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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
This guide describes some of the best scrambles and easy rock
climbs to be found in Scotland (excepting Skye and the Northern
Highlands which are described in separate SMC guides). It covers
the Cairngorms, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, as well as the islands of
Rum, Mull and Arran. All kinds of outings are described; from short
routes on the gabbro crags of Ardnamurchan to major undertakings on
the ridges of Ben Nevis. A number of the outings are described for
the very first time.Highland Scrambles South completes the Scottish
Mountaineering Club's three volume coverage of scrambling and easy
climbs among the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.The guide
describes 215 routes in The Cairngorms, Lochnagar, Ben Nevis &
The Mamores, Glen Coe & Glen Etive, Knoydart, Ardgour &
Ardnamurchan, Creag Meagaidh & Ben Alder, Southern Highlands,
Southern Uplands and on the islands of Mull, Rum and Arran.
This guidebook describes 30 circular walks in Scotland's Pentland
Hills, a range of low summits which extends between Edinburgh and
Biggar in South Lanarkshire. Ranging from 3 to 27km (2-17 miles),
there is something to suit all abilities from the novice to the
experienced hill-walker, with each route showcasing a different
aspect of the area's unique character. Step-by-step route
description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping and a wealth of
interesting information on the region's rich natural and cultural
heritage: its geology, history, wildlife and connections with
literary greats such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter
Scott. Local place names are explained, local folklore explored and
there is a helpful glossary of dialect terms. The Pentland Hills
can be enjoyed in all seasons. Although the highest summit, Scald
Law, stands at 579m, stunning vistas belie their modest elevation:
this is a region of grass and heather-clad slopes which rise above
picturesque valleys hiding streams and reservoirs. Walking in the
Pentland Hills is an ideal companion to discovering great walking
on Scotland's most accessible hills.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest short circular walks to the most popular hills and easy
summits in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in a
popular pocketable format.With clear information, an overview and
introduction for each walk, large scale Ordnance Survey maps,
superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of
points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard
in clarity and ease-of-use.Featured walks include: Cruach
Tairbeirt, Beinn Dubh & Mid Hill, Duncryne, Conic Hill,
Craigmore, Lime Craig, Ben Gullipen, Ben A'an, Callander Craig and
Beinn ant-Sidhein.One of two books in the Top 10 Walks series
covering this national park. The other title in the series is:
Lochside Walks.
Do you wish you could make the outdoors a bigger part of your life?
Liv Bolton, host of the chart-topping podcast The Outdoors Fix,
presents an inspiring collection of stories about ordinary people
who have done just that. By making time for their passions - from
walking, running, climbing, swimming and paddleboarding to
photography, filmmaking, cooking and conservation - they have found
their daily lives transformed through immersion in nature and the
countryside. The chapters include the stories of outdoor instructor
Rehna Yaseen, mental-health campaigner Alex Staniforth, Black Girls
Hike regional leader Oge Ejizu and coastal runner Elise Downing.
Time outdoors can be hugely beneficial, and even small changes can
make a big difference: improving happiness, enhancing work-life
balance, introducing new friendships and boosting physical and
mental health. Packed with stunning photographs and practical tips
encompassing everything from after-work local adventures to
spending a night out on the hills, The Outdoors Fix might just
provide the inspiration you need to embrace the great outdoors and
live more adventurously.
Lace up your boots, heft your backpack, and sample forty-three long
hikes and overnight backpacking trips in Washington's Alpine Lakes
Wilderness - one of the state's most spectacular and rugged
wilderness areas. Veteran hiker and mountaineer Jeff Smoot
introduces you to the area's most scenic and adventurous
expeditions. Stroll among the Enchantment Lakes to Aasgard Pass;
climb to Ladies and Frosty Passes high above Tumwater Gorge on
Icicle Ridge; or hike to Spectacle Lake to find the headwaters of
the Cooper River. Wherever you go you will find deep glacial
valleys, lofty alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, high jagged
peaks, and an abundance of lakes in the heart of Washington's
Cascades.
Look inside for:
-in-depth trail information
-detailed trail maps
-elevation profiles
-accurate directions from major access points
-difficulty ratings for each hike
Whether you're an old hand or novice at backpacking, you'll find
trails suited to your ability and interest in the Alpine Lakes
Wilderness.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the
area surrounding Oban and the north of Argyll. The walks include
hill climbs, moorland tracks, and paths through farmland, woodland
and along the coast.
Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) is a 98 mile footpath around
the Isle of Man. The route description is set out as a circuit and
split into stages, with the longest walk being 15.5 miles and the
shortest being 7 miles. Any fast walkers may wish to complete two
stages per day, while those progressing at a more leisurely pace
may decide to amble along and take in the splendid attractions
along the way. Two further walks described in this guidebook, the
23 mile Millennium Way, which follows the ancient route of the
kings, from Ramsey to Castletown, and the 14 mile Herring Way,
which takes a more traditional route from Peel to Castletown. Both
these routes cross the hills of the island's interior and can be
combined to make an interesting longer walk.
This guidebook describes 28 day walks and a five-day trek around
Lakes Como and Maggiore in Northern Italy. The day routes range
from 3 to 20km in length are graded 1 to 3. The mini trek up the
eastern shore of Lago di Como from Lecco to Colicocan can also be
cut into one-day stages if desired. There is something for
everyone, from easy leisurely strolls for first-time walkers to
strenuous climbs up panoramic peaks. The clear maps, inspirational
photographs and information about accommodation and public
transport options help to make this guidebook an ideal companion to
exploring the exceptional scenery, views and culture of the Italian
Lakes. A basic English-Italian glossary is also included.
Picturesque Lago Maggiore has been working its magic on writers and
visitors for centuries. Blessed with a mild climate and delightful
position close to the Alps, it attracts flocks of admirers to its
shores and islands adorned with sumptuous villas and gorgeous
ornamental gardens, a legacy of the late Renaissance. Ever
magnificent, the splendours of Lago di Como were broadcast by the
likes of Pliny and Strabone back in ancient Roman times. Overseas
visitors are attracted by the breathtaking scenery and romantic
atmosphere, augmented by the host of villas and superb gardens,
where pretty camellias and rhododendrons spill over terraces.
A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The
101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover
Austria's magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta,
Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern
and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from
short walks of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day
hut-to-hut tours, from the classic to the lesser-known, there is
something to suit every level of ability and ambition. A
full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps.
This book has all the information you need to make the most of an
active walking holiday in Austria, including information on public
transport, accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full
details of over 100 mountain huts and a German-English
glossary. Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly
countries. Its 40,000km of well-maintained and waymarked trails
pass more than a thousand Austrian mountain huts and countless
attractive villages, hospitable hotels, inns and restaurants. It
also boasts an extensive, integrated public transport system that
is particularly useful for walkers.
An introduction to some of the best bothies in the UK. Featuring 26
selected bothies, the author shares her memories of using these
free 'stone tents' in some of the country's wildest and most remote
locations. Alongside notes on legends and landscape, wildlife and
history, the book is full of expert guidance and tips on how to
make use of bothies, from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the
best walking routes in. Inspiring and fun, the book showcases
bothies in Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Lake District, Pennines,
the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and Northumberland, and is a
personal celebration of the world of bothying. Hidden away in the
hills and mountains of England, Scotland and Wales - for years
known only to a lucky few - is a network of huts, cottages and
shelters. Completely free to use, these secretive refuges can be
life-savers, quick stops and destinations in themselves. The
network of British bothies is cared for by the Mountain Bothies
Association, and day-to-day by the walkers, climbers and mountain
lovers who rest there.
The North York Moors and Wolds offer a diverse range of walking
opportunities - from the stunning scenery of Robin Hood's Bay
through the grand ruins of Rievaulx Abbey to the wildness of the
Moors themselves. This collection of 100 walks of up to 10 miles
will help you explore the best of this beautiful region. There are
routes to suit all walking abilities; easy-to-follow directions;
clear and detailed route maps sourced from the Ordnance Survey;
details of where to park and places to eat and drink and
interesting sights to see along the way.
The Scratch Off Adrenaline Junkie map is the perfect gift for all
kind of thrill-seekers. Do you constantly crave living life on the
edge or know someone who is a complete adventure addict? This
colourful map details a stunning range of extreme sports
activities, adrenaline-fuelled challenges and some quirky, yet fun
bucket list items you will definitely want to scratch off. Simply
grab a coin, and when you've completed your own personal adventure,
scratch it off the map and move on to the next one. Skill is not a
barrier as we've got everything from skydiving to cheese rolling
and many activities in between.
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