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Wainwright Summits Collect and Scratch Print (Sheet map, rolled): Wainwright Summits Collect and Scratch Print (Sheet map, rolled)
R510 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R54 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Scratch Off Wainwright Hill-bagging Print is the perfect gift for walkers / hill climbers or lovers of the Lake District.Scratch off the Wainwrights as you climb them. Keep your running total too. Happy climbing!Scratch Off Wainwright Hill-bagging Print is part of our Collect and Scratch collection and shows all 214 Wainwright fells including their heights, covered by a scratch-off latex. This allows you to document each one you have 'Bagged' by scratching off the foil to reveal some colour underneath. Also featured on the map is a tally that you can update with a dry wipe pen as you go along so you can see how many more you need to 'Bag'.This map is a great gift for a walking/climbing enthusiast whether they have never climbed a Wainwright or they know the Lake District like the back of their hands. This is an inspiring map designed with an avid walker in mind, aiming to fuel their enthusiasm encouraging them to climb as many as they can!

Cycling the Camino de Santiago - The Way of St James - Camino Frances (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Mike Wells Cycling the Camino de Santiago - The Way of St James - Camino Frances (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Mike Wells
R462 R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Save R87 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Frances or Way of St James) is among the world's most famous pilgrimages: Christian pilgrims have travelled to the shrine of St James in Santiago, northern Spain, since the ninth century. This guide provides all the information you need to successfully cycle the Camino. The Camino Frances is the most popular variant of the Camino, linking St Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French-Spanish border with Santiago via Pamplona, Burgos and Leon. The guide presents the journey in 18 stages. Two versions of the route are described, the first (770km) based closely on the walkers' route and suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes; the second (798km) a 'road route' for road and touring cycles. It can be cycled in around 10-14 days and is very well provisioned. Clear route description and mapping are accompanied by notes on local points of interest, as well as background information on Spanish history and the history of the Camino. The practicalities are also thoroughly covered, including travel to and from the route, accommodation, facilities, kit and how to qualify for and obtain your Compostela (pilgrims' certificate). Whether you're seeking a spiritual journey, a physical challenge or just a holiday, the Camino promises an unforgettable experience - from the beautiful landscapes, historic towns and rich culture of northern Spain to the famed camaraderie with other wayfarers. Blending information with inspiration, this guide is an ideal companion to cycling this UNESCO-listed route.

Vienna - Vienna Woods walking g. 2013 (Paperback): Vienna - Vienna Woods walking g. 2013 (Paperback)
R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fontainebleau Fun Bloc - Escalade - Bouldering (English, French, Paperback, Revised ed.): David Atchison-Jones Fontainebleau Fun Bloc - Escalade - Bouldering (English, French, Paperback, Revised ed.)
David Atchison-Jones
R957 Discovery Miles 9 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fontainebleau Fun Bloc is a new photo topo style guidebook to the very best areas of the forest. This is a unique style that includes over 1600 photo topos, which makes recognising the problems very easy, and includes every single problem in an area 1a-8c. This book will appeal to every level of climber, and particularly groups of boulderers that are of mixed ability who all want to climb in the same general area. It has also been designed to work with little use of language, since all of the problems are colour coded and are very easily identifiable. With over 7000 problems, this will give anyone a huge amount of fun. There is a large overview map on the inside front cover. Each area has its own approach map that is very easy to use, and shows best routes for buggies or those carrying giant crash pads. They also link together so you can easily go from one outcrop to another. Outcrop maps are highly detailed showing the outline of every boulder precisely. Every single boulder has been perfectly mapped for this book, and this level of detail is totally unique. The design of Fun Bloc is simple. Every area has a very detailed layout map with all boulders perfectly drawn, and every single problem marked with a coloured dot. All boulders highlighted in green feature as full photo topos with lines marked, grades, and names of problems. The photography for this book has taken several years to capture all of the boulders in the best possible illustrative light. The graphics show all of the variations and even illustrate which holds are in or out. The book has also been edited by local climbers who regularly climb up to 8c. This book is the full beta of the forest by climbers who know it inside out. 26 principal areas are covered in 100% detail, featuring every possible climbing problem from 1a up to 8c. 17 individual children's circuits are fully illustrated bloc to bloc. 48 outcrop maps illustrate the exact location of over 7000 boulder problems - all colour coded and graded. Over 100 Fontainebleau circuits are fully covered in the book. Details for all local campsites and supermarkets are included. There are over 80 superb action photos which feature throughout the book to give it a very enticing feel. This book is dual language - in both French and English.

