|
|
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
Offa's Dyke Path (Gogledd Llwybr Clawdd Offa) is the 177-mile
National Trail following the ancient earthwork that criss-crosses
the border country of modern England and Wales, from the Severn
Estuary to the seaside resort of Prestatyn on the Irish Sea. This
is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the
weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: the
route split into convenient sections Ordnance Survery mapping for
the entire route comprehensive, up-to-date information on public
transport, accommodation and places of interest background
information on everything from archaeology to wildlife lavishly
illustrated with colour photography throughout
Completely updated and revised, this third edition of Best Easy Day
Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks features concise
descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty-two easily
manageable hikes. Eric Molvar describes the best routes for those
who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the
area's scenic splendors. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to
full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Hikes
ranked from easiest to more challenging GPS coordinates for
trailheads
This guide to nearly 100 public campgrounds in the state of
Pennsylvania is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each
of the campground listings is vital information on location, road
conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and
recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic
area, and thorough site maps will help simplify the search for the
perfect campground. In addition, Camping Pennsylvania provides
useful tips on camping etiquette, camping with children, and
enjoying--or avoiding--the state's diverse and abundant wildlife.
Look inside for: Campground locations Facilities and hookups Fees
and reservations GPS coordinates for each campground Tips on
wildlife, safety, and zero-impact camping
Best Easy Day Hikes Indianapolis includes concise descriptions and
detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails, for an accessible
range of abilities. This guide includes * Casual hikes to full-day
adventures * After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes * Hikes for
everyone, including families * Mile-by-mile directions and clear
trail maps * GPS coordinates
They are the best of nights, they are the worst of nights? Bivvying
offers a chance to experience a whole new level of immersion in the
outdoors, with just a lightweight bag between you and the elements.
The Book of the Bivvy provides an informed, humorous, instructive,
wry insight into the world of the bivouac, drawing upon Ronald
Turnbull's own extensive experience. The book is a half-and-half
mix of how to do it and why to do it (or how not to do it and why
not to do it). Accounts of bivvybag nights and expeditions, both
nice and nasty, are interspersed with practical tips about types of
membrane, sites, techniques and minimalist kit. There are stories
and anecdotes from all over the UK, plus a few from abroad. The
rich and colourful history of the bivvy is also explored in
Ronald's own inimitable style, with descriptions of how Diogenes
(the Cynic) bivvied under timber and how the Eigerwand was climbed
only through improved bivvying technique. The Book of the Bivvy is
a celebration of back-to-basic camping, the perfect antidote to our
fast-paced, comfort-based modern life. Honest and entertaining,
there is every chance it will inspire you to find a remote hilltop,
roll out your bag and watch the sunset.
Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe features 20 routes between
4.4 and 14.4 miles (7km and 23.2km) in length, spread across the
Scottish Highlands. Researched and written by experienced and
knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the
Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more
challenging day walks, all through grand and impressive landscapes.
Split into four sections - Glen Coe & Glen Etive; Kinlochleven
& the Mamores; Fort William & the Great Glen; and The Road
to the Isles - this guidebook explores the best that the Highlands
has to offer. Together with stunning photography, each route
features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions,
details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment
stops and local information.
This guide describes 25 walks on the Channel Islands of Guernsey,
Alderney, Sark and Herm. From easy 5km (3-mile) day walks to the
61km (38-mile), 3-day Guernsey Coastal Walk, it explores the
islands' varied landscapes and historic sites on mostly firm and
well-surfaced paths and tracks, and quiet roads. Never straying far
from the attractions and cafes that dot the islands, more rugged
paths are occasionally used to access cliffs and headlands,
although optional alternative routes and short cuts are included
where relevant. Famous for its sunshine, history and wonderful
coastline, Guernsey is a popular destination for travellers,
boasting superb year-round walking no further than 2 miles from the
sea. This guidebook presents a range of mostly circular routes
exploring the Guernsey coast and interior, and the smaller islands
of Alderney, Sark and Herm. Neighbouring walks can easily be
combined into longer routes for walkers with more time or fitness.
Routes feature 1:15,000 States of Guernsey maps, while flora and
fauna and the fascinating history of the islands are also covered.
