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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the
Western Lakes and its surrounding area. The walks include town
trails, coastal walks and routes through woodland and farmland and
on the high moors.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge is on many people's bucket list, an
achievable (but difficult) walk in an accessible part of the
country. The fact the area is stunningly beautiful helps! The 3
Peaks book offers a detailed step by step description of the 3
Peaks route. However, there is much more to it than that: - Full
colour photography throughout - A description of alternative routes
up each mountain - History and Geology of this unique and
fascinating area - Sections on Fell Running, Caving and Biking
written by outside experts - The problems of managing the route,
written by Alan Hulme from the National Park - Beyond the 3 Peaks:
excellent alternative challenges for walkers in the Dales Nearly
100,000 people take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge every year.
Most succeed but many do not. The walk takes place in some of the
most stunning countryside in the country. Not only does the
limestone scenery make the walk unique and attractive but the
industrial heritage makes it memorable. The book is much more than
a simple guide, it adds flavour and interest to the area and the
walk itself.
These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers
ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five
sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular
pocket-size 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 along the Somerset & North Devon Coast include:
Minehead and Burgundy Chapel, Foreland Point, Woody Bay, Bull Point
and Morte Point, Croyde Bay, Clovelly, Hartland Point, Hartland
Quay, Morwenstow and Bude Bay & Coombe Valley.
This map shows all of the 214 Wainwright Fells of the Lake District
very clearly on a high quality topographical base map. It will
especially appeal to those walkers who are aiming to climb all the
Wainwright Fells and want a clear, user-friendly aid to plan their
trips and to mark off the fells as they do them. The map has been
carefully designed to show essential detail as clearly as possible,
whilst leaving off the things of less relevance (including
footpaths) that would otherwise clutter the map. The result is a
map of the Lake District that is one of the clearest, most legible
and elegant maps available today. The base map is a detailed
topographical map (based on O.S. geodata) that shows - towns,
villages, roads, railways, stations, ferry crossings, youth
hostels, campsites, rivers, lakes and mountains. Topographical
relief is shown by graduated colour layers with a 50m contour
interval. Each Wainwright summit is clearly labeled with the fell
name together with a small circle so that you can mark off a peak
when you have done it. Popular starting and parking places are
shown with a small blue dot to further aid planning routes. Place
and fell names are easily legible. The map is a convenient size so
that it is easy to use - either opened out on a table, in the car,
or when displayed on the wall. The map is printed on high quality
paper. On the reverse of the map are tables and lists of the 214
Fells, with their heights with a wide column so the user can record
the date climbed and personal notes. There is also helpful
information on recommended books, web sites, etc. Rivers Publishing
is a well established, specialist publisher based in the Lake
District. Over the last twenty years they have built up a
reputation for best-selling, quality guide books and maps.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks on the
Isle of Skye and Raasay. The walks mostly avoid the high peaks, but
include hill climbs, hill passes, shoreline and cliff-top walks.
Shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Award '[A] rollicking
Boys' Own adventure' - Spectator 'This heart-stopping personal
account of historic Arabia today.' - Compass Magazine Following in
the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, Arabia is
an insight into Levison Wood's most complex and daring expedition
yet: an epic and unprecedented 5000-mile journey through 13
countries, circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. Honest,
reflective and poignant, Arabia is a historical, religious and
spiritual journey, through some of the harshest and most beautiful
environments on Earth. Exploring the Middle East through the lives,
hearts and hopes of its people, Levison Wood challenges the
perceptions of an often misunderstood part of the world, seeing how
the region has changed and examining the stories we don't often
hear about in the media.
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Walks Caithness
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Richard Hallewell; Illustrated by Rebecca Coope
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This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in
Caithness. The walks include coastal paths and hill climbs routes
through farmland and wooded dens.
Off the west coast of Scotland, south of the Isle of Skye and north
of Mull and Ardnamurchan, the islands' of Coll and Tiree are the
most westerly of the Inner Hebrides and have a reputation as being
amongst Scotland's sunniest places. Together with the Small Isles
archipelago of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna to the north, these
Hebridean gems provide a remarkable range and variety of walking.
The 36 routes in this book explore these six magical islands rich
histories and thriving wildlife as well as the fine sandy beaches,
awe-inspiring cliffs and coves, wild interiors and dramatic
mountain ranges which make them so special.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the
Western Isles. The walks include hill climbs, moorland tracks, and
shoreline walks.
