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Guidebook to 40 day walks in the South Downs National Park. The
walks, which are designed to suit all abilities, are dotted all
over the National Park and range from 4 miles (7.5km) to 11 miles
(17.5km). Each walk is circular, and where possible begins and ends
at a place accessible by public transport. With some of the most
iconic landscapes in southern England, including the white chalk
cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, and such well-loved
landmarks as Ditchling Beacon and atmospheric ancient monuments
like the Cissbury Ring, walking in the park proves a delightful
experience mile after mile. Step-by-step route descriptions are
accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping. Also included is information on
the plants and wildlife of the Downs, as well as handy practical
tips on accommodation, car parking and public transport.
The South Downs Way National Trail is a 100 mile (160km) walk
between Eastbourne and Winchester, staying within the glorious
South Downs National Park for its entire length. Presented here in
12 stages of up to 12 miles (19km), the route is described in both
east-west and west-east. A waymarked trail with very few stiles, it
can be walked at any time of year and makes a good introduction to
long-distance walking. Step-by-step route descriptions are
illustrated with extracts from OS 1:50,000 mapping for every stage,
and a separate, conveniently sized booklet with 1:25,000 maps for
the entire route is included. The guide provides detailed practical
information on getting to the trail, and facilities and
accommodation en route. The South Downs Way offers easy walking on
ancient and historical tracks, and showcases the beautiful
countryside of the South Downs, taking in wooded areas, delightful
river valleys and pretty villages. Highlights include Beachy Head,
the mysterious Long Man of Wilmington, Clayton Windmills and the
ancient cathedral city of Winchester.
All the mapping you need to complete the Cotswold Way National
Trail between Chipping Campden and Bath. NOTE: An accompanying
Cicerone guidebook - The Cotswold Way - describes the full route in
both directions with lots of other practical and historical
information, for those who prefer a written guide. The accompanying
guidebook INCLUDES a copy of this map booklet. This booklet of
Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps has been designed for
convenient use on the trail. It shows the full and up-to-date line
of the Cotswold Way, along with the relevant extract from the OS
Explorer map legend. It is conveniently sized for slipping into a
jacket pocket or top of a rucksack.
Guidebook to walking the Cotswold Way National Trail between
Chipping Campden and Bath, across the Cotswolds AONB - which
includes both a guide to the route and a separate mapping booklet.
The 102 mile (163km) route is described in both directions over 14
stages, of between 4 and 10 miles, depending on the existence of
overnight accommodation. This guidebook is illustrated with maps
and the author's own full-colour photographs. The stage-by-stage
route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of
1:75,000. A more detailed map of the Way is supplied in booklet
form, at a scale of 1:25,000, slid into the back of the book. The
Cotswold Way became a National Trail in May 2007, despite having
been a much-loved walking route for more than 35 years. It follows
the Cotswold escarpment, with dramatic and far-reaching views
across the Severn Vale towards the Welsh hills, plunging down to
visit honey-coloured villages, old market towns and the elegant and
historic city of Bath.
A guidebook to the Swiss Via Alpina, a 400km (250 mile) trek
east-to-west across Switzerland, from Sargans to Montreux on Lac
Léman (Lake Geneva). Previously the Alpine Pass Route, the Via
Alpina (VA) is a fully waymarked Swiss national trail that involves
nearly 23,000m of ascent and descent over roughly 3 weeks of
trekking – a serious challenge suitable for experienced trekkers.
The main route is described in 19 stages of 12-29km (8-18 miles),
as well as a 27km (17 mile) prologue stage from Liechtenstein and
detour stages via Lenk and Gsteig. Comprehensive route description
is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, route profiles, facilities
listings and advice on safety, transport, accommodation and
language. Crossing 16 Alpine passes, the VA showcases some of the
Switzerland’s most breathtaking mountain landscapes, from
flower-strewn meadows to snow-capped peaks including the majestic
Todi, Titlis, Wetterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Wildstrubel.
Accommodation options range from mountain huts to hotels and inns,
with camping available at licensed sites along the route.
A guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek from Mont Blanc
to the Matterhorn. The 225km Walker's Haute Route through the
French and Swiss Alps crosses 11 passes, gains more than 14,000m in
height and is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful
Walk in Europe. The high-level route is described in 14 day stages,
with optional variants, and is suitable for walkers with a good
level of fitness and some previous alpine trekking experience.
