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Lake District Mountain Biking - Essential Trails is the full third
edition of the bestselling guide to some of the finest mountain
bike riding in the UK. Featured are over 20 of the best mountain
bike rides in the Lake District, between 12 and 60 kilometres in
length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Explore classic
rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale, and discover
several lesser-known gems. Ride moorland singletrack, tackle
massive climbs and rattle along some of the rockiest trails you'll
ever encounter on two wheels. Enjoy lakeside cruises, picturesque
valleys and 360-degree panoramas. Researched, ridden and written by
local riders Richard Staton and Chris Gore, each route features
clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow
directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings;
and refreshment stops and local knowledge. A Bonus Section includes
information about the man-made trails at Whinlatter and Grizedale,
Top Tens and a detailed Appendix. Also includes downloadable GPX
files.
OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is
recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking,
horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB
coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer
- Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS
Explorer Active range of OL maps now includes a digital version of
the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland shines a light
on the country's most spectacular places in a brand-new
coffee-table book. From the wild and remote mountains of the
Highlands to the rolling sand dunes at St Andrews, via magical
lochs and glens, buzzing cities and remote islands, Rough Guides
have combed every corner of the country to bring you its most
awe-inspiring spots. Our exploration of Scotland's iconic natural
landscapes and romantic castles is complemented by spotlights on
the country's exciting cities, from grand Edinburgh and arty
Glasgow to cosmopolitan Aberdeen. This staggering photography
collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features
spell-binding vistas, gritty urban cityscapes and fascinating
historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong
flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique
and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully
selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and
editors, with the contents helpfully organized geographically by
region. No matter what draws you to Scotland, this brand-new,
hardcover book shines a light on it, and will inspire you explore
every corner of the country. Features of the Rough Guide to the 100
Best Places in Scotland - Uncovers the top places to visit in the
country - Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring
photographs - Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos -
Organised geographically by country region - Carefully curated by
Rough Guides' team of expert authors and editors About Rough
Guides:Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for nearly 40
years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical
travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is'
ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides
to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
This practical travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features
detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured
lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some
off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and
expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect
companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This
Languedoc & Roussillon guide book is packed full of details on
how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top
time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss.
Our colour-coded maps make Languedoc & Roussillon easier to
navigate while you're there. This guide book to Languedoc &
Roussillon has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a
free eBook. The Rough Guide to LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLON covers:
Toulouse, Carcassonne, upper Aude and Ariege, Albi and Haut
Languedoc, Nimes, Montpellier, Narbonne, Beziers and Roussillon.
Inside this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected
for every kind of trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, from
off-the-beaten-track adventures in Camargue to family activities in
child-friendly places, like Montpellier or chilled-out breaks in
popular tourist areas, like Toulouse. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Languedoc &
Roussillon entry requirements, getting around, health information,
travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and
drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for
travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Languedoc
& Roussillon, which give a taste of the richness and diversity
of the destination, and have been created for different time frames
or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within
each sightseeing chapter of this Languedoc & Roussillon travel
guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights
and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels,
bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO
GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save
time and money and find the best local spots for sampling local
delicacies, exploring beach towns or cycling. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS
NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Carcassonne, St-Gilles,
Collioure and Narbonne's best sights and top experiences helps to
make the most of each trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, even in a
short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides'
expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and
expertise, this Languedoc & Roussillon guide book will help you
find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND
INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide
to Languedoc & Roussillon features fascinating insights into
Languedoc & Roussillon, with coverage of history, religion,
ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy
language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning
Les Orgues and the spectacular Pont du Gard. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded
keys for quick orientation in Narbonne, Perpignan and many more
locations in Languedoc & Roussillon, reduce the need to go
online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by
neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide
book to Languedoc & Roussillon allows you to access all of the
content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
(Updated 2020) In addition of Michelin's clear and accurate
mapping, Michelin's road map of Scotland scale 1:400,000 is
presented in a handy, double-sided pocket format. The map divides
Scotland north/south with a small overlap between the two sides.
