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Book SynopsisGuidebook to day walks in the Gran Paradiso National Park. The 30 graded walks explore alpine mountainsides, lakes and river valleys in Italyâ??s oldest national park and range from short leisurely strolls to demanding alpine routes.

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes the second part of the Danube Cycle route, a 1647km cycle ride following the lower part of the Danube from the Hungarian capital of Budapest through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Romania to the river's delta on the shores of the Black Sea. The cycling is generally level with a few gentle gradients, mostly on quiet country roads or riverside flood dykes. The 32 stages vary from 30-96km, with some longer excursions and surfaces are mostly in good condition, suitable for hybrid or touring cycles. Cycling infrastructure is generally good in Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. In Romania, where there is no waymarking and often long distances between places to sleep and eat, this guidebook gives a detailed route description, and maps for each stage at a cycle-friendly a scale of approximately 1:150,000. Off-route excursions enable short visits to be made to Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine and the Danube delta.

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Book SynopsisGuidebook with 40 circular walks throughout the South Downs National Park, exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester. The walks range from under 5 miles to 11 miles, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, Ditchling Beacon and hundreds of prehistoric sites. Accessible all year, but wild flowers best in spring.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 higher-level day walks in the Lake District, exploring some of the best mountains, ridgewalks, fells and summits within the national park. Mostly circular except for a few linear routes that make use of public transport links, the walks are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience. The walks range from 7 to 24km (4–15 miles) in length and can be completed in between 3 and 9 hours. They are arranged geographically into 6 areas: Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and Langdale, Ambleside and Windermere, and Ullswater. 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local history and archaeology Highlights include Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Newlands Round and the Fairfield Horseshoe Table of ContentsIntroduction The high fells Geology Wildlife and habitats History Weather Where to stay Getting around Waymarking and access Maps Clothing, equipment and safety Using this guide The Walks Walk 1 Skiddaw via Ullock Pike Walk 2 Blencathra and its neighbours Walk 3 Coledale Horseshoe Walk 4 Newlands Round Walk 5 Causey Pike, Knott Rigg and Robinson Walk 6 Helvellyn range, end to end Walk 7 Scafell Pike Walk 8 Glaramara and Allen Crags Walk 9 Great Gable (from Honister) Walk 10 Hay Stacks Walk 11 Grasmoor and Gasgale Crags Walk 12 The High Stile ridge Walk 13 Great Gable (from Wasdale Head) Walk 14 Pillar and Red Pike Walk 15 Scafell Walk 16 The Coniston Fells Walk 17 The Langdale Pikes Walk 18 Pike o' Blisco and Crinkle Crags Walk 19 Bow Fell and the Mickleden Round Walk 20 Fairfield Horseshoe Walk 21 Helm Crag and Blea Rigg Walk 22 Kentmere Round Walk 23 Helvellyn via the edges Walk 24 Deepdale Round Walk 25 Caiston Glen Round Walk 26 Hartsop Dodd and Gray Crag Walk 27 High Street and Harter Fell Walk 28 A Martindale Round Walk 29 Place Fell and Beda Fell Walk 30 Matterdale and the Dodds Appendices Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B 96 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Calibri;} Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisGuide to 12 of the best gravel bikepacking routes in the South and East, including the Cantii Way, exploring forest tracks, bridleways and quiet lanes over 1 to 4 days. The cycle routes are suitable for beginner and experienced MTB and gravel-bike riders, are easily accessed by public transport, and are well served for accommodation and facilities.

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to 32 day walks in the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region. The selected routes offer both coastal and inland options, including the Serra de Monchique and Costa Vicentina, the south and west coasts, the central region and East Algarve. The Algarve benefits from a mild climate, fine scenery and easy transport access.

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Book SynopsisThis 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.Table of ContentsOverview Map Introduction About this Book The Mountain Ranges Practicalities When to Go Weather Getting There Getting Around Accommodation Mountain Huts Maps and Guidebooks Health Considerations The Mountains Mountain Activities Safety Dos and Don'ts Mountain Rescue Plant and Animal Life Environmental Ethics Information at a Glance Chapter 1: Chablais Alps 1:1 Val de Morgins 1:2 Val d'Illiez 1:3 Vallon de Susanfe 1:4 Rhône Valley Approaches 1:5 Vall#xe9;e du Trient Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 2: Pennine Alps 2:1 Val Ferret 2:2 Val d'Entremont 2:3 Val de Bagnes 2:4 Val de Nendaz 2:5 Val d'H#xe9;r#xe9;mence 2:6 Val d'H#xe9;rens 2:7 Val de Moiry 2:8 Val d'Anniviers 2:9 Turtmanntal 2:10 Mattertal 2:11 Saastal 2:12 Simplon Pass Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 3: Lepontine and Adula Alps 3:1 Simplon Pass East 3:2 Binntal 3:3 Val Bedretto 3:4 Valle Leventina 3:5 Val Verzasca 3:6 Valle Maggia and its Tributaries 3:7 Valle di Blenio 3:8 Vals Calanca and Mesolcina 3:9 The Northern Valleys Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 4: Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps 4:1 Val Madris and the Averstal 4:2 Engadine Valley: Left Bank 4:3 Val Bregaglia 4:4 The Bernina Alps 4:5 The Swiss National Park Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 5: Bernese Alps 5:1 Alpes Vaudoises 5:2 Les Diablerets to the Rawil Pass 5:3 The Wildstrubel Massif 5:4 Kandersteg and the Gemmipass 5:5 Blu?emlisalp and the Gasterntal 5:6 The Kiental 5:7 Lauterbrunnen Valley 5:8 Grindelwald and the Lu?tschental 5:9 Haslital and Grimsel Pass 5:10 The Southern Valleys Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 6: Central Swiss Alps 6:1 Uri Alps: Dammastock Group 6:2 North of the Sustenpass: Titlis Group 6:3 Glarner Alps Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 7: Silvretta and Rätikon Alps 7:1 Silvretta Alps: Lower Engadine 7:2 Silvretta Alps: Prättigau 7:3 Rätikon Alps 7:4 The Alpstein Massif Access, Bases, Maps and Guides APPENDIX A Glossary of Alpine Terms APPENDIX B Selective Bibliography APPENDIX C Index of Maps APPENDIX D The Swiss 4000m Peaks Index

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 38 walks and 4 short treks of 3-4 days in the stunning Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. The walks cover the areas of Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón and Sajambre and range from easy valley walks to ascents of the high peaks, so there is something to suit every ability. The walks range from 6 to 22km, and take between 3 to 8 hours. Four short treks of 3-4 days are also summarised in brief. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport Highlights include the Covadonga lakes and the Cares Gorge Information given on local geology and wildlife