Alongside clear route descriptions and mapping for each stage of
the trek, there is essential practical information on travel to
Chamonix and return from Zermatt, as well as advice on
accommodation in alpine villages and mountain refuges, trekking
safety, equipment, itinerary planning and preparation. Taking 2
weeks to complete, this challenging but rewarding trek encompasses
views of the greatest collection of 4000m peaks in the Alps - Mont
Blanc, the Grand Combin, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and the Matterhorn
- and visits some of the most spectacular valleys, including the
Val d'Herens, Val d'Annivers and the Mattertal.
A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The
101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover
Austria's magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta,
Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern
and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from
short walks of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day
hut-to-hut tours, from the classic to the lesser-known, there is
something to suit every level of ability and ambition. A
full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps.
This book has all the information you need to make the most of an
active walking holiday in Austria, including information on public
transport, accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full
details of over 100 mountain huts and a German-English
glossary. Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly
countries. Its 40,000km of well-maintained and waymarked trails
pass more than a thousand Austrian mountain huts and countless
attractive villages, hospitable hotels, inns and restaurants. It
also boasts an extensive, integrated public transport system that
is particularly useful for walkers.
Walking in Kent describes 40 circular day walks in the Garden of
England. This guidebook includes routes ranging from 5 to 9 miles
in west Kent and The Weald and north and east Kent. Encompassing
woodland walks, clifftop paths and riverside rambles, there is
something for everyone. The guide includes easy-to-follow route
descriptions, 1:50K OS map extracts, background information and a
route summary table. It also gives outlines of 11 longer walks in
the Kent area, including the Darent Valley Way, the Saxon Shore Way
and the North Downs Way National Trail. Kent is a wonderfully
diverse county and these walks explore every corner, from the
estuaries of the Medway and to the vast sweep of the Weald with its
historic villages, orchards, hop gardens and vineyards. But best of
all, there is the surprise of long unhindered views and big skies
over Kent, where Britain begins.
This guide describes the eleven-day 163km Tour of the Vanoise and
the five-day 72km Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, two fantastic
hut-to-hut treks through the pristine Alpine landscapes of France's
Vanoise National Park. Three other short treks - the Tour of the
Eastern Vanoise, the Tour of the Western Vanoise and a Traverse of
the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 - are also summarised. The routes
tackle several passes in excess of 2500m but there are no glacier
crossings, no significant scrambling and no lengthy paths exposed
to either stonefall or vertigo-inspiring exposure (though optional
variants may involve some slightly more challenging sections), and
waymarking is usually clear - making this an ideal route for those
new to Alpine trekking. The guide contains everything you need to
plan and walk the routes, with advice on travel to the region,
accommodation and recommended kit. Clear route description, mapping
and overview statistics are provided for each day stage, there are
notes on the region's plants and wildlife and other points of
interest, and accommodation listings and a handy glossary can be
found in the appendices. Completing the package, the beautiful
colour photos will call to your wanderlust. The Vanoise is less
well known than its neighbours Mont Blanc and the Ecrins massif but
is equally beautiful. The scenery is quintessentially Alpine, with
3000m peaks decorated with gleaming glaciers and snowfields,
valleys glistening with lakes and streams, towering moraine walls,
impossibly steep rock slabs and, in the early summer, meadows
extravagant with a riot of alpine flowers. A well-appointed network
of refuges promises a warm welcome at the end of each day's
walking. It's a perfect place to experience the pleasures of Alpine
trekking and these routes offer the ideal opportunity to explore
this magnificent region.