Hiking Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness - A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Paperback): Greg Westrich Hiking Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness - A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Paperback)
Greg Westrich
R557 R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Save R90 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness is one of the most famous sections of the Appalachian Trail – a 97-mile stretch that attracts hikers from around the world. The area’s name derives from the fact that it’s the longest section on the whole AT without a paved road crossing or a town. What most people don’t know is that the region is crisscrossed with logging roads, providing day access to the trail as well as the mountain, ponds, and waterfalls surrounding it. This guide will include more than forty hikes, capturing the best of the great wilderness. Hikes will guide you through a mixture of working forests and preserves. Discover the highest waterfall on the entire Appalachian Trail, remote mountains like Wadleigh, and one of the largest springs in New England. Look inside to find detailed maps, hike descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, and much more.

Moon USA National Parks (Third Edition) - The Complete Guide to All 63 Parks (Paperback): Becky Lomax Moon USA National Parks (Third Edition) - The Complete Guide to All 63 Parks (Paperback)
Becky Lomax
R625 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R90 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Inside you'll find: * Coverage of all 63 national parks,from the misty mountains of the east and the redwoods of the west to the glaciers of Alaska and volcanoes of Hawaii, organized by region * Strategic lists and itineraries: Choose from lists of the best parks for hiking, wildlife, families, and scenic drives or make your way down the list of the top ten national parks experiences across the country * The best outdoor adventures in every park, including backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, rafting, and more, plus detailed hike descriptions and trail maps marked with distance, duration, effort level, and trailheads * National parks road trips with driving times and advice for linking multiple parks, interesting stops between them, and nearby attractions and state parks * Comprehensive planning resources: With maps and transportation tips, you'll have the tools to explore each park or region individually, or visit multiple for an epic national parks trip * Expert advice from former park guide Becky Lomax on how to avoid crowds, what time of year to visit, and where to stay inside and outside the parks, from campgrounds to hotels * Know before you go: Find essential background on climate, terrain, wildlife, history, and safety precautions, plus practical information on park fees, passes, and reservations, including how to obtain and use a National Parks Pass * Gorgeous, full-color photos throughout, plus a handy keepsake section for your national parks stamps and a detachable fold-out poster map Whether you're trekking to striking vistas, rafting a wild river, or camping under the stars, find your park adventure with Moon USA National Parks. For more in-depth information on a specific park, check out one of Moon's national parks travel guides. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Over the Brink and Back (Paperback): Peter Rowlands Over the Brink and Back (Paperback)
Peter Rowlands
R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many of us who participate in adventure sports have wondered: "What if the worst really happened? What if everything I have held so dear were to be taken away in the blink of an eye: my way of living, my job, my social life ... everything!?" An inspiring tale of a remarkable recovery from a hugely challenging, life-threatening accident. In 2013 he was caught in an avalanche which swept him over a cliff. Despite falling 140 metres and suffering serious brain injuries he survived. His prognosis was that in time he might be able to communicate by blinking. Nine years later he has made a remarkable recovery and though sheer determination recovered his fitness levels. Pete does have speech problems and an odd gait but he has gone on to find new challenges. He has recently cycled the equivalent distance to once around the equator and continues to live life to the full.

