111 Places in County Durham You Shouldn't Miss will unveil Durham's secret depths and lesser-known delights, allowing it to step out from the shadow of its spectacular, UNESCO-listed cathedral and its highly-ranked university. This small, hilly city has its gems, but the county's historic towns (Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Newton Aycliffe), by the water (Hartlepool, Seaham) and nestled away in its tiniest villages (Kelloe, Tow Law) are home to Durham's true hidden wonders. Discover the mysterious sea caves at Blackhall Rocks, or wander up Nose's Point to Blast Beach. Traverse Durham city's wonkiest staircase, or make your own mind up about the county's most controversially-designed estate. Marvel at Killhope's working Waterwheel, and uncover the county's famous coal mining past. Unearth disused collieries and quarries reclaimed by the overgrowth surrounding them. Spot what's left of a stone boar at Barnard Castle. Hear the real story behind Hartlepool's most baffling local legend, and try to stand atop a haunted copse... if you dare.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of the Lake District with this unique Rough Guide Staycations Lake District, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Derwent Water, Lake Windermere and Tarn Hows to discovering hidden gems, including visiting Wordsworth's home at Dove Cottage, wondering at Castlerigg's ancient stone circle, and taking a ride on an historic steamer on Ullswater, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in the Lake District. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to the Lake District covers: Kendal to Windermere, Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass, Coniston and Hawkshead, Keswick to Grasmere, Borrowdale and Buttermere, around Skiddaw, The Western Lakes and The Southwest. Inside this travel guide you will find: INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Provides practical information for every kind of trip to the Lake District, from discovering local history in Kendal to getting out in nature in Langdale Valley and finding family-friendly activities in Keswick. 8 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURS Features over 8 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including Borrowdale and Buttermere, around Skiddaw. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS Carefully curated list of the Lake District's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONS Uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you like exploring the Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking, boating, climbing or fell running. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Learn more about the Lake District's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS From transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around the Lake District including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around The Western Lakes, Duddon Valley and many more locations in the Lake District without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

* Includes all natural and historical parks, preserves, and recreational areas. * Covers one of the largest and best-organized state park systems in the country. This guidebook to Florida state parks includes information on where to hike, camp, snorkel, scuba dive, boat. and more! Florida is more than Disney World and Busch Gardens, raceways and water shows. Natural Florida is where to be active in outdoor sports, to sail, to bird watch, or to just laze on the beach. This comprehensive guidebook covers the entire Florida State Park system will help you plan an adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're seeking underwater coral reef gardens, stunning orchid blooms, or the playgrounds of panthers, painted buntings, and manatees, you'll find them within the pages of Florida State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide.

San Francisco is an iconic and symbolic city. But only when you look beyond the picture-postcards of the Golden Gate Bridge and the quaint cable cars do you realise that the city's most interesting stories are not the Summer of Love, the Beats or even the latest gold rush in Silicon Valley.*BR**BR*Hidden San Francisco is a guidebook like no other. Structured around the four major themes of ecology, labour, transit and dissent, Chris Carlsson peels back the layers of San Francisco's history to reveal a storied past: behind old walls and gleaming glass facades lurk former industries, secret music and poetry venues, forgotten terrorist bombings, and much more. Carlsson delves into the Bay Area's long prehistory as well, examining the region's geography and the lives of its inhabitants before the 1849 Gold Rush changed everything, setting in motion the clash between capital and labour that shaped the modern city.*BR**BR*From the perspective of the students and secretaries, longshoremen and waitresses, Hidden San Francisco uncovers dozens of overlooked, forgotten and buried histories that pulse through the streets and hills even today, inviting the reader to see themselves in the middle of the ongoing, everyday process of making history together.

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.

In Dark Star Safari the wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux takes readers the length of Africa by rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In the course of his epic and enlightening journey, he endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances.
Gauging the state of affairs, he talks to Africans, aid workers, missionaries, and tourists. What results is an insightful meditation on the history, politics, and beauty of Africa and its people, and "a vivid portrayal of the secret sweetness, the hidden vitality, and the long-patient hope that lies just beneath the surface" (Rocky Mountain News). In a new postscript, Theroux recounts the dramatic events of a return to Africa to visit Zimbabwe.