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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
Containing maps and photographs, this collection of twenty circular
routes is intended for those who enjoy a country drive to an
attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It includes routes near
Hartland Point, South Molton, Honiton, Exeter and Plymouth.
Now with a fresh design, this fifth edition of the bestselling
authoritative guide for hikers in Southwestern Colorado features
new and updated trails, clear maps, and beautiful color
photographs. Used by beginner and seasoned hikers alike for years
now, Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado shares the best
nature-walking excursions around Durango, Silverton, Vallecito, and
the Colorado Trail areas. Taking you everywhere from the refreshing
waters of Ice Lakes Basin to the glorious views of Engineer
Mountain, this new edition of the guidebook includes: More than 60
trails and climbs plus 12 new hikes, accompanied by corresponding
maps and color photographs Distance, elevation, difficulty rating,
and duration for each hike General overview of the trail as well as
quick but important details on the route Options to other paths and
trails for the wandering adventurer Enjoy the natural landscape and
wild beauty of Southwestern Colorado with this comprehensive guide
to Southwestern Colorado's favorite trails.
Scotland still has hundreds of miles of `dismantled railways', the
term used by Ordnance Survey, and the track beds give scope for
many walks. Some track beds have been `saved' as Tarmacadam
walkway/cycleway routes while others have become well-trodden local
walks. The remainder range from good, to overgrown, to well-nigh
impassable in walking quality. This book provides a handy guide to
trackbed walks with detailed information and maps. It is enhanced
by numerous black and white old railway photographs, recalling
those past days, and by coloured photographs that reflect the
post-Beeching changes. The integral hand-crafted maps identify the
old railway lines and the sites of stations, most of which are now
unrecognisable. The `Railway Age' is summarised and describes the
change from 18th century wagon ways and horse traction to the
arrival of steam locomotives c.1830. The fierce rivalry that then
ensued between the many competing companies as railway development
proceeded at a faster pace is recounted. Although walkers may be
unaware of the tangled history of the development of the railway
system during the Victorian era, many will have heard of, or
experienced, the drastic 1960s cuts of the Beeching axe. However,
in more recent times Scotland has experienced a railway revival -
principally in the Greater Glasgow area but with new stations and
station re-openings elsewhere. The long awaited 30-mile Borders
Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, the longest domestic railway
to be built in Britain for more than a century, is something on a
very different scale. Early passenger numbers have exceeded
expectations and towns served by the line have seen significant
economic benefits. Many railway enthusiasts cling to the hope that
more lines will be reinstated. Meanwhile, those walks offer a
fascinating and varied selection of routes that can fill an
afternoon, a day or a long weekend - an ideal opportunity to get
walking!
It's Time to Take a Hike in Madison, Wisconsin! The best way to
experience Madison is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author
and hiking expert Kevin Revolinski, with the full-color edition of
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison. A perfect blend of popular
trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic
overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew
your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the migrating birds and
wetlands in Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. See the beautiful
deer and prairie flowers in New Glarus Woods State Park. Mark the
last advance of the glaciers in Kettle Moraine State Forest. Enjoy
an easy stroll along Lake Mendota to Picnic Point. Or challenge
yourself on the Ice Age Trail at Devil's Lake State Park. With
Kevin as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience
nature through 60 of the Mad City's best hikes! Each hike
description features key at-a-glance information on distance,
difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can
quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions,
GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that
you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby
activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether
you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to
the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison provides plenty of
options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within
an hour or so from Madison and the surrounding communities.
This guidebook covers the iconic Overland Track in Tasmania's
stunning Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The
well-maintained 80km route from Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair is
described over seven stages, along with optional sidetrips to the
area's many accessible peaks including Mt Ossa, Tasmania's highest
mountain. The track can be completed in between 5 and 9 days,
depending on fitness and whether hikers undertake sidetrips. Each
stage features clear 1:50,000 mapping and profiles alongside
detailed route description. The guide also includes essential
practical information about booking onto the track and arranging
permits, as well as comprehensive notes about the facilities
available at each of the Overland huts. The extensive plant and
animal section provides photos and descriptions of the eclectic
range of wildlife that can be spotted along the track, and many of
these fascinating species are found nowhere else on Earth. The
Overland Track crosses Tasmania's spectacular wild landscape,
travelling through buttongrass moorland and rainforests, passing
tranquil lakes and impressive waterfalls. Although more physically
and technically challenging than the main route, the track's
sidetrips are well worth the effort in good weather for the
panoramic views they offer of the stunning Cradle Mountain-Lake St
Clair National Park.
The Ultimate Guide to The Munros is a guidebook with a difference.
