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Following the limestone escarpment on the Western edge of the
Cotswolds, the 102 miles of the Cotswold Way take the walker
through a quintessentially English landscape as varied as it is
beautiful. Starting and finishing among the golden Cotswold stone
of Chipping Camden and Bath, and affording stunning prospects of
the Malvern Hills, the Forest of Dean and even the Black Mountains
in Wales, it winds through rolling farmland, magnificent beech
woodlands, and up over the austerely beautiful Cleeve Hill with its
panoramic views out over Cheltenham and far beyond. With a wealth
of historic interest, from Neolithic burial mounds to Roman villas
and country houses, this is genuinely a walk through the heart of
England.
Facing the sea and backed by rolling chalk downland, Brighton is a
great place from which to explore one of England's most
recognisable and best-loved landscapes. As well as the old chalk
grasslands, the South Downs incorporate a variety of habitats,
including deciduous, coniferous and mixed woodland, heathland,
wetland, shingle beach and saltmarsh. The 40 walks in this
guidebook cover the area of the Downs around Brighton, extending to
Eastbourne in the east and as far as Worthing and the Findon Valley
in the west, and from the Channel coast to the foot of the Downs'
steep northern escarpment at the edge of the Sussex Weald.
Discover hidden gems around Edinburgh with 20 walking routes.
Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known
circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided
walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Edinburgh
Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.
Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is
ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the
city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6
km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. * 20
walking routes with instructions and maps * Full-colour photographs
of hidden gems and city attractions * Key sights and locations
clearly marked on map * Information such as start/finish points,
nearest postcodes, distance and terrain included More from the A-Z
Hidden Walks series: A-Z Birmingham Hidden Walks A-Z Bristol &
Bath Hidden Walks A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks A-Z London Hidden
Walks A-Z Oxford Hidden Walks A-Z York Hidden Walks A-Z Brighton
Hidden Walks A-Z Cambridge Hidden Walks A-Z Manchester Hidden Walks
A-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks
Home to ancient temples, world-class museums and an exhilarating
cultural scene, Greece's dynamic and vibrant capital brings
together the best of ancient and contemporary Greece. Make the most
of your trip to this exhilarating city with DK Eyewitness Top 10
Athens. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering
the very best that Athens has to offer and ensuring that you don't
miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and
easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK
Eyewitness Top 10 Athens is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens you will find: - Detailed Top 10
lists of Athens' must-sees including the Acropolis, the National
Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Temple of
Olympian Zeus. - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day
trips, weekends and a week's worth of plans to make the most out of
each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on
Athen's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping,
eating out and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting
around and staying safe - Themed lists including the best city
strolls, nearby islands, museums, local dishes and much more -
Covers: Athens Highlights, Acropolis, The Agora, National
Archaeological Museum, Museum of Cycladic Art, Roman Forum and
Tower of the Winds, Benaki Museum, Kerameikos, Byzantine and
Christian Museum, Philopappos Hill, - - Temple of Olympian Zeus,
Moments in History, Moments in the History of Theatre and Music
Archaeological Sites, Churches, Museums, Philosophers and Writers,
Athenian Legends, Greek Inventions Artistic Styles, City Strolls,
Off the Beaten Track, Greek Dishes, Restaurants, Places to Shop,
Athens for Free, Festivals and Events,Plaka, Makrygianni and
Koukaki, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Gazi and Thisio, Omonia and Exarhia,
Syndagma and Kolonaki, Piraeus, North to Delphi, Into the
Peloponnese, Around the Attica Coast - Detailed maps including a
laminated pull-out map of Athens, plus eight full-colour area maps
Looking for more on Greece's culture, history and attractions?
Don't forget to check out DK Eyewitness Greece: Athens and the
Mainland. Island hopping? Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands.
About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of
discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream
destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping
travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with
expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our
highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next
adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from
pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top
Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we
know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides
are the perfect companion.
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel
guide to Florida and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for
travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history
and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels.
With its great selection of places to see and colourful
magazine-style layout, this Florida guidebook is just the tool you
need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's
deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan
to cover key places like Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee, it will
answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also
help guide you when you'll be exploring Everglades National Park or
discovering Caladesi Island State Park on the ground. Our Florida
travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide
FLORIDA covers: South Florida, Miami, Florida Keys, Atlantic Coast,
Central Florida, North Florida. In this guide book to Florida you
will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to
explore the culture and the history of Florida to get a greater
understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF
The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Florida
guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND
FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural
background to Florida as well as an introduction to Florida's food
and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL
INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to
Florida, how to get there and how to get around, as well as
Florida's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more.
COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Gulf
Coast to Miami has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of
this Florida travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS
Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against
full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in
Daytona Beach, Tampa and many other locations in Florida. STRIKING
PICTURES This guide book to Florida features inspirational colour
photography, including the stunning Fort Lauderdale and the
spectacular Kennedy Space Center. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download
with every purchase of this travel guide to Florida to access all
the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. The volcanic
island of Iceland has erupted onto the world travel scene in recent
years. With otherworldly landscapes of steaming turquoise geysers
set among rugged snowy peaks, miles of icy black sand beaches, and
the breath-taking splendor of the northern lights, one can only
wonder what took so long. But what of the people who call this
island home? Behind a stoic veneer lies a proud, industrious, and
egalitarian people, whose straightforwardness and ability to wing
it have seen them thrive in this beautiful but unforgiving
environment. Culture Smart! Iceland will take you to the heart of
this plucky Nordic nation. It will equip you with a deeper
understanding of your hosts and with the tools to turn your visit
into a more meaningful and enriching experience, whatever your
reason for traveling. Have a richer and more meaningful experience
abroad through a better understanding of the local culture.
Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help
you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and
communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and
avoid faux pas.
The BKB travel guide presents everything you need for your short
stay in Berlin including attractive city quarters, addresses for
accommodation, shopping and of course entertainment. Highlights
include the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Unter den Linden, Museum
Island, Pergamon Altar, Nofretete, Alexander Platz,
Friedrichstrasse, Kurfurstendamm, Charlottenburg Castle and Berlin
nightlife.
Coming from the market leader in European mapping, this compact
spiral edition gives more to leisure travellers with its unique
factfinder of key statistics, currency, driving regs and speed
limits for each country. Packed with details of facilities at major
ski resorts and top visitor attractions, country by country, with
clear route-planning maps, which enable journeys of over 800 miles
to be planned without turning a page. Along with detailed road
maps, there are car ferries, toll-free and pre-pay motorways, all
clearly marked. The continental road network is shown at four
different scales from 1:250 000 to 1:4 500 000, with ultra-clear
detailed mapping. Scenic routes are highlighted, and the maps show
numerous places to visit including beaches, theme parks, national
parks and World Heritage Sites
Natural Disasters, 12th edition focuses on explaining how the
normal processes of Earth concentrate their energies and deal heavy
blows to humans and their structures. Students have a natural
curiosity about natural disasters and why they occur. This text
explains why natural disasters occur by interweaving the themes of
Energy sources, Plate tectonics, Climate change, Earth Processes,
Geologic time, the complexities of multiple variables operating
simultaneously throughout the text.
Unimaginably large, Canada's untamed wilderness consists of
shimmering glaciers, dramatic ocean vistas, and forests of fiery
maple trees. Urban Canada also offers plenty to explore, from the
dynamic buzz of Vancouver to the gleaming skyscrapers of Toronto.
Whether you want to hike along exhilarating trails beneath snowy
peaks, paddle a canoe on back country rivers or head to the Arctic
for the greatest light show on earth, your DK Eyewitness travel
guide makes sure you experience all that Canada has to offer. Our
updated guide brings Canada to life, transporting you there like no
other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel
advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs
on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which
place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
DK Eyewitness Canada is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
Inside DK Eyewitness Canada you will find: - A fully-illustrated
top experiences guide: our expert pick of Canada's must-sees and
hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each
and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting
around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you
visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to
every part of Canada, from Montreal to the Maritimes, Newfoundland
to British Columbia - Practical tips: the best places to eat,
drink, shop and stay in Canada - Detailed maps and walks to help
you navigate the country easily and confidently - Covers:
Vancouver, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Interior, Canadian
Rockies, The Prairies, Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec City,
Quebec Province, The Maritimes, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon,
Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Want the best of Canada in your
pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 guides to Toronto, Vancouver
and Vancouver Island, and Montreal and Quebec City. About DK
Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery.
We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK
Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the
most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice,
striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual
DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We
publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized
city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook
Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that
wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the
perfect companion.
Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking features 26 rides between 10 and 43
kilometres in length in one of the UK's most MTB-friendly national
parks. The routes make the most of the Dales' superb network of
stone-based trails, rideable in all seasons. Classic loops take in
the best of Swaledale, a tour of Ingleborough, big days around
Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, quintessential Dales scenery near Malham
and Kilnsey, and moorland riding above Pateley Bridge. A Bonus
Section includes information about the Howgills, the easy-going
Swale Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, as well as the riding at
Gisburn Forest and Stainburn which lies just outside the national
park. There are also top tens and a detailed appendix. Written by
Dales local and experienced author Nick Cotton, each ride is
described with easy-to-follow directions and is plotted on clear
and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping. Also included
with each ride are details of distance, timings and difficulty
gradings, plus refreshment stops and local knowledge.
