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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
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.
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.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the
Western Isles. The walks include hill climbs, moorland tracks, and
shoreline walks.
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.
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.
Best Hikes Atlanta introduces nearly forty distinct outdoor hiking
destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of
the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily
forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential
addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural
and historical sites within an hour's drive of Atlanta.
This is the ultimate guide to Skye's mountains, offering
comprehensive coverage of all the island's peaks. Skye is a
paradise for mountain climbers and hillwalkers. This guidebook
selects more than 100 varied mountain routes from all over the
island, ranging from some of the most challenging in Britain, to
pleasant ascents of grassy summits. The jewel in the island's crown
is The Cuillin and a summer traverse of the Cuillin Ridge, the 30
or so peaks and tops that form the Cuillin crest, is a major
challenge to any mountain climber. This guidebook utilises 50
annotated topo-diagrams to describe the Cuillin Ridge in greater
detail than ever before, with sections on Planning, Tactics and
Equipment. However, the Cuillin Ridge is just one of more than 100
routes described in this guide. Most mountain climbers and
hillwalkers visiting Skye are climbing one of the 12 Munros, 9
Munro Tops, 2 Corbetts, 9 Grahams and 35 sub-2000ft Marilyns on the
island. This guidebook describes routes on all of these peaks and
many other classics such as the Clach Glas Traverse, Pinnacle Ridge
on Sgurr nan Gillean, the Dubhs Ridge on Sgurr Dubh Beag and Dun
Cana on the Isle of Raasay.
Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin with Camping New
Mexico. Fully updated and revised with more than 150 public
campgrounds, Camping New Mexico is an ideal companion for tourists
and locals alike. Maps and quick reference tables are keyed to each
area to help you pick a site that will meet all of your needs. You
will also find many fun and exciting things to do in the
surrounding areas of each campground. Whether you're planning to
explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock climbing skills at City of
Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New
Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or
park your RV. Look inside for: *Campground locations *Detailed maps
*GPS coordinates for each campground *Driving directions
*Facilities and hookups *Dates of operation Fees and reservations
*Recreational activities *What equipment and clothing to bring
*Tips on wildlife and safety
Best Easy Day Hikes Spokane/Coeur d'Alene includes concise
descriptions and detailed maps for 22 easy-to-follow trails in
Washington and Idaho that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy
beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the
region's history. Look inside for:Casual hikes to full-day
adventuresAfter-dinner strolls to full-day hikesHikes for everyone,
including familiesMile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsTrail
Finder for best hikes for history buffs, river and lake lovers, and
great viewsGPS coordinates
Pinpointing favourite treks, rambles and family trips, these 40
walks visit Norfolk in all its variety. From wild and windswept
coast, Fens and Breckland to sheltered inland woods, broads and
valleys, they offer geographical impact and a strong sense of
history. Treading in the footsteps of warriors, drovers, pilgrims,
weavers and reedcutters, this selection links to the county's
extensive network of long-distance routes. You'll find Norfolk at
its most photogenic, with swallowtail butterflies and wherry boats,
windpumps, seals and sailing boats, round tower churches and
medieval architecture. From coast road to historic villages, towns
and cities, many of the walks start near public transport.
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