Rather than telling the reader which are the 'best' routes, it
describes all practicable ascent routes up all the Munros, and
rates them in terms of difficulty and quality (using comprehensive
grading systems). This enables the reader to make his/her own
choices from a range of route options. Providing everything a
prospective hill walker could want, The Ultimate Guide to the
Munros also makes extensive use of annotated digital photographs
and OS maps and includes everything about a route from the amount
of effort required to local history, weather conditions and the
best tea-rooms in the vicinity.
The Kackar Mountains are part of the Pontic Alps, a glaciated,
granite mountain range which hugs the south coast of the Black Sea,
extending from the Caucasus towards Istanbul. The mountain range is
lushly wooded on the north, with pines succeeded at lower levels by
chestnut, hornbeam and beech trees, with tea plantations and
hazlenut groves spilling down towards the waves. The contrasting
southern slopes are patched by summer pastures where black bulls
graze and lakes, springs and streams are plentiful and clear. This
2nd edition of the guidebook and map describe over 30 days of
trekking on eight major routes around the Kackar National Park. The
guide includes comprehensive historical and cultural details of the
area and clear colour photographs. It includes a two-sided full
colour contour map with access to downloadable GPS data. The
guidebook contains a new section on the unique flora of the area.
It describes 7 day-walks and 8 multi-day treks crossing the main
range of the Pontic Alps and subsidiary ranges, with altitudes up
to 3900m. Full logistical information is included, with additional
material and updates on the website.
The best walking and hiking trails in the beloved Massachusetts
region Pine forests, windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, salt
marshes, and wave-washed beaches, enjoy it all as you stroll along
the beautiful trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
Walking the Cape and Islands is the only comprehensive guide to
this incredible area. Experience scenic Cape Cod National Seashore,
Nickerson State Park, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket land bank and
conservation areas, Massachusetts Audubon properties, and many
other parks and open spaces. Suitable for all abilities, the book's
72 walks and hikes range in length from less than a mile to just
under 11 miles. Families with children will especially enjoy many
of the shorter, easier walks. Each entry includes a Walk Summary,
which provides a helpful snapshot of the route. Plus, the book
describes the area's rich human and natural history, climate,
geology, and more. At-a-Glance Info offers details such as
distance, difficulty, walk time, trail surface, facilities
available, and whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting area allowed. Now
in full color, the new edition offers photographs and
professionally drawn maps, paired with descriptions that take you
step by step along the route. So whether you are a visitor or
resident, let author David Weintraub guide you to some of the best
walking and hiking trails in coastal New England.
Samuel Johnson famously observed that 'when a man is tired of
London, he is tired of life' and no one would deny that the city is
an exciting and stimulating place to live, offering a wealth of
diversions. However, even old Sam would no doubt agree that
sometimes you need a change of scenery - to escape the city's
constant hustle and bustle and visit somewhere with a gentler,
slower and quieter pace of life. When you yearn for some bracing
sea air or wish to commune with nature, experience life in an
idyllic village or imagine you're lord of the manor, get up close
and personal with some exotic wildlife or treat the kids to an
exhilarating day out, London Escapes will point you in the right
direction. Containing over 70 great day trips, from historical
towns and charming villages to magnificent stately homes and
gardens; nostalgic seaside resorts and lovely beaches to
spectacular parks and nature reserves - whether you're seeking
relaxation or adventure, town of country, ancient or modern, we
have the perfect day out for you. A plethora of tour operators
offer coach trips to major attractions from London - including some
of the destinations featured in this book - or you can travel by
private car. However, we believe in letting the 'train take the
strain', which is the most relaxing and often the fastest way to
travel. All the places highlighted can be reached in under two
hours by train (or car) and many in under an hour - usually by
direct trains. Travelling by car usually takes longer and you also
have the problem and added expense of parking. However, some
destinations, particularly those without a direct rail link from
London, are easier to reach by car (and one - Woburn Safari Park -
is only accessible by car), which also allows you to tour an area
and visit nearby attractions at the same time. A good day out
deserves a good lunch and London Escapes contains recommendations -
historic pubs, relaxing restaurants and cosy cafes - where you can
be assured of a tasty meal. Many venues - such as stately homes,
gardens and theme parks - also have on-site cafes/restaurants and
provide dedicated picnic areas. So, why not escape the city for a
day and explore the exciting world just an hour or two from your
doorstep? We trust that you will enjoy discovering it as much as we
did.
Grand Teton National Park may be one of the most beautiful and
awe-inspiring parks of the Rocky Mountains. The craggy Teton peaks
reach as high as 13,770 feet, forming a bony ridge through Wyoming
along the Continental Divide. Fronting the Teton Range lies the
twisting and curving Snake River, winding its way down the Jackson
Hole Valley. The reflections of the Tetons gently ripple across the
river's serene water.Now in its 5th edition, "Day Hikes In Grand
Teton National Park" includes a thorough selection of 89 day hikes
throughout this national park and around the town of Jackson. The
hikes include easy-to-follow directions and are well organized by
region, making the valley and mountain range easily accessible for
everyone. The book offers many options for hiking--from exploring a
short distance from the trailhead to climbing thousands of feet in
elevation through canyons that lead up to fantastic vantage points.