The delights of Spain's Catalunya region are revealed in this new
walking guide, which covers 32 graded walks of 6.5 to 28km across
Montseny, Sant Llorenc del Munt I l-Obac, Montserrat and Penedes
and Garraf - all within easy access of Barcelona. Walks are
included for all abilities, from easy strolls to more demanding
walks, and some of the walks are accessible by public transport.
The guide provides detailed route descriptions, 1:50,000 mapping
and a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks.
All the walks are illustrated with stunning photos. A list of local
campsites and other useful contacts is included at the back, plus
notes on refreshment opportunities along the routes. There's also
background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and
planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take.
While the bustling city of Barcelona has always been a popular
tourist destination, only an hour away the landscape is altogether
different. From lush mountains to jagged peaks, famous vineyards to
magnificent views, each natural park has a different landscape and
walking is the best way to explore the region.
The go-to Paxos walking guide travel guide for discovering the best
walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Paxos on foot
with the Sunflower Paxos travel guide. And on the days when your
feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on our
recommended car tour. The Sunflower Paxos guide is indispensable
for hiking in Paxos or seeing Paxos by car. This is the ideal 'get
away from it all' destination - where everyone strolls through
olive groves and along the coast. Paxos, just 19 sq km of cosy
countryside, is little more than a broken fragment of hills sitting
anchored off the southern end of Corfu. The hills are cloaked in a
cool mantle of olive trees. Dark groves of cypresses pierce this
silvery-green mantle. In the shade of these wooded hills lie
sprinklings of rustic hamlets. But the real beauty of Paxos is the
dazzling necklace of turquoise green coves that collar the eastern
coastline. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious
walks and a car tour to ensure you have a memorable holiday in
Paxos. Inside the Sunflower Paxos guide book you'll find: 25 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 1 car tour 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 Whether you tour Paxos by
car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.
In his newest publication, Storer concentrates on the history of
the Corrour Bothy. The book tells the story of the oldest and most
famous bothy in the world, celebrating a century of public use in
2020. The book blends guidebook entries with historical accounts.
Through guidebook entries between the years of 1928 and 2019,
Storer outlines bothy life, the history of the Highlands, of
hillwalking and of climbing and thereby provides a portrait of the
past 100 years from a unique perspective centred on the Scottish
Highlands.
Guidebook to 35 half-day and day walks in France's beautiful
Dordogne region, based around Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat and
Souillac (Lot). The walks, which range from 6 to 18.5km, take in
the region's myriad delights, from spectacular gorges to enchanting
chateaux and charming medieval villages. All walks are within the
capacity of the average walker, and are on well-marked paths or
quiet roads. They are graded easy or medium; there are no long,
steep climbs or abrupt descents. There are step-by-step
descriptions and maps for each route. Also included is information
on the history, flora and fauna of the region, together with
practical pointers such as what to take and when to go, as well as
notes on waymarking, accommodation and transport. A route summary
table and glossary are also provided. Lying in south west France,
the Dordogne is a land of great scenic variety, from rolling wooded
hills and fertile valleys to barren upland plateaus and limestone
cliffs riddled with caves. The charm of the Dordogne also lies in
the picturesque medieval towns, chateaux, churches and abbeys that
stud the landscape, and these are the focus of many of the walks.
Although Hong Kong is often thought of as intrinsically urban, just
a short distance from the big cities are lush mountains and
attractive and varied countryside. This guide presents the
highlights of this hiking-friendly territory, detailing 21 graded
day walks and four short treks: Hong Kong Trail (presented in 3 day
stages), Lantau Trail (5 days), MacLehose Trail (5 days) and Wilson
Trail (5 days). The day walks - of 5 to 22.5km - cover Hong Kong,
Kowloon, the New Territories and the islands and range from easy
hikes suitable for families to challenging ascents of Hong Kong's
highest peaks. The territory's compact nature and excellent public
transport infrastructure make it easy to access the routes. The
guide has all you need to explore Hong Kong's excellent network of
trails. Route description is accompanied by clear mapping and there
are comprehensive notes - including Chinese place names - to help
visitors navigate the public transport system. Alongside
practicalities such as getting there, equipment and weather,
information on local points of interest offers an insight into Hong
Kong's rich geology, history and culture. The Hong Kong archipelago
is one of surprising diversity and contrast, where high-rise modern
cities are set against a backdrop of verdant green mountains, and
sandy beaches lie right alongside dense jungle. There are also
plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting and chances to
experience the fascinating 'East meets West' culture. This guide is
the perfect companion to discovering the fantastic walking on offer
in the 'Pearl of the Orient'.
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