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Book SynopsisThe Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail is an easy-to-follow 130-mile trail that combines the best of inland and coastal walking in Norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked, largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of its length, is ideal for people new to long-distance walks. Described in 11 stages, the route can be walked in just over a week but also easily split into day walks or over a series of weekends, with full information about access to start and finish points for each stage by public transport. This handy guidebook is illustrated throughout with extracts of OS 1:50K mapping and stunning photographs depicting the Trail in all seasons and describes points of interest along the way, including the Norfolk Songlines sculptures, and also facilities available in the towns and villages. The trail is a walk of two halves. The Peddars Way begins at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk and follows the route of an old Roman road for over 40 miles to Holme-next-the-Sea, where it meets the Norfolk Coast Path (which begins nearby, at Hunstanton). This then follows the spectacular Norfolk coast to the seaside town of Hopton-on-Sea.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geology History of Norfolk History of the trail Wildlife Plants and flowers Art What to take Waymarking, access and maps Emergencies Using this guide Getting there Getting around When to go In which direction? Accommodation Health and safety Practicalities Stage 1 Knettishall Heath to Little Cressingham Stage 2 Little Cressingham to Castle Acre Stage 3 Castle Acre to Sedgeford Stage 4 Sedgeford to Hunstanton Stage 5 Hunstanton to Burnham Deepdale Stage 6 Burnham Deepdale to Stiffkey Stage 7 Stiffkey to Cley next the Sea Stage 8 Cley next the Sea to Cromer Stage 9 Cromer to Sea Palling Stage 10 Sea Palling to Caister-on-Sea Stage 11 Caister-on-Sea to Hopton-on-Sea Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 33 day walks throughout the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.Walks range from 3 to 22km (2–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. Routes vary from easy strolls and heritage trails to a challenging walk exploring the Victoria Lines, a fortified ridge running the length of Malta. 1:25,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Easy access from Valetta, Rabat and Victoria Table of ContentsIntroduction Location and Population Geology and Landscape Discovery and History Weather Language Religion Maltese Wildlife Protected Areas Getting to the Maltese Islands Getting around the Maltese Islands Money Accommodation Maps of the Maltese Islands Countryside Access The Plan of this Guide Emergency Assistance MALTA Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail Walk 2: Rinella to Marsaskala Walk 3: Marsaskala to Birżebbuġa Walk 4: Birżebbuġa to Gudja Walk 5: Żurrieq to Siġġiewi Walk 6: Siġġiewi to Dingli Walk 7: Dingli to Mġarr Walk 8: Għajn Tuffieħa Circuit Walk 9: Mġarr to Għadira Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit Walk 11: Mellieħa Bay to Xemxija Walk 12: Selmun Circuit Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina Walk 17: Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq to St George's Bay Walk 18: The Victoria Lines Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli Walk 21: Siġġiewi and Buskett Walk 22: Siġġiewi to Qormi Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail GOZO Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail Walk 26: Mġarr to Sannat Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur Walk 30: Xagħra to Qala Walk 31: Qala to Mġarr Walk 32: Għarb to Marsalforn COMINO Walk 33: Circuit of Comino Appendices Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary Appendix 3: Contact Details

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Book SynopsisDiscover the GR5 trail from Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) through the French Alps to the Mediterranean at Nice or Menton. The 600km (373 mile) trek takes 1 month to walk and includes all the main variant routes as it passes Mont Blanc, then through the Vanoise, Queyras and Mercantour National Parks. Includes accommodation guide, profiles and maps.

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Book SynopsisThis 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.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary tables Introduction Tour of the Vanoise Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Short tours in the Vanoise When to go How to get there Accommodation Notes for walkers Recommended maps Equipment Safety in the mountains The Vanoise National Park Wildlife and Alpine flowers Using this guide Tour of the Vanoise Stage 1 Modane to Refuge de l'Org#xe8;re Stage 2 Refuge de l'Org#xe8;re to Refuge de Plan Sec Stage 3 Refuge de Plan Sec to Refuge de l'Arpont Stage 4 Refuge de l'Arpont to Refuge du Plan du Lac Stage 5 Refuge du Plan du Lac to Refuge du Vallonbrun Stage 6 Refuge du Vallonbrun to Bonneval-sur-Arc Stage 7 Bonneval-sur-Arc to Val d'Is#xe8;re Stage 7A Bonneval-sur-Arc to Refuge de la Femma Stage 8 Val d'Is#xe8;re to Refuge de la Leisse Stage 8A Val d'Is#xe8;re to Refuge de la Femma Stage 9 Refuge de la Leisse to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Stage 9A Refuge de la Femma to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Stage 10 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de P#xe9;clet-Polset Stage 11 Refuge de P#xe9;clet-Polset to Modane Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Stage 1 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de la Valette Stage 2 Refuge de la Valette to Refuge du Fond d'Aussois Stage 3 Refuge du Fond d'Aussois to Refuge de l'Arpont Stage 4 Refuge de l'Arpont to Refuge de la Col de la Vanoise Stage 5 Refuge de la Col de la Vanoise to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Short tours in the Vanoise 1 Tour of the Eastern Vanoise 2 Tour of the Western Vanoise 3 Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C French-English glossary Appendix D Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 23 walks and treks on the Isles of Jura, Islay and Colonsay as well as neighbouring Oronsay and Scarba. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the southern Hebrides, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers.The 22 day walks range in length from 7 to 25km (4–16 miles) and can be linked to create your own itinerary. A challenging 5-day 89km (55 mile) trek along Jura’s remote west coast is also described. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and public transport Notes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations Highlights include the round of the Paps of Jura Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Jura Islay Colonsay History Geology Wildlife Getting to the Southern Hebrides Getting between the islands The routes Maps and route-finding Safety and emergencies What to take Using this guide Jura Walk 1 The Gulf of Corryvreckan Walk 2 Road End to Glengarrisdale Walk 3 The west coast walk Day 1 Ardlussa or Kinuachdrachd to Glengarrisdale Day 2 Glengarrisdale to Shian Bay Day 3 Shian Bay to Cruib Lodge Day 4 Cruib Lodge to Glenbatrick Bay Day 5 Glenbatrick Bay to Feolin Ferry Day 5A Glenbatrick Bay to the A846 via Glen Batrick Walk 4 North Jura coast and glens Walk 5 Tarbert to Cruib Lodge bothy Walk 6 Glengarrisdale to Cruib across Jura's northern hills Walk 7 Ardlussa to Corpach Bay and Am Miadar Walk 8 The Paps of Jura Walk 9 Evans' Walk to Glenbatrick Bay and return Walk 10 Glas Bheinn and Dubh Bheinn Scarba Walk 11 Cruach Scarba Islay Walk 12 Rhuvaal and the north-west coast Walk 13 An Cladach, McArthur's Head and the Sound of Islay Walk 14 An Cladach-Beinn Bheigier circuit Walk 15 Beinn na Caillich and Beinn Bheigier from Ardtalla Walk 16 The Oa peninsula Walk 17 Sanaigmore to Kilchiaran Walk 18 Ardnave Point Colonsay Walk 19 Around Oronsay Walk 20 South Colonsay coast Walk 21 Lower Kilchattan to Kiloran Bay Walk 22 North Colonsay coast Walk 23 Scalasaig to Kiloran Bay along the Old Road Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Walks on other islands Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisThe GR7 is one of Europe's longest GR long-distance routes, stretching from Tarifa, the southernmost town of continental Europe, through Spain, Andorra and France to Alsace. This guide presents the Andalucian section of the route, which offers well over 700km of fantastic walking through the diverse landscapes of one of Spain's most evocative regions. The route splits at the small village of Villanueva de Cauche, and the guide describes both the northern and southern variants. Although walking is on good footpaths, country tracks and, occasionally, minor roads, some of the stages are long and can involve considerable ascent, meaning that a good level of fitness is required. The full Andalucian GR7 takes well over a month to walk; however, the guide also includes suggestions for highlight sections that can be walked in a week or fortnight. In addition to clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles, the guide provides background information on local history, plants and wildlife, and advice for planning your trip, such as when to go, what to take and where to stay. The route showcases Andalucia's rich history and culture and varied landscapes, which include pine forests, semi-arid desert, snow-capped peaks, fertile plains, lush valleys, olive groves, cultivated terraces and hills of cork woodland. Historic towns and traditional whitewashed villages offer overnight accommodation and a chance to sample local cuisine.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Author's preface Introduction The GR7/E4 Andalucia The GR7 in Andalucia Shorter itineraries Historical context Plants and wildlife When to go Getting there Getting back Luggage transfer Accommodation Food and drink Water Equipment Money Language Waymarking Maps and GPS Staying safe Using this guide The common route Cadiz province Stage 1 Tarifa to Los Barrios Stage 2 Los Barrios to Castillo de Castellar Stage 3 Castillo de Castellar to Jimena de la Frontera Stage 4 Jimena de la Frontera to Ubrique Stage 5 Ubrique to Montejaque via Villaluenga del Rosario Malaga province Stage 6 Montejaque to Arriate via Ronda Stage 7 Arriate to Ardales Stage 8 Ardales to El Chorro Stage 9 El Chorro to Valle de Abdalajis Stage 10 Valle de Abdalajis to Antequera Stage 11 Antequera to Villanueva de Cauche The northern variant Stage 12A Villanueva de Cauche to Villanueva del Trabuco Stage 13A Villanueva del Trabuco to Villanueva de Tapia Stage 14A Villanueva de Tapia to Villanueva de Algaidas Stage 15A Villanueva de Algaidas to Cuevas de San Marcos Cordoba province Stage 16A Cuevas de San Marco to Rute Stage 17A Rute to Priego de Cordoba Stage 18A Priego de Cordoba to Almedinilla Stage 19A Almedinilla to Alcala La Real Jaen province Stage 20A Alcala la Real to Frailes Stage 21A Frailes to Carchelejo Stage 22A Carchelejo to Cambil Stage 23A Cambil to Torres Stage 24A Torres to Bedmar Stage 25A Bedmar to Jodar Stage 26A Jodar to Quesada Stage 27A Quesada to Cazorla Stage 28A Cazorla to Vadillo Castril Stage 29A Vadillo Castril to Coto Rios Stage 30A Coto Rios to Pontones Stage 31A Pontones to Santiago de la Espada Stage 32A Santiago de la Espada to Puebla de Don Fadrique The southern variant Stage 12B Villanueva de Cauche to Riogordo Stage 13B Riogordo to Ventas de Zafarraya Granada province Stage 14B Ventas de Zafarraya to Alhama de Granada Stage 15B Alhama de Granada to Arenas del Rey Stage 16B Arenas del Rey to Jayena Stage 17B Jayena to Albunuelas Stage 18B Albunuelas to Niguelas Stage 19B Niguelas to Lanjaron Stage 20B Lanjaron to Soportujar Stage 21B Soportujar to Pitres Stage 22B Pitres to Trevelez Stage 23B Trevelez to Cadiar Stage 24B Cadiar to Yegen Stage 25B Yegen to Laroles Stage 26B Laroles to Puerto de la Ragua via Bayarcal Stage 27B Puerto de la Ragua to La Calahorra Stage 28B La Calahorra to Narvaez via Charches Stage 29B Narvaez to Zujar Stage 30B Zujar to Benamaurel Stage 31B Benamaurel to Cullar Stage 32B Cullar to Orce Stage 33B Orce to Huescar Stage 34B Huescar to Puebla de Don Fadrique Appendix A Facilities table Appendix B Spanish-English glossary Appendix C Further information Appendix D Further reading

