|
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
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 now includes a digital version of the paper
map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 now includes a digital version of the paper
map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
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 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.
Best Easy Day Hikes Salt Lake City features twenty-one easily
manageable hikes in this great hiking destination. Where else can
you spot elk and raptors and still be within 300 yards of downtown?
Discover a range of hikes in Salt Lake Valley, as well as nearby
Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km)
National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the
section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow, a distance of 163
miles (262 km). It skirts the Exmoor National Park, taking in the
precipitous harbour towns of Lynton, Lynmouth and Ilfracombe,
before heading south-west into Cornwall along the surfers' coast
via Westword Ho! and Arthurian Tintagel, to reach the gastronomic
mecca of Padstow. Along the way there is the coastal path around
Lundy Island, with its puffins, and other arresting wildlife from
shearwaters to basking sharks. This guide has been fully revised
and updated for 2016, and completely resdesigned to feature many
more colour photographs and much more information on local history,
cultural associations and wildlife. It is not so much a walking
guide as a complete companion to the landscape of the Path, whether
you are a dedicated long-distance walker or a weekend stroller.
National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen
National Trails in England and Wales and are published in
association with Natural England, the official body charged with
developing and maintaining the Trails.
Over the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the
pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is
following in their footsteps. He's walking the length of the river
from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two
hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows,
churches and palaces, country estates and council estates,
factories and dockyards. Setting forth in the summer of Brexit, and
meeting a host of interesting characters along the way, Chesshyre
explores the living present and remarkable past of England's
longest and most iconic river.
At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete,
the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West
Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of
the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut (both of
which have airport access). The trail traverses remote, empty,
silent and stunningly scenic arctic tundra, and is mostly gently
graded with just a few short, steep and rocky slopes. However, the
landscape between the two towns of Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut is
extremely remote and those who choose to take on this route must be
competely self-sufficient. The book includes plenty of practical
information on what to take with you and when to go, as well as on
safety, travel and accommodation. Fully illustrated with a variety
of photographs and its route is highlighted on continuous trekking
maps. The guide also includes an optional extension to the
Greenlandic ice cap.
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 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.
While other guides plot intrepid mountaineering missions, workouts
and route marches, Highland Walks: Perth to Inverness, returns to
the core of what walking really means. It is unhurried, leisurely,
and most importantly an 'act of travelling'; an experience, not a
box to be ticked. Each walk is hand-picked to be accessible from
the public transport network between Perth and Inverness, Highland
Walks provides environmentally conscious and budget-friendly
outings for all the family. To smooth your road, walk times and
difficulty ratings are detailed for every route, alongside some
extra things to see and interesting facts for curious minds. Once
you learn to lose yourself without ever leaving the path, every
stroll can become an adventure.
This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in
the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on
Transylvania, most of the main massifs are included, with chapters
covering the Mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the
mountains around Brasov, the Fagara?, the region between the Olt
and the Jiu, the Retezat, the mountains of Banat and the Apuseni.
Also included is an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania's highest peak at
2544m. There is a wealth of advice to help you plan your trip and
organise the logistics of your walk or trek. Some routes avail of
the network of mountain huts; others offer opportunities to camp in
attractive wild locations. Overviews and a route summary table make
it easy to choose an appropriate excursion. Each route includes
clear description and mapping, as well as notes on accommodation
and access (some can be accessed by public transport, although
others require either pre-arranged pick-up or hitchhiking). There
are fascinating insights into Romania's colourful culture and
history and appendices containing hut listings, useful contacts and
a helpful glossary. The graded routes are as varied as Romania's
diverse landscapes. They take in rolling hills, craggy karst peaks,
glacial lakes and Europe's last virgin forests, with other
highlights including Transylvanian castles, wooden churches, the
Piatra Craiului ridge and the spectacular Sapte Scari (Seven
Ladders) and Turda Gorges. Historic towns such as the medieval
towns of Brasov and Sibiu and the spa resort of Vatra Dornei offer
easy access to the mountains; other routes visit remote villages
that have changed little over the centuries, where self-sufficiency
is still very much the way of life. All in all, the guide is a
perfect companion to discovering the unspoilt beauty of Romania's
enchanting mountain regions.
London is strewn with waterways, but the River Thames twisting
through the capital can be seen from a radically different
perspective in the futuristic Docklands area to the more sleepy
suburbs of Putney, Chiswick and Barnes.Much of Camden's quaint
charm would be lost without the Regent's Canal, and further out in
the suburbs the Wandle, Lea and Brent rivers are well worth
discovering.Walking London's Waterways is an exploration, in 21
carefully researched walks, of London's varied waterways in all
their glory. Gilly Cameron-Cooper's engaging text is steeped in
historical detail, and is accompanied by clear and detailed route
maps and enchanting photographs.
