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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation
On 15 April 1989, ninety-six spectators lost their lives at
Sheffield's Hillsborough Stadium as they gathered for an FA Cup
semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The
events of that spring afternoon sparked a controversy that
continues to reverberate through British football and policing to
this day.Norman Bettison, a Chief Inspector in the South Yorkshire
Police at the time of the Hillsborough disaster, witnessed the
tragedy as a spectator at the match. Since then, he has found
himself one of the focal points of outrage over the actions of the
police. Comments he made in the wake of the Hillsborough
Independent Panel in 2012 stoked further criticism in the press and
in Parliament and, in October 2012, he resigned from his job as
Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police.This personal account
describes how the Hillsborough disaster unfolded, provides an
insight into what was happening at South Yorkshire Police
headquarters in the aftermath, and gives an objective and
compassionate account of the bereaved families' long struggle for
justice, all the while charting the author's journey from innocent
bystander to a symbol of a perceived criminal conspiracy.
The 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of
Scotland’s wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and
finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotland’s
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 Scotland’s 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.
All the mapping you need to walk the Offa's Dyke Path National
Trail that runs for 177 miles along the English-Welsh border
between Sedbury (near Chepstow) and Prestatyn on the north Wales
Coast. NOTE An accompanying Cicerone guidebook - Offa's Dyke Path -
describes the full route from south to north with lots of other
practical and historical information. The accompanying guidebook
INCLUDES a copy of this map booklet. This booklet of Ordnance
Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps is conveniently sized for slipping
into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack. It shows the full and
up-to-date line of the Offa's Dyke Path, along with the relevant
extract from the OS Explorer map legend.
31 incredible running routes intelligently located all over Greater
London. In this unique, boxed collection of folding, pocket-size
cards you'll find a variety of running routes around Greater
London. Each card has a different route fully described and
illustrated on a large scale, 1:25 000 map and include our
carefully planned pitstops along the way. * Inspirational running
routes - on handy, pocket size cards; * Box includes transparent
sleeve - if it rains you can pop the walking card into the sleeve
to protect it from the elements; * Recommended pit stops - ideal if
you prefer to have brunch after your morning run * Easy to follow,
thoughtful design - the cards are the same size as a smartphone so
they easily fit the built-in pockets of athletic wear or the
armband mobile phone holders; * Each route is simply described and
illustrated - from Richmond to the Three Commons to Trent Park; *
Classic and unexpected routes - this happy mix of routes will
provide you with an interesting run within 10 minutes of wherever
you live in Greater London and several within a 3 mile radius; *
Ideal for joggers and weekend runners - it'll introduce you to a
route near your home and inspire you to travel a short distance to
find a fresh running experience Pocket a card, leave the box on
your bookshelf and enjoy a glorious new run in the capital.
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