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Book SynopsisThree-book guidebook set to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650-mile hike from the Southern Terminus at California's Mexican border to the northern Terminus at the Canadian border. Designed to be compact and lightweight the set is separated into three books, an introduction to the trail and two map books.

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Book SynopsisThis is the official guide to the Shropshire Way, which consists of a northern and southern loop that both start in Shrewsbury. Each loop can be completed in a week or combined to form a two week 182 mile (290km) circuit that visits Stiperstones, Ludlow, Wenlock Edge, Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Split into 15 stages, this walk requires moderate fitness to cover the daily distance of 10 to 15 miles. The guide also includes the Stretton Skyline Walk, a 20 mile (32km) walk over Shropshire's peaks and ridges, which can be split over two days with an overnight stay in Church Stretton. For both the main route and the higher-level Stretton Skyline Walk, this guide provides in-depth route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping to aid navigation, along with information about accommodation, public transport and local services. The guide also offers plenty of insight into Shropshire's vibrant history and fascinating geology. The Shropshire Way visits some of England's most serene and beautiful scenery, as well as key historical sites including Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Through tranquil countryside and medieval market towns, this route explores all the best that the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) has to offer.Table of ContentsOverview map Overview profile Map key Foreword Route summary table Introduction The Shropshire Way Shropshire's history Shropshire's geology (by Ronald Turnbull) Wildlife and plants When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation and planning Safety What to take Using GPS Waymarking Using this guide The Shropshire Way Stage 1 Shrewsbury to Bridges Stage 2 Bridges to Bishop's Castle Stage 3 Bishop's Castle to Clun Stage 4 Clun to Craven Arms Stage 5 Craven Arms to Ludlow Stage 6 Ludlow to Wheathill Stage 7 Wheathill to Wilderhope Manor Stage 8 Wilderhope to Ironbridge Stage 9 Ironbridge to Wellington Stage 10 Wellington to Haughmond Stage 10A Haughmond to Shrewsbury link Stage 11 Haughmond to Wem Stage 12 Wem to Ellesmere and Whitchurch Stage 13 Ellesmere to Llanymynech Stage 14 Llanymynech to Nesscliffe Stage 15 Nesscliffe to Shrewsbury Stretton Skyline Walk Appendix A Facilities table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Travel information Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisGuidebook presenting 45 day walks and one long distance route in the Scottish Borders. Split between the north and south Cheviots, Tweed, Ettrick, Moffat and Manor hills, the walks are a mixture of high and low-level routes and can be fully customised using multiple variants. The day walks range from 3 to 14 miles (5-23km) in length and take between 1-17.5 hours. The long-distance route between Gretna and Berwick covers 121 miles (194km) and takes 7 days. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Information on local points of interest GPX files available to download Information given on local geology and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The borders of the Borders Land of ballads Geology of the Scottish Borders Wildlife When to walk Getting there Getting around Accommodation Maps Access Safety in the hills Using this guide 1: The Cheviots (south) Walk 1 Shillhope Law from Alwinton Walk 2 Windy Gyle Walk 3 Linhope Spout Walk 4 Ingram hillforts Walk 5 A Hedgehope Horseshoe to The Cheviot 2: The Cheviots (north) Walk 6 Akeld to Humbleton Hill Walk 7 The Cheviot: Hen Hole and Bizzle Hole Walk 8 Newton Tors Walk 9 Yeavering Bell Walk 10 Forts for the day: Great Hetha and Ring Chesters Walk 11 Yetholm to The Schil Walk 12 Staerough Hill Walk 13 Grubbit Law and Wideopen Hill Walk 14 Dere Street to Chew Green 3: The Tweed Walk 15 Ford to Roughting Linn Walk 16 Horncliffe to Norham Walk 17 St Abb's Head Walk 18 Kelso and River Teviot Walk 19 Roxburgh village and viaduct Walk 20 Rubers Law Walk 21 Waterloo Monument Walk 22 Dryburgh Abbey and the Tweed Walk 23 Tweed and Eildon Walk 24 A Melrose Ramble 4: Yarrow and Ettrick Walk 25 Bowhill: Duchess Drive Walk 26 Ettrickbridge and Dryhope Tower Walk 27 Broadmeadows to the Minchmoor Road Walk 28 Yarrow to Glengaber Hill Walk 29 St Mary's Loch Walk 30 Loch of the Lowes and Peniestone Knowe Walk 31 Bodesbeck Law Walk 32 Ettrick Head Horseshoe Walk 33 Selcoth Burn and Potburn Hass Walk 34 Croft Head and Capel Fell 5: Moffat Hills Walk 35 Loch Skeen and White Coomb Walk 36 Dob's Linn to Loch Skeen Walk 37 Hart Fell Walk 38 Devil's Beef Tub Walk 39 Devil's Beef Tub from Moffat Walk 40 Gameshope circuit 6: Manor Hills Walk 41 Traquair: the Raxed Thrapple Walk 42 Dun Rig and Glen Sax Walk 43 Cademuir Hill and the Tweed Walk 44 Pykestone Hill from Drumelzier Walk 45 Broad Law 7: Longer walks and expeditions Walk 46 Walking the Border: Gretna to Berwick Other long routes St Cuthbert's Way Moffat to Peebles Wooler to Carter Bar Borders Abbeys Way Southern Upland Way (east) Berwickshire Coastal Path John Buchan Way Cross Borders Drove Road Annandale Way Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Important information and facilities by area