Details are included of public transport, where to stay and how to
travel between the islands, as well as connecting with the 182km
(113-mile) Channel Island Way.
'We live in a world populated by dog lovers, where many of us
regard them as members of the family. We are fascinated by them:
either anthropomorphising our pets or obsessing about the ways they
differ from us. And mountains - theatres of risk, drama and heroism
- provide the perfect stage for us to enact our canine fascination
in all its pathos and poetry. In short, the hills bring into focus
just how much we love being with dogs.' Dogs specialise in getting
on with humans, and tales of faithful hounds in hostile
environments form part of our cultural history. Award-winning
writer Helen Mort sets out to understand the singular relationship
between dogs, mountains and the people who love them. Along the
way, she meets search and rescue dogs, interviews climbers and
spends time on the hills with hounds. The book is also a personal
memoir, telling the author's own story of falling in love with a
whippet called Bell during a transformative year in the Lake
District. Never Leave the Dog Behind is a compelling account of
mountain adventures and misadventures, and captures the unbridled
joy of heading to the hills with a four-legged friend.
The first ascent of the Matterhorn in July 1865 is one of the key
events in the history of mountaineering. It was the climax of five
years' struggle by the English mountaineer Edward Whymper in
competition with Jean Antonie-Carrel, the Italian mountain guide
who had grown up in the mountain's shadow. It also produced perhaps
the most famous mountaineering accidents of the 19th century,
bringing to an end the 'Golden Age of Alpine climbing'. This is the
story of the events leading up to this remarkable ascent and its
terrible aftermath. This is a gripping classic.
Devised with the aim of linking the two great seas that cradle
Andalucia, the Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk crosses the heart of
southern Spain, from the small Mediterranean village of Maro to
Bolonia beach on the Atlantic seaboard, a day's walk from the
bustling port of Tarifa. A village-to-village walk, the 416km trail
follows the Penibetic mountain range across the provinces of
Malaga, Granada and Cadiz, passing through six beautiful Natural
Parks and visiting some of the region's most picturesque and
characterful towns and villages, including Ronda. This guide
presents the waymarked route in 21 day stages, each with clear
route description and mapping and notes on the villages and other
local points of interest. You'll find all the practical information
needed to plan and execute a successful trip, with advice on when
to go, transport, accommodation and food. Useful contacts and a
Spanish-English glossary can be found in the appendices. Boasting
magnificent mountain scenery, charming villages and a rich and
fascinating history, it is little surprise that Andalucia has long
been popular with visitors. The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk
showcases the vibrant culture and enchanting landscapes for which
the region is famed: it takes in mountain views and dramatic
gorges, flower-strewn valleys and cultivated fruit groves, with
highlights including Moorish Ronda, Roman ruins at Bolonia and the
traditional 'pueblos blancos' (white villages).
With over 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public
path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines, gorgeous
sandy beaches, turquoise waters, meandering rivers and wide open
countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora and
fauna, interesting geology, fascinating history and some of the
most striking views in the country and you have one of England's
best regions to explore on foot. In these 40 walks all between two
and eight miles in length Keith Fergus leads you through some of
the best rambles Cornwall has to offer. Although the terrain
followed varies, and can be hilly, most of the walks are on
well-established paths making navigation straightforward and
suitable for families.
The Army version "Map Reading and Land Navigation" is the simplest
and most straightforward explanation of how to get around with just
a compass and a map. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or
for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.
Immerse yourself in the rich sights, sounds, and smells of big game
hunting in "Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset," a rollicking tale
of one man's hunting adventures in the great outdoors. With
stunning detail and a flair for storytelling, Glenn T. Bingham
shares his thirty-year journey from his humble beginnings hunting
small game and deer in upstate New York to escapades throughout the
lower 48 states, Canada, Alaska, and Africa. Follow Bingham as he
hunts whitetails in the great white north, stalks mule deer in the
Rocky Mountains, climbs above the Arctic Circle for dall sheep, and
tracks cape buffalo into the tall grass of Zimbabwe. Along the way
he recreates the beauty of nature, lessons learned (sometimes the
hard way), and the satisfaction of success. Containing more than
fifty pictures, this engrossing account presents an exciting, often
humorous look at Bingham's experiences in some of the most remote
places on the planet. Experience the thrill of the hunt with
"Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset"
|
|