South Wales Rock (Paperback): Matt Woodfield, Alan Rosier, Roy Thomas, Tim Hoddy South Wales Rock (Paperback)
Matt Woodfield, Alan Rosier, Roy Thomas, Tim Hoddy
R1,069 Discovery Miles 10 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the Brecon Beacons through The Valleys and onto the Coast, this guide contains 1500 of the best routes in South Wales. With Limestone escarpments overlooking the mountains, hidden Sandstone quarries for your first steps climbing outside or projecting hard classics, and sea cliffs offering either a big adventure or pleasant day out, it's hard to beat the variety of climbing on offer. Featuring trad routes from Diff. to E6, sport routes from to F4 to F8a+, bouldering and Deep Water Solos, all made easy to find with topos & maps and packed full of inspirational photos throughout. This is a guidebook like no other, a hybrid guide that combines the convenience of a select book with the completeness of a comprehensive guide. We've tucked into these pages the best climbing this area has to offer, with links to the South Wales Climbing Wiki (swcw.org.uk) that records everything else that's been climbed. This means no more compromises on book size or information volume and when new routes get put up and old ones fall down, the Wiki will keep you up to date and in the know.

The Swiss Alps (Paperback): Kev Reynolds The Swiss Alps (Paperback)
Kev Reynolds 1
R778 R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Save R144 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland - the peaks, passes, valleys and bases - to help readers identify the best destinations for their chosen mountain activity. Dozens of individual valleys are described, together with the mountains that wall them, with recommendations given for their finest walks, treks and climbs. Working eastwards across the country, this guide is divided into seven chapters: Chablais Alps, Pennine Alp, Lepontine and Adula Alps, Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps, Bernese Alps, Central Swiss Alps and the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps, each devoted to a specific range or group of connecting ranges. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Swiss Alps have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before.

Walks and Scrambles in the Moroccan Anti-Atlas - Tafraout, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, Ameln Valley, Taskra and Tanalt... Walks and Scrambles in the Moroccan Anti-Atlas - Tafraout, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, Ameln Valley, Taskra and Tanalt (Paperback)
David Wood
R551 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R104 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The walks and scrambles in this guidebook explore the wild and rugged landscapes of the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco, with Tafraout and the Ameln Valley as the main base. 41 adventurous routes of between 3 and 40km include Jebel el Kest, Adra Mkorn and Ait Mansour, with an outline of a 1 week long-distance trek across the north-west Anti-Atlas. Walks are mainly moderate to difficult, and scrambles are Grade 1 to Grade 3+, with ropes being required for some sections. Often remote and challenging, the routes are suitable for confident walkers and scramblers with good navigation skills. Each route description is accompanied by mapping, with some photo topos to aid route finding in tricky sections. The guidebook also gives background information on the people, culture and history of the region, as well as a wealth of advice on planning a trip, making it an indispensable guide to exploring this dramatic region. The mountains and landscapes of the Anti-Atlas extend over 300km north east from the Atlantic Ocean to Jebel Sirwa (3305m). This guidebook covers an area of more than 4000m(2) in the north-west of the region. The spectacular, rugged surroundings include mountains, gorges, valleys and desert landscapes - whether it is the iconic Lion's Face which dominates the Ameln Valley and the Tafraout oasis, the deep canyons of Ait Mansour, the ancient villages of the Ameln Valley, or the Tanalt backcountry.