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 41 scrambles in the Peak District National Park. Covering the Dark Peak and Roaches areas, the routes are graded 1–3 and range from those that are suitable for adventurous walkers to harder routes that require some climbing experience.Alongside a route description, information on approach, link routes, variants and extensions is provided allowing the routes to be adapted to suit you. 1:25,000 OS maps are included for each route Four winter routes are described including Mam Tor and Black Tor gullies Easy access from Manchester and Sheffield Local points of interest include Kinder Scout and Bleaklow Advice on equipment, access and conservation restrictions Table of ContentsOS key Overview map Preface Introduction Scrambling in the Dark Peak Warnings and precautions Equipment Maps About the routes Access Conservation The Chew Valley area 1 Rimmon Pit Clough/Trinnacle/Holme Clough 2 Alderman's Rocks 3 Dovestone Quarry Central Gully 4 Charnel Clough The Wilderness Gullies 5 Wilderness Gully West 6 Wilderness Gully East 7 Wilderness Gully Far East 8 Wilderness Gully Far Far East 9 Wilderness Gully Far Far Far East 10 Chew Brook The Crowden area 11 Oaken Clough 12 Coombes Clough Bleaklow 13 Shining Clough 14 Deer Knowl 15 Lawrence Edge No 1 16 Lawrence Edge No 2 17 Wildboar Clough 18 Torside Clough 19 Torside Gully 20 Yellowslacks Brook/Dowstone Clough 21 Ashton Clough 22 Alport Castles Tower 23 Alport Castles Gully Kinder Scout 24 Blackden Brook 25 Fair Brook 26 Fair Brook Gully 27 Nether Red Brook 28 Upper Red Brook 29 Far Upper Red Brook 30 Square Chimney Exit 31 Kinder Downfall Climb 32 Arpeggio Gully 33 Red Brook 34 Crowden Clough 35 Grindsbrook Clough 36 Ringing Roger Outlying areas 37 Back Tor Gully 38 Mam Tor Gully 39 Elbow Ridge 40 Roaches Lower and Upper Tier Ridges 41 Chrome Hill/Parkhouse Hill Appendix A Index of routes Appendix B Further reading Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 day walks in Essex and a 155km (96 mile) long-distance route that follows the Essex Way from the fringes of London in the west to the port of Harwich in the east. With routes in the guidebook covering the whole of the county there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The day walks are all circular, except for 3 linear routes, ranging from 7–29km (5–18 miles) in length and walkable in between 2 and 8 hours. The cross-Essex route consists of 11 stages of 8–23km (5–15 miles) in length, which take between 3 and 6 hours to walk. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Transport, refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage of the cross-Essex walk Information given on local history, geology and wildlife Local points of interest are featured including Epping Forest, Constable’s Dedham Vale, Audley End Easy access from London, Chelmsford and Colchester Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The geology of Essex Natural Essex Town and village When to go Getting there and getting around Where to stay Access and waymarking What to take Maps Using this guide Coast and Estuary Walk 1 The Naze peninsula Walk 2 Mersea Island Walk 3 The marshes around Tollesbury Walk 4 St Peter's Chapel and Bradwell marshes Walk 5 River Crouch Walk 6 Leigh-on-Sea and Hadleigh Castle Inland Essex Walk 7 Orsett Fen Walk 8 Havering-atte-Bower Walk 9 Hainault Forest and Lambourne Walk 10 Mill Green and Writtle Forest Walk 11 Danbury Walk 12 Moreton and the Matchings Walk 13 The River Stort at Harlow Walk 14 Hatfield Forest Walk 15 Debden and Widdington Walk 16 Arkesden, Chrishall and Elmdon Walk 17 Great Chesterford and Saffron Walden Walk 18 Ashdon Walk 19 Radwinter and Bendysh Woods Walk 20 Thaxted and Great Easton Walk 21 Finchingfield and Great Bardfield Walk 22 Castle Hedingham and Hull's Mill Walk 23 Chalkney Wood and Earl's Colne Walk 24 Bures to Sudbury Walk 25 Dedham Across Essex: Manor Park to Harwich Stage 1 Manor Park to Epping Stage 2 Epping to Ongar Stage 3 Ongar to Salt's Green Stage 4 Salt's Green to Great Waltham Stage 5 Great Waltham to White Notley Stage 6 White Notley to Coggeshall Stage 7 Coggeshall to Fordstreet Bridge Stage 8 Fordstreet Bridge to Great Horkesley Stage 9 Great Horkesley to Dedham Stage 10 Dedham to Wrabness Stage 11 Wrabness to Harwich Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Nine more long-distance paths in Essex Appendix D Further reading

