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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
Volume two of Walking the Munros, this guidebook describes 70
challenging and inspiring routes up Scotland's iconic 3000ft+
mountains within the Northern Highlands, the Cairngorms and the
Isle of Skye. The routes, which range from 7 to 46km (with the
option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by
cycling the approach), cover 143 Munro summits, offering half and
full-day walk and scramble options. Clear and concise route
descriptions are accompanied by 1:100K mapping, together with
invaluable practical information on access, parking, accommodation
and more. Also included are two handy indexes of the Munros -
listed alphabetically and by height - a perfect resource for
peak-baggers. This guide incorporates both popular and lesser-known
routes, and celebrates the raw and rugged beauty of these majestic
mountains.
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.
The go-to Azores travel guide for discovering the best walks and
car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Azores on foot with the
Sunflower Azores travel guide. And on the days when your feet may
have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our
legendary car tours. The Sunflower Azores guide is indispensable
for hiking in Azores or seeing Azores by car. The Azores, nine
islands in the Atlantic halfway between the Old World and the New,
rise above sea level from a depth of several thousand metres. They
are all volcanic in origin and all are covered in this guide book.
They are not the remains of the legendary continent of Atlantis,
which is said to have sunk in the ocean once upon a time.
Nonetheless, there is an aura of mystery about this lush green
archipelago awe-inspiring mountains and peaceful valleys with
abundant exotic plants, enchanting lakes of stunning beauty amidst
extinct craters, charming hill country with fields and meadows, and
magnificent coasts lined by picturesque villages and historic
towns. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks
and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Azores.
Inside the Sunflower Azores guide book you'll find: 60 long and
short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you
can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical
walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain
Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies Satnav guidance to
walk starts for motorists 5 car tours and fold-out touring map -
for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots -
enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way
Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two
walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service
for the latest information Town plans of Ponta Delgada (So Miguel),
Angra do Herosmo (Terceira) and Horta (Faial) are included Whether
you tour the islands by car or explore on foot, we look forward to
showing you around.
With over 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public
path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines, gorgeous
sandy beaches, turquoise waters, meandering rivers and wide open
countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora and
fauna, interesting geology, fascinating history and some of the
most striking views in the country and you have one of England's
best regions to explore on foot. In these 40 walks all between two
and eight miles in length Keith Fergus leads you through some of
the best rambles Cornwall has to offer. Although the terrain
followed varies, and can be hilly, most of the walks are on
well-established paths making navigation straightforward and
suitable for families.
The Friends Way is a grand walk that starts in Barley, Lancashire,
passing over the summit of Pendle Hill to and through some of the
finest parts of the Yorkshire Dales to end at Sedbergh. It combines
glorious scenery with superb wildlife and striking geology, and it
also visits many places that were crucial in George Fox's journey
of 1652. He preferred to deliver his sermons outdoors, dismissing
churches as 'steeple-houses'. His long walk and discussions with
Seekers and other dissidents were the catalyst for the creation of
the Society of Friends, first known as Quakers. From Pendle Hill,
where Fox had his vision, to Fox's Pulpit, where he gave his
'Sermon on the Fell' to a crowd of over 1000, the route is steeped
in Fox's personal journey. This 62-mile Way ends at Sedbergh, a
town rich in Quaker heritage, to be followed by two day-walks, one
a circuit that takes in Fox's Pulpit. The whole route can be
completed comfortably inside one week. It will appeal not only to
all Quakers who enjoy walking, but also to those walkers who don't
yet know the remarkable story of Fox's 1652 journey and life. The
guidebook is richly visual, with mapping at 1:35,000 on 17 of its
pages and nearly 140 colour photos. It is robustly bound and
printed on rainproof paper.
