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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits
Day Walks in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs features 20 day-length
routes suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Researched and
written by experienced local walker Gerald McGarry, the walks
explore the highlights of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
National Park including the mountains of An Caisteal, Ben Lomond
and Ben Ledi. 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.
"Atchison's Walks - The Complete Hills of Britain Series" - is a
guidebook series in 10 volumes. Each book divides a region of
Britain into 50 separate hill walking areas, and then illustrates 3
superb walks for each area; a short morning/afternoon ramble, an
all day hill walk, and a challenging big circuit to either walk or
fell run. "Northern England Vol 2 - 150 Hill Walks" is the second
title in the series, and includes walks from Dovedale in the White
Peak, Kinder Scout in the Dark Peak, Central Pennines, Pendle Hill
& Forest of Bowland, The Wolds, North York Moors, Yorkshire
Dales, Howgill Fells and the Northern Pennines. Features of this
title are as mentioned below. 50 Areas - the 50 finest hills in
Northern England have been selected, giving a prime hill to ascend
in every area. A double page map is provided for each area showing
walks, plus written descriptions. Walks - every walk is a circular
tour from an 'easy to park location,' and combines hilly ascents
with enjoyable fine views to ascend a major peak for the day. Three
walks at every location. Maps & diagrams - every walk is
illustrated with a relief cross section, highlighting the angle of
peaks to ascend, plus illustrating the pubs too. All of the maps
have been specially drawn by the author who has completed every
walk, and gives exceptional clarity with modern computer graphics.
Photographs - the book has been exceptionally well illustrated by
the author who is a professional photographer, and is highly
experienced in capturing the impressive scenery of Northern
England.
Though it remains by far the world's most famous mountain, in
recent years Everest's reputation has changed radically, with long
queues of climbers on the Lhotse Face, lurid tales of frozen
corpses and piles of high altitude trash. It wasn't always like
this though. Once Everest was remote and inaccessible, a mysterious
place, where only the bravest and most heroic dared to tread. The
first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a
British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama
and incident, populated by a set of larger than life characters
straight out of Boys Own and Indiana Jones. The expedition ended in
tragedy when, on their third bid for the top, Mallory's party was
hit by an avalanche that left seven men dead. Using diaries,
letters, published and unpublished accounts, Mick Conefrey creates
a rich character driven narrative, exploring the motivations and
private dramas of key individuals and detailing the back room
politics and bitter rivalries that lay behind this epic adventure.
Guidebook to the northernmost section of the GR5 - from Hoek van
Holland in the Netherlands, through Belgium and Luxembourg, to
Schirmeck in the northeast of France. Described over 49 stages,
this 1000 kilometre section of the GR5 is relatively easy and ideal
for those who don't want to hike up and down steep mountains - or
not just yet. Clear route description is accompanied by 1:100K
mapping, together with information on points of interest passed
along the way. Background information on landscape, wildlife and
history is included, as is practical information - everything from
clothing, equipment, food, drink and waymarking to maps, money and
staying in touch - making planning and executing a trip as easy as
possible. One of the world's best long distance walking trails, the
GR5, in its entirety, covers an impressive 1423 miles (2290km) on
its way from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. This northern
stretch - before the trail hits the depth of the Vosges. Two
further Cicerone guidebooks cover the remaining sections of the
GR5; 'The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura', and 'The GR5 Trail' which
covers the route from Lac Leman to the Mediterranean.
- 41 day hikes and overnight trips in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and New York
- Complete with elevation profiles, topographic maps,
descriptions of terrain, and notes on landmarks, side trails, and
shelters
- Includes directions to trailheads and information on available
parking
- Completely revised and updated to reflect recent trail
changes
- Indexes sort the hikes by difficulty and length
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
Guidebook to 30 of the best walks in Cumbria's Eden Valley. The
graded routes, which range from 3 to 15 miles, explore the region's
diverse landscapes and offer dramatic views, either of the
Pennines, the Lake District or the Scottish hills. The walks, which
work well from bases such as Kirkby Steven, Dufton and Appleby, are
predominantly circular. Some of the linear routes link with the
Settle-Carlisle railway. Map extracts from the 1:50K OS Landranger
series accompany route description, and the handy route summary
table makes it easy for walkers to compare routes. Invaluable
information on transport and accommodation is included, as are
notes on the region's geology, wildlife and history. Situated next
to the iconic Lake District, the Eden Valley is often overlooked as
a walking destination. This works in its favour - it is as quiet as
it is scenic - making it the perfect destination for those looking
to escape the crowds. The featured routes are designed to give the
walker a taste of everything the area has to offer. From peaceful
woodland strolls to serious moorland hikes, and from explorations
of the limestone uplands to walks on the Solway marshes, they visit
just about every nook and cranny in the valley.
Three-time thru-hiker J. R. Tate explores the traditions and lore
of the Appalachian Trail:
- The thru-hiker who began his hike by parachuting onto Springer
Mountain
- The trail town that sentenced an elephant to death
- Yogi-ing strategies
- Trail hermits Old Hog Greer and Uncle Nick Grindstaff
- Murders on the AT
- Ghosts in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
- Story of J. R. "Model-T" Tate's thru-hike of the Appalachian
Trail
- Recollections of grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents,
mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad
characters encountered on an AT thru-hike
- Conveys the beauty of the trail and the community that
surrounds it
The Yorkshire Dales combine a wild limestone landscape of high
rolling moorland gouged by dramatic caves and cascading waterfalls
with peaceful farmland carpeted in wildflowers and dotted with
ruined abbeys, ancient stone walls and barns, and timeless villages
waiting to be discovered.The 40 moderate walks in this collection
from award winning publisher Pocket Mountains highlight the very
best the area has to offer and include adventures in Wharfedale,
Malhamdale, Nidderdale, Ribblesdale, Wensleydale, Swaledale and
Dentdale. Many routes make use of sections of established
long-distance trails such as the Pennine Way and the Dales Way.
