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The 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of
Scotlandās wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and
finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotlandās
friendliest city, through lochs and forests, and across wild moors
in the shadows of Munros. Offering panoramic views and clear
waymarking, it is no wonder this is one of Scotlandās most
popular long-distance routes. The West Highland Way appeals to
people who have different levels of experience and travel at all
speeds, and this Vertebrate Publishing Guidemap is unique in that
it caters for four categories of user, providing custom itineraries
for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners. This
lightweight, waterproof, durable and easy-to-use folding map
features all the essential information for a successful West
Highland Way, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the linear route
starting in Milngavie and finishing in Fort William. It also
includes a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety
advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a
link to a GPX file download.
Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV?
Camping Idaho will take you there. This comprehensive guidebook
gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds
throughout Idaho's widely varied scenery. These are campsites
managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest
Service, the Bureau of Land Management; and the Idaho Power
Company. They're in the remote wilderness areas and near cities, in
deserts and on mountaintops, along roaring streams and by popular
fishing and boating lakes. Easy-to-use maps and charts will help
you choose the perfect site for your next camping trip, whether
you're going alone, with your family, or as part of a group. You'll
also find vital information on campground elevations, facilities
and hookups, fees and reservations, recreational activities, and
zero-impact camping. Whether you want to fish, hunt, or just get
away from it all, let this book be your guide.
Maineās 100 Mile Wilderness is one of the most famous sections of
the Appalachian Trail ā a 97-mile stretch that attracts hikers
from around the world. The areaās name derives from the fact that
itās the longest section on the whole AT without a paved road
crossing or a town. What most people donāt 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.
Enhanced, large scale (1: 25,000) Ordnance Survey mapping in a
handy atlas format with all the mapping you need to walk a complete
circuit of the Anglesey section of the Wales Coast Path. Continuous
OS mapping covering the complete circuit from Menai Bridge.
Contains coastal extracts from large scale Explorer maps 262 and
263. - Large scale Ordnance Survey mapping for the complete circuit
of the Isle of Anglesey in a handy atlas format. - Highlighted
official route of the Wales Coast Path/ Anglesey Coastal Path. -
On-map symbols showing amenities at main towns and villages. -
Introduction with attractive photo mosaic. - Additional useful
information
With 12 genres and influences, cities, and scenes, "Music + Travel
Worldwide" guides music fans across an insightful, international
stage of sounds to help plan where to go and what not to miss.
Curated by experts in the industry, the book travels to Russia to
experience the country s long and inglorious outlaw culture s
sounds of chanson; heads to Buenos Aires to witness the development
of cumbia, from the lavish 90s to its latest digital incarnation;
goes underground to check out Beijing s ever-evolving, highly
influential experimental music scene; and gets into Berlin s
private clubs that are playing the offspring of techno. Loaded with
sidebars and useful trivia about musicians, discography of artists
albums and 100 festival locations, a timeline of historical events
for each of the 12 genres, and detailed maps of venue locations,
this book is perfect for the travel lover or the musically
obsessed."
With the cost of family holidays increasing, more an more people
are looking to take their holidays at home, so a campervan or
motorhome makes an ideal choice. Combining transport and
accommodation, motorhome popularity is increasing both for holidays
and as a hobby.This book gives guidance on the many sizes and types
of motorhome available, the accessories you may expect your
motorhome to be equipped with and it also shows you what you can do
to make your motorhome more individual.Covering every aspect of
motorhome ownership, it explains the pitfalls of the 'payload' and
'maximum gross weight' figures and how to check them, and discusses
fuel types, habitation, electrics, leisure batteries, chargers,
fuel cells - in fact, everything you need to know to be a safe,
self-sufficient motorhomer.
Witches and Warlocks of New York is a collection of legends and
historical accounts about witches and warlocks from the Empire
State. This will be the second in a series (the first being
Massachusetts publishing September 1, 2021). New York has a
surprisingly rich history of witches and witchcraft. These stories
are known locally in the towns where they occurred but have never
been collected into one book before. Included are a history and
origins of witchcraft in New York State and historical tales of
"witches" across the state including Hulda and the thirteen Witches
of the Catskills.
New from the award-winning Wild GuideĀ series, the second
edition of the smash-hit best-seller. Completely updated with
expanded coverage of southern Scotland and the borders. Find 900
secret adventures, hidden places and wild escapes. With new
photography and 3 brand new chapters covering southern Scotland
(Central Lowlands, The Borders, Dumfries & Galloway). Taking
you to places no other guidebook reaches. > Secret beaches,
crystal coves and tiny islands, > Dramatic sea stacks, caves and
cliffs, > Waterfalls, lochs and river swimming, > Magnificent
glens and mountains, > Sacred remains and lost ruins, >
Wildlife wonders and ancient forests, > Local food and drink -
from the best seafood to micro-distilleries, > Secluded luxury
hideaways, cottages and unique campsites, > Wild camping and
bothies. Discover magical mountains and secret glens with
shimmering lochs and hidden waterfalls, perfect for a summer swim.
Explore lost ruins and castles, watch sea-bird colonies on dramatic
cliffs or walk through flower-covered dunes to white-sand beaches
lapped by turquoise waters. Wild camp in heather moorland dotted
with ancient Scots pines and retreat to cosy inns with roaring
fires and even warmer welcomes. In this inspiring and updated
compendium you will find the best of Scotland's wonderful
landscapes and wildlife. Featuring stunning photography and
engaging travel writing, this is the perfect guide for those
seeking a wild adventure.
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