Orkney and Shetland Islands are shown as insets. The map shows the
road network on a base with relief shading, spot heights and plenty
of names of glens and other geographical features. Ferry
connections are marked but railways are not included. Our National
Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable
journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as
well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving
information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In
addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the
MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for!
With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN
NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to
the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance
and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety
information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly
updated even if the ISBN does not change. (Edition updated in 2016)
A full colour regional road atlas of East Anglia featuring 39 pages
of continuous road mapping that covers an area extending to:
Grantham, Sleaford, Boston, King's Lynn, Cromer, Great Yarmouth,
Felixstowe, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Hemel
Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard and Stamford. Mapping is shown at a
clear 2.5 miles to 1 inch scale (1.58 km to 1 cm) and includes the
following features: * Motorways open with full junction detail,
motorways under construction and proposed, service areas, primary
routes and destinations, A & B roads, selected minor roads,
gradients 1:5 and steeper, tolls, mileages, county boundaries, spot
heights and hill shading * Selected safety camera locations with
their maximum speed limits * Selected fuel stations * National Park
boundaries * Selected places of interest, tourist information
centres and golf courses Also included are 14 city, town, airport
or port plans for: Bedford, Bury St. Edmunds, Cambridge,
Chelmsford, Colchester, Ely, Great Yarmouth, Ipswich, King's Lynn,
Norwich, Luton, Peterborough, Harwich Port and London Stansted
Airport. The index section lists cities, towns, villages, hamlets
and locations covered by this atlas.
Using the watercolour pencils and paintbrush included, create
unique pieces of Disneyland art
Handy little full colour map of Northern Ireland. Main features of
this map include: * Clear mapping * Main tourist attractions
located and described * Ideal for touring with sights, places to
stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map *
Essential travel information * Index to places of interest and
place names Essential for those planning a trip around Northern
Ireland.
Let Secret Mexico guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step
off the beaten track with this fascinating Mexico travel guide book
and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an
amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors
and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides
are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten
track. Secret Milan features 185+ secret and unusual
locations. Inside Secret Mexico City: The forgotten cafe where
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara used to meet, a tribute to the city's
ghosts, a mammoth in the metro, a cave transformed into a shrine,
an underground parking lot with mosaics dating from 1930, a Baroque
altarpiece made from papier mache, a village based on the
principles of Thomas More's Utopia, secret masterpieces of colonial
art in rooms only open around two hours a week, the largest roof
garden in Latin America, the photo on which the Oscar statuette is
modelled, the first building in the world faced with a material
that can trap urban smog, a road surface designed for praying as
you walk... Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Mexico City
is filled with hidden treasures revealed only to the residents and
visitors who leave the beaten path. An indispensable guide for
those who thought they knew Mexico City well or for those wishing
to discover another facet of the city.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a
brand-new, full-color book celebrating the National
Parks--"America's best idea"--and providing a valuable resource for
first-time visitors and longtime park fans alike. From the rugged,
rocky coasts of Acadia to the geysers and hot springs of
Yellowstone to the in-your-face beauty of the Grand Canyon, the
national parks of North America offer visitors a new sight or
bucket-list-worthy experience at every turn. The World Almanac Road
Trippers' Guide to National Parks provides detailed history,
itineraries, visitor information, gorgeous photography, recommended
hiking routes, and other not-to-be-missed sites and activities for
anyone seeking to make the most out of the many resources of the
national parks systems of the United States and Canada. Divided
into travel regions for convenient research and planning whether
the trip length is a day or a year, this is a tool eager travelers
will use to discover new sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations
again and again.
Viewing Art with Babies demonstrates how to facilitate quality art
viewing experiences with babies from as young as two months old.
Such experiences can help to nurture early literacy and receptive
language skills, sensory stimulation, and early brain development.