The Grahams & The Donalds (Hardcover): Rab Anderson, Tom Prentice The Grahams & The Donalds (Hardcover)
Rab Anderson, Tom Prentice
R935 Discovery Miles 9 350 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following on from the Scottish Mountaineering Club's best-sellers, The Munros and The Corbetts, this definitive guidebook recommends the best journeys on the next principal listings of Scottish hills. Written and compiled by some of the foremost authorities on the Scottish mountains and brought to life with maps and vivid colour photographs, this richly illustrated guide details more than 250 routes, including, where appropriate, logical combinations with neighbouring hills. Ranging between 600m and 762m, there are 231 Grahams, while the Donalds comprise the 141 summits and Tops above 2000ft (610m) in the Scottish Lowlands. At such an accessible height range, these hills are increasingly popular and offer challenges across the country for both the occasional and dedicated walker. The lower height limit for a Graham was changed from 2000ft (609m) to 600m by Alan Dawson, the keeper of the list, after the book was sent to print. Consequently 3 hills removed from the list in 2014 once more qualify as Grahams along with 9 new summits, taking the total from 219 to 231. So that users of this book have route information for all of the hills on the official list, we have prepared an addendum containing updated information to Grahams already in the book, together with route descriptions and maps for the newly added and reinstated hills in the list below. This is available as a free download at https://bit.ly/GrahamsAdd. Whether you're looking to climb all the summits on Scotland's principal lists or just want some great days off the beaten tracks, The Grahams & The Donalds is a book no hillwalker should be without. About the SMC The SMC produces a number of Hillwalkers' Guides including the best and most popular guides to the Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds, together with a series of area guidebooks covering all of Scotland. In addition, it produces Scramblers' Guides and the definitive series of Climbers' Guidebooks covering summer and winter climbing in Scotland. SMC guidebooks are published by the Scottish Mountaineering Press. The Scottish Mountaineering Press is a wholly owned subsidiary of a charity, the Scottish Mountaineering Trust, to whom we channel all of our profits. At the Press we promote and share Scotland's natural wonders by embracing the creativity and art born out of an explorer spirit, and by celebrating the endeavour and joy in a life lived outdoors. About the Editors Rab Anderson co-authored the previous SMC guidebook to The Munros, as well as editing The Corbetts. He has written or contributed to various guidebooks for the SMC, most recently the Climbers' Guide to the Outer Hebrides (co-author) and the acclaimed Hillwalkers' Guide to The Grahams & The Donalds (co-author and co-editor). Rab lives in Edinburgh. Tom Prentice co-authored the SMC Hillwalkers' Guide to The Munros. From his home in Glasgow he has made a career out of photographing and writing about Scotland's mountains, contributing to magazines, newspapers, radio and television, as well as authoring and publishing numerous books.

Northern Rock - Trad-sport-bouldering (Paperback, 2nd edition): Wired Guides Northern Rock - Trad-sport-bouldering (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Wired Guides
R1,008 Discovery Miles 10 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Wired Guides' book Northern Rock beautifully presents the best traditional climbing, sport climbing and bouldering in Yorkshire (grit and limestone), Northumberland, Lancashire and the North York Moors. The bumper selection of over 3500 climbs and problems with detailed, accurate maps and full photo-diagram coverage has been carefully curated by dedicated local experts from each area. A guidebook that will provide any climber with a massive resource of quality days out and inspiration for many more on top of that! Northern Rock is published by the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club, Northumbrian Mountaineering Club, Red Rose Definitives and the Cleveland Mountaineering Club.

Commando Dad: Forest School Adventures - Get Outdoors with Your Kids (Paperback): Neil Sinclair, Tara Sinclair Commando Dad: Forest School Adventures - Get Outdoors with Your Kids (Paperback)
Neil Sinclair, Tara Sinclair
R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rally the troops - let's head outdoors Ex-Commando, proud dad-of-three and bestselling author of Commando Dad: Basic Training, Neil Sinclair is back with this briefing on how to inspire and entertain your kids in the great outdoors. Suitable for children aged 3 and up, this illustrated field guide is loaded with dozens of activities, games and crafts for you and your troops to enjoy, including: Build a shelter in the woods Learn to tie knots Make a hotel for creepy crawlies Get creative with leaf printing Share campfire stories These Forest School mission briefs will make sure your squad learns valuable skills, stays safe and has a lot of fun. Embrace the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to parenting and embark on some unforgettable outdoor adventures.