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Book SynopsisA concise guide to cycling LEJOG - Land's End to John o' Groats - describing an idyllic route that follows quieter roads and traffic-free paths but without too much meandering. Covering 1000 miles, the route is divided into 14 stages and can be comfortably ridden in two weeks. Easy-to-follow route descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping and useful gradient profiles, together with route highlights and points of interest, of which there are many. Invaluable tips and tricks are also included from preparing yourself to preparing your bike, together with logistical advice such as getting to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and more. In addition to the main 14-stage schedule (which includes an alternative option through Central Scotland), longer and shorter schedules are also suggested, making it easy to prepare a personally tailored adventure. The route, which passes through a diverse range of landscapes, from almost sea level across the Somerset Levels to over 1400ft through the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains, showcases some of Britain's best cycling. It is a must for anyone who's ever been remotely tempted to take on this iconic end-to-end challenge.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 walks and scrambles in north-western Scotland. Exploring the beautiful scenery of north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest, Letterewe and the Fannichs, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers.The walks range from 6 to 58km (4–36 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–20 hours. The routes include 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Graham summits. 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each route Detailed information on planning, access and history of the area Easy access from Ullapool Highlights include Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe and Liathach Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geology and landscape Plants and wildlife History and people When to walk Getting there Bases and accommodation Equipment Access Maps and GPS Safety Environmental ethics Using this guide Southern Torridon - Applecross and Coulin Forest Route 1 Beinn Bh#xe0;n Route 2 Sgùrr a' Chaorachain Route 3 Meall Gorm Route 4 Sgùrr a' Gharaidh and Glas Bheinn Route 5 An Ruadh-Stac and Maol Chean-dearg Route 6 Fuar Tholl and Sgorr Ruadh Route 7 Beinn Liath Mhòr Route 8 Circuit of Coire L#xe0;ir Route 9 Carn Breac and Beinn na Feusaige Route 10 Beinn Damh Route 11 Beinn na h-Eaglaise Route 12 Ben Shieldaig Route 13 Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgùrr Dubh Northern Torridon - Glen Torridon to Loch Maree Liathach Route 14 Round the back of Liathach Route 15 Liathach: Spidean a' Choire L#xe8;ith Route 16 Liathach: Mullach an Rathain Route 17 Traverse of Liathach Beinn Eighe Route 18 Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac Mòr and Spidean Coire nan Clach Route 19 Traverse of Beinn Eighe Beinn Alligin Route 20 Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich and Sgùrr Mòr Route 21 Beinn Alligin: traverse including the Horns Route 22 Beinn Dearg Route 23 Meall a' Ghiuthais and the Mountain Trail Route 24 Ruadh-stac Beag Route 25 Beinn a' Chearcaill Route 26 Baosbheinn Route 27 Beinn an Eòin Loch Maree to Loch Broom - Letterewe and Fisherfield Route 28 Beinn a' Mhùinidh Route 29 Slioch Route 30 Beinn L#xe0;ir Route 31 Meall Mh#xe8;innidh Route 32 Beinn Àirigh Charr Route 33 Loch Maree three Route 34 Beinn a' Ch#xe0;isgein Beag and Beinn a' Ch#xe0;isgein Mòr Route 35 A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr Route 36 The Gleann na Muice ridge Route 37 Fisherfield Six Route 38 Beinn Dearg Mòr and Beinn Dearg Bheag An Teallach Route 39 An Teallach: Sgùrr Fiòna and Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill Route 40 Traverse of An Teallach Route 41 S#xe0;il Mhòr The Fannichs Route 42 Creag Rainich Route 43 Beinn Bheag and Groban Route 44 Fionn Bheinn and Meall a' Chaorainn Route 45 Beinn nan Ramh Route 46 A' Chailleach and Sgùrr Breac Route 47 Meall a' Chrasgaidh, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Sgùrr nan Each Route 48 The eastern Fannichs Route 49 Beinn Liath Mhòr a' Ghiubhais Lì Route 50 Traverse of the Fannichs Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Glossary of Gaelic words Appendix D The Bothy Code Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisThere are few destinations in Europe where you can enjoy typical 'summer' outdoor pursuits in the middle of winter. However, Spain's Costa Blanca is one such place and the range and quality of activities on offer is outstanding. This multi-activity guide presents a handpicked selection of 60 ridge routes, via ferratas, canyons, sport-climbing crags, trad-climbing crags, hikes, trail runs and road-cycling routes to inspire keen adventurers to explore the region's striking ridges, peaks, crags and barrancos (canyons). A broad spectrum of activities is covered - although since many of the routes involve climbing skills and rope-work, the guide is particularly well suited to climbers interested in a multi-activity holiday - and there are plenty of mid-grade options. Although quieter in winter, Costa Blanca is well served for accommodation and facilities, with easy access from Alicante. The guide includes plenty of useful information to help you plan your holiday and directions to help you locate the start-point for each activity. All of the activities are clearly graded and include route description and mapping and - for the climbing routes and via ferratas - photo topos illustrating the line of the route. Handy tables summarise the key information, making it easy to choose an activity to suit. With inspiring colour photography to whet your appetite, Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures is the perfect companion to discovering the adventures that await in this bounteous region.Table of ContentsRegional overview map Map key Key to photo topos Overview map 1: Ridges, via ferratas and canyons Overview map 2: Sport and trad climbing Overview map 3: Hiking, trail running and road cycling Introduction Landscape Plants and wildlife When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Language Maps Waymarking and access Health and safety Using this guide Ridges Route 1 Toix Ridge Integral (Este y Oeste) Route 2 Bernia Ridge Route 3 Sierra Ferrer Ridge Route 4 Segaria Ridge Route 5 Cresta del Migdia Route 6 El Realet/Alt del Castellet Route 7 Cresta del Canelobre, Cabezón de Oro Route 8 Forada Ridge Route 9 Benicadell Ridge Route 10 Arista al Forat de la Forada Route 11 Cresta dels Bardals, Serrella Route 12 Cresta del Castellar Route 13 Cresta del Maigmó Via ferratas Route 14 Penya del Figueret Route 15 Ponoch (Ponoig) Route 16 El Cid Route 17 Redov#xe1;n Route 18 Callosa de Segura Route 19 Castillo Salvatierra Route 20 Aventador Canyons Route 21 Barranco del Pas de Tancat Route 22 Barranco del Infierno Route 23 Barranco dels Llidoners and de Racons Route 24 Barranco del Pas de Calvo Route 25 Barranco del Parent Route 26 Barranco de l'Estret de Cardos Route 27 Barranco de Mascarat Route 28 Barranco del Curt o Pas de Bandolers Sport climbing Route 29 Alcalalí Route 30 Los Cerezos Route 31 Sierra de Toix Route 32 Candelabra del Sol Route 33 Morro Falquí Route 34 Ambolo Route 35 L'Atzúbia (Adsubia) Route 36 Sector Cuevas, Cabezón de Oro Trad climbing Route 37 Aristotles and Pepsi Crest, Puig Campana Route 38 Espolón Central, Puig Campana Route 39 The Edwards Finish, Puig Campana Route 40 Via Gene, Cabezón de Oro Route 41 Arista Agullo, Cabezón de Oro Route 42 Via Esther and Scorpion, Vall de Gulabdar Route 43 Via Pany, El Peñón de Ifach Hiking Route 44 Mallada del Llop and El Regall Route 45 Cova del Dalt and Es Crestall Route 46 Xanchet circuit Route 47 Bernia circuit and fort Trail running Route 48 Castell d'Axia Route 49 Aixorta and Les Arcs Route 50 Corral de la Llacuna Route 51 Les Arcs and Raco Roig Route 52 Castell de Granadella Route 53 Sierra de Olta Route 54 Puig Campana Route 55 Penya Gros and Forada Route 56 Barranco del Infierno circuit Road cycling Route 57 Col de Rates, Tarbena and Castell de Castells Route 58 Vall de Gallinera and Vall d'Ebo Route 59 Bernia circuit Route 60 Serrella and Aitana circuit Appendix A Activity summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Castilian - Valencian - English glossary Appendix D Further reading Appendix E Climbing grades comparison table

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Book SynopsisReady for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 36 Lakeland summits accessible from the Kentmere, Haweswater and Ullswater valleys. Highlights include High Street, Place Fell and the Kentmere horseshoe, further east lie less well-known summits that offer solitude and magnificent views. Suggestions for longer ridge routes are also given. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact. Table of ContentsMap keys Area covered by this guide Author preface Starting points Introduction Valley bases Fix the Fells Using this guide Safety and access Additional online resources Fells 1 Angletarn Pikes 2 Arthur's Pike 3 Beda Fell 4 Bonscale Pike 5 Branstree 6 Brock Crags 7 Caudale Moor 8 Froswick 9 Gray Crag 10 Grayrigg Forest 11 Grey Crag 12 Hallin Fell 13 Harter Fell 14 Hartsop Dodd 15 High Raise 16 High Street 17 Ill Bell 18 Kentmere Pike 19 Kidsty Pike 20 Loadpot Hill 21 Mardale Ill Bell 22 Place Fell 23 Rampsgill Head 24 Rest Dodd 25 Sallows 26 Selside Pike 27 Shipman Knotts 28 Steel Knotts 29 Tarn Crag 30 Thornthwaite Crag 31 Troutbeck Tongue 32 Wansfell 33 Wether Hill 34 Whinfell Beacon 35 Winterscleugh 36 Yoke Ridge routes 1 The Kentmere Horseshoe 2 The Martindale Round 3 The Blea Water Circuit 4 The Borrowdale Round More to explore Useful contacts A fellranger's glossary The Lake District fells

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Book SynopsisReady for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 32 Lakeland summits that can be climbed from Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, Lorton and the Newlands valley. Highlights include Grasmoor, Haystacks, Grisedale Pike, High Stile and Rannerdale Knotts. Suggestions for longer ridge routes are also given. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

