills further inland, while the last walk in the
book might be the best of them all: a circuit around the lovely
little island of Comino. The guidebook also gives details of
accommodation, transport and tourist information. Malta may be
known as a tourist destination, but it also offers plenty of
historic walks, stunningly beautiful and dramatic architecture and
excellent scenery, especially around the cliffs and coastlines.
The most famous long-distance hiking trail in North America, the
2,181-mile Appalachian Trail - the longest hiking-only footpath in
the world - runs along the Appalachian mountain range from Georgia
to Maine. Every year about 2,000 individuals attempt to
""thru-hike"" the entire trail, a feat equivalent to hiking Mount
Everest sixteen times. In Walking on the Wild Side, sociologist
Kristi M. Fondren traces the stories of forty-six men and women
who, for their own personal reasons, set out to conquer America's
most well known, and arguably most social, long-distance hiking
trail. In this fascinating in-depth study, Fondren shows how, once
out on the trail, this unique subculture of hikers lives mostly in
isolation, with their own way of acting, talking, and thinking;
their own vocabulary; their own activities and interests; and their
own conception of what is significant in life. They tend to be
self-disciplined, have an unwavering trust in complete strangers,
embrace a life of poverty, and reject modern-day institutions. The
volume illuminates the intense social intimacy and bonding that
forms among long-distance hikers as they collectively construct a
long-distance hiker identity. Fondren describes how long-distance
hikers develop a trail persona, underscoring how important a sense
of place can be to our identity, and to our sense of who we are.
Indeed, the author adds a new dimension to our understanding of the
nature of identity in general. Anyone who has hiked - or has ever
dreamed of hiking - the Appalachian Trail will find this volume
fascinating. Walking on the Wild Side captures a community for whom
the trail is a sacred place, a place to which they have become
attached, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Always be prepared: essential tips and tricks for keeping safe in
the outdoors with Survive. Whether you're going for a leisurely
hike or setting off into the wilderness, there is nothing more
important than being properly prepared. Being knowledgeable about
survival techniques can be the difference between having fun
outside and an emergency rescue. Survive provides essential tips
and tricks for anyone who spends time outdoors so that they will
know how to recognize potential emergencies, apply basic first aid,
build fires and shelter, identify poisonous plants, and more--all
in the name of being able to survive in any conditions should an
emergency arrive. From fishers and hunters to hikers and cyclists,
this guide is perfect for anyone in your life who enjoys the great
outdoors so they can keep the time they spend in nature fun by
staying safe!
Idaho is truly one of the last frontiers in the United States. With
more actual wilderness than any other state in the union, save
Alaska, Idaho offers the unique opportunity to see the North
American continent as it once - Wild and mysterious. Hiking Idaho
introduces you to the wonders of Idaho's spectacular backcountry -
the hard, pink granite of the Sawtooth Mountains, beloved by
climbers; the popular and very accessible Iron Bog and Fishpole
Lakes; the Big Horn Crags in the Frank Church River of No Return
Wilderness, the largest wild tract in the lower 48 states; and
less-explored pockets. In Hiking Idaho, you'll find outings suited
to hikers of all levels of experience, ability, and persuasion,
taking you to lush rain forests, quiet meadows, and colorful
canyons. Seasoned Idaho outdoor enthusiasts describe 100 of their
favorite hikes, with the help of photos and maps. The book also
presents the latest available information on changes in the land,
due to weather-related damage, wildfires, or trail reconstruction.
With all that, Hiking Idaho is a valuable source worth much more
than its weight. Save a space in your pack, easy to get to, for
Hiking Idaho.
The south-eastern Grampians of the former county of Perthshire may
be grassier and less rugged than other Scottish mountains, but they
are just as big. The routes in this guide take you to the summits
of these 'jolly green giants' - covering all of the region's
Munros, often by unconventional routes, as well as several Corbetts
and smaller hills - and also over the Atholl passes, along rivers
and through the woods of Perthshire's 'Big Tree Country'. The 80
walks comprise a mixture of low-level, mid-level and mountain
routes and are graded by both length and difficulty. Many are
demanding, crossing remote, uneven, steep and/or pathless terrain,
but also included are gentler walks on clear paths taking in local
features of interest. The route description is illustrated with
clear mapping (a mixture of OS 1:50,000 and smaller-scale maps for
the longer routes) and the route summary table and grading
information make it easy to choose an appropriate route. There is a
wealth of information about the landscape and the region's
fascinating history. Finally, appendices cover local facilities and
access to the hills during the deer-stalking season. With
highlights including the mighty Ben Lawers, Beinn Dorain, Ben Alder
and Beinn a' Ghlo; Schiehallion; the great rivers Tay and Garry;
the Birks of Aberfeldy; and old drovers' routes over the passes of
Minigaig and Gaick, Perthshire has plenty to offer. And with
historic towns, such as Perth and Pitlochry, and attractive
villages, this is an ideal base for a walking holiday.
Written for all dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy
with their dogs, this guidebook is beautifully designed and packed
with stunning photography - giving dog owners access to 20 of the
finest walks in the Wirral and West Cheshire. Areas covered
include: Bidston Hill, Royden Park, Heswall Dales, Frodsham,
Helsby, Chester and Bickerton Hill. With clear information, an
introduction for each walk, and simple, easy-to-read maps, this
beautiful book will appeal to all who want to venture out into the
countryside with their dogs. The walks cater for all levels of
fitness and ability - having no stiles the routes ensure
hassle-free walks for both dog and owner. Both authors are
experienced walkers, qualified in mountain leadership and
countryside management. This is another book in a series of
Countryside Dog Walking books.
The book, aimed at walkers and fell runners, includes detailed
information on the challenging Lakeland Three Thousands; the Old
County Tops; the Roman Road between Windermere and Penrith; the
Eight Great Horseshoes; and Penrith to the Sea routes. Roy Clayton
guides walkers through the routes, while experienced fell runner,
Ronald Turnbull, gives the necessary advice for runners, and for
walkers who wish to step up the pace in the tradition of the greats
like Joss Naylor, Eric Beard and Colin Donnelly.
Chamonix is the most famous climbing area in Europe. Nowhere else
has as much quality rock, spectacular peaks and varied
mountaineering history. For most climbers a trip to Chamonix is an
integral part of their climbing and mountaineering career. This new
edition of the incredibly successful 2016 Rockfax book covers
everything you need - perfect granite rock routes, magnificent long
ridges, intimidating north faces and some valley sport climbing for
the 'rest days'. All the information has been checked and improved
with many new crags and action photos. The crucial text information
has been updated and amended to fit with the current glacier
conditions maps and with excellent detailed descriptions
The enigmatic Neolithic standing stones at Stonehenge and Avebury
first drew footsore pilgrims to this landlocked area of Southern
England more than 4000 years ago. Today there are scores of
waymarked footpaths, bridleways and byways which connect the
rolling downland, verdant valleys, white chalk horses, ancient
settlements and vibrant historic towns of the 'great green county'
of Wiltshire. This guide contains 40 circular routes which make the
most of that network. Most walks can be completed inside two or
three hours, though some will require half a summer's day, with a
few full-day routes along the downland ridges.
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