The Campsies and the Kilpatrick Hills - 40 favourite walks (Paperback): Douglas Milne The Campsies and the Kilpatrick Hills - 40 favourite walks (Paperback)
Douglas Milne
R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Campsie Fells, along with the Kilpatrick, Kilsyth, Fintry and Gargunnock Hills, form a sprawling upland range which stretches eastwards from Dumbarton, passing to the north of the city of Glasgow and across the narrow waist of Scotland towards Stirling. It is often said that Glasgow is one of the easiest cities to get away from and the Campsies and the Kilpatrick Hills, a few short miles north of the city, are the first port of call. This guide covers all of the major hills within both ranges, as well as low-level walks around and between the villages which lie on their perimeters. Many of these 40 walks make use of both the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way which cut through the heart of this area.

Advanced Bushcraft - An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Paperback): Dave Canterbury Advanced Bushcraft - An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Paperback)
Dave Canterbury
R435 R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Save R144 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury! In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using the foundation you learned in Bushcraft 101, Canterbury shows you how to completely immerse yourself in the wilderness with advanced bushcraft and woodcraft techniques. He covers crucial survival skills like tracking to help you get even closer to wildlife, crafting medicines from plants, and navigating without the use of a map or compass. He also offers ways to improvise and save money on bushcraft essentials like fire-starting tools and packs. With Canterbury's expert advice and guidance, you will learn how to forgo your equipment, make use of your surroundings, and truly enjoy the wilderness. Whether you're eager to learn more after your first real outdoor adventure or have been exploring the backcountry for years, Advanced Bushcraft will help you take your self-reliance and wilderness experience to the next level.

Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps - The Mercantour and Alpi Marittime Parks (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Gillian Price Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps - The Mercantour and Alpi Marittime Parks (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Gillian Price
R517 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R99 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Guidebook to walking and trekking in the Maritime Alps on the border of Italy and France, just north of Nice. It includes 18 graded day walks, on both the French and the Italian sides, ranging from 6km to 20km in length and suitable for a range of abilities. There are also 6 longer treks, including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime. Detailed route descriptions sit alongside colour maps, and there is full information about accommodation options down in the valleys and up in the mountains. Useful French-English and Italian-English glossaries of walking terminology are included, too. Rising to over 3000m above the sun-drenched French Riviera, the Maritime Alps form the western edge of the mighty Alpine chain. Wildflower lovers will also appreciate the remarkable range of flowers, including many unique to the area. Worlds away from the hustle and bustle and crowds of the coast this is a marvellous area for novice walkers and seasoned long-distance trekkers alike.

The Richmond Way - A Walk from Lancaster to Richmond Via the Devil's Causeway (Paperback): John Alfred Coppack The Richmond Way - A Walk from Lancaster to Richmond Via the Devil's Causeway (Paperback)
John Alfred Coppack
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This guidebook provides clear, easy to follow route directions for the 60 and a half mile-long Richmond Way, passing through a unique area of Northern England. This is a linear walk starting from the main gate of Lancaster Castle and ending below the great keep of Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire. The walk encompasses sections of the Lower Lune Valley, the limestone country around Ingleborough and Whernside, the moorlands and fells of the central Pennines and the central and northern valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Richmond Way does not exist in a formal sense; it does not have the status of an officially recognised trail and the walker will not find any reference to it on any waymarkers or signposts. Nevertheless, the route, devised and tested by the author over a number of years is along public rights of way that in the main are well waymarked. The route is almost entirely along field, woodland and riverside paths, ancient tracks and quiet country lanes. A strong walker could complete the walk within two days, though more realistically an average walker even if accompanied by children should be able to complete the walk inside five days. The book includes 58 maps and 167 colour photographs, information on local public transport, accommodation and facilities, and features historical, archaeological and geographical information along the route.

