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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
Coniston and the Southern Lakes. The walks include town trails,
coastal walks and routes through woodland and farmland and on the
high moors.
With the historic town of Fort William at its heart, Lochaber
boasts some of Scotland's most celebrated mountains and glens,
beautiful sea lochs and, on the craggy west coast, dazzling white
sandy beaches. Ben Nevis may draw the crowds, but with countless
miles of lower-level paths and tracks to explore there is far more
than Britain's highest mountain for walkers to enjoy in the region
which lays claims to the title of 'The Outdoor Capital of the
UK'.This guide features 40 varied walks that take in the very best
of Lochaber. From the iconic Glencoe and Glen Nevis to the wild
lands of Ardnamurchan and Moidart, there is something for everyone
in this diverse selection of routes.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest walks to the most amazing viewpoints in the Lake
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,
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: Gummer's How,
Carron Crag, Orrest Head, Wastwater, Rannerdale Knotts, Low Fell,
Hallin Fell, Walla Crag, Latrigg and Great Mell Fell.
Lancashire is a walker's paradise with many unexpected delights
such as Silverdale and the Forest of Bowland. This collection of
100 great walks will help you explore the diverse and beautiful
landscapes of this fascinating yet under-rated county. The Crowood
Walking Guides give detailed and accurate route descriptions of the
100 walks which are up to 12 miles in length. Full-colour mapping
is included which is sourced from the Ordnance Survey. Details of
where to park and where to eat and drink are included and also
places of interest to see en route.
The new Loch Lomond National Park has ensured protection for what
is not only Britain's largest freshwater lake, but one of its most
beautiful, celebrated in ballad and song. West of Loch Lomond are
the steep Arrochar Alps towering above Loch Long together with
scores of much less visited lower hills stretching down to the
seaboard. To the east is the Trossachs - a delightful landscape of
forests, lochs and hills that has long been known as Scotland in
miniature. This latest pocket guide features 40 of the best walks
in this popular area in an attractive and accessible format.
This guidebook describes the Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA), a
nearly 400km long, three week trek crossing the Apennines in 23
stages, from Bocca Trabaria to Passo Due Santi on the edge of
Liguria. The route dips in and out of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna,
never dropping below 400 metres. Best walked between spring and
autumn, it is suitable for any reasonably fit walker, and this
guidebook provides step-by-step route descriptions, accompanied by
detailed mapping. There are transport options for joining and
leaving the walk at a number of points, making it perfect for
undertaking in small sections or single-day walks. There are
suggestions for accommodation en route in comfortable guest houses
and alpine-style huts, making it essential reading for anyone
undertaking the GEA. The Apennines are Italy's best-kept secret.
Forming the rugged spine of the Italian peninsula, this range
provides thousands of kilometres of marked trails over rocky crests
and ridges and explores extensive forests and meadows, following
routes established long ago by traders, pilgrims and shepherds and
little affected by mass tourism.
Wester Ross and Lochalsh are amongst the most popular areas for
walks in the Scottish Highlands. The Lochalsh peninsula between the
shores of Loch Duich and Loch Carron offers varied walking from
villages such as Plockton as well as the region's main town at Kyle
of Lochalsh. Across the dramatic Mam Ratagan pass is the remote and
secluded Glenelg peninsula, a tranquil and peaceful haven far from
busy routes. Further north are Applecross and Lochcarron, with
mountains that yield nothing in ruggedness to their more famous
counterparts in Torridon, as well as attractive fishing villages
and forest walks. Finally around Gairloch is an area that has long
been famous for its fine sandy beaches, many of them still very
quiet. Inland is a vast area of little-visited, rocky peaks known
to walkers as 'The Great Wilderness'. This latest pocket guide
features 40 of the best walks in this popular area in an attractive
and accessible format.
Incredible walks through Scotland's glorious landscape. In this
boxed collection of walking cards you'll find a happy mix of routes
around Scotland's loveliest towns, cities and countryside. Head to
the Highlands or beat the streets of Edinburgh, these 35 walking
cards are filled with unique half-day circular 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.
The Pathfinder(R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks
contains 28 fantastic circular walks across the county, much of
which lies inside the new South Downs National Park. Each walk in
Pathfinder(R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks is
accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and
GPS waypoints to help you navigate your hike with ease.
Pathfinder(R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks
guides you to some of the best walking destinations in the county,
from the breezy heights of Ditchling Beacon to the rolling High
Weald, Ashdown Forest and iconic Seven Sisters. No matter what your
walking ability, you can experience a variety of walking routes in
a range of difficulty with this Pathfinder(R) guide, including
hikes taking in the infamous Beachy Head, 1066 Country and the
South Downs Way. Inside you'll also find a wealth of helpful
information accompanying each walk, including good pubs along the
way, where to park before you start your walk and places of
interest en route. Pathfinder(R) Guides are Britain's best loved
walking guides. They are the perfect companion for countryside
walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with
easy-to-follow route descriptions, tried and tested by seasoned
walkers and accompanied by beautiful photography and clear Ordnance
Survey mapping. The routes range from extended strolls to
exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone.
