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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
Day Walks in the Cairngorms features 20 circular routes between 6.3
and 18.4 miles (10.2km and 29.6km) in length, spread across the
Cairngorms National Park. Researched and written by local and
experienced authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the
Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more
challenging day walks, all through stunning and varied terrain.
Enjoy riverside walks along the Spey and Dee, discover hidden
lochans at Clais Fhearnaig, explore the ancient forests of
Rothiemurchus or tackle the famous Munros of Braeriach, Ben Macdui
and Cairn Gorm. Examine geological features such as The Vat, see
the results of rewilding projects at Glen Feshie and find
tranquility at the breathtaking Uath Lochans. 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.
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.
Stunning backpacking routes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
are covered in this inspiring, large-format guidebook. 30 routes
are described, ranging from 1-4 days, with most suitable for a long
weekend. The routes are divided between the Western Highlands and
Inner Hebrides, the Central and Eastern Highlands, the Northwest
Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides. They are suitable
for those with the experience and self-reliance to navigate
proficiently and stay safe in an environment which can easily
become inhospitable. Although some routes visit bothies, most call
for at least one night's wild camping. Each walk includes overview
data, route description and 1:100,000 mapping and they are
illustrated with stunning photos. An introduction offers background
information about the Highlands' rich geology, plants and wildlife
and the historical and cultural context of Scotland's 'wilderness'.
There is also practical information on preparing for an incursion
and advice for those looking to expand their experience of
wild-country backpacking. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are
home to the most ruggedly beautiful, expansive and challenging
backpacking country in the British Isles. This is a land for those
who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.
Wiltshire is a walker's paradise with many unexpected delights.
With half the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, this new collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles will
help you explore the best of this beautiful, mystical and timeless
landscape. The Crowood Walking Guides give detailed and accurate
route descriptions of the 100 walks. Full-colour mapping is
included which is sourced from the Ordnance Survey. Details of
where to park and where to eat and drink are included and also
places of interest to see along the way.
A guidebook to day walks in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB), across Cumbria, County Durham and
Northumberland. The book includes 50 walks exploring England's
'last wilderness', ranging from 5 miles (8km) to 14 miles (23km).
The walks, which work well from bases such as Hexham, Barnard
Castle, Alston, Kirkby Stephen and Appleby are mostly circular,
with a smaller selection of linear routes, and there is something
to suit all abilities over a variety of terrain. Route descriptions
are illustrated with OS 1:50,000 mapping and colour photographs,
and the book includes details of local transport services,
accommodation and tourist information centres. The walks cover a
variety of terrain, from flat railway trackbeds to pathless
moorland, and provide the opportunity to explore the striking
geological features and fascinating industrial heritage of the
area.
The three long-distance walks described in this book - the Suffolk
Coast Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk and the Sandlings Walk - link
together to provide a comprehensive and varied circuit of the
entire Suffolk Heritage Coast. The Suffolk Coast Path stretches
along the coast between Lowestoft and Landguard Fort, close to
Felixstowe in the south, a total distance of 60 miles (97km)
depending on whether beach walking or inland options are followed.
The Stour and Orwell Walk continues where the Suffolk Coast Path
ends, starting at Landguard Point threading for 40 mile (64km)
around the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers to finish at
Cattawade, close to the Essex border. The Sandlings Walk (59
miles/94.5km) explores the heathland region that lies immediately
inland from the Suffolk coast. With the exception of the first
stage, between Ipswich and Woodbridge, the route of the Sandlings
Walk lies entirely within the confines of the Suffolk Coast &
Heaths AONB. With a unique landscape of cliffs, marshes, dunes and
shingle beaches, and rare plants and birdlife galore, there is much
to attract anyone seeking interesting day walks or longer multi-day
itineraries.
This guidebook to walking on the Scilly Isles includes 11 day walks
and 4 boat trips. The walks are between 1.5 and 10 miles long
(2.5km and 16km), and explore the larger islands such as Tresco, St
Martin's, St Mary's, St Agnes and Bryher as well as smaller islands
in the archipelago. Alongside the walks, which are suitable for
walkers of all abilities, are 4 boat trips which explore Annet and
the Western Rocks, the Norrard Rocks, St Helens and Tean as well as
the Eastern Isles. All routes are illustrated with OS mapping and
contain lots of background information on the history, geology and
ecology of the islands. There is also practical information on
public transport services and accommodation. With their mild
climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Isles make an ideal holiday
destination, with stunning scenery, rich bird life and myriad
wildflowers. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from
the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy
beaches, they reveal their charms to those who walk the headlands,
sail from island to island and take time to observe the sights,
sounds and scents of the landscape.
