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This fully waymarked trail runs for 101 miles/162 km southward from
the beautiful natural harbour of Tarbert to Macrihanish, near the
Mull of Kintyre. Criss-crossing the entire peninsula, you pass
castles, abbeys and prehistoric remains, sometimes walking along
rugged coastline, sometimes high on forestry tracks with glorious
views over Arran, the Firth of Clyde and towards Ireland. You will
enjoy many wildlife sightings in this peaceful area, famous as
Scotland only "mainland island". Since it opened (2006) the route
has changed in places. The 2023 edition of this essential guidebook
contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: 11 pages with
mapping showing the whole route (1:70,000); the Way step-by-step,
with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops; habitats
and wildlife; whisky-making in Kintyre; side-trip to the island of
Gigha; and planning information for travel by car, ferry, bus and
plane. The book is printed on rainproof paper throughout, and has
over 90 colour photographs.
Guidebook to one of Spain's most unspoilt regions, comprising the
provinces of Caceres and Badajoz. 32 varied walks of between 6 and
20 km explore the sierras of the region and are suitable for any
reasonably fit walker. The book covers The Northern Sierras/System
Central (including the Sierra de Gata, Sierra de Bejar, Sierra de
Gredos), The Central Sierras/Montes de Toledos, and the Southern
Sierras (including the Sierra Morena). There are detailed route
descriptions for each walk, along with clear sketch maps, and
information on terrain, refreshments, access and parking. There are
also notes on natural and historical information and what to look
out for along the way. Walks can be done from a number of bases in
the area including San Martin de Trevejo, Gata, Hervas, Jerte,
Jarandilla de la Vera, Montanchez, Guadalupe, Almoharin, Merida,
Alange, Hornachos and Monesterio. Lying west of Madrid and east of
the Portuguese border, Extremadura is an unspoiled gem perfect for
walkers, lovers of nature and seekers of peace. The region brings
together rugged mountains, rolling hills, deep river valleys, huge
forests and thousands of kilometres of paths, perfect for walking.
Apart from its natural wonders and superb birdlife, Extremadura
boasts a variety of heritage sites including castles, cave
paintings and monasteries.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Lanzarote and Fuertaventura: iconic style, a
bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel
guide to Lanzarote and Fuertaventura. * Compact, concise, and
packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do,
this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring
Lanzarote and Fuertaventura * Covers Top Ten Attractions, including
Teguise market, Timanfaya volcanic landscape and Fundacion Cesar
Manrique, plus suggestions for a Perfect Tour, including a
Arrecife, Mirador del Rio and La Graciosa, and Parque Nacional de
Timanfaya * Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history
and culture * Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help
you find your way around * Essential practical information on
everything from Eating Out to Getting Around * Inspirational colour
photography throughout * Sharp design and colour-coded sections
make for an engaging reading experience About Berlitz: Berlitz
draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide
range of travel and language products, including travel maps,
phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids'
language products.
Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is
the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Edinburgh Plan your
trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this
pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to
discovering what to do and see in Edinburgh, from top attractions
like Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery, to hidden
gems, including a visit to one of the 'real' Old Town streets at
The Real Mary King's Close. This will save you time, and enhance
your exploration of this fascinating city. * Compact, concise, and
packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move
companion when you're exploring Edinburgh * Covers Top Ten
Attractions, including Arthur's Seat and the Edinburgh Festival and
Perfect Day itinerary suggestions * Includes an insightful overview
of landscape, history and culture * Handy colour maps on the inside
cover flaps will help you find your way around * Essential
practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting
Around * Inspirational colour photography throughout * Sharp design
and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience
About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language
expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language
products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books,
language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language
products.
The Outer Hebrides are a place apart, an island chain stretching
almost 200km from the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head with some of
Britain's most mesmerising beaches, dramatic mountain ranges,
wonderful wildlife, a long and fascinating history and a rich and
vibrant Gaelic culture. This book features 40 mostly moderate
walks, with many ideal for families, which take in magnificent
sweeps of sand, soaring sea cliffs and memorable hill ascents, as
well as celebrated cultural sights such as the haunting Standing
Stones at Callanish and the blackhouse village of Na Gearrannan.
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