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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.
The Lake District National Park is England's most popular mountain
region and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Suitable
for most reasonably fit hillwalkers, the 145km (90 mile) Tour of
the Lake District takes in the best of this beautiful region in a
circular tour. The route is presented in nine stages, plus an
optional 'prologue' stage from Windermere station to the
start-point in Ambleside, and can be compressed into one week or
extended over two weeks, giving time to visit many attractions on
the way. In addition to the main (non-waymarked) route, which links
the main towns and valleys of the national park, five
interchangeable high-level stages are also offered, enabling you to
visit some of the region's most celebrated high peaks - including
Coniston Old Man, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Helvellyn - should
you so wish. Each stage includes summary statistics and clear route
description illustrated with OS mapping and an elevation profile.
There are notes on local points of interest and a wealth of
information to help you plan your tour, covering public transport,
accommodation and kit, plus accommodation listings and a facilities
table. The Tour showcases the magnificent landscapes of the region,
from mountain vistas to idyllic lakeshore scenery. There are lakes,
rivers and waterfalls, characterful towns and villages, remote
valleys, high fells and fascinating historical features including a
Neolithic stone circle, packhorse bridges and properties that once
belonged to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. There are a wide
range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and
opportunities to sample delicious local produce. The Tour of the
Lake District is an ideal way to discover all the region has to
offer and is sure to generate lots of memorable experiences.
Our authors have chosen 15 of the best short walks around
Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere for you to explore. Our guide
comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route
descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for
something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included
information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and
most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours. We haven't
included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated
navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof
jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.
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 50 day walks in Switzerland's Jungfrau region from
the main bases of Grindelwald, Wengen, the Lauterbrunnen valley and
Mürren. These graded walks range from grade 1 almost level short
walks through to grade 4 challenging Alpine routes, however, most
are grades 2 or 3 and are suitable for walkers with some
experience. Ranging in length from 5 to 23.5km the routes visit
valleys, waterfalls and alpine huts. Many also take advantage of
the widespread public transport and lifts around the Bernese
Oberland to provide options for walks at a higher altitude. Along
with a detailed route description, each walk has 1:50,000 mapping
and information on public transport access to the start and end
points. Details of accommodation, alpine huts and facilities are
also provided.
Most of the professional training, thinking and strategies of
architects, urban designers and planners, are strictly
three-dimensional. In reality of course the city is four
dimensional, and one needs to acknowledge the influence of time in
planning and design strategies. Similarly, there has been
relatively little analysis of the importance of interim, short-term
or meanwhile activities in urban areas. In an era of increasing
pressure on scarce resources, we cannot wait for long-term
solutions to vacancy or dereliction. Instead, we need to view
temporary uses as increasingly legitimate and important in their
own right. They can be a powerful tool through which we can
drip-feed initiatives for incremental change as and when we have
the resources while being guided by a loose-fit vision.
Peter Bishop and Lesley Williams explore the growing interest
among practitioners at the cutting edge of architecture, urban
design and regeneration, in temporary, interim, pop-up or meanwhile
uses for land and buildings in our urban areas. They explore the
origins and the social, economic and technological drivers behind
this phenomenon, and its place within modern planning theory and
practice. The Temporary City challenges our preoccupation with
long-term strategies and masterplans and questions our ability to
achieve these in the face of increasing resource constraints and
political and economic uncertainty. The book includes sixty-eight
diverse case studies from Europe and North America which illustrate
the range of temporary use opportunities and the benefits that
these can bring.
This is essential reading for all those struggling to address
the current problems of urban renewal in an era of great change. It
offers a prism through which to view the city as a rich mosaic of
time-limited, but inspiring urban interventions."
Guidebook describing 50 varied walks in the Valais region in the
heart of the Swiss Alps. The graded day walks based around the
popular resort towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee explore the Mattertal
and Saastal valleys and the surrounding mountains. Ranging from 4
to 18km, the easily accessible routes make use of the area's
extensive network of well-made mountain paths and its lift system.
There are walks here to suit all tastes, from low-level lake walks
or easy strolls up to mountain restaurants, through to serious
mountain outings on steep and rocky trails. Distance, walking time
and difficulty are shown for each route, and the detailed route
description is accompanied by clear mapping. Dominated by 4000m the
giants, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, this is a land of contrasts,
with snow-capped mountains and glaciers above and meadows and
vineyards fringing the valleys below. Good transport infrastructure
and plentiful accommodation make it a superb area for a walking
holiday.
Most of the professional training, thinking and strategies of
architects, urban designers and planners, are strictly
three-dimensional. In reality of course the city is four
dimensional, and one needs to acknowledge the influence of time in
planning and design strategies. Similarly, there has been
relatively little analysis of the importance of interim, short-term
or meanwhile activities in urban areas. In an era of increasing
pressure on scarce resources, we cannot wait for long-term
solutions to vacancy or dereliction. Instead, we need to view
temporary uses as increasingly legitimate and important in their
own right. They can be a powerful tool through which we can
drip-feed initiatives for incremental change as and when we have
the resources while being guided by a loose-fit vision.
Peter Bishop and Lesley Williams explore the growing interest
among practitioners at the cutting edge of architecture, urban
design and regeneration, in temporary, interim, pop-up or meanwhile
uses for land and buildings in our urban areas. They explore the
origins and the social, economic and technological drivers behind
this phenomenon, and its place within modern planning theory and
practice. The Temporary City challenges our preoccupation with
long-term strategies and masterplans and questions our ability to
achieve these in the face of increasing resource constraints and
political and economic uncertainty. The book includes sixty-eight
diverse case studies from Europe and North America which illustrate
the range of temporary use opportunities and the benefits that
these can bring.
This is essential reading for all those struggling to address
the current problems of urban renewal in an era of great change. It
offers a prism through which to view the city as a rich mosaic of
time-limited, but inspiring urban interventions."
The King's Cross scheme is one of the largest and most complex
developments taking place in Britain today. Through documenting
this seminal case-study, this book sheds light on the complex
process through which public realm development proposals are
planned and approved: through complex negotiation and deal making,
involving many different stakeholders. Unique, insider's account:
draws on first-hand interviews and full access to previously
confidential material from primary sources. Comprehensive look at
urban planning relevant to both students and practitioners.
Currently very little available on the process through which public
realm schemes are planned and approved. Kings Cross is now a
standing event in the teaching calendars of many planning schools.
Huge international market: KX visitor centre receives delegations
on study tours from Japan, Taiwan, China, USA, India, Korea,
Australia, Malaysia, UAE, Russia, South Africa, Mexico and most the
EU.
In Ancient Greece, Hercubear fixes problems with his strength and
wisdom. Join him as he helps the Cyclops Rabbit, who is extremely
smelly; Pusseidon, the angry Cat God of the sea; and the Hamazons,
a race of fierce female warrior hamsters, who must regain their
sacred totem from male gerbils, the Cenpaw.
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