First-hand descriptions of 22 exhilarating walks.
75 games for families to play at the beach, mostly aimed at
children ages 2 to 10, with some for teenagers. Most of the games
require nothing more than items found naturally on the beach.
-Family sand silhouettes Draw an outline of each person lying
down in the sand. Use seaweed for hair, clamshells for glasses,
pink shells for fingernails, etc. Take pictures - Beach blanket
bingo Find similar pairs of items such as shells, driftwood, rocks.
Put one of each into two different piles. Player 1 draws two grids
with a shell and places items from one pile into each square of one
of the grids. Player 2 gets a quick look at the grid with the items
before Player 1 covers it with a beach blanket. Player 2 then has
to try to replicate the item placement into the second grid. He
gets a point for each one correctly placed.
No other campground guidebook focuses solely on the Prairie State.
Ohio offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks
replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs.
"Camping Ohio "opens the door to these places. It includes: o
Up-to-date trail information and route descriptionso Accurate
directions to popular as well as less-traveled trailso Difficulty
ratings for each hikeo Historical highlightso Detailed trail mapso
Zero-impact camping, and wilderness safety tips and techniques
- The how-to book for long-distance hikers who want to
finish
- Tips to help aspiring long-distance hikers succeed, from
determining nutrition of trail foods to dealing with the elements
and medical challenges
- The first book to catalog the on-trail skills essential to
long-distance hiking--setting up camp, dealing with blisters and
chafing, avoiding repetitive stress injury
- Instructive feedback from thru-hikers on the AT and PCT on
gear, food, and more
Best Easy Day Hikes Baltimore includes concise descriptions of the
best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The
20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
Classic Day Walks in England & Wales features a selection of 20
of the best day-length hillwalking routes from Vertebrate
Publishing's popular series of walking guidebooks. Edited by Jon
Barton, this guidebook takes you to the best hiking country in
England and Wales: take in Lake District fells, traverse Hadrian's
Wall, ramble in the South Downs, enjoy the coastline in
Pembrokeshire, or explore Lizard Point in Cornwall. 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 title is the second in the series of 4 books for general sport
climbing in France, and is designed for all levels of climber. The
title says it all, collecting together all of the great places to
go climbing for the weekend in one book. - The perfect weekend book
for climbers. - 3a to 8c all levels, ideal for indoor climbers
going outside - 10 000 sport climbing routes in East France (250
cliffs) - Great access maps, GPS info, campistes and picnics -
Family friendly, bi-lingual guidebook
Learn how to prepare more than 150 meals - ranging from the simple
to the elaborate - on top of your favorite compact one-burner
stove.
"Camping North Carolina "provides useful information about public
campgrounds in the state of North Carolina. Within each of the
campground listings is vital information on location, road
conditions, fees, reservations, dates of operation, available
facilities, and recreational activities. You will also find many
fun and exciting things to do in the surrounding areas of each
campground, from hang gliding on the Outer Banks to zip lining in
the mountains, watching the wild mustangs run on the beach, or
simply sitting by a waterfall. Also included is helpful information
about camping basics and etiquette, camping with children, and the
state's diverse and abundant wildlife. Pack up the tent, load the
RV, and hit the road. With this guide in hand, North Carolina is
yours to explore.
The go-to Slovenia travel guide travel guide for discovering the
best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Slovenia
on foot with the Sunflower Slovenia travel guide. And on the days
when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery
on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Slovenia guide is
indispensable for hiking in Slovenia or seeing Slovenia by car.
'Small is beautiful' certainly applies to Slovenia, which is only
half the size of Switzerland. With a population of just two
million, the landscape is still essentially rural. The jagged
snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps contrast with fertile valleys,
full of colour and activity. Porous limestone rock has created the
karst landscape; typical features can be seen everywhere and are
exciting to explore - from underground rivers emerging as cascading
waterfalls to narrow gorges, caves and rock arches. The mountain
valleys are immaculate, with strips of vegetables and corn amidst
the hayfields and orchards. There are hop-growing areas and
beautiful vineyards. Amongst these industrious people one senses an
orderly contentment and a feeling that everything is in tune with
nature. Tour Slovenia by car or on foot; the opportunities are
endless. This book covers the whole country except for the very
northeast and southeast; there is an emphasis on the Julian Alps,
with a large-scale touring map. Whatever your age or ability we've
got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a
memorable holiday in Slovenia. Inside the Sunflower Slovenia guide
book you'll find: * 75 long and short walks for all ages and
abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your
ability to the level of walk * Topographical walking maps - give
you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain * Free downloadable
gps tracks - for the techies * Satnav guidance to walk starts for
motorists * 6 car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy
reference on your tour * Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy
our recommendations for where to picnic along the way * Timetables
for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid
hiring a car on your holiday * Online update service for the latest
information Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot,
we look forward to showing you around.
Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 is the second volume
of this inspirational guide to the most iconic long-distance trails
in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. The
twenty-five routes featured in this book comprise more of the best
trails in Great Britain and Ireland. From some of Wales's best
views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the magnificent moorlands
of the Two Moors Way (Devon Coast to Coast) in South-West England,
the routes go to Scotland's wild moors on the Southern Upland Way
and over high cliffs on Ireland's Burren Way. In the shadows of
Lakeland peaks on the Cumbria Way and around five islands on the
Channel Island Way, the book incorporates the highlights of Great
Britain and Ireland, from its centre to its outermost edges. Big
Trails books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than
being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you
need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of
the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key
information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route
specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula,
which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon
the speed of the user. Whether you're walking, trekking,
fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland
Volume 2 be your guide.
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