Where are the best places in Copenhagen to experience New Nordic
cuisine? What are the best places to shop for Scandinavian
furniture, fashion, and design? What are the best spots for natural
wine? Where can you find the best nature trails and waterfront
walks? Where are the city's small, independent cinemas? Which
museums are best to visit on a rainy Danish day? What is smorrebrod
and where can I try it? What is Copenhagen's best artisanal coffee?
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen reveals the answers to these
(and many other) questions. Discover a diverse range of
under-the-radar, yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to
explore the best of the city away from the typical tourist crowds.
This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist
spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's
best-kept secrets. Also available: The 500 Hidden Secrets of
Stockholm, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Hamburg, The 500 Hidden
Secrets of Munich, The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York, The 500
Hidden Secrets of Berlin, The 500 Hidden Secrets of London and many
more. Discover the series at the500hiddensecrets.com
The Peak Bagging Wainwrights Fold-out Poster is designed to give
you an at-a-glance guide to 45 routes designed to help you complete
all 214 of Alfred Wainwright's Lake District fells in the most
efficient way. Derived from the bestselling guidebook Peak Bagging
Wainwrights, by Karen and Dan Parker, it allows you to easily plan
and record your Lakeland adventures as you follow in Wainwright's
footsteps. It features a custom 1:100,000-scale map showing all 45
routes, plus a list of all 214 Wainwrights grouped by route with
their heights. It's the perfect inspiration for your home or office
wall.
Sheffield Round Walk is a 15-mile circular walk covering the
beautiful south-west corner of the city. It reveals the stunning
and varied landscapes of this part of the city, you'll see ancient
woodlands, river valleys, pretty Victorian suburbs and parkland,
and you'll glimpse the moorland above the city. Written by
Sheffield local Jon Barton, the text is peppered with interesting
detail about Sheffield's industrial past, geology and the varied
and surprising wildlife that can be seen on this walk. The walk
starts and finishes at Hunter's Bar Roundabout, where you can visit
the lovely independent shops and cafes along Ecclesall Road and
Sharrow Vale Road. From here the route goes through Endcliffe Park
following the Porter Brook to Ringinglow. Next, pick up the Limb
Brook, following it down to Ecclesall Woods and then on to
Beauchief. Onwards through Graves Park, Meersbrook Park and passing
the River Sheaf before climbing up through Nether Edge and Chelsea
Park and back to the start. The walk is split into four linear
sections, which vary in character from peaceful and rural to lively
and urban. Each section includes plenty of ideas for places to
visit on the route as well as details of local cafes and pubs.
Together with stunning photography, this book features Ordnance
Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, refreshment stops
and places to visit on and near the route.
This expert-curated guide book to Orkney shines a spotlight on a
more unusual British city break, with a wealth of practical
information on what to see and do. Each area or neighbourhood
featured in this Orkney travel guide is explored in-depth with
detailed coverage of the points of interest, shops, restaurants,
cafes and bars on offer. Excursions to surrounding areas give
plenty of options for those looking to enjoy a longer stay. This
Orkney guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket
Rough Guide to ORKNEY covers: Stromness and around, West Mainland,
Hoy, Kirkwall, East Mainland, Lamb Holm, Burray, South Ronaldsay,
Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Westray, Papa Westray, Eday, Sanday,
Stronsay, North Ronaldsay, Shapinsay. Inside this travel guide to
Orkney you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Orkney, from
off-the-beaten-track adventures in Stronsay to family activities in
child-friendly places, like North Ronaldsay or city breaks in
popular tourist areas, like St Magnus Cathedral. INCISIVE
AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering Stromness and around, West
Mainland, Hoy, Kirkwall, Wyre and more, the practical 'Places'
section of this Orkney travel guide provides all you need to know
about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and
shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides'
expert writers cover top attractions like Tomb of the Eagles and
Maeshowe, and hidden gems like Old Man of Hoy and Castle o'Burrian.
DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Westray or Egilsay. This travel
guide to Orkney tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to
see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough
Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our
expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Orkney.
COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this
Orkney guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and
about exploring Skara Brae. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Fresh
magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and
colour-coded maps throughout this Orkney travel guide. PRACTICAL
TRAVEL INFORMATION Includes invaluable background information on
how to get to Orkney, getting around, tourist information,
festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory. FREE EBOOK Free eBook
download with every purchase of this guide book to Orkney to access
all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road
exploration.
150 Gardens You Need to Visit before You Die profiles a selection
of the most beautiful gardens in the world, renowned for their
exceptional flora, imaginative designs, and inspiring locations.
From Kew Gardens in London to the Singapore Botanical Gardens, and
from Monet's garden at Giverny to the Zen garden of the Ryoan-ji
Temple in Kyoto, this handsomely bound book captures in words and
images the most notable features of these 150 glorious,
not-to-be-missed gardens. An essential bucket list book for garden
lovers!
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