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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
Guidebook to 30 of the best walks in Cumbria's Eden Valley. The
graded routes, which range from 3 to 15 miles, explore the region's
diverse landscapes and offer dramatic views, either of the
Pennines, the Lake District or the Scottish hills. The walks, which
work well from bases such as Kirkby Steven, Dufton and Appleby, are
predominantly circular. Some of the linear routes link with the
Settle-Carlisle railway. Map extracts from the 1:50K OS Landranger
series accompany route description, and the handy route summary
table makes it easy for walkers to compare routes. Invaluable
information on transport and accommodation is included, as are
notes on the region's geology, wildlife and history. Situated next
to the iconic Lake District, the Eden Valley is often overlooked as
a walking destination. This works in its favour - it is as quiet as
it is scenic - making it the perfect destination for those looking
to escape the crowds. The featured routes are designed to give the
walker a taste of everything the area has to offer. From peaceful
woodland strolls to serious moorland hikes, and from explorations
of the limestone uplands to walks on the Solway marshes, they visit
just about every nook and cranny in the valley.
The North York Moors National Park is a walkers' paradise, and the
southern and western half includes the majestic Cleveland Hills and
Hambleton Hills, as well as a string of colourful valleys. 25 great
walks, well illustrated and concisely described, lead you through
stunning landscapes of heather-clad moorland with wayside crosses,
and rich woodland by delectable riverbanks. From the absorbing old
market towns of Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley discover the grandeur
of Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys, and follow in the footsteps of
drovers, miners and quarrymen. Savour the natural delights of the
Wainstones, Boltby Scar and Gormire Lake, and the ever popular
charms of Osmotherley, Hutton-le-Hole, Sutton Bank and the White
Horse of Kilburn. Explore the delectable valleys of Ryedale,
Bilsdale, Bransdale, Farndale and Rosedale, and a wealth of
colourful stone-built villages such as Hawnby, Lastingham,
Gillamoor and Swainby.
This is the only book of its kind. It is packed with stunning
photography and is beautifully designed. With humour and specific
information about the pubs along each walk, this book will appeal
to those planning their holidays or planning a day trip. The
simplicity of the guides and mapscaters for all and will appeal to
anyone living in, or intending to visit the Anglesey and Lleyn
Peninsula region. Attractive and cleverly structured, this
guidebook gives dog walkers access to 15 pubs and 15 great walks in
the Anglesey & Lleyn Peninsula area. With clear information, 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.
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 guidebook to walking on the Scilly Isles includes 11 day walks
and 4 boat trips. The walks are between 1.5 and 10 miles long
(2.5km and 16km), and explore the larger islands such as Tresco, St
Martin's, St Mary's, St Agnes and Bryher as well as smaller islands
in the archipelago. Alongside the walks, which are suitable for
walkers of all abilities, are 4 boat trips which explore Annet and
the Western Rocks, the Norrard Rocks, St Helens and Tean as well as
the Eastern Isles. All routes are illustrated with OS mapping and
contain lots of background information on the history, geology and
ecology of the islands. There is also practical information on
public transport services and accommodation. With their mild
climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Isles make an ideal holiday
destination, with stunning scenery, rich bird life and myriad
wildflowers. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from
the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy
beaches, they reveal their charms to those who walk the headlands,
sail from island to island and take time to observe the sights,
sounds and scents of the landscape.
For the best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof,
split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Malta and Gozo Tour &
Trail Super-Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy
to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price.
Super-Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use `Wear and
Tear' guarantee. A large 840mm by 694mm double sided map sheet has
Malta at 1:32,000 scale on one side, with Gozo at 1:20,000 scale on
the reverse. Our special concertina map fold makes our map easy to
use and easy to refold to its 235mm by 120mm pocket size. Our
legendary 'Tour & Trail' level of detail ranges from major
roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow
country roads, plus dirt roads and walking trails. Altitude
background colouring is designed to clearly show the altitude range
when travelling across the islands by car or on foot. 100 metre and
20 metre contours are clearly shown on the map along with
individual height points and all of the official 'Trig' points.
