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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
There are few more beautiful places than Scotland's winter
mountains. But even when most of the snow has melted, isolated
patches can linger well into summer and beyond. In The Vanishing
Ice, Iain Cameron chronicles these remarkable and little-seen
relics of the Ice Age, describing how they have fascinated
travellers and writers for hundreds of years, and reflecting on the
impact of climate change. Iain was nine years old when snow patches
first captured his imagination, and they have been inextricably
bound with his life ever since. He developed his expertise through
correspondence (and close friendship) with research ecologist Dr
Adam Watson, and is today Britain's foremost authority on this
weather phenomenon. Iain takes us on a tour of Britain which
includes the Scottish Highlands, the Southern Uplands, the Lake
District and Snowdonia, seeking elusive patches of snow in wild and
often inaccessible locations. His adventures include a perilous
climb in the Cairngorms with comedian Ed Byrne, and glorious days
spent out on the hills with Andrew Cotter and his very good dogs,
Olive and Mabel. Based on sound scientific evidence and personal
observations, accompanied by stunning photography and wrapped in
Iain's shining passion for the British landscape, The Vanishing Ice
is a eulogy to snow, the mountains and the great outdoors.
"Best Easy Day Hikes Charlottes "includes concise descriptions of
the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.
The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
This attractive and cleverly structured guidebook gives dog walkers
access to 20 of the finest walks in the stunningly beautiful county
of Cheshire. 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 area covered includes: Tatton Hall, Lyme Park, Marbury Park,
Macclesfield Forest, Delamere and Beeston. The walks are for all
levels of fitness and abilities, from short walks to more
challenging hill walks. Having no stiles ensures 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.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the
area surrounding Oban and the north of Argyll. The walks include
hill climbs, moorland tracks, and paths through farmland, woodland
and along the coast.
This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but
accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of South
Wales. A selection of 16 guided walks is used to illustrate this in
terms of what can be seen on the ground. The hills, valleys and
coasts of South Wales are some of Britain's most celebrated and
iconic landscapes. The coasts of Gower and Pembroke, and the
shapely peaks of the Brecon Beacons are especially popular. These
varied landscapes reflect a highly diverse geology. From the
rolling hills of Mid and West Wales, the spectacular heights of the
Brecon Beacons, the rocky outcrops of Fforest Fawr and Mynydd Du,
the valleys and moors of 'the coalfield', to the delightful scenery
of the southern and western coasts - each has its own fascinating
geological story to tell. This book is for the walker who sets out
among these hills and coasts and who wants to learn a bit more
about the forces that forged this landscape. The first part is an
account of the geological history of South Wales, while the second
contains 16 walks where you can see evidence of the geology, along
with some of the most outstanding scenery of the region. The author
has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills,
pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks and the
overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day
landscape.Also in this Rock Trails series by Paul Gannon are
Lakeland, Peak District, Scottish Highlands and Snowdonia.
There are few destinations in Europe where you can enjoy typical
'summer' outdoor pursuits in the middle of winter. However, Spain's
Costa Blanca is one such place and the range and quality of
activities on offer is outstanding. This multi-activity guide
presents a handpicked selection of 60 ridge routes, via ferratas,
canyons, sport-climbing crags, trad-climbing crags, hikes, trail
runs and road-cycling routes to inspire keen adventurers to explore
the region's striking ridges, peaks, crags and barrancos (canyons).
A broad spectrum of activities is covered - although since many of
the routes involve climbing skills and rope-work, the guide is
particularly well suited to climbers interested in a multi-activity
holiday - and there are plenty of mid-grade options. Although
quieter in winter, Costa Blanca is well served for accommodation
and facilities, with easy access from Alicante. The guide includes
plenty of useful information to help you plan your holiday and
directions to help you locate the start-point for each activity.
All of the activities are clearly graded and include route
description and mapping and - for the climbing routes and via
ferratas - photo topos illustrating the line of the route. Handy
tables summarise the key information, making it easy to choose an
activity to suit. With inspiring colour photography to whet your
appetite, Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures is the perfect companion
to discovering the adventures that await in this bounteous region.