Offering 40 day walks in Lancashire, this guidebook explores the
often-overlooked regions of Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley and
West Pennine Moors. With walks ranging from low-level valley trails
to higher hill routes, this guidebook offers plenty of year-round
walking options for active families and committed hikers alike. The
walks are accessible from a range of nearby villages, towns and
cities including Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Lancaster
and Clitheroe. Lancashire showcases some of the most varied walking
in the UK, featuring the wide expanse of Morecambe Bay, the Forest
of Bowland AONB and limestone fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. These
walks travel along green valleys, gritstone moors and untamed
hillsides to explore remnants of Lancashire's rich history: The War
of the Roses, the Pendle witch trials and the industrial heritage
of the West Pennine Moors. Providing detailed route description and
clear OS mapping for all 40 walks, this guidebook includes an
introduction full of information about the area including
accommodation, transport and access. The appendices contain a route
summary table to help you plan your days out, while each walk
offers notes on wildlife, history, geology and available
refreshments.
For better adventures, use the best map. Corfu Tour & Trail
Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large
scale map of the island that you can buy. Our large 1:40,000 scale
produces a double sided map sheet of 840mm by 680mm; big enough to
show masses of detail but compact enough to use in the car or on
the trail. Corfu North is on the facing sheet of the map with Corfu
South on the reverse side, including a generous overlap between the
two sides. Our special concertina map fold means your map is easy
to unfold, and more importantly easy to refold back to its pocket
size. You get the most detailed map of Corfu that is produced
including our 'Tour & Trail' level of detail ranging from major
roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow
country roads, plus dirt roads and walking trails. We have a new
method of highlighting the full Corfu Trail, including its options,
with the trails, tracks, lanes and roads making up the Corfu Trail
being outlined in green. This makes it easier to identify the Corfu
Trail on the map and easier to find it on the ground. Altitude
background colouring is designed to clearly show the altitude range
when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 100 metre and
20 metre contours are clearly shown on the map along with a large
number of individual height points. Tour & Trail attention to
detail is legendary as is our useful symbol range including
miradors, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar/restaurants and
parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. We have
included special Place-Name Plaques for Tripadvisor's most popular
destinations making them easy to find. For adventurers on foot Tour
& Trail Maps are researched and designed by hikers for use by
hikers. Our comprehensive gps ground surveys produce the best road
mapping available but the value of this on the ground research
becomes even more important when you leave the tarmac.
Super-Durable editions are printed on a plastic substrate with UV
cured inks to produce a Super-Durable Map that feels like silk but
will stand up to the roughest treatment of outdoor adventuring and
yet fold up like new at the end of your adventure. Quite simply
Corfu Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed,
accurate, toughest, large scale Corfu map that you can buy.
Super-Durable maps are 100% recyclable. Digital editions of Corfu
Tour & Trail Map are available for phone apps and Garmin users
at our Discovery Walking Guides website.
Devised with the aim of linking the two great seas that cradle
Andalucia, the Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk crosses the heart of
southern Spain, from the small Mediterranean village of Maro to
Bolonia beach on the Atlantic seaboard, a day's walk from the
bustling port of Tarifa. A village-to-village walk, the 416km trail
follows the Penibetic mountain range across the provinces of
Malaga, Granada and Cadiz, passing through six beautiful Natural
Parks and visiting some of the region's most picturesque and
characterful towns and villages, including Ronda. This guide
presents the waymarked route in 21 day stages, each with clear
route description and mapping and notes on the villages and other
local points of interest. You'll find all the practical information
needed to plan and execute a successful trip, with advice on when
to go, transport, accommodation and food. Useful contacts and a
Spanish-English glossary can be found in the appendices. Boasting
magnificent mountain scenery, charming villages and a rich and
fascinating history, it is little surprise that Andalucia has long
been popular with visitors. The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk
showcases the vibrant culture and enchanting landscapes for which
the region is famed: it takes in mountain views and dramatic
gorges, flower-strewn valleys and cultivated fruit groves, with
highlights including Moorish Ronda, Roman ruins at Bolonia and the
traditional 'pueblos blancos' (white villages).
Stunning backpacking routes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
are covered in this inspiring, large-format guidebook. 30 routes
are described, ranging from 1-4 days, with most suitable for a long
weekend. The routes are divided between the Western Highlands and
Inner Hebrides, the Central and Eastern Highlands, the Northwest
Highlands, the Far North and the Outer Hebrides. They are suitable
for those with the experience and self-reliance to navigate
proficiently and stay safe in an environment which can easily
become inhospitable. Although some routes visit bothies, most call
for at least one night's wild camping. Each walk includes overview
data, route description and 1:100,000 mapping and they are
illustrated with stunning photos. An introduction offers background
information about the Highlands' rich geology, plants and wildlife
and the historical and cultural context of Scotland's 'wilderness'.