Commemorating Cicerone's 50th year, Fifty Years of Adventure is a
compilation of tales by Cicerone authors. A story to celebrate each
year Cicerone has been publishing outdoor activity guidebooks, the
collection is a delicious hotpot of adventures in their every shape
and form. Soak up the sun, ice-cream in hand, with Aileen Evans on
the Isle of Man coast path; discover the secret side of Snowdon
with Rachel Crolla; cycle downhill for five weeks on the Danube
Cycleway with Mike Wells; climb Kilimanjaro with Alex Stewart; and
feel the sting of sub zero temperatures climbing K2 - the Savage
Mountain - with Alan Hinkes. Also featured are ten tales of mishaps
and misadventures that have befallen Cicerone authors while out and
about, researching for a guidebook. Between stifling giggles and
gasping out loud, gain greater insight into the mighty task that is
guidebook writing. And in 'The Cicerone Story', learn about other
aspects of guidebook creation, and discover how things have changed
over the last fifty years. Accompanied by outstanding photography,
each page of this finely crafted anniversary book is a veritable
visual delight. As enchanting as it is inspiring, Fifty Years of
Adventure is a must for anyone with an appreciation for adventure.
Alpine expert Kev Reynolds has spent fifty years exploring mountain
landscapes and thirty writing about his experiences. Here he shares
some of the high points of a full life as a wanderer and writer.
Kev is the leading international authority on many mountain ranges,
including the Pyrenees, many regions of the Alps and the Nepal
Himalaya. As the author of numerous guides he has inspired many
thousands of trekkers to follow in his footsteps. As a lecturer he
regularly evokes the mood and majesty of the mountains to
spellbound audiences. In this book Kev tells how he set off, aged
21, to explore the Atlas Mountains of Morocco - and never looked
back. He abandoned his desk-bound local government job to pursue a
life in the mountains, living and working in Britain, Austria and
Switzerland before finding his true metier as a writer. These 75
stories capture the joy he has take in exploring the Atlas
Mountains, Pyrenees, Alps, Himalaya and 'Other Wild Places' again
and again, meeting the local people and the mountain guides,
experiencing the local food, faiths and lifestyle and watching the
sun rise and set against some of the world's highest peaks from
summit bivvies.
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An inspirational larger format book providing an overview of 20
memorable treks in the Himalaya. A stunning collection of all the
best trekking ideas throughout the Himalayan range, they include
such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and
Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits.
The ultra-long Lunana Snowman Trek and a kora around sacred Mount
Kailash in Tibet are also included. There are epic glacier treks
like that to Pakistan's Snow Lake; following in the footsteps of
Shipton and Tilman towards Nanda Devi, and the approach to Gangkar
Punsum - the world's highest unclimbed peak located in remote
Bhutan. Unlike a conventional guidebook, detailed route
descriptions are not included; the book is, however, an excellent
planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Himalayas.
It looks at each route in turn and provides a snapshot of what
makes the trek special, helping you choose the best routes to walk.
Perfect either for planning, or for the armchair explorer.
On eight treks in Nepal's Himalaya; to Kanchenjunga, Manaslu,
Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dolpo, Api and Mugu, the true spirit
of trekking is captured in Kev Reynolds' reverence, curiosity and
ongoing love of the world's greatest mountain range. The Himalaya
are no ordinary mountains. Stretching through five countries and
dwarfing all others, they have captured the imaginations of
travellers and mountain lovers for centuries. While some seek to
reach their snowy heights, many more step out onto winding and
climbing trails to trek through the heart of the mountains, and
live - if only for a little while - the life of an adventurer. The
first time a trail is explored offers unknown beauty and fresh
experience around every turn. This is Kev Reynolds' collection of
eight such discoveries along popular trails and into lands
previously locked away. Brought to life in vivid style, Reynolds
evokes the scent of fragrant rhododendron jungles and travelling
past terraced fields, hillside villages and ancient temples. Then
exploring into hidden valleys beyond the reach of civilization, and
on to towering, ice-locked peaks that scratch the sky. All proceeds
from sales of this book will be donated to the Nepal Earthquake
Appeal.
This popular guidebook by expert Kev Reynolds describes 100 day
walks focusing on the mountain huts of the Alps. With walks in
France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia, there are routes
to suit every taste - from gentle and undemanding to long and
tough, as well as all varieties of difficulty in between. What they
have in common is a visit to a hut, each with its own character.
Some walks are perfect for lunch at a hut before a return to the
valley base, others involve an overnight stay at a hut. In a few
cases, a short hut-to-hut tour is suggested. The routes are grouped
by country and by specific Alpine district. Most of the routes
avoid any climbing of a technical nature, beyond the odd scramble
aided by a fixed rope. Notes on hut etiquette, what to take and an
English-French-German-Italian glossary are also included to help
trekkers get the most out of their time in the Alps.