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Book SynopsisGuide to 106 scrambling routes in the south of the English Lake District, covering Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Patterdale & High Street. A comprehensive collection of scrambles on crags and gills, which are linked together to form 24 first-class mountain days. The carefully graded routes range from scrambling grade 1 to climbing grade V Diff, so there is something for beginners as well as veteran mountaineers. Rock climbing equipment is needed for more difficult routes. Each scramble is clearly described with notes about grade, quality, aspect and approach, with colour maps and topos to aid navigation. There is information on safety and equipment, and listings of scrambles by location and grade allow the reader to assemble their own tailor-made combination of routes. The Lake District is one of the most scenic areas in the world and this guide offers new routes in previously unexplored corners of the region alongside popular classics such as Jack's Rake, Esk Gorge and Pinnacle Ridge, as well as dramatic gills like Dungeon and Linkcove Gill. 10 classic rock climbs are also presented including Giant's Crawl, Middlefell Buttress and Crescent Climb.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Foreword Preface Summary of routes and scrambles Introduction The origins of scrambling What is scrambling? Dangers and how to avoid them Lake District crag scrambling Gill scrambling Descending scrambles Bad weather scrambling Scrambling with children Solo scrambling Equipment Using this guide South eastern fells Route 1 Grisedale: Eagle Crag and St Sunday Crag Route 2 Dovedale and Deepdale round via Hogget Gill and Hutaple Crag Route 3 Deepdale round via Link Cove Gill and Gill Crag Route 4 High Street tour via Angle Tarn Beck, Gray Crag and Blea Water Crag Route 5 Haweswater, Mosedale and Sleddale gills Langdale Route 6 Easedale and Scale Close gills Route 7 Harrison Stickle via Raven Crag or Middlefell Buttress, and Tarn Crag Route 8 Pavey Ark via White Gill Edge, Crescent Climb and Gwynne's Chimney Route 9 Pavey Ark via Stickle Ghyll and Jack's Rake Route 10 Harrison Stickle via Dungeon Ghyll Route 11 Pike of Stickle via White Crag and Merlin Slab Route 12 Pike of Stickle via Stake Gill Route 13 Crinkle Crags via Crinkle Gill and Bowfell Links Route 14 Browney Gill and Black Wars Route 15 Upper Eskdale via Hell Gill Coniston Fells Route 16 Great How via Church Beck and Levers Water Route 17 The Bell, Low Water Beck, Brim Fell slabs and Raven Tor Route 18 Dow Crag buttresses Route 19 Seathwaite Tarn crags Eskdale Route 20 Eskdale Needle and Harter Fell Route 21 Low Birker Force, Crook Crag, Green Crag and Brandy Crag Route 22 Scafell's southern crags Route 23 The Scafells via Esk Gorge, Cam Spout and the Eskdale slabs Route 24 Scafell Pike via Lingcove Beck and Thor's Buttress Appendix A Summary of scrambles in grade order Appendix B Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 graded day walks in Switzerland’s Valais. Exploring the areas around the towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee in the Mattertal and Saastal valleys, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 29km (3–18 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The routes make the most of the area's extensive network of well-made mountain paths and its lift system to explore Europe’s highest mountains. 1:50,000 maps included for each route GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, transport and amenities Highlights include the Swiss 4000m giants Matterhorn and Monte Rosa Table of ContentsMap key Map of the valleys Route summary table Introduction The walking The valleys The Matterhorn The shape of the mountains Plants and wildlife When to go Getting there Travel in the region Accommodation Other local facilities Weather Maps Apps Equipment Preparation Using this guide Zermatt and the Mattertal Walk 1 The Trift gorge and Hotel du Trift Walk 2 Ascent of the Mettelhorn and Platthorn from Trift Walk 3 Two-day expedition - Schönbielhütte via Höhbalmen Walk 4 The villages of Zmutt, Zum See and Blatten Walk 5 Balcony route to Zmutt and the Kulturweg Walk 6 Zermatt to Sunnegga - the Findeln villages Walk 7 Gletschergarten and Gorner gorge walk Walk 8 Schwarzsee and Stafelalp - under the Matterhorn Walk 9 Schwarzsee to the Hörnlihütte Walk 10 The Matterhorn Glacier Trail Walk 11 Gornergrat to Riffelsee, Riffelberg and Riffelalp Walk 12 Riffelalp and a woodland walk to Grüensee Walk 13 The Gornergletscher and Monte Rosa Hütte Walk 14 The mountain restaurants of Findeln Walk 15 Blauherd to Sunnegga via Tufteren Walk 16 The Five Lakes Walk in the Findeln valley Walk 17 The Oberrothorn Walk 18 Blauherd to Pfulwe and Täschalp Walk 19 Täsch to Täschalp and the Täschhütte Walk 20 Täschalp to Zermatt Grächen, Randa and the lower Mattertal Walk 21 The Europahütte and Hängebrücke to Täschalp Walk 22 Schaliberg alp Walk 23 Jungen, Sparru and the Jungtal Walk 24 A tour of the villages - Grächen and Gasenried Walk 25 Grächen leat paths - the Chilcheri and Eggeri Walk 26 The Ried glacier and the Grathorn Walk 27 Hannigalp to Grächen via Hohtschugge and Bärgji Walk 28 Grächen to Hannigalp via Stafel Walk 29 Ascent of the Wannehorn Walk 30 The Grächen to Saas-Fee Höhenweg Saas-Fee and the Saastal Walk 31 Fee, Almagell, Grund and the Feevispa gorge Walk 32 Hannig from Saas-Fee Walk 33 The ascent of Mällig - The Ibex Trail Walk 34 Gletschergrotte, Spielboden and Längflue Walk 35 The Gemsweg - a tour of the Saas-Fee valley Walk 36 The Mischabelhütte Walk 37 Plattjen Walk 38 The Britanniahütte Walk 39 The Felskinn-Plattjen traverse Walk 40 Saas-Grund to Saas-Fee - the Kapellenweg and Saumweg Walk 41 Saas-Grund to Saas-Fee via Bideralp Walk 42 Saas-Grund to Triftalp, Kreuzboden and the Weissmieshütte Walk 43 The Gspon Höhenweg Walk 44 The descent of the Saastal - Mattmark to Saas-Balen Walk 45 Almagelleralp and the Almagellerhütte Walk 46 The höhenweg from Saas-Almagell to Kreuzboden Walk 47 Furggstalden and the Furggtälli Walk 48 Schwarzbergalp and circuit of the Mattmark Walk 49 The Monte Moro Pass Walk 50 The Ofental, Jazzilücke and Antronapass Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B 4000m peaks Appendix C English-German terms

