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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
The London LOOP - London Outer Orbital Path - is a 1503/4 -mile
(242.6km) circuit of the country's capital. It was largely the
brainchild of an organisation called the London Walking Forum,
which was formed in the early 1990s to encourage people to visit
and take advantage of the many green spaces in the capital. They
created a walk that followed, roughly, the outskirts of Greater
London - and the LOOP was born. The official start is at Erith and
the end at Purfleet-on-Thames. Although it does stray into some of
the home counties, the trail does, however, stay within the M25 and
by-and-large sticks to the 'Metropolitan Green Belt' - that buffer
zone of green, largely undeveloped land that encircles the city.
New title - covers the complete circuit but also ideal for
London-based day walks New style trail maps and text colour
All-in-one guide - Trailblazer guides include practical information
not usually found in walking guides to the UK: reviews of places to
stay, places to eat, attractions along the way and detailed public
transport information showing all access points on the path, for
day walkers. The largest scale walking maps available - At just
under 1:20,000 (8cm or 3-1/8 inches to 1 mile) our maps
(fully-edited and drawn by walkers for walkers) are bigger than
even the most detailed walking maps currently available in shops or
online.
Walking London is the essential companion for any urban
explorer-visitor or native-committed to discovering the true heart
of one of the world's greatest capital cities. In 30 original
walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan reveals miles of
London's endlessly surprising landscape. From wild heathland to
formal gardens, cobbled mews to elegant squares and arcades,
bustling markets to tranquil villages-Duncan reveals the pick of
the famous sights, but also steers walkers off the tourist track
and into the city's hidden corners. Handsomely illustrated with
specially commissioned color photographs and complete route maps,
the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and the
best bars and restaurants to visit en route.
Immerse yourself in the Lake District's wonderful landscape with
this unique collection of walks. In this boxed collection of
walking cards you'll find a happy mix of routes around the Lake
District. From child-friendly lake side strolls to strenuous rocky
climbs , these 35 walking cards are filled with unique half-day
routes, as well as one and two-day walks. Each card has a different
route fully described and illustrated on a large scale, 1:25 000
map and include our highly recommended, nearby charming places to
stay. * Inspirational walks on handy, pocket size cards *
Year-round walks specially designed for all seasons * Box includes
transparent sleeve so if it rains you can pop the walking card into
the sleeve to protect it from the elements * Recommended charming
places to stay are included with each walking route so you can
combine a great walk with a truly memorable overnight stop * A
selection of easy half-day walks as well as some more challenging
two-day routes * Ideal for visitors and adventurous locals Pocket a
card, leave the box on your bookshelf and enjoy a glorious day out
on foot in the Lake District.
From Great Yarmouth to Aberystwyth, Westering is a coast-to-coast
journey crossing the Fens, Leicester, the Black Country and central
Wales. It connects landscape, place and memory to evoke a narrative
unravelling the deep topography, and following a westerly route
that runs against the grain of the land, its geology, culture and
historical bedrock. With the industrial Midlands sandwiched between
bucolic landscapes in East Anglia and Wales, here we explore places
too often overlooked. Along the way we encounter deserted medieval
villages, battlefield sites, the ghosts of Roman soldiers, valleys
drowned for reservoirs, ancient forests, John Clare's beloved
fields, and the urban edgelands. Notions of home and belonging,
landscapes of loss and absence, birds and the resilience of nature,
the psychology of walking, and the psychogeography of liminal
places all frame the story.
Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Spain is your passport to 60 easy
escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by
picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a
full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike along the
Mediterranean coast, and experience island walks in Mallorca.
Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Spain Travel Guide: Colour
maps and images throughout Special features - on Spain's highlights
for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take
Best for... section helps you plan your trip and select walks that
appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to
stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink
recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:
Pyrenees, Picos & Northern Spain, Galicia, the Mediterranean
Coast, Central Spain, Andalucia, Mallorca & Menorca Essential
info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by
illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration,
distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified
as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60
maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Spain, our
most comprehensive guide to walking in Spain, is perfect for those
planning to explore Spain on foot. Looking for more information on
Spain? Check out Lonely Planet's Spain guide for a comprehensive
look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely
Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring
and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.
Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million
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As you enter the caldera of Santorini by ferry sheer cliffs rise up
dramatically, exposing richly coloured rock strata, crowned by the
colored houses of the cliff-top settlements. Equally magnificent is
the sunset from the heights of the caldera towards the sea and the
remnants of prehistoric rounded island Strogyli, Thirasia, the New
and Old Kameni. However, there is more than the visual excitement
to discover and if you don?t take the time to walk the island you
will have learnt little of Santorini. The new Anavasi map will take
hiking in every corner, beach and hill top of Santorini and
Thirassia to discover landscapes with visible signs of the
traditional rural culture, with orchards stonewalls, threshing
floors, huts, chapels, inland villages with a well preserved
medieval core (called Castelo), routes with wonderful vistas, lost
beaches quiet even in the heart of summer. The new map is double in
size and scale than the previous version, that means more
information and detail. On the reverse side of the map, there is a
brief description of the 25 proposed hiking routes and a short
guide of the two islands, Santorini and Thirassia.