This guidebook describes a 111km circuit amid some of the most
spectacular mountain scenery in all the Swiss Alps. The Tour of the
Jungfrau Region is described as a clockwise hut-to-hut circuit,
beginning at Schynige Platte and ending at Wilderswil, broken into
10 stages (with a number of high and low- level alternatives
offered). The route is suitable for hikers with some alpine
experience. The 111km trek takes you in a horseshoe loop through
the Bernese Oberland's most spectacular mountain scenery, in the
shadow of such iconic peaks as Wetterhorn, Eiger, Monch and
Jungfrau. In a journey of 9 to 10 days the Tour visits pastures,
ridges, summits and passes, skirts exquisite mountain lakes and
gazes on waterfalls, gorges and glaciers. The guide contains all
the information needed, including a trek planner, maps and
profiles. On practically every stage modestly priced dormitories
are available and, as meals are provided everywhere, walkers can
trek unencumbered by heavy rucksacks.
The second edition of this classic guidebook by Kev Reynolds on
walking and trekking in the Alps. This book is a definitive guide
to the many thousands of possible routes, with a geographical span
that ranges from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the
Julians of Slovenia, from Italy's Gran Paradiso to the little-known
Turnitzer Alps of eastern Austria, and from the ice-bound giants of
the Bernese Oberland to the green rolling Kitzbuheler Alps and the
bizarre towers of the Dolomites of South Tirol, showing the amazing
diversity of this wonderful mountain chain. There are walks to suit
every taste: gentle and undemanding, long and tough, and everything
in between. Written by Britain's most respected authority on the
Alps, this is a fully updated edition of this important book.
This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those
who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps. Whether you are planning a
walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide
describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland - the peaks,
passes, valleys and bases - to help readers identify the best
destinations for their chosen mountain activity. Dozens of
individual valleys are described, together with the mountains that
wall them, with recommendations given for their finest walks, treks
and climbs. Working eastwards across the country, this guide is
divided into seven chapters: Chablais Alps, Pennine Alp, Lepontine
and Adula Alps, Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps, Bernese Alps,
Central Swiss Alps and the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps, each devoted
to a specific range or group of connecting ranges. However, this is
not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The
aim of the book is to inspire as well as inform; to show first-time
visitors just what the Swiss Alps have to offer and provide a new
perspective for those who have been before.
This book is a celebration of mountain huts, showcasing the the
sheer variety and sometimes quirky nature of these buildings that
allow walkers, trekkers and climbers to access remote corners of
the mountains. Packed with entertaining stories that bring the
places and people to life, it contains descriptions of the author's
favourite huts in the Alps, along with suggestions for hut-to-hut
tours of 3-13 days duration, including the Tour of Mont Blanc. It
also traces the history of huts and how they have evolved from the
most primitive of shelters to the often purpose-built, eco-friendly
buildings of today. For the uninitiated, it unravels some of the
mystery of huts and explains how to use them and what facilities to
expect. Above all, it illustrates the way in which mountain huts
can be truly sociable places, where like-minded people can spend a
night or two in the most magical of locations and share a love of
wild places.
Walking in the Engadine contains detailed route descriptions for
100 day walk routes that vary from 4 to 16km long in length. The
routes cover a variety of terrain from luscious meadows and craggy
mountains to glaciers and snowpeaks. Most of the walks described in
this guidebook have been chosen with a particular viewpoint, lake,
alp hamlet, hut or pass as the destination, while the principal
objective of each walk is to enjoy a day's exercise among
stimulating scenery. There's something for every walker's taste:
gentle valley rambles for a family outing; craggy mid-mountain
walks for the more adventurous; high-level routes that lead across
glacier, snowfield and rugged passes for the experienced mountain
trekker. Tucked away in the south-east corner of Switzerland, the
Engadine is a region of lakes and mountains, home of the country's
only national park, guardian of the Romansch language and location
for some of the most sublime villages in all the Alps.