There is also practical information on preparing for an incursion
and advice for those looking to expand their experience of
wild-country backpacking. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are
home to the most ruggedly beautiful, expansive and challenging
backpacking country in the British Isles. This is a land for those
who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.
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.
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 includes a digital version of the
paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
The south-eastern Grampians of the former county of Perthshire may
be grassier and less rugged than other Scottish mountains, but they
are just as big. The routes in this guide take you to the summits
of these 'jolly green giants' - covering all of the region's
Munros, often by unconventional routes, as well as several Corbetts
and smaller hills - and also over the Atholl passes, along rivers
and through the woods of Perthshire's 'Big Tree Country'. The 80
walks comprise a mixture of low-level, mid-level and mountain
routes and are graded by both length and difficulty. Many are
demanding, crossing remote, uneven, steep and/or pathless terrain,
but also included are gentler walks on clear paths taking in local
features of interest. The route description is illustrated with
clear mapping (a mixture of OS 1:50,000 and smaller-scale maps for
the longer routes) and the route summary table and grading
information make it easy to choose an appropriate route. There is a
wealth of information about the landscape and the region's
fascinating history. Finally, appendices cover local facilities and
access to the hills during the deer-stalking season. With
highlights including the mighty Ben Lawers, Beinn Dorain, Ben Alder
and Beinn a' Ghlo; Schiehallion; the great rivers Tay and Garry;
the Birks of Aberfeldy; and old drovers' routes over the passes of
Minigaig and Gaick, Perthshire has plenty to offer. And with
historic towns, such as Perth and Pitlochry, and attractive
villages, this is an ideal base for a walking holiday.
Guidebook to 30 circular walks in the North Wessex Downs Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The routes, which range from 7
to 21km (4 to 13 miles), take in parts of four counties -
Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. The North Wessex
Downs are accessible hills rising above the towns and rural plains
of southern England and rolling gently west from Reading and
Basingstoke to Swindon and down past Marlborough to Andover. The
walks allow you to explore parts of the Ridgeway National Trail,
the Kennet and Avon Canal and stunning historic sites such as
Avebury, the 3000-year-old Uffington White Horse, impressive
Neolithic long barrows and Iron Age hill forts. Alongside clear
route descriptions and OS maps are plenty of details about points
of interest, as well as practical information on the area, from
public transport links to ideal refreshment stops on each walk. The
result is an ideal companion to exploring both the popular and
untouched corners of the North Wessex Downs.
This guidebook describes 14 multi-day treks in Nepal's captivating
Annapurna region, among the foothills of the mighty Himalaya.
Routes range between 24km and 200km (15-124 miles) and between 4
and 23 days, with maximum altitudes from 1750m to 5416m. Areas
covered include Machhapuchhre, Pokhara and Lamjung Himal. The
varied treks showcase this inspiring landscape, offering stunning
vistas of snow-clad peaks and verdant valleys. From the classic
Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary to lesser-known routes,
this is the definitive guide to exploring Nepal's most popular
trekking region. With accommodation options including a mixture of
homestay, camping and lodges, trekkers have the opportunity to
immerse themselves in their surroundings and experience the warmth
and richness of Nepalese hospitality and culture. As well as
detailed route description and sketch mapping, the guide presents a
wealth of information to help make the most of a trip, including
practical advice on transport, visas and permits, when to go, what
to take and health and safety. There are notes on different styles
of trekking, tips on cultural etiquette and fascinating background
information on the region's history, plants and wildlife, culture
and religion.
Hiking Maryland and Delaware explores sixty-two easy-to-follow, and
easy-to-get-to hikes. Weaving the natural history and rich cultural
history of two of our nation's oldest states, the author guides you
through the rugged mountains, old-growth hardwood forests,
salt-marsh wildlife preserves, and Piedmont stream valleys that
attracted settlers to the region more than three centuries ago.
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.
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