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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand is your passport to 60
easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by
picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day,
from easy to hard. Climb ancient volcanoes, view amazing vistas,
and scale tall mountains. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin
your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks New Zealand
Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were
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2020's COVID-19 outbreak Colour maps and images throughout Special
features - on New Zealand'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: The North, Central
North Island, Southern North Island, Top of the South, Canterbury,
West Coast, Otago, The South 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 65 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely
Planet Best Day Walks New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to
walking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore
New Zealand on foot. Looking for more information on New Zealand?
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The Moray Way consists of all or part of three previously existing
routes: the Moray Coast Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way.
Together they cover a huge and varied range of landscapes.This book
is the ideal guide to much of what this beautiful and richly
historical part of Scotland has to offer. The largest town, Forres,
is an ancient royal burgh. Between it and the next biggest town of
Lossiemouth lie the coastal villages of Findhorn, Burghead and
Hopeman, connected by some of Scotland's finest coastal scenery and
beaches. Eastwards, beyond intact remains of second world war
defences, lie Garmouth and Fochabers, the former, many centuries
ago, the main port of Moray Here the Moray Way turns south,
following a course through the fertile Spey valley. Its many
distilleries are part of the considerable variety of interest as
the route continues to the resort town of Grantown. A final stage
northward crosses the wild openness of Dava Moor, reaching
eventually the spectacular Divie viaduct where there is a dramatic
change to gentler woodlands and pastoral landscapes as the trail
leads back to Forres.
A book that will take you through the best Scottish winter journeys
from the comfort of your favourite chair. There'll be detailed
descriptions, accompanied by some fine photographs, of all the
well-known winter classics such as the traverse of An Teallach,
Ledge Route on the Ben Nevis, the Aonach Eagach Ridge and the Black
Spout on Lochnagar. Some of the not so well-known schizzles
included are Morrisons Gully on Beinn Eighe, Academy Ridge on Sgorr
Ruadh, Summit Gully on Stob Coire nam Beith and the magnificent
Deep South Gully on Beinn Alligin.
10 carefully curated walks in the Lake District/South Downs
National Park for the casual and less experienced walker, with a
focus on Accessible routes, Quieter areas, Parking and public
transport options, Info for dog walkers, Telling the stories behind
the walk, Nature notes, Refreshment stops & Taking your time.
Explore 63 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two
states. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been
converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 63 of the best,
most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in
Michigan and Wisconsin. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving
directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct
descriptions. Explore Wisconsin's iconic Elroy-Sparta State
Trail-widely acknowledged to be the oldest rail-trail in America-or
Lake Michigan Pathway, which features beaches and marinas that keep
you in close touch with its namesake. Tour Michigan's state capital
on the Lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for
8 miles, from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town
Lansing. Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on Wisconsin's
landscape along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. You'll
love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse
trails-from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and
bustle of the states' urban centers. So whether you're looking for
a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or
something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this
comprehensive trail guide.
This new book by Mark Reeves covers all the best mountain walks and
scrambles in and around the Snowdonia area. The coverage is done in
full Rockfax style with bigh overview photos, precise route
descriptions and detailsed maps. It also has an extensive
introduction covering some of the basic skills required for
scrambling, route planning and navigation. The walks start from
basic routes up to the summit of Snowdon like the Llanberis Path.
The main information is focussed on the multitude of scrambling
possibilities which range from long link-ups like the Snowdon
Horshoe, steady ridges like Bristly Ridge and full rock climbs like
Grooved Arete on the East Face of Tryfan. The walks are covered
with a map, description and sometimes an overview photograph. The
scrambles mostly have detailed overview photographs, descriptions
and approach maps. The harder scrambles and climbs all have
detailed description and photo topos.
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.
Explore 44 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two
states. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been
converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 44 of the best,
most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Iowa
and Missouri. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions
to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions. Explore
the region's history by hitting the Frisco Highline Trail,
retracing a 35-mile route of Harry Truman's "Whistlestop" campaign.
Enjoy one of the most well-known trail art installations in the
country along High Trestle Trail. Meander along farmlands and
forests on the 21-mile T-Bone Trail, or visit some of the region's
most welcoming communities on the nearly 240-mile Katy Trail.
You'll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse
trails-from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and
bustle of the states' urban centers. So whether you're looking for
a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or
something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this
comprehensive trail guide.