This guidebook contains in-depth route description and mapping for
both the classic 11 day anti-clockwise circuit and an alternative
10 day clockwise TMB circuit. This well-signed but demanding 170km
route, starting from Les Houches or Champex, is suitable for fit
walkers. The guidebook comes with a map booklet containing official
1:25,000 IGN mapping for the TMB route, and urban maps for the
major centres of Chamonix, Courmayeur, Les Contamines, Les Houches
and Champex. Complete with a French-English glossary, comprehensive
notes about accommodation, facilities and transport, this guide
provides all the information needed for planning and completing
your trek. The Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the world's classic
treks. Visiting France, Italy and Switzerland, the TMB passes
through some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery, with
views of the peaks and glaciers of the magnificent Mont Blanc
massif.
Essential guidebook of walks and climbs in the Pyrenees, one of
Europe's finest mountain ranges. The guide includes 170 day walks,
multi-day walks, climbing routes and mountaineering ascents, and
covers all valleys and peaks on both sides of the border with
France and Spain, with through routes and peaks to bag. The
guidebook divides the range into 21 sections, including Andorra,
the Ordesa National Park, the Carlit Massif, Gavarnie and the
Cirque du Lescun to name a few. Each area includes practical
information on travel, accommodation and mountain refuges, as well
sketch mapping. Between short, half-hour walks, to 12-day treks and
25 summits, this guidebook will help any walker, climber or trekker
experience the best of the Pyrenees. There are exquisite valleys
and passes to wander and summits of 3000m and more within the reach
of most hill walkers. The landscape is full of diversity and
contrast, with Alpine-style peaks, small glaciers, deep gorges and
more than 1000 mountain lakes.
A resource book covering the finest walks, treks and climbs in the
High Pyrenees for 400km between France and Spain, from the Cirque
de Lescun, on the edge of the Basque country in the west, to the
Carlit massif and the Cerdagne to the east of Andorra. The book is
divided into five regional chapters: the Western Valleys; Cirques
and Canyons; the Central Pyrenees; Enchanted Mountains; and Andorra
and the Eastern High Pyrenees. Intended as a resource book for
those planning a range of mountain activities in the Pyrenees, the
guide describes each area valley by valley, and provides
information on access and accommodation, as well as recommended
maps and guidebooks. Unlike a conventional walking book, detailed
route descriptions are not included; the guide does, however,
direct the reader to the finest walks, treks and climbs in the area
and provide an outline of specially selected routes. An extensive
introduction gives all the practical advice and information needed
for planning a trip. It offers a background to the mountains and
their exploration, and provides a snapshot of the range with
sections that help the reader focus on specific areas of activity,
and suggests where best to exercise that activity.
This guidebook describes 3 Alpine treks, between 5 and 8 days long,
as well as 12 full or half day hut-to-hut routes. The three treks
suitable for moderately experienced trekkers, but requiring no
specialist equipment, are the Tour of the Silvretta, the
Prattigauer Hohenweg and the Ratikon Hohenweg, two of which can be
combined to provide a fortnight of high-altitude hiking among such
peaks as Piz Buin, Piz Linard, Dreilanderspitz, Schesaplana,
Sulzfluh and Drusenfluh and over some classic Alpine passes. The
Silvretta and Ratikon ranges straddle the borders of Switzerland,
Austria and Liechtenstein. Also included are descriptions of nearby
climable peaks for those with excess energy and favourable
conditions, and for those who prefer to plan their own tours a
directory of all the mountain huts in the area, providing all the
information you could possibly need. Written by Alpine expert Kev
Reynolds, this book includes tips on gear, planning, language and
further reading, to fully enjoy your time in the Alps.
This guide describes 111 day walks and 10 multi-day, long-distance
treks, exploring this whole area and suitable for a wide range of
abilities. The network of walking trails in this popular region is
excellent but the infrastructure is unbeatable, with excellent
public transport and a wide range of good-quality accommodation
from simple mountain huts to grand hotels in bases such as Saas
Fee, Zermatt and Arolla. The Pennine Alps in the Valais region of
Switzerland contain more 4000m peaks than anywhere else in Western
Europe and some of the greats: the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Dent
Blanche and Grand Combin, all surrounded by idyllic valleys and
hillsides dotted with chalets, hay barns and hardy little alpine
flowers as well as pristine snowfields and glaciers. Walks are
arranged valley by valley and accompanied by full information about
the valley bases, mountain huts, access and facilities as well as
practical information for walkers new to trekking or walking in
Switzerland.
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