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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
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 North Cornwall Coast include: Crackington
Haven, Cambeak, Port Quin and Port Isaac, Pentire Point, Trevose
Head, Bedruthan Steps, Holywell Bay, St Agnes Head, Reskajeage
Down, Carn Galver and Cape Cornwall.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten
best walks based around the loveliest tea shops, cafes and delis of
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:
Churchmouse Tea Room, Barbon; Three Hares Cafe, Sedbergh; Village
Store & Tea Shop, Muker; Herriots Kitchen & Cafe, Hawes;
Mill Race Tea Shop, Aysgarth; Elaine's Tea Rooms, Feizor; Town End
Farm Shop, Malham; & Then Teashop & Deli, Kettlewell; Old
School Tearoom, Hebden and Tea Cottage, Bolton Abbey
Experience the Unparalleled Beauty of Lake Tahoe and Its Trail The
Tahoe Rim Trail is a recreational paradise, taking hikers, mountain
bikers, and equestrians through three wilderness areas, as well as
national forests and state park lands. It provides access to an
incredible diversity of geology, flora, and fauna-and, of course,
miles of unbeatable views of the area along the border of
California and Nevada. The most important part of your trip is
planning it. Author Tim Hauserman first hiked the complete Tahoe
Rim Trail in 1999 and has since circumnavigated it three times. Put
his expertise to use. Get the most from your time on the trail, and
safely traverse a landscape rich in history and alive with nature.
Tahoe Rim Trail presents the entire 165-mile trail (and dozens of
side trips), divided into 8 sections. The new edition features:
Updated maps and trail descriptions Information on difficulty,
trail highlights, driving directions, and more Dozens of side trips
and historical highlights Descriptions of the flora and fauna you
will see Hundreds of tips for planning your excursion, whether it's
a day hike or a backpacking adventure Specific guidance for
mountain bikers, equestrians, and anglers Get the definitive
resource for Lake Tahoe's crown jewel; it's endorsed by the Tahoe
Rim Trail Association.
An illustrated history from the Scottish Mountaineering Trust of
the first 100 years of mountaineering in The Cairngorms - one of
the most popular and most famous climbing areas in the UK.
Following on from the successful and much lauded Ben Nevis -
Britain's Highest Mountain, this is the second important book from
the Scottish Mountaineering Trust to document the history of
Scottish mountaineering. "The Cairngorms - 100 Years of
Mountaineering" is a comprehensive history which details climbing
and mountaineering in the Cairngorms from 1893 to 1993, with a
postscript highlighting some of the main developments since then.
It is a tale of human endeavour played out among the remote corries
and cliffs of Britain's premier mountain range. The book recounts
the pioneering activities of climbers drawn to the high hills of
The Cairngorms from all over the country and describes the
continuing development of summer and winter climbing on the famous
granite cliffs located there, as well as on other lesser known
cliffs. This title presents full history of the first 100 years of
climbing in Britain's most important mountain range. It is written
by the foremost expert on climbing in The Cairngorm mountains. It
is heavily illustrated with 300 photographs, many of which are of
historical importance. It is a book which will appeal to all who
have climbed, or aspire to climb in one of Britain's most popular
climbing areas. It is a companion to Ben Nevis - Britain's Highest
Mountain.
It's Time to Take a Hike in San Francisco, California! The best way
to experience San Francisco is by hiking it. Get outdoors with
local author and hiking expert Jane Huber, with the full-color
edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco. A perfect blend
of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you
to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings
that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the
beautiful beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore. Explore the
redwood canyons of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Hike to the top
of Mount Davidson. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Golden Gate
Bridge from Batteries to Bluffs Trail. This guide offers
stroller-friendly jaunts for the entire family, challenging treks
for adventurous hikers, and everything in between. With Jane as
your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature
through 60 of the city's best hikes. Each hike description features
key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery,
traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn
about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and
elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and
where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your
enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new
places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60
Miles: San Francisco provides plenty of options for a couple hours
or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from San
Francisco and the surrounding communities.