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.
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'.
The 40 routes in this guidebook offer some of the best trail
running, fell running and sky running routes in the Lake District
National Park, one of the world's great mountain running regions.
Each route has been carefully graded to indicate terrain and
difficulty so that the runner can select a route that suits their
ability or aspirations for the day. Routes range from 5 miles to 21
miles, and include classics such as the Helvellyn skyline, Langdale
Horseshoe, Borrowdale and Scafell Pike direct. Detailed route
descriptions and OS map extracts accompany each route, along with
key facts, including distance, ascent, descent, timings, maps,
transport and parking. There is a useful introduction explaining
the history of trail and fell running in the Lake District, along
with advice about the best bases for a trail running holiday,
equipment and adapting to running off road. There is a rich history
of mountain running in the UK, and for many the Lake District is
the spiritual home of fell running. Whether you want to follow the
course of some of the classic fell races, or explore some of the
quieter corners of the national park, the aim of this book is to
inspire you to enjoy this thrilling sport in one of its greatest
playgrounds.
This guidebook explores six of Andalucia's most beautiful Natural
Parks - the Sierra Nevada regions of Aracena, Grazalema, Los
Alcornocales and Gaucin, La Axarquia, the Alpujarras and Cazorla -
along the great belt of the Cordillera Betica mountains. The 36
half- and full-day walks are mostly circular, ranging in length
from 4 to 21km: some involve steep ascents and descents but all are
within the capabilities of a reasonably fit walker. The routes are
based around the villages of Aracena, Grazalema, Jimena de la
Frontera, Cazorla, Bubion and Competa, all of which lie within
protected nature reserves. Year-round walking is possible, but the
area is best enjoyed March-June and September-October. Includes
detailed route descriptions, clear mapping, plenty of background
information about travel, food and drink, language and
communications and the author's recommendations for the best places
to stay in or around southern Spain's most beautiful mountain
villages, many of which date back to the Moorish period. Rising to
almost 3500m, the Cordillera Betica offers some of the finest
year-round walking in Europe, and wrapped within this mighty range
are some of Spain's most beautiful villages and trails.
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 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.
As the home of Britain's one and only national coastal park,
Pembrokeshire is rightly famed for its marine wildlife, unspoilt
beaches, towering cliffs and charming harbours. Inland, however,
you will also find ancient woodlands and rolling hills, as well as
archaeological mysteries and crumbling castles which suggest that
this peaceful part of Wales has a far more turbulent past.The 40
moderate walks in this volume from award winning publisher Pocket
Mountains, explore the stunning coastline as well as the heartland
of the county, with several routes making use of sections of
established long-distance walking trails.
This attractive guide gives walkers ten of the finest circular,
themed walks in the Brecon Beacons 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: Fan Brycheiniog & Picws Du - Ridge
Walk, Henrhyd Falls & Nant Llech - Waterfall Walk, The Four
Waterfalls Walk - Waterfall Walk, Pen y Fan Horseshoe - Mountain
Walk, The Old Electric Shop, Hay-on-Wye - Tea Shop Walk, Hay Bluff
& Twmpa - Hill Walk, Blorenge - Viewpoint Walk, Sugar Loaf -
Hill Walk, Llanthony Priory - History Walk, The Skirrid Mountain
Inn - Pub Walk
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.
The go-to Corsica travel guide travel guide for discovering the
best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Corsica
on foot with the Sunflower Corsica 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 Corsica guide is
indispensable for hiking in Corsica or seeing Corsica by car. Noel
Rochford, who has written several Landscapes guides, found the
Corsicans to be the friendliest people he encountered throughout
his travels. But the landscapes enchanted him as well: "No other
Mediterranean island can boast such a wealth of natural beauty.
Beaches to suit every taste: from long stretches of glaring white
sand to pink rocky coves. Real mountains - climbers' terrain - that
reach almost 3000m/9000ft. In these mountains you stumble upon a
magnificent mixture of pine forests, beech woods, chestnut groves,
and coppices of evergreen oaks. Streams bound down the
mountainsides; rivers cascade through awe-inspiring gorges, leaving
behind blue-green pools as clear as crystal. The pink granite hills
and cliffs, normally conjured up only for an artist's canvas, are
real indeed on Corsica." Whatever your age or ability we've got
some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable
holiday in Corsica. Inside the Sunflower Corsica guide book you'll
find: * 70 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 * 10 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 covering Ajaccio, Calvi and Bastia Whether you tour the
island by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you
around.
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