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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
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.
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.
This guidebook describes 50 spectacular walks spanning the breadth
of the Dolomites mountains in northeast Italy. Carefully selected
to give walkers a taste of the unique character of the local area,
each walk can be tackled in a single day, allowing visitors to
travel light and return to their accommodation at day's end. Graded
from easy to strenuous, there are walks for all abilities, ranging
from 3km hour-long lake strolls and lift-assisted short walks to
20km full-day high-altitude hikes. Most routes take in mountain
huts offering refreshments and accommodation, and the guide
includes notes on food and drink, history, folklore, nature and
geology. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are easily
accessible by train via Austria and Italy, and by air via Verona,
Venice, Treviso and Innsbruck airports. From the iconic peaks of
Tre Cime di Lavaredo and throne-like Pelmo to the Queen of the
Dolomites, the Marmolada, and the fairytale Brenta Dolomites, this
guide includes the key valleys and gateway towns for accessing the
mountains, along with details of public transport options to reach
the trailhead.
Day Walks in Northumberland features 20 routes between 7.6 and 14.5
miles (12.2km and 23.3km) in length, spread across the coast and
the countryside of Northumberland and suitable for hillwalkers of
all abilities. Researched and written by local walking guide David
Wilson, this book covers the best that this varied county has to
offer. Walk over sand dunes and past castles at Bamburgh and
Dunstanburgh, discover the history of Roman Britain at Hadrian's
Wall, explore the industrial heritage around the River South Tyne
and follow the Pilgrim's Way to Lindisfarne. 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.
Three-time thru-hiker J. R. Tate explores the traditions and lore
of the Appalachian Trail:
- The thru-hiker who began his hike by parachuting onto Springer
Mountain
- The trail town that sentenced an elephant to death
- Yogi-ing strategies
- Trail hermits Old Hog Greer and Uncle Nick Grindstaff
- Murders on the AT
- Ghosts in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe features 20 routes between
4.4 and 14.4 miles (7km and 23.2km) in length, spread across the
Scottish Highlands. Researched and written by experienced and
knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the
Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more
challenging day walks, all through grand and impressive landscapes.
Split into four sections - Glen Coe & Glen Etive; Kinlochleven
& the Mamores; Fort William & the Great Glen; and The Road
to the Isles - this guidebook explores the best that the Highlands
has to offer. 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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Walking
(Hardcover)
Henry David Thoreau
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R699
Discovery Miles 6 990
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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- Story of J. R. "Model-T" Tate's thru-hike of the Appalachian
Trail
- Recollections of grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents,
mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad
characters encountered on an AT thru-hike
- Conveys the beauty of the trail and the community that
surrounds it
Best Easy Day Hikes Indianapolis includes concise descriptions and
detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails, for an accessible
range of abilities. This guide includes * Casual hikes to full-day
adventures * After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes * Hikes for
everyone, including families * Mile-by-mile directions and clear
trail maps * GPS coordinates
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.
'Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific
frontiers of discovery' Lauren Laverne ________________________ 'We
can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.'
Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2 ________________________ Walking
strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But
it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration,
sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and
balance are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance: * Walking in
cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle. * Walking
alone strengthens our memories. * Walking in woodland helps us
sleep. * And there's nothing more restorative than a romantic
nighthike. Our choice of location, time, direction, duration,
walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk
in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares
the thrill of 52 different ways to walk, explaining the latest
science behind each one, and providing practical tips for making
the most of your daily steps. 52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and
informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious
about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of
some on-foot novelty and adventure.
_________________________________ Beautifully designed and
pocket-sized, 52 Ways to Walk is a love letter to walking.
This attractive and cleverly structured guidebook gives dog walkers
access to 15 pubs and 20 great walks in the region of the Lake
District. With clear information, humour, an introduction for each
walk, and simple, easy-to-read maps, this beautiful book will
appeal to all who want to venture out into the countryside with
their dogs. The walks have no stiles ensuring a hassle free walk
for both dog and owner. Both authors are experienced walkers,
qualified in mountain leadership and countryside management. This
is another book in a series of Countryside Dog Walking books
currently being developed throughout the UK.
Pinpointing favourite treks, rambles and family trips, these 40
walks visit Norfolk in all its variety. From wild and windswept
coast, Fens and Breckland to sheltered inland woods, broads and
valleys, they offer geographical impact and a strong sense of
history. Treading in the footsteps of warriors, drovers, pilgrims,
weavers and reedcutters, this selection links to the county's
extensive network of long-distance routes. You'll find Norfolk at
its most photogenic, with swallowtail butterflies and wherry boats,
windpumps, seals and sailing boats, round tower churches and
medieval architecture. From coast road to historic villages, towns
and cities, many of the walks start near public transport.
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