Oban and North Argyll - 40 Favourite Walks (Paperback): Keith Fergus Oban and North Argyll - 40 Favourite Walks (Paperback)
Keith Fergus
R215 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R23 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As well as many great sea lochs, tumbling rivers and iconic mountains, Oban and North Argyll also boasts ancient, wildlife-rich woodlands and several fine gardens. Add to this the Crinan Canal, often described as 'the most beautiful shortcut in Scotland', and some of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the country and you have all the makings of a fascinating walking destination.From the harbourside bustle of Oban to the ancient peace of Kilmartin Glen, this guide features 40 walks over varied landscapes that take in the very best the 'Coastland of the Gaels' has to offer.

The Complete Book of Boondock RVing (Paperback, Ed): Bill Moeller The Complete Book of Boondock RVing (Paperback, Ed)
Bill Moeller
R587 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R102 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Heres Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten Path.

Ever feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and "The Complete Book of Boondock RVing" is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether youre planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, youll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience.. . Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid." Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large cities. Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the boonies. Learn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable communications. Enjoy the quiet, solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds. .

Bill and Jan Moeller have been fulltime RV campers for more than three decades. They have written several bestselling RV books, including "RVing Basics," "RV Electrical Systems," and "Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing," along with a nationally syndicated newspaper column about RVing..

Ultimate Navigation Manual (Paperback): Lyle Brotherton Ultimate Navigation Manual (Paperback)
Lyle Brotherton
R556 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Save R90 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator. The Ultimate Navigation Manual is a unique guide to finding your way on land - from the basic principles right up to the advanced technology of GPS. Designed to allow even the absolute beginner to find their way anywhere in the world, it also develops a unique confidence in navigation - with or without technical aids. With a preface by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, contents will also include: Environmental clues - Using the natural environment to navigate Maps - An introduction to the different types of maps The Compass and North - How compasses work, how to use them and how to choose the right one Map and Compass Navigation - twenty-five easy-to-learn skills are described Relocation Procedures - What to do when lost, dealing with well-known relocation procedures and some ground-breaking new ones Stellar Navigation - Simple methods that are easy to learn GNSS (GPS) Navigation - Why Global Satellite Navigation Systems are the most significant advance in navigation since the invention of the magnetic compass; details all of the systems now available, including the American GPS Specialist environments and equipment - Which techniques are best, where and how to use them in environments such as the Arctic, coastal areas, desert regions, jungles or forests, mountains and urban areas Written by one of the world's leading search and rescue consultants and highly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs designed to emphasise navigation problems - this is the ultimate guide to not losing your way.

Trail Running - Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region - 40 routes in the Chamonix Valley, Italy and Switzerland (Paperback):... Trail Running - Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region - 40 routes in the Chamonix Valley, Italy and Switzerland (Paperback)
Kingsley Jones
R460 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R86 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (21/2 miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsieres and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available for download after you have purchased the book by logging in to your Cicerone account. Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Geants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.

Peak District (Paperback): Penny Anderson Peak District (Paperback)
Penny Anderson
R822 Discovery Miles 8 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Peak District, Britain's first national park, is a land of great natural beauty, visited by millions of people every year. This New Naturalist volume on the region highlights the wonder and magic of its windswept vistas, rock formations, storied history and fantastic wildlife, revealing its ecological foundations, showing how it has fared over the centuries and projecting what the future might hold. As a botanist and ecologist who has spent her working life in the Peak District, Penny Anderson brings an ecological perspective, viewing the habitats and their species as an interconnected whole linked to the development of the landscape through its geology and geomorphological processes, while simultaneously weaving in human history and local myths and legends to bring to life the evolution of the area. The Peak District is a special place at an ecological crossroads where many northern and southern species meet. It has splendidly rich wildlife, varied ecosystems and a long history of human interaction with the land, and this book gives a flavour of its diversity and value.