Day Walks in Somerset features 20 routes between 7 and 15 miles
(11km and 24km) in length, spread across the county of Somerset,
including the Exmoor National Park. Researched and written by
experienced and local authors Jen and Sim Benson, the walks range
from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through
interesting and varied landscapes. Split into five sections –
Exmoor; Quantock Hills & Blackdown Hills; Somerset Levels;
Mendip Hills; and Bath & North East Somerset – this guidebook
explores the best that Somerset 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.
This guidebook describes 50 circular walks and scrambles exploring
the Costa Blanca mountains, around the resorts of Alicante,
Benidorm and Calp. These routes range from gentle strolls to
demanding days with steep climbs, and from 3-20km in distance. The
Mediterranean coast is one of Europe's most popular winter sun
adventure destinations. In general UK visitors are best suited to
the heat from late autumn to early spring. Beyond the beaches and
high rises lies a completely different world of accessible, rocky
mountains and knife-edge ridges that stretch away in long chains of
gleaming white limestone pinnacles, and the range of walks ensures
that everyone can enjoy this spectacular Spanish landscape. Walking
on Costa Blanca also includes background information on local
geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on where to go,
where to stay and what to take.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest walks to waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales 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: Aysgarth & Cauldron Falls,
Janet's Foss & Goredale Scar, Catrigg Force, Kidson &
Currack Forces, The Strid & Posforth Gill, Mill & Whitfield
Gills, Ingleton Waterfalls, Linton Falls & Ghaistrill's Strid,
Uldale Force and Hardraw Force.
The ten best circular walks on the coast between Lyme Regis and
Studland Bay. highlights include, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and
Old Harry Rocks.
Guidebook of 45 day walks and treks ranging from 3.5 to 29.5km
(2-18 miles) in length on Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The
routes described are made up of 40 one-day walks, including routes
covering the slopes of El Teide (the highest mountain on Spanish
territory), plus the GR131 is described as a 5-day long-distance
walk from Arona to La Esperanza. The routes range from easy to
strenuous with options to suit all abilities. Tenerife has
beautiful natural scenery ranging from the lush laurisilva forests
of Anaga to the lava landscapes of Parque Nacional del Teide. The
guide makes the most of this scenery with routes across the island
that are accessible via public transport. Details of the island's
local facilities are provided along with information on how to get
there, when to go and notes on local geology, wildlife and
habitats. The detailed route descriptions are illustrated with
1:50,000 map extracts and colour photographs. The guide is split
into seven sections - Anaga, Teno, Arona/Guia, Valle de la Orotava,
Parque Nacional, El Teide and GR131 - covering all the best walking
to be had on the island.
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.
This guide covers walks in the dramatic landscape of Wester Ross
from the Coigach peninsula in the north to the northern end of Loch
Maree in the south. The 30 walks featured range from 1 mile to 11
miles (1.6-17.5km).
The Climbing Chronicles record the 1940s climbing exploits of Harry
Parker. Born in Blackburn on 29 February 1916, Harry started
climbing before the war and continued to do so after its
conclusion, exploring the Peak District, Wales, the Lake District
and Scotland. Each night he noted down his adventures in his
'chronicles', recording the routes he climbed, the walks, bicycle
rides and journeys he undertook, and the people he met along the
way. Harry's remarkable diaries have now been transcribed by his
son John, and the resulting Chronicles offer a first-hand view of
climbing and walking in Britain in the 1940s. With an enthusiasm
for the outdoors and a sense of fun that springs from every entry,
The Climbing Chronicles is an entertaining and fascinating - not to
mention quirky - read.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in West
Sutherland. The walks include town trails, coastal walks and routes
through woodland and farmland and on the high moors.
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 along the South
Cornwall Coast include: Land?s End and Sennen Cove, Perranuthnoe,
The Loe, The Lizard, St Anthony Head, Nare Head, Dodman Point,
Polruan and Lantic Bay and Rame Head.
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