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A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones - Past and Present: This
guide to old stones in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean is designed
for the curious, the megalith hunter, walker and antiquary alike.
It shows the stones' locations, history, folklore and legend.
Are you investigating retirement locales, looking to explore a new
culture, or researching new business opportunities? This book is
packed with practical and useful information as you start the next
stage of life, with solid documentation on managing investments,
real estate, the cost of living, medical care, and safety, whether
you are relocating, traveling, or investing in Costa Rica. Six maps
help you situate yourself. And as you tour or get settled, this
resource offers tips on where to dine as well as guidance in
exploring the beautiful coastal areas and activities special to
Costa Rica.
Stop Line Green (SLG) was a continuous linear defensive position
some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol
from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper
Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide
to the walk of SLG
HIT THE ROAD explores the top must-see travel stops for visitors
intent on discovering all this extraordinary country has to offer,
from wine estates, heritage sites, museums and art galleries to
wildlife destinations such as private game reserves and national
parks. Highlighted here are the Big 5, 6 or 7 attractions, as well
as the endless variety of smaller but popular drawcards en route -
all carefully mapped along 17 main travel routes with suggested
time frames, and a comprehensive directory of contact information
for easy and convenient travel. This book is a showcase of the very
best to be seen and enjoyed in South Africa.
The colourful guide to the Natural History Museum, London has been
designed especially for kids to enjoy when visiting the Museum and
at home. It is packed with fascinating facts and fun for all the
family including puzzles, games and quizzes. The content has been
developed around themes that showcase all of the Museum galleries.
Each theme contains a series of questions - What is a dinosaur? How
old is the Earth? What is the smallest part of you? - that can be
explored within the galleries. The book also goes beyond the
galleries to explore behind the scenes at the Museum including what
our scientists do, what's in our collections and why they are so
useful. This fun, interactive guide incorporates the latest Museum
map and can be dipped into as necessary, or used to follow a route
through the galleries. Kids Only aims to support family visits and
facilitate children's learning and enjoyment in the galleries and
beyond. It is complemented by the Museum website and will make the
Museum more accessible to those unable to visit.
Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast
Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on
Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is
suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in
around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from
west to east in 13 stages of between 10 and 21 miles, with high and
low-level alternatives for crossing the Yorkshire Dales and
comprehensive route summaries for those preferring to walk the
trail in the opposite direction. The guidebook comes with a
separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps showing the full
route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are
illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description
links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way,
and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a
jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack. A comprehensive trek
planner offers a helpful overview of facilities on route, and full
accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the
appendices. There is also a wealth of background information
covering geology, history, wildlife and plants, and a list of
further reading.
The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined
medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a
well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's
Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is
described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day.
Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of
fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be
reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This
guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which
passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and
Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In
addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping
extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history
of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the
region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information
relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is
also included.
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Cotswold Rideabout
(Paperback)
Sheila Booth; Photographs by Nicholas Reardon; Illustrated by Peter T. Reardon
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R224
Discovery Miles 2 240
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This text is designed for families, but can also be used by anyone
who likes a short ride in the countryside. It details a series of
journeys, outlining what the travellers should equip themselves
with. Another title from the Cotswold publisher, Reardon.
Looking for some of the best pub walks around Dartmoor? Look no
further! The 15 circular walks in this pocket-sized guidebook take
in beautiful scenery and all start/finish at a top-rated local pub.
Experience Dartmoor's vast and varied landscape at its best; from
the dramatic moorland around Princetown and Peter Tavy to the
beautiful woods of the Bovey and Plym Valleys; from South Zeal in
the north to Buckfast in the south. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Impressive
Lydford Castle; The charming village of North Bovey with its
thatched cottages & picturesque village green; The remains of
an old copper mine & the wonderful views from Ramsley Hill; St
Pancras church, the cathedral of the moor, in
Widecombe-in-the-Moor; Hound Tor, which, according to legend, was
formed when a pack of hounds was turned to stone.
A fully indexed street map with a card cover. The essential street
guide for visitors & local's alike!
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