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This guidebook is the ideal companion for walkers who want to
explore the western section of Derbyshire's White Peak area.
Starting in towns and villages including Castleton, Ilam, Buxton,
Tideswell, Hartington and Longnor, these day walks are perfectly
suited for year-round trips to the Peak District and are suitable
for walkers of all abilities. Across 40 day walks, this guidebook
offers a range of routes that showcase the best of the Peak
District landscape: rolling green hills rising up to limestone
ridges, deep dales with meandering rivers, and limestone caves and
pinnacles. There is plenty of history to explore too, with many
walks visiting historical sites from Neolithic, medieval and
industrial periods. Most of the walks range between 4 and 9 miles
and can be enjoyed in 2-4 hours walking. As several start from the
same car park or village, many walks can be combined for longer
days out. Each walk features clear OS mapping and detailed route
description interspersed with insights into the area's history,
geology, art and culture, making this a brilliant guide for both
navigation and learning about the Peak District.
This guidebook describes 35 circular walking routes in the Dark
Peak - the wilder northern area of the Peak District distinguished
by its dark gritstone. The walks range between 4 and 13.5 miles in
length (6.5km to 22km), varying in terms of difficulty: some
involve steep ascents and descents, uneven ground and pathless
terrain, and demand a good level of navigational competence. The
book also outlines 5 longer routes (3 linear; 2 circular) of 15.5
to 28 miles (25-45km) for those wishing to explore the area
further, including a classic 'skyline' circuit of the Kinder Scout
plateau. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping are
provided for each route, along with information on nearby points of
interest and facilities. Icons of the Dark Peak - such as Kinder
Scout, Stanage Edge, the Roaches and Mam Tor - are included,
however, the focus is on exploring the lesser-known corners of the
region. The routes take in striking gritstone edges, distinctive
rock formations, open moorland, steep-sided valleys and hidden
waterfalls. The Dark Peak features a wild landscape of sweeping
moorland and big skies. Easily accessible from Sheffield, it boasts
a wealth of natural, geological, historical and cultural interest -
and some great walking.
1001 Walking Tips by Paul Besley is a light-hearted and informative
guide to all kinds of walking. This is no standard instruction
manual - it is much more useful than that. This is a huge
collection of small tips to make a real difference to your walking,
whether you're on a leisurely stroll in your local urban area,
exploring a national park, planning a long-distance trail or hiking
in the mountains in winter - this book will help you to make the
most of every walk. The vast range of topics covered includes
navigation, essential kit and clothing, safety, fitness, food,
walking with dogs, how to cope with various weather conditions and
what to do if you get lost. Whether you're a walking novice or an
experienced trekker, Paul's wealth of knowledge and practical
advice will inspire you and help to enrich your time outdoors.
This guidebook provides 35 day walks and 7 longer walks and trails
exploring the eastern section of Derbyshire's limestone area. The
walks are spread across the area, starting in pleasant towns and
villages including Bakewell, Tissington, Eyam and Middleton.
Largely travelling along well-marked paths over gentle rolling
landscapes, these walks are suitable for walkers of all abilities.
The day walks range between 4 and 12 miles in length, and are
illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping, while the longer
walks and trails are covered by 1:100,000 scale mapping. Walkers
can use the longer trails to link day walks into longer routes or
explore the area on the three-day White Peak Circular, starting in
Birchover. While geologically fascinating with its layers of
limestone and gritstone, the White Peak is also a landscape rich in
history and art. These walks visit sites including medieval
churches, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cromford Mill, and
Eyam, a village devastated by plague in the 1660s. Out on the hills
are stone circles and ancient sites such as the Neolithic burial
site of Arbor Low.
Day Walks in the South Pennines features 20 circular walks between
5 and 18 miles (8km and 29 km) in length, spread across West
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Researched and
written by knowledgeable and experienced author Paul Besley, the
walks range from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all
through striking and varied terrain. The routes are split into two
geographical areas - Southern Walks, including routes around
Dovestones, Ramsden Clough and Holmfirth; and Northern Walks,
including routes around Hebden Bridge, Hardcastle Crags and Ilkley
Moor. Together with stunning photography, each route features
Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details
of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and
local information.
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