Based on the author's research with babies in New Zealand,
Australia, Romania, England, and the U.S., the book provides the
reader with information about early brain, vision, sensory and
language development, as well as the aesthetic preferences of
babies. Danko-McGhee provides details about the type of art that
babies like, how to display art in the learning environment, and
how to interact with a baby when viewing art. Case studies of
international museums, national museums and community agencies that
have had success with engaging babies in art viewing experiences
will be included in the book as a way to demonstrate how theory and
research can be successfully put into practice. Viewing Art with
Babies details practical ways that museum practitioners, early
childhood and community educators and parents can provide
art-viewing experiences in the museum, early childhood classroom or
even their own home. It will be of interest to practitioners and
parents around the world, as well as those engaged in the study of
museum education.
Bikepacking England by Emma Kingston contains 20 great multi-day
mountain bike adventures across England. Explore ancient holloways
and hunt for fossils in Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, tackle the
stiff climbs and spectacular singletrack of the Dark Peak, discover
stunning coastal scenery on the Isle of Man or Exmoor or traverse
the rolling countryside around the Ridgeway and Chilterns - every
corner of England has a different experience to offer. Each route
includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride,
points of interest along the route, food recommendations and
accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and
overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also
available, including optional routes and shortcuts. This book is
full of practical tips and advice for both experienced bikepackers
and those who want to try it out for the first time, including lots
of information on wild camping. Let Bikepacking England inspire you
to get out there on your bike with your tent and enjoy the best
bikepacking adventures that England has to offer.
Insight Guides Flexi Map Milan: This easy to use, full-colour,
water-proof map is all you need to navigate Milan. It also includes
handy destination detail on Milan environs and tips on top
attractions and getting around. * Combines clear, up-to-date
cartography with destination detail, stylish design and stunning
photography * The main map is at a scale of 1:11000, with prominent
public buildings, hotels and other places of interest highlighted
in the extensive index, including the Duomo and Brera District *
Secondary maps cover the Milan region * But it's also much more
than a map! - includes tips on top attractions, galleries, museums,
heritage sites, travelling further afield, and getting around *
Laminated finish is tough, waterproof and can be written on with a
non-permanent marker pen - just write and wipe as required About
Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide
books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality,
visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce
around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as
phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different
travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful
travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique
visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
All the mapping you need to complete the Two Moors Way, Devon's
coast to coast route between Wembury Bay and Lynmouth, including a
section of the Erme-Plym Trail. NOTE: An accompanying Cicerone
guidebook - The Two Moors Way - describes the route south to north,
with summary directions for walking north to south. It includes
lots of other practical information and background notes on points
of interest along the route, for those who prefer a written guide.
The accompanying guidebook INCLUDES a copy of this map booklet.
This booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps has been
designed for convenient use on the trail. It shows the full and
up-to-date line of the Two Moors Way, along with the relevant
extract from the OS Explorer map legend. It is conveniently sized
for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack and comes in
a clear PVC sleeve.
OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is
recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking,
horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range of OL maps
now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through
the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the
series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs
and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths
and bridleways.
Now is the time to explore Iceland - tourism is booming and your
kroona will go further than you think. The Rough Guide to Iceland
shows you the very best this exceptional country has to offer: from
the party capital, Reykjavik, with its white nights and northern
lights, to the newest volcanic hotspots at Holuhraun and
Eyjafjallajoekull. Come eye to eye with the giants of the deep on a
whale watching tour, take a dip in the geothermal waters of the
Blue Lagoon, or hike to the isolated highland valley of THorsmoerk.
This sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Iceland includes stunning
full-colour photos to inspire your travels through this vivid
country of lavafields and bubbling mudpools, detailed maps to help
you on your way and expert background on everything from smoked
salmon to sagas. With the budget-conscious Rough Guide in your
hand, you'll soon realise that Iceland - from its transport to
accommodation and food - isn't as expensive as you might have
thought. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to
Iceland.