Tour & Trail attention to detail includes our useful symbol
range including viewpoints, picnic areas, petrol stations,
bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road
safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds,
cemeteries, churches, chapels, lighthouses, towers and forts,
camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. We have ensured that all
the walking routes from the Sunflower and Rother walking guide
books are highlighted (red) on the maps. It all adds up to the most
detailed, most durable, most useful maps of Malta and Gozo that you
can buy anywhere. 'Super-Durable' means a waterproof, tear-proof,
map that can take the roughest treatment and still folds up like
new after your adventures. Our special concertina map fold means
this 'near indestructible' Tour & Trail Map unfolds easily for
use, and more importantly folds back up easily to its compact
pocket size even after the toughest use. Digital Custom Map
editions of the Malta and Gozo Tour & Trail Map are available
as a free zip file download from the Discovery Walking Guides
website for use on Garmin gps units and in Garmin Basecamp and
Google Earth software. Digital editions are available for 3G gps
apps from Viewranger and Locus Map.
This guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks on the upland
heather moors and tors 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, and interception of points of
interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity
and ease-of-use.
The Israel National Trail [INT] is one of the most exciting hikes
in the world, expanding over 1,100 kilometres from the north to the
south of Israel. You can hike its entire length, or just selected
sections of your choice and you can hike it in winter too. You will
experience a great desert hike in the Negev and Judean deserts and
the Dead sea, the lowest point on earth. It is the ultimate desert
hiking experience, and you can do it easily with the guide that
simply has all you need. This full and comprehensive guide includes
62 topographical maps (1:50,000) and 8 road maps (1:250,000). It is
an ultralight guide, that weighs only 300 grams. The guide offers a
full description of the hike in both northbound and southbound
directions together with the hiking profile - distance and height
above or below sea level. You will find in the guide fascinating
information about geology, history, unique botanical information
and interesting short side trips. The maps along with day-by-day
trail descriptions and tips make this guide your one-stop shop and
all you need to hike the Israel National Trail. The guide is
suitable for experienced hikers as well as families and individuals
looking to explore Israel in a whole new and exciting way. The
guide has links to important information available as free
downloads including the full preface to the guide, contact
information of people in the desert who will cache water for you, a
list of trail angels, list of grocery stores along the INT,
transportation from the airport to the trailhead in Dan or in Eilat
and much more. There is a QR code for trail changes, plus links to
recommended INT alternate routes, and the best day-hikes in Israel.
The new section from Arad to Masada and the Dead sea is included.
A guidebook to 44 circular walks in the south and west of the
Yorkshire Dales National Park, with bases including Sedbergh,
Malham, Grassington, Skipton, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks
cover the valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale,
Ribblesdale and Dentdale - each with its own distinctive landscape
and character. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 23
mile (37km) challenge to bag three summits - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside
and Ingleborough. The walks range between 3.5 and 13 miles in
length and showcase Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, beautiful views
and rich heritage. With the exception of the Three Peaks walk, they
are designed to suit most abilities: steeper sections are rare and
usually short-lived. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS
mapping are provided for each route, along with information on
nearby points of interest and facilities. Highlights include
delightful riverside walking in Wharfedale, spectacular views of
the distant Howgills and Lake District Fells, and the arresting
limestone cliffs of Malham Cove providing a wonderful introduction
to this magnificent area.
Baffies, the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike
Mountaineering Club, is allergic to exertion, prone to lassitude,
suffers from altitude sickness above 600m, blisters easily and
bleeds readily. Think the Munros are too difficult? Think again.
Baffies' Easy Munro Guide is the first of a series of reliable
rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros.
Twenty-five routes, each covering one main Munro, all with detailed
maps and full colour throughout - this lightly humorous and
opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the
summit. Thousands of people each year attempt to conquer the
Munros. This guide allows beginners and those looking for a less
strenuous challenge to join in. It is perfect for anyone exploring
Scotland's beautiful mountains, whatever his or her level of
experience.
This guidebook offers a wide range of walks from the source of the
river Lune in the Howgill Fells to Glasson Dock, just below
Lancaster. The 40 day walks range between 3 and 11 miles in length
and are all illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping. The
walks start in the north of the region and follow the River Lune
southwards to the sea, with bases including Orton, Sedbergh, Kirkby
Lonsdale and Lancaster. They explore the infinitely varied
landscape as the river Lune flows between the Lake District and
Yorkshire Dales national parks and the Forest of Bowland and
Arnside and Silverdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also
included is an outline of a 60-mile, 6-day route walking the River
Lune from end to end, with lots of background information about the
area's history, geology and also all the local facilities to help
you plan your trip. There are magnificent views from the empty
hilltops, delightful natural woodlands full of wildlife, stunning
secluded side valleys and open moorland vistas to be explored in
Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire.
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.
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