Explore the Best Trails of Spokane, Washington! Peaceful
waterfalls, dramatic mountain vistas, bountiful state parks, and,
of course, the spectacular Spokane River-there's no better place to
hit the trails than the Spokane area. With the expert guidance of
local author Seth Marlin, you'll find plenty of popular routes and
hidden hiking treasures. These 30 five-star hiking trails are for
all levels and interests, and they range widely in elevation,
distance, and difficulty. Marlin details everything from easy
strolls in scenic locations to thrilling treks atop mountains.
GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions
to trailheads help you get to where you're going. Trail
descriptions and expert insights into the history, flora, and fauna
of the routes enhance your enjoyment along the way. Ratings for
scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility
for children help to ensure that you quickly find the perfect trip.
Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience
the best of Spokane's breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and
amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
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.
An inspirational guidebook to Britain's National Trails - 19
long-distance walking routes through England, Wales and Scotland.
Together, these routes (National Trails in England and Wales and
Scotland's Great Trails) cover well over 3100 miles (5000km),
exploring the rich scenic and historic countryside of Britain. If
you've ever wanted to walk a National Trail, this larger format
book is perfect for planning, offering stage by stage overviews for
each route including the popular South West Coast Path, Hadrian's
Wall Path, Pennine Way, West Highland Way, Cotswold Way, Offa's
Dyke Path, South Downs Way, Southern Upland Way and many others.
Outline schedules for each of the National Trails allow you compare
the routes and choose your next walking trail. Whether relatively
short and easy, or longer and more strenuous, there's a challenge
for you. Basic day-by-day route descriptions for each trail are
illustrated with maps and profiles, helping you choose the best
routes to walk. Information is provided on access to and from the
routes, maps, public transport, guidebooks, TICs, accommodation and
useful websites.
The best walking and hiking trails in the beloved Massachusetts
region Pine forests, windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, salt
marshes, and wave-washed beaches, enjoy it all as you stroll along
the beautiful trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
Walking the Cape and Islands is the only comprehensive guide to
this incredible area. Experience scenic Cape Cod National Seashore,
Nickerson State Park, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket land bank and
conservation areas, Massachusetts Audubon properties, and many
other parks and open spaces. Suitable for all abilities, the book's
72 walks and hikes range in length from less than a mile to just
under 11 miles. Families with children will especially enjoy many
of the shorter, easier walks. Each entry includes a Walk Summary,
which provides a helpful snapshot of the route. Plus, the book
describes the area's rich human and natural history, climate,
geology, and more. At-a-Glance Info offers details such as
distance, difficulty, walk time, trail surface, facilities
available, and whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting area allowed. Now
in full color, the new edition offers photographs and
professionally drawn maps, paired with descriptions that take you
step by step along the route. So whether you are a visitor or
resident, let author David Weintraub guide you to some of the best
walking and hiking trails in coastal New England.
Explore 51 of Virginia's best options for short walks, hiking
excursions, and backpacking adventures! From the craggy summits of
the Allegheny Mountains to the soft shores of the Chesapeake Bay,
Virginia north of US 60 is an unparalleled region. The terrain is
diverse and beautiful, and the plant- and wildlife are varied and
abundant. To truly see and appreciate the land's natural wonders, a
person should travel on foot. In the eastern coastal plain, walk
for miles upon quiet beaches, and see herons and egrets as they
fish in swamps, ponds, and slow-moving streams. Upon the rolling
piedmont of central Virginia, pass between grassy meadows with open
views and mixed hardwood forests. Trails in the Blue Ridge and
Massanutten mountains descend past waterfalls into valleys and
coves. The mountains of western Virginia are the least populated.
Here you'll find the most isolated and quiet hiking and have the
best chance of viewing the state's abundant wildlife. Plus,
hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail create opportunities for
backpacking. In Hike Virginia North of US 60, expert hiker and
naturalist Leonard M. Adkins helps you experience the joys of
walking and hiking throughout the area. The award-winning Virginia
author spotlights 51 trails that traverse more than 360 miles.