This two-volume set of guidebook and map book makes an
indispensable companion to planning and walking the 784km Camino
Frances pilgrim route from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port across northern
Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Divided into 6 sections, the
guidebook includes an additional section from Santiago de
Compostela to Finisterre and Muxia on the Galician coast. Each
section is broken down into detailed stages with easily
customisable start and finish points due to the amount of
accommodation available en route. Over 500 of these pilgrim
lodgings are listed within this guidebook, including all public and
private albergues, with contact details and a description of
facilities available. The accompanying map book offers detailed,
stage-by-stage maps and profiles of the route as well as over 120
town and village maps that helps you find the exact location of
accommodation and other sites important to pilgrims. The small size
allows you to keep the map book in an accessible pocket for use
throughout the day. This two-part guidebook and map book provide an
abundance of advice on planning and preparation, sample itineraries
and detailed information that allows complete customisation of the
Camino, making this an ideal guidebook for all pilgrims walking the
Camino Frances.
Afternoon tea is more than a meal--it's a moment, an aesthetic, a
pose. Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features more than 75
recipes to make your tea time memorable. Inside you'll find
easy-to-follow recipes to create tea sandwiches, scones, breads,
cakes, dips, and, of course--tea. Whether you're throwing a vintage
tea party or looking for high tea food ideas, there's something for
everyone. Bestselling author Gail Greco also shares cooking and
serving tea tips, tea etiquette, insight on the differences between
using tea bags, a tea kettle, and loose leaves, and the lingo used
by tea connoisseurs. Gail includes her own food photography which
showcases the happy hour crowd pleasers. In this cookbook, you'll
find: Plenty of tea time favorites, like Apple Hibiscus Tea, Tea
Toddy One-Shot, Alice's Sorbet Float Tea, and Basic Barista Tea
Latte with Rooibos. For appetizers Gail shares Cheddar Ranch Crab
Dip, Spicey Baked Artichoke Bruschetta, Pizza Cupcakes, and Mini
Soft Baked Pretzels. If you're craving sandwiches, you'll find
Pimento Pita Pocket Poufs and Food Truck Zone Shrimp/Corn ' Wiches.
And to keep everyone excited, you'll find Tea-Thyme Ginger Bars,
Glazed Lemon Loaf Cake, Teasicles, Potato Chip Walnut Tartlets, and
Puddle-of-Chocolate and Chai Pots de Creme. There's something for
everyone! This beautiful cookbook will provide you with the high
tea food ideas you can't find anywhere else. Afternoon Tea Is the
New Happy Hour is a wildly creative mix of vintage and modern.
Pinkies up, it's tea time!
Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 is the second volume
of this inspirational guide to the most iconic long-distance trails
in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. The
twenty-five routes featured in this book comprise more of the best
trails in Great Britain and Ireland. From some of Wales's best
views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the magnificent moorlands
of the Two Moors Way (Devon Coast to Coast) in South-West England,
the routes go to Scotland's wild moors on the Southern Upland Way
and over high cliffs on Ireland's Burren Way. In the shadows of
Lakeland peaks on the Cumbria Way and around five islands on the
Channel Island Way, the book incorporates the highlights of Great
Britain and Ireland, from its centre to its outermost edges. Big
Trails books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than
being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you
need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of
the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key
information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route
specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula,
which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon
the speed of the user. Whether you're walking, trekking,
fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland
Volume 2 be your guide.
Day Walks in East Anglia features 20 routes between 5.7 and 13.9
miles (9.2km and 22.4km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all
abilities. Researched and written by outdoor adventure expert Anna
Paxton, this book covers walks around the must-see sites of East
Anglia, including The Broads and Norfolk Coast Path, and takes you
to lesser-known spots too, while exploring the rich history,
heritage and wildlife of the area. See the seals and stroll along
the dunes at Blakeney Point, explore nature reserves at Titchwell
Marsh and Upton Broad, admire grand houses such as Blickling Hall,
walk alongside windmills and waterways on The Broads and explore
the historic settlements of Norwich and Bungay. Together with
stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000
maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation
information, and refreshment stops and local information.
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