Highlights include lakeshore paths, cascading creeks, rock-walled
canyons, panoramic overlooks, waterfalls, hot springs, fishermen
trails, prime wildlife habitats, North America's largest landslide,
and two hikes atop the Jackson Hole Ski Resort. The hikes range
from well-known destinations (like Jenny Lake and Jackson Lake) to
quiet, backcountry trails.The author has written extensively on
Montana and Wyoming hiking trails and has personally hiked all of
these trails. Companion guides include "Day Hikes In Yellowstone
National Park" and "Day Hikes In the Beartooth Mountains."
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest walks on the high escarpments of the Peak District
National Park in a popular pocketable format.With clear
information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly
written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps,
superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of
points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard
in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Millstone
Rocks, Edale's Tors, Derwent Edge, Rushup Edge, Bamford Edge,
Stanage Edge, Millstone Edge, Baslow & Curbar Edges Birchen
& Gardom's Edges and The Roaches.
Andrew Dempster has 40 years' experience of hillwalking the length
and breadth of Scotland. Author of several climbing books,
including the first guidebook to the Grahams, in this volume he
identifies the best wee hills on the Scottish mainland. MUNRO at
least 3,000ft high CORBETT 2,500-3,000ft high with a prominence of
at least 500ft GRAHAM 2,000-2,499ft high with a drop of at least
150 metres HUGH (Hill Under Graham Height): under 2,000ft with
exceptional character The Hughs all offer rewarding - and often
stunning - climbs and views. Some are already popular. Many await
discovery. Each one has great character. That is what the Hughs are
all about. From Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh to An Grianan in the far
north, from Ben Hiant in the west to Bennachie in the east, the
Hughs are a phenomenally diverse range of hills, stretching to all
points of the compass. Accessible to people of any age, the Hughs
are not defined by the sterile logic of relative height - they are
a choice of the heart.
Mile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes
eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of
Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions,
Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most
beautiful mountain areas in North America.
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.
This is the guidebook to Turkey's new long-distance Cultural Route,
complete with route description, map, historical background, and
places to see. The route follows the Ottoman gentleman adventurer
Evliya Celibi on his way to Mecca in 1671; it runs for 600km from
the Sea of Marmara via Bursa, Kutahya and Afyon to Usak and Simav.
The route follows, as far as possible, ancient paved roads and
visits the cities, sights and tiny villages that Evliya rode
through and recorded in his "Seyatname" ("Book of Travels"). It can
be explored by walkers, horse-riders and bikers. The UN has
declared Evliya 'Man of the Year' for 2011, the 400th anniversary
of his birth. This route is a practical addition to these
celebrations - it enables modern travellers to directly experience
Evliya's life, times and travels. It is brought to you by the noted
Ottoman historian and author of "Osman's Dream", Caroline Finkel,
and the originator of 'The Lycian Way', Kate Clow.
The Northern Fells include the rolling Caldbeck and Uldale Fells -
'serene and restful, a perfect sanctuary for birds and animals and
fell-walkers who prefer to be away from the crowds'; Skiddaw - 'an
affable, friendly giant'; majestic Blencathra - 'the mountaineer's
mountain'; Latrigg - the favourite of visitors to Keswick - and
many more. They offer the walker excellent tramping and
exhilarating freedom to wander at will.. The Pictorial Guides by A.
Wainwright, written half a century ago, have been treasured by
generations of walkers. This edition of The Northern Fells is
freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original hand-drawn pages.
The OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed
maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all
the information you need to get to know your local area and
includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and
camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales.
OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map,
accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
Day Walks in the Brecon Beacons features 20 circular routes between
6.8 and 16.5 miles (11km and 16.6km) in length, suitable for hill
walkers of all abilities. Local author and walker Harri Roberts
shares his favourite walks in the region, including circuits in the
hills around Llangors Lake, the Taf Fechan Skyline and Pen y Fan,
and the Llanbedr Horseshoe. The routes are split into four areas -
Blorenge and The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Mynydd
Llangatwg and Mynydd Llangynidr, Fforest Fawr and The Black
Mountain. 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. The walks
are illustrated with stunning photography by the author and outdoor
photographer Adam Long.
With a network of over 4,800 km of rights of way and two national
parks, Hampshire offers a myriad of adventures for walkers. The
jewel in the county's crown is the New Forest, one of Britain's
most stunning national parks and a remarkable example of a medieval
hunting forest. The South Downs, England's newest national park,
also presents some outstanding walks in landscapes of high
ecological and scenic value. The two national parks cover around
45% of Hampshire's area. This guide covers both of these parks and
features many other superb walks across the county.
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