With breathtaking scenery, some 600km of well-maintained, waymarked
paths and a selection of characterful resorts, the Tatras mountains
have all the elements of a perfect walking holiday. Straddling the
border between Slovakia and Poland, the region boasts stunning
mountain landscapes: rocky pinnacles, craggy peaks, jagged ridges
and towering cliffs, mirror-surfaced tarns and dancing waterfalls.
Covering the Western, High and White Tatras, and both sides of the
Polish-Slovakian border, it presents 180 walks and scrambles routes
of between 1km and 30km (both circular and linear and from easy to
strenuous) linking the main resorts with peaks, lakes and mountain
chalets. In Poland, there is just one base - delightful Zakopane -
whereas in Slovakia, you can walk from several villages strung out
along the foot of the range and linked by a tramway. The guide also
includes a wealth of information about local services, facilities
and attractions and extensive practical advice covering travel and
insurance, accommodation and facilities, mountain guides, languages
and safety in the mountains. The Tatras have been designated as a
UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in recognition of their rich
biodiversity and the guide presents a summary of the region's
plants and wildlife, as well as its fascinating history. Other
highlights include an ascent of Krivan, the national symbol of
Slovakia, glorious ridge walks in the Western Tatras and gentler
strolls taking in caves and waterfalls. Blending information with
inspiration, this book is a must for anyone wishing to visit the
High Tatras.
The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching
intermittently across southern and eastern England. It is an area
characterised by beech woods and dry valleys, and these natural
features are explored in the routes. The Thames Valley is steeped
in history, from Windsor Castle and Richmond Park to Runnymede
Meadows, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, and there are
opportunities to absorb this evocative atmosphere, as well as
genteel towns like Dorchester, Henley and Princes Risborough. -See
walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Thames
Valley & Chilterns from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale
Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all waypoints -Where
to park, good pubs and places of interest en route -All routes have
been fully researched and written by expert outdoor writers
-Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder(R)
Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. Made with durable
covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks
throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with
easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey
route maps and GPS waypoints.With over 70 titles in the series,
they offer essential information for walkers throughout the
country. Contents* Wallingford* Watlington Hill* Hedgerley and
Burnham Beeches* West Woodhay and Inkpen* Dorchester and Wittenham
Clumps* Aldermaston and the Kennet and Avon Canal* Cuckhamsley Hill
and the Ridgeway* Port Meadow* Old Boars Hill* Marlow and Hurley*
Widbrook Common and Cliveden Reach* Goring* Whitehorse Hill and
Kingston Lisle* Great Hampden and Little Hampden* Cookham, Winter
Hill and Cock Marsh* Abingdon and Sutton Courtenay*
Henley-on-Thames and Hambleden* Runnymede and Windsor Great Park*
Longworth and Hinton Waldrist* Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon and
Ashridge* Ibstone, Turville and Fingest* Coombe Hill and Chequers*
Whitchurch and Mapledurham* West Wycombe, Hughenden and Bradenham*
Chesham and Little Missenden* Chess Valley* Lardon Chase, Moulsford
and Streatley* Princes Risborough and Chinnor Hill
The ten best circular walks on the coast between Lyme Regis and
Studland Bay. highlights include, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and
Old Harry Rocks.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest circular, themed walks 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: The Buck Inn, Malham;
Churchmouse Tea Room, Londsdale; Muker, Swallowdale; Hardraw Force,
Wensleydale; Pen-y-ghent, Ribblesdale; Fountains Abbey, Nidderdale;
George & Dragon, Dent; Uldale Force, Howgills; Grassington and
Ingleborough.
These attractive and cleverley structured guidebooks give walkers
the ten finest circualr routes on a section of the Wales Coast Path
in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview
and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered
directions, enhanced OS mapping, eye-grabbing panoramic
photopgraphs, and interpretation sof points of interest along the
way, these guides set a new standard in realiability, clarity and
ease of use. Featured walks include Ynys Llanddwyn, Aberffraw,
Rhoscolyn, Holyhead Mountain & South Stack, Carmel Head,
Cemlyn, Cemaes Bay, Point Lynas, Moelfre and Red Wharf Bay.
Northumberland is England's most northern county, a magical place
filled with ancient castles, golden sand beaches, rolling hills,
rugged moorland and friendly little Northumberland towns and
villages. This much-awaited addition to the award-nominated series
of easy walking guides is an affordable and practical guide to 40
of the best family walks in the region.
This title covers nineteen circular walks in the undiscovered moors
and valleys of Mynydd Hiraethog and the Vale of Clwyd, with varied
wildlife, historic towns, picturesque villages and rich history.
This collection of walks will help you to explore these less well
known areas. There are walks to suit all tastes and abilities, from
short easy rambles in the flat lower Vale to longer and more
testing routes on the hills and higher moors.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in
Coniston and the Southern Lakes. The walks include town trails,
coastal walks and routes through woodland and farmland and on the
high moors.
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