Coast to Coast with Wainwright (Hardcover, Revised): Coast to Coast with Wainwright (Hardcover, Revised)
R706 Discovery Miles 7 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a new edition of the classic photographic book containing the walk A. Wainwright devised in 1973, covering rights of way and areas of open access between the Irish sea and the North Sea. The route starts at St Bees Head and finishes at Robin Hood Bay, passing through three National Parks: the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, all areas of outstanding beauty. Providing a wide and varied range of scenery with changing landscapes over a distance of 190 miles, it is one of the most challenging of long-distance walks. The text has been updated to take account of minor changes in the terrain and the result is not merely the most beautiful but also the most authoritative and useful book on the much loved Coast to Coast walk. For this new edition, many of the photographs have been retaken by the legendary lakeland photographer, Derry Brabbs. The result is the transformation of an already fine book into something spectacular.

Walking and Trekking on Corfu - The Corfu Trail and 22 day-walks (Paperback): Gillian Price Walking and Trekking on Corfu - The Corfu Trail and 22 day-walks (Paperback)
Gillian Price
R456 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R87 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu describes a selection of 22 superb day walks throughout the island, along with the 150km Corfu Trail. The day walks range from 3.5 to 18km in length, and begin from a number of popular holiday destinations across the island, including Corfu Town (home of the Durrell family), Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Agios Georgios north and south, Liapades and Benitses. The 10-stage Corfu Trail starts near Kavos at the island's southernmost tip and ends at Agios Spiridonas, its northerly promontory. The Corfu Trail is suitable for both novice and experienced walkers, and can be walked year round, however accommodation is easier to find between May to October. The wide range of day walks provides a taste of the many different landscapes of the island from coastal paths and beaches to olive groves and wooded hills. Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear maps, the guidebook has notes on Corfu's plants and wildlife, food and drink, and useful advice on travel to and around the island. It includes suggestions for where to stay, as well as a glossary of useful expressions. Corfu is the greenest of the Greek islands and one of the most accessible; the walks described avoid the crowded resorts and allow you to experience the laidback atmosphere and varied natural landscapes of this beautiful island.

Morocco Rock - The Anti-Atlas (Paperback, 2nd edition): Emma Alsford, Paul Donnithorne, Don Sargeant Morocco Rock - The Anti-Atlas (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Emma Alsford, Paul Donnithorne, Don Sargeant
R1,243 Discovery Miles 12 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Anti-Atlas, by Morocco Rock, is the latest selected climbs guide to Morocco's winter sun trad climbing destination, featuring the very best routes to be found in the region around the busy market town of Tafraout, and only a couple of hours from Agadir airport. This revised and updated guide documents a colossal 1700 routes on over 100 crags, including many new developments in this, now established, quartzite paradise. The book features new cliffs in the mighty Amaghouz Gorge on the western fringes, as well as new discoveries in every major area throughout the guide, and also includes the granite boulders and outcrops around Tafraout, which have a mixture of trad and sport climbing. The area should appeal to all climbers with a sense of adventure, and especially to those wanting to experience a change of culture, and it is already becoming an extremely popular destination worldwide. Modern, colourful topos and inspiring action photography compliment the user-friendly maps and crag table, facilitating swift and easy crag and route choice. There are now 9 major areas to choose from, including a selection of varied length walks at the end of each section, to keep any stalwarts entertained on a `rest day'. No adverts also mean that this guidebook is packed full of information from cover to cover, including state of the art smartphone navigation to the parking spots via satellite co-ordination. The beautiful and rugged mountain terrain is surprisingly quick and easy to access, many of the cliffs within twenty minutes walk from the road, giving much of the climbing here a distinctly `cragging' feel, akin to that to be found in many areas of the UK. There is everything in this guide, from big mountain days on multi pitch routes, to roadside single pitch cragging, predominantly on perfect, sun-baked, golden quartzite. The fantastic eastern culture and warm winter sunshine, from September right through to May, together with the diversity of extraordinary adventures to be had, make this area a very special place in which to climb.

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