This is Book 20 in the exciting new series of full-colour "Pocket
Walks", being small, practical sized guidebooks aimed at the less
serious rambler. Full colour photographs and colourful sketch maps
accompany each of the well described walks, with the bonus of
making it an attractive souvenir of the area. Principal feature is
that all walks are less than five miles in length (though averaging
4 miles each, they are all very definitely worthwhile outings),
making them ideal for families, leisure walkers, and others
constrained by either time or other limitations. Concise route
descriptions are complemented by background information. This title
deals with the area around the Bronte shrine of Haworth and the
Worth Valley in the absorbing countryside of the South Pennines.
Twenty super walks use starting points such as Oxenhope and
Stanbury, and of course Haworth itself. Places visited include Top
Withins, Harden Moor, Ponden and Goit Stock. "Haworth & Bronte
Country" is published simultaneously with Book 21 covering
neighbouring area Hebden Bridge & the Calder Valley, and also
slots neatly alongside previously published titles "Aire Valley"
and "Around Pendle".
From his home in the Cairngorms of Scotland, Cameron McNeish
reflects on a life dedicated to the outdoors. A prolific author,
McNeish has led treks in the Himalayas and Syria, edited The Great
Outdoors Magazine, establishing it as Britain's premier walking
publication, created new long-distance walks and made television
series, contributed a monthly column to Scots Magazine, campaigned
for Scottish independence and raised a family with his wife, Gina.
In this long-awaited autobiography, he candidly recalls the ups and
downs of a full life, much of it in the public eye, much of it
until now unseen.
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 now includes a digital version of the paper
map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
Featuring a range of hikes covering the coastal and inland areas
within an hour's drive of Portland, Maine, Best Easy Day Hikes
Portland, Maine is an essential hiking companion. Whether you
prefer long or short hikes, populated areas or quiet woods, you'll
have plenty of options, including several lesser-known hikes. Each
hike includes concise descriptions, GPS coordinates, and detailed
maps. Look inside for: *Casual hikes to full-day adventures *Hikes
for everyone, including families *Mile-by-mile directions and clear
trail maps *Trail Finder to choose the best hikes for what you need
*GPS coordinates
Featuring a range of hikes covering the coastal and inland areas
within an hour's drive of Greenville, Best Easy Day Hikes
Greenville is an essential hiking companion. Whether you prefer
long or short hikes, populated areas or quiet woods, you'll have
plenty of options, including several lesser-known hikes. Each hike
includes concise descriptions, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps.
Look inside for: *Casual hikes to full-day adventures *Hikes for
everyone, including families *Mile-by-mile directions and clear
trail maps *Trail Finder to choose the best hikes for what you need
*GPS coordinates
The Best Easy Day Hikes series are handy, pocket-size guides for
day hikers in America's most popular outdoor destinations. Each
guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails
in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular
outdoor destinations across America. With hikes varying from
half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, these guidebooks are for
everyone, including families.
Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno includes concise descriptions of the
best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The
17 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
Florida visitors are often surprised by both the beauty of its
trails and by the great variety of its landscapes. Although Florida
doesn't have any mountains, it does offer trails with views of
everything from beaches and bluffs to prairies and wetlands. In
this comprehensive trail guide, you'll find some of the best, most
beautiful trails in Florida. Many of the trails were converted from
unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse
rail-trails in the state. In this guidebook, experts from
Rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their final list of the top
trails and rail-trails in Florida, selected from more than 100 in
the state. In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails
Florida also provides information about trail amenities, including
restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.
How did a mountain get the name Moose's Bosom? And what's afoot
with the name Toenail Ridge? Avid hiker Steve Pinkham provides
informative, quirky, and sometimes downright hilarious answers to
these questions. Arranged alphabetically within regions are capsule
histories highlighting natural features, origins of place names,
and intriguing facts and local legends. Pinkham also delivers
sidebars about selected trails, towns, and other points of
interest. This book includes all significant peaks and hills
throughout Maine.
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 now 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 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.
Dead Reckoning examines accidents and close calls in outdoor
recreation settings ranging from hiking to sea kayaking to
backcountry skiing. Following the long tradition of learning from
accident analysis, Emma Walker looks closely at hers and others'
personal experiences to deliver lessons learned for staying safe in
the outdoors.
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.
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