Traceless takes inspiration from the Lake District, the Gerry
Charnley Round and Gerry Charnley himself. Charnley is little
remembered, but was a prolific fell runner, orienteer and climber
who founded the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon (KIMM),
now the OMM. In his early 50s he tragically died on Helvellyn, his
namesake Round was established in his memory by his friends. The
ethos of the Round is on self-sufficiency and leaving no trace -
the runner is encouraged to plan their own route to visit all the
checkpoints, then navigate that route, creating their own line from
multiple route choices. Inspired by the concept of the Gerry
Charnley Round and its journey over the Lakeland fells, runners
Geoff Cox and Heather Dawe have each spent time exploring and
running the route. They are poets, writers and artists as well as
fell runners and Traceless is a collaboration between them that
celebrates their love for the fells and how spending time in them
inspires them creatively.
This is the incredibly popular and indispensable guide to ski
mountaineering routes in Scotland from the Scottish Mountaineering
Club. Written by two experts and illustrated with colour
photographs and route maps, this facsimile reprint covers the hills
from the Borders to Ben Rinnes, Mamlorn to Moruisg, with photos
that inspire. The reprint has the same 112 photographs and 72 maps,
121 pages as the original. This is the first and most sought-after
guidebook to ski mountaineering in Scotland, first published in
1987 and unavailable since 2011.
This 140-page book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the
lumberjack lifestyle. With beautiful illustrations and images,
Lumberjack includes expert tutorials on mastering lumberjack
skills, fashion and grooming tips for perfecting the look, features
on tools and accessories, inspiring quotations, field guides on
woodland animals and trees, homestyle recipes and adventure stories
from North American lumberjack legend and lore. AUTHOR: Lauren
Jarvis is an editor, writer and photographer specialising in
adventure, wildlife and conservation. She has travelled extensively
in North America and across the world's other six continents,
taking on challenges including canoeing the Yukon River and
trekking to Everest Base Camp. She is Travel Editor of Breathe
magazine, the former Editorial Director of National Geographic
Kids, a regular contributor to National Geographic, and co-author
of the annual Visit USA Travel Planner. She is passionate about the
planet's wild places and enjoys hiking and spending time in the
woods. 156 photographs, 160 illustrations
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks on the
Isle of Mull and its surrounding area. The walks include town
trails, coastal walks and routes through woodland and farmland and
on the high moors.
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.
In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has
travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of all the major
mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines.
As well as Mont Blanc itself, also featured are other Alpine icons,
including the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses and the Droites,
the Aiguille du Midi, and the Grand Capucin. Whether on the ground
in crampons or on skis, or in the air by ultralight or paraglider,
he has captured the majesty of the range so that he can tell the
story of these classic lines and present them to us in the most
stunning way possible. Mont Blanc Lines features images taken
during over a decade of mountaineering while Alex worked as a
professional photographer based in Chamonix. Alex Buisse's story of
these iconic mountain faces is mixed with the stories of climbers
who have experienced great moments there. As a bonus feature, also
included are the legendary faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger
North Face in Switzerland.
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.
Peak Limestone covers the best of the sport and trad routes in a
single volume, updating the previous edition from 2012 with the
latest developments. The book is beautifully illustrated with some
stunning action photographs from top photographers like Mike Hutton
and Nick Brown. The crag photography has been re-taken using the
latest technology creating the best ever photo-topos. The book
features new even clearer maps and enhanced descriptions. It is
likely to be the main source of information for the area for many
years to come.
With stunning coastlines and impressive craggy mountains, Corsica
is an island with diverse landscapes for day walkers of all
abilities to enjoy. Across 25 day walks, this guidebook explores
sandy beaches, forested river valleys, and waterfalls, as well as
high mountain passes to lookouts and glacial lakes. This guidebook
is a brilliant introduction to walking on Corsica, and offers
plenty of information on food, plant life, and history. Bases
include coastal towns of Bastia, Bonifacio, Porto Vecchio, and
Ajaccio, as well as mountain villages of Corte, Evisa and Zonza.
Each walk features detailed mapping alongside comprehensive route
description. All the walks are graded for difficulty and range from
easy-going low-level walks on good tracks or paths, to challenging
and exposed high-level routes for experienced walkers. The
guidebook also includes lots of practical information including a
list of useful contacts, accommodation listing, and a glossary of
French/Corsican terms. Whether you choose a coastal stroll to enjoy
wildflowers and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, or a mountain walk
with dizzying views across craggy peaks, this guidebook offers
something for walkers of all abilities looking to discover the many
delights of Corsica.
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