What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your
legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this
book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each
is a renowned local pub - all of which have been recommended for
their good food and warm welcome. Explore the picture-postcard
villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power, the quiet lanes
above the Upper Frome Valley around Sapperton and Miserden, and the
far-reaching views of the high wolds above Northleach and
Hillesley. You'll uncover golden stone cottages alongside tranquil
rivers, sheltered valleys, ancient woodland and some spectacular
views that make the classic English landscape of the Cotswolds such
a great place to walk.
Discover the communities that have made London the amazing place it
is to live in and visit, with this fascinating walking guide to the
history, culture, religion and cuisine of immigrant London.
Brimming with beautiful maps and illustrations, this handy,
pocket-sized guide is the perfect companion for all those wishing
to explore London's many vibrant and varied neighbourhoods. In this
captivating and insightful walking guide to London's rich and
vibrant communities, route maps delightfully wind their way through
the book, and each page is bursting with facts, stories and
insights. Explore the Jewish centres of Whitechapel and
Spitalfields, discover the Chinese areas of Limehouse and Soho,
roam the West Indian communities of Brixton and Notting Hill; and
meander around the sites and locations of many early South Asian
restaurants of the West End, plus so much more. Diverse London will
interest both those who live in London and those visiting, and
anyone looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different.
Iceland offers a world of hiking opportunities like no other place
on earth. The famous 55km Laugavegur Trek takes you past glaciers,
volcanoes, steaming fumaroles and hot springs all set in a
landscape of yellow rhyolite and black ash. This new guide gives
you plenty of other options from hiking in the shadow of the
largest ice-cap in Europe at Skaftafell to easier day hikes around
the vibrant capital city of Reykjavik. * 41 detailed walking maps
in the classic Trailblazer style - showing route times, gradients,
where to stay * Detailed Reykjavik city guide - and maps *
Itineraries for all walkers on 11 specially selected hikes - from
day hikes around Reykjavik to more challenging 6-day treks
including the 55km Laugavegur Trek * Practical information for all
budgets - where to stay (campsites, hostels and huts, B&Bs,
lodges and hotels), where to eat, what to see * Comprehensive
background information - geology and vulcanology, flora and fauna,
history, people * Full public transport information - for all
access points
One name above all others has become associated with walking in the
Lake District: Alfred Wainwright, whose seven-volume Pictorial
Guide to the Lakeland Fells, first published in 1955- 66, has
become the definitive guidebook. Wainwright' s meticulously
hand-drawn maps, diagrams and drawings take walkers up the 214
principal hills and mountains of the Lake District, describing the
main routes of ascent from different starting points, as well as
lesser-known variants, showing the summit viewpoint panoramas and
the ridge routes that can be made to create longer walks. Every
page combines words and illustrations to present the routes in a
way that is original, visually appealing and easy to follow. This
new edition of Wainwright' s Walking Guide to the Lake District
Fells has been comprehensively revised. Paths, maps, diagrams and
route descriptions have been checked and corrected throughout.
These revisions have been undertaken by writer and designer Clive
Hutchby, author of The Wainwright Companion. The Eastern Fells,
Book One of Wainwright' s Walking Guides, covers the area north of
Ambleside, between Ullswater and Thirlmere, and includes the
ascents of popular fells such as Helvellyn, Catstycam, Fairfield
and Red Screes.
The Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic
estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm
with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills. Inside you'll find: *
Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City
to week-long road trips, designed for outdoor adventurers, history
buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more * Must-see highlights and
unique experiences: Cycle along rolling hills and quiet country
roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or
discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a
tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic
Kykuit Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll
through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary
Institute of America, browse for produce at a local farmers market,
sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor innovative
cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant * The best hikes in the
Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with trail descriptions, elevation
gains, and trailheads * Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki
Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from
full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and
campsites * Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout *
Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history,
plus how to get there and get around With Moon Hudson Valley &
the Catskills' practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your
trip your way. Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New
England Road Trip. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City
Walks.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower
independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local
businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and
sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert
authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share
their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow
@moonguides on social media.
Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South details 45 hikes along
the AT from the trail's southern terminus atop Georgia's Springer
Mountain north through North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
These superlative treks visit overlooks, waterfalls, rivers, lakes,
and wildernesses, as well as scenic, cultural, and historical sites
-- even trail towns. This selection of hikes reflects the great
variety of features the southern AT provides, and the guide is
authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoor writer, Johnny
Molloy.
|
|