Routes range from easy walks on level ground to ambitious,
multi-day backpacking excursions over rugged terrain. Each entry
includes full-color maps and photographs, as well as driving
directions and trail descriptions. Leonard also includes his
fascinating insights on each site's history and culture, plus vital
at-a-glance information about distance, hiking time, and elevation
gain. Inside You'll Find 51 hikes-popular trails and hidden
gems-covering over 360 miles Short walks, day hikes, and
backpacking excursions Full-color maps and photographs Trail
information chart with key details about every featured hike
A practical walking guidebook to twenty circular walks around and
above Great Langdale, Little Langdale, Chapel Stile, Elterwater and
Skelwith Bridge. Including all the classic high tops, the low fells
and easy valley walks around lake, wood, waterfall and tarn. Spiral
bound to lie open on each walk. Contents and map clearly shows
where all walks are located at a glance. Each walk presented on a
double page spread with clear description, excellent map, and up to
three inspirational photographs. This was the first book in the
"WALK THE" series produced by BILL BIRKETT PUBLISHING. Now updated
for 2018. ALL CUMBRIAN (Cumbria Rises from the floods) : "WALK THE
LANGDALES" is entirely printed and produced in Cumbria. Bill
Birkett is a prizewinng author and photographer: his many books
include 'Complete Lakeland Fells' (defining `The Birkett's'),
'Scafell - Portrait of a Mountain', 'A Year In The Life of The
Langdale Valleys'.
It's Time to Take a Hike in Madison, Wisconsin! The best way to
experience Madison is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author
and hiking expert Kevin Revolinski, with the full-color edition of
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison. A perfect blend of popular
trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic
overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew
your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the migrating birds and
wetlands in Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. See the beautiful
deer and prairie flowers in New Glarus Woods State Park. Mark the
last advance of the glaciers in Kettle Moraine State Forest. Enjoy
an easy stroll along Lake Mendota to Picnic Point. Or challenge
yourself on the Ice Age Trail at Devil's Lake State Park. With
Kevin as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience
nature through 60 of the Mad City's best hikes! Each hike
description features key at-a-glance information on distance,
difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can
quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions,
GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that
you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby
activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether
you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to
the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison provides plenty of
options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within
an hour or so from Madison and the surrounding communities.
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten
finest, classic routes on the Lake District's High Fells 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 high fells include: Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Coledale
Horseshoe, Litte Dale Round, Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Bow Fell
& Esk Pike, Langdale Pikes, Fairfield Horseshoe, and, Coniston
Old Man.
It's Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Colorado! The best way to
experience Denver and Boulder is by hiking. Get outdoors with local
authors and hiking experts Mindy Sink and Kim Lipker with the
full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder.
A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected
hikes transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and
historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Explore the highlights of new Colorado trails, including a
waterfall in Staunton State Park, aptly named Clear Creek as it
tumbles alongside the Peaks to Plains Trail, and a historical ranch
at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy classic favorites
along the Front Range, such as Mount Bierstadt, one of Colorado's
iconic 14ers. Take in the views of Horsetooth Reservoir just
outside Fort Collins. See Boulder's Flatirons up close from
Chautauqua Park. With these Colorado authors as your guides, you'll
learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the
region's best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance
information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time,
and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail.
Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles
help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going.
Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every
outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or
a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder
provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of
adventure, all within about an hour from Denver, Boulder, and the
surrounding communities-including trails near Fort Collins and
Rocky Mountain National Park.
See through the eyes of the Brontes as you immerse yourself in
their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each
would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels
and poetry. An 'imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape
of the Brontes' Grazia In his journey to get closer to the Brontes,
award-winning author Michael Stewart began walking the historic
paths they trod while writing their most famous works. From
Liverpool to Scarborough, across wild, windy, and often unforgiving
scenery, he discovered echoes of the siblings' novels. And with the
help of an unlikely cast of Yorkshire's inhabitants, Michael found
himself falling further into their lives and writings than he could
ever have imagined. Vivid and evocative, and including a series of
beautiful maps of walks Michael devised when creating the iconic
Bronte Stones project, Walking the Invisible invites you to
experience the lives and landscapes that inspired the Brontes as
they've never been experienced before. Along the way, you'll find
yourself getting closer to classics such as Wuthering Heights, Jane
Eyre, and Agnes Grey, discovering the real locations behind their
fictional settings, and uncovering the myths that surround this
much acclaimed and wholly unique family.
The OS Explorer range includes a digital version of the paper map,
accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
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.
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