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking La Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres pilgrimage route through Spain. The 995km route between Seville and Santiago de Compostela is detailed along with an extension to Astorga for those wishing to join the Camino Frances as well as alternative routes options via Laza or Verin. Designed for reasonably fit walkers, the guidebook offers a six-week itinerary best suited for walking in Spring or Autumn. Detailed descriptions of each stage, accompanied by 1:100,000 maps, ensure easy navigation and a seamless experience along the route. In addition to route guidance, the guidebook offers valuable information on pilgrim lodging, facilities, and preparation equipping you for a comfortable and well-supported journey. The route itself takes you through notable towns and cities such as Zafra, Mérida, Cáceres, Salamanca, Zamora, and Ourense, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Spain. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary pilgramage, where history, spirituality, and natural beauty converge.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 45 circular walks in Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) National Park. From straightforward, low-level walks to long mountainous routes with strenuous ascents there’s something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.The walks range in length from 4–24km (3–15 miles) and cover Mynydd Du, Fforest Fawr and The Black Mountains. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download All walks have been assigned a difficulty grade allowing easy walk selection Easy access from Llandovery, Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye Highlights include an ascent of Pen y Fan Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction Geology of the Brecon Beacons Changing woodland Human impact Birdlife Getting to and staying in the national park A solitary guided walk? Using this guide 1 North-eastern valleys and ridges Walk 1 Corn Du and Pen y Fan via Cwm Llwch Walk 2 Pen y Fan via Cwm Sere Walk 3 Cribyn via Cwm Sere Walk 4 Cwm Sere ridge ascending Cribyn and Pen y Fan Walk 5 Cribyn via Cwm Cynwyn Walk 6 Fan y Big via Cwm Cynwyn Walk 7 Cwm Cynwyn ridge ascending Fan y Big and Cribyn Walk 8 Fan y Big via Cwm Oergwm Walk 9 Cwm Oergwm and Gist Wen Walk 10 Cwm Oergwm ridge ascending Fan y Big Walk 11 Cwm Oergwm Valley 2 Eastern valleys and ridges Walk 12 Bryn Walk 13 Cwm Tarthwynni circuit Walk 14 Blaen-y-glyn and Allt Forgan Walk 15 Blaen-y-glyn and Craig y Fan Ddu Walk 16 Torpantau circuit 3 South-western valleys and ridges Walk 17 Neuadd Horseshoe: Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn Walk 18 Cwm Llysiog and Waun Wen Walk 19 Corn Du and Pen y Fan via Cwm Crew Walk 20 Corn Du and Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf 4 Fforest Fawr Walk 21 Craig Cerrig-gleisiad Walk 22 Fan Fawr Walk 23 Craig Cwm-du and Fan Frynych Walk 24 Fan Frynych, Fan Dringarth and Fan Llia Walk 25 Fan Gyhirych and Fan Nedd 5 Waterfall Country Walk 26 Elidir Trail: Sgwd Gwladus and Sgwd Ddwli waterfalls Walk 27 Waterfall walk Walk 28 Sgwd yr Eira Walk 29 Ystradfellte Falls Walk 30 Afon Nedd and Afon Mellte 6 The Black Mountain (Mynydd Du) Walk 31 Carmarthen Fans and glacial cwms Walk 32 Tair Carn Isaf via Cwm Pedol Walk 33 Sinc Giedd and Carmarthen Fans Walk 34 Afon Twrch Walk 35 Henrhyd Falls and River Tawe Walk 36 Garreg Las via Cwm Sawdde Walk 37 Cribarth Walk 38 Carmarthen Fans via Cwm Giedd Walk 39 Carreg Cennen 7 The Black Mountains (Y Mynyddoedd Duon) Walk 40 Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain Walk 41 Craig y Cilau Walk 42 Crug Mawr and Sugar Loaf Walk 43 Llanthony Priory, Offa's Dyke and Bal Mawr Walk 44 Lord Hereford's Knob Walk 45 Castell Dinas and Waun Fach Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Routes by interest Appendix C Brief Welsh-English glossary Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThe 72 mile (116km) Ribble Way is described in seven stages, ranging from 8.25 to 17 miles (13.3 to 27.4km). The route follows the Ribble valley, from the estuary mouth near Preston to the river's source on Cam Fell in the Yorkshire Dales. The route might not be the most challenging of Long Distance routes, but the contrast through a succession of different landscapes can be immensely satisfying for novice and experienced walkers alike.The guide provides detailed route descriptions, OS mapping and a route summary table, with variants included for day walkers. Information is included on points of interest along the route, plus there's also background information on the landscape, wildlife, and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take.The River Ribble springs from the limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, high on Cam Fell in the heart of Three Peak country. Initially forcing a passage between high, rugged moorland hills, it then breaks free to wind through gentler countryside south of Settle, meandering lazily through alternating pasture and ancient woodland, where old manor houses and early 18th-century village cottages still hold sway against the pervasive tide of modernity. Beyond Preston, the river dramatically changes yet again, trained to run straight to the Irish Sea, but further to the west, a vast expanse of the salt marsh still remains and attracts huge populations of birds, particularly in winter.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook presenting 70 routes visiting 143 of Scotland’s 282 Munros (mountains over 3000ft). Covering the northern Highlands and the Isle of Skye, the hikes require good fitness and navigation skills plus experience in remote mountainous terrain: while many are straightforward ascents, some involve scrambling, rock climbing and river crossings.The routes range from 7 to 46km (4–29 miles), with the option to reduce walking distance on some of the longer routes by cycling the approach. Part of a 2-volume set: an accompanying Cicerone guidebook, Walking the Munros Vol 1 – Southern, Central and Western Highlands, is also available Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping Notes on maps, parking, accommodation and access for each route Lists of all the Munros (by height and alphabetically) Pronunciation and translation of Gaelic mountain names Table of ContentsArea covered by the Guide Area Map 6 Area Map 7 Area Map 8 Area Map 9 Area Map 10 Area Map 11 Map Key Introduction The Munros Using This Guide Mountain Names and Pronunciations Maps Grid References Distance and Ascent Difficulty Times Parking and Starting the Walk Accommodation and Campsites Access Paths Bikes Leaving Word When to Go Route 1 Beinn a' Bhuird, Ben Avon (Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe) Route 2 Beinn Bhreac, Beinn a' Chaorainn Route 3 Beinn Mheadhoin Route 4 Derry Cairngorm, Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim Route 5 The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul, The Angel's Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine) Route 6 Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor Route 7 Carn an Fhidhleir, An Sgarsoch Route 8 Carn Bhac, Beinn Iutharn Mhor Route 9 Bynack More, Cairn Gorm Route 10 Braeriach Route 11 Mullach Clach a' Bhlair Route 12 Sgor Gaoith Route 13 A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain, Carn Dearg Route 14 Geal Charn Route 15 Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair, Carn Liath Route 16 Beinn a' Chaorainn, Beinn Teallach Route 17 Sgurr nan Coireachan, Sgurr Thuilm Route 18 Gulvain (Gaor Bheinn) Route 19 Meall na Teanga, Sron a' Choire Ghairbh Route 20 Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr na Ciche Route 21 Sgurr Mor Route 22 Gairich Route 23 Gleouraich, Spidean Mialach Route 24 Sgurr a' Mhaoraich Route 25 Luinne Bheinn, Meall Buidhe Route 26 Ladhar Bheinn Route 27 Beinn Sgritheall Route 28 The Saddle, Sgurr na Sgine Route 29 Creag a' Mhaim, Druim Shionnach, Aonach air Chrith, Maol Chinn-dearg, Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain, Creag nan Damh Route 30 Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, Sgurr na Carnach, Sgurr Fhuaran Route 31 Ciste Dhubh, Aonach Meadhoin, Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, Saileag Route 32 A' Chralaig, Mullach Fraoch-choire Route 33 Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean, Sail Chaorainn Route 34 Beinn Fhada, A' Ghlas bheinn Route 35 Mullach na Dheiragain, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan, An Socach Route 36 Mam Sodhail, Carn Eige, Beinn Fhionnlaidh Route 37 Tom a' Choinich, Toll Creagach Route 38 An Socach (Glen Elchaig) Route 39 An Riabhachan, Sgurr na Lapaich, Carn nan Gobhar Route 40 Sgurr na Ruaidhe, Carn nan Gobhar, Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, Sgurr Fhuar-thuill Route 41 Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, Lurg Mhor Route 42 Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a' Chaorachain Route 43 Maoile Lunndaidh Route 44 Moruisg Route 45 Maol Chean-dearg Route 46 Beinn Liath Mhor, Sgorr Ruadh Route 47 Sgurr nan Gillean Route 48 Am Basteir, Bruach na Frithe Route 49 Sgurr a' Mhadaidh, Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh Route 50 Sgurr na Banachdich Route 51 Sgurr Dearg (The Inaccessible Pinnacle), Sgurr Mhic Choinnich Route 52 Sgurr Alasdair Route 53 Sgurr Dubh Mor, Sgurr nan Eag Route 54 Bla Bheinn Route 55 Beinn Alligin - Tom na Gruagaich, Sgurr Mhor Route 56 Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith, Mullach an Rathain Route 57 Beinn Eighe - Ruadh Stac Mor, Spidean Coire nan Clach Route 58 Slioch Route 59 A' Chailleach, Sgurr Breac, Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Meall a' Chrasgaidh Route 60 Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich, Sgurr Mor, Meall Gorm, An Coileachan Route 61 Fionn Bheinn Route 62 Am Faochagach Route 63 Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor Route 64 Ruadh Stac Mor, A' Mhaighdean, Beinn Tarsuinn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban Route 65 Sgurr Fiona, Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill Route 66 Eididh nan Clach Geala, Meall nan Ceapraichean, Cona' Mheall, Beinn Dearg Route 67 Seana Bhraigh Route 68 Conival, Ben More Assynt Route 69 Ben Klibreck - Meal Nan Con Route 70 Ben Hope Appendix A Bibliography Appendix B Contact Details Appendix C Index of Munros (alphabetical) Appendix D Index of Munros (by height)

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 day walks in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Jungfrau region the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley and Mürren.Walks range from 5 to 23km (3–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Each walk is graded to allow you to select the most suitable routes for your ability. Many also take advantage of the widespread public transport and lifts around the Bernese Oberland to provide options for walks at a higher altitude. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Highlights include Untersteinberg and Schynige Platte Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and alpine huts Table of ContentsMap key Map of the valleys Route summary table Introduction Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau The shape of the mountains The main centres and valleys Plants and wildlife When to go Getting there Travel in the region Discount cards and passes Accommodation Mountain huts, berghotels and restaurants Other local facilities Weather Maps GPX tracks Apps Preparation Equipment Using this guide Schynige Platte to First 1 Schynige Platte Panoramaweg 2 Schynige Platte - Faulhorn - First 3 First - Bachsee - Faulhorn - Bussalp 4 First - Spitzen - Bussalp - the Höhenweg 2200 5 Bussalp - Waldspitz - First - the Höhenweg 2000 6 Bort to Bussalp - the Höhenweg 1600 7 Bussalp to Grindelwald 8 Bort - Alpenvogelpark - Hotel Wetterhorn 9 First - Grosse Scheidegg - Hotel Wetterhorn - Grindelwald 10 First - Bachsee - Waldspitz 11 The Schwarzhorn Circuit: First - Wart - Grosse Scheidegg Grosse Scheidegg and Meiringen 12 Grosse Scheidegg to Schwarzwaldalp 13 The Rychenbach valley: Schwarzwaldalp - Rosenlaui circuit 14 Meiringen - Grosse Scheidegg - Grindelwald on the Via Alpina Routes into the mountain wall 15 The Gleckstein Hut 16 Grindelwald - Pfingstegg - Hotel Wetterhorn circuit 17 Pfingstegg - Bäregg Hut 18 The Schreckhorn Hut Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg 19 Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg - Wengen - Lauterbrunnen 20 Grindelwald to Alpiglen the hard way 21 The Eiger Trail - Alpiglen to Eigergletscher and Kleine Scheidegg 22 Männlichen to Alpiglen, the Romantic Way - the Höhenweg 1900 23 Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg Panoramaweg - the Höhenweg 2100 Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg 24 Kleine Scheidegg and Wengernalp 25 Eigergletscher to Wengen by the moraine 26 Wengen - Leiterhorn circuit 27 Wengen to Männlichen - the Gemsweg 28 Wengen and the Mendelssohn memorial 29 Wengen - Stalden - Allmend - Wengen 30 The Trümmelbach falls: Wengen - Stalden - Trümmelbach Lauterbrunnen and Isenfluh 31 Saxeten to Isenfluh 32 Sulwald to Mürren by the Lobhorn hut 33 Grütschalp to Sulwald and onward routes 34 Lauterbrunnen, Trümmelbach Falls and Stechelberg 35 Lauterbrunnen to Mürren on the Via Alpina Mürren 36 The Mountain View Trail to Grütschalp 37 Mürren, the Blumental and Chänelegg 38 The North Face Trail - Allmendhubel to Mürren via Schiltalp 39 The ‘easy' way up the Schilthorn from Allmendhubel 40 The Schilthorn via Schiltalp and Grauseewli 41 Mürren - Gimmelwald - Mürren 42 Mürren to the Stutz waterfall and Spielbodenalp 43 Mürren, Bryndli and the Rotstock hut 44 The Sefinental and Rotstock Hut 45 Mürren to Griesalp on the Via Alpina Stechelberg and Upper Lauterbrunnen valley 46 Stechelberg - Gimmelwald - Mürren 47 Mürren to Obersteinberg via the Tanzbödeli 48 Stechelberg to Obersteinberg 49 Obersteinberg - Oberhornsee - Stechelberg 50 Obersteinberg - Oberhornsee - Schmadri Hut - Stechelberg Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Trains, lifts, buses and discount options Appendix C Further reading Appendix D English-German terms

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook details the 137 mile sea-to-sea / C2C cycle route. This much loved short cycle tour across northern England takes you from Whitehaven or Workington on the west coast to Tynemouth or Sunderland on the east across 3 days. The ride is suitable for all bike types (including e-bikes) with detailed on and off road alternatives routes given. The guide contains easy-to-use route descriptions accompanied by 1:100,000 maps and useful gradient profiles. Facilities are given for each stage of the ride and a useful accommodation guide is included in the appendices. The ride weaves through the Lake District National Park, northern Pennines and County Durham, providing a balance of challenge and reward as you climb through the mountain passes of Whinlatter, Hartside Top and Black Hill. This cycle tour is a 'must have' on on any cycle tourers ticklist.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map and profile Route summary tables Introduction Why choose the C2C? How tough is the ride? How many days? Where to start and where to end West to east or east to west? What kind of bicycle? Unsurfaced off-road options Getting there and back Where to stay Before setting off on your bike Equipment Carrying your gear What to wear Maps and apps Signage Using this guide The C2C Day 1 Whitehaven to Greystoke Day 1A Workington to Greystoke Day 2 Greystoke to Allenheads Day 3 Allenheads to Tynemouth Day 3A Allenheads to Sunderland Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 walks on the Scottish islands of Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay in the Outer Hebrides. From short easy walks to demanding hill walks, many on pathless terrain, there are routes to suit all abilities. Covering mountains, moor and coast, walks range from 3 to 17km (2–11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Notes on getting to the walks’ starting points Information on the islands’ geology, history, plants and wildlife Travel advice, useful contacts and a Gaelic glossary

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook to UK's ultimate challenge walk, the End to End, describes a 1956km (1215 mile) walking route from Land's End in Cornwall to John o' Groats in Scotland's far north - the two points on mainland Britain that are the furthest apart. The recommended route avoids road walking as much as possible and frequently takes advantage of existing long-distance trails, including the South West Coast Path, Pennine Way and West Highland Way. Passing through remote terrain at times and keeping to the hills where practical, it is intended for experienced hill-walkers. The guide includes route description and maps, concentrating on the 'gaps' between the major long-distance trails covered in other Cicerone guides. There is also a wealth of advice to help you prepare for and undertake your walk, covering equipment, safety, supplies and facilities. Notes on history, geography and local sights, along with anecdotes from those who have successfully completed the journey, add interest and inspiration. The route is presented in 61 daily stages (each averaging around 32km), divided into 6 sections; an alternative three-month schedule is also provided. The End to End Trail promises a magnificent adventure through some of the best the British countryside can offer, and a unique sense of achievement on completion of your walk.

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Book SynopsisNike Werstroh and Jacint Mig have chosen 15 of the best short walks around the Surrey Hills 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.Table of ContentsLocation of walks Map key Using this guide Routes in this book Clothing and footwear Walk descriptions Maps, GPX files and what3words Walking with children Dogs Enjoying the countryside responsibly Route summary table Introduction Walking in the Surrey Hills Things to see Travel Where to stay The walks Walk 1 Tilford and Frensham Little Pond Walk 2 Crooksbury Hill and Waverley Abbey Walk 3 Devil's Punch Bowl Walk 4 Guildford and the River Wey Walk 5 St Martha's Hill and Chilworth Gunpowder Mills Walk 6 Bramley old railway and the River Wey Walk 7 Newlands Corner and Silent Pool Walk 8 Shere woodlands Walk 9 Hurtwood and Holmbury Hill Walk 10 The Lovelace Bridges Walk 11 Denbies Hillside and vineyard Walk 12 Box Hill and the Stepping Stones Walk 13 Box Hill Hike Walk 14 Leith Hill Walk 15 Reigate Fort Useful information

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Book SynopsisMark Richards has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall 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.Table of ContentsLocation of walks Map key Using this guide Routes in this book Clothing and footwear Walk descriptions Maps, GPX files and what3words Walking with children Dogs Enjoying the countryside responsibly Route summary table Introduction The building of Hadrian's Wall Walking in Hadrian's Wall country Bases and where to stay Travel The walks 1. Walton and Cam Beck 2. Lanercost Priory 3. Combcrag Gorge 4. Birdoswald and Gilsland Spa 5. Nine Nicks of Thirlwall 6. Great Chesters 7. Cawfield Crags 8. Winshield Crags 9. Sycamore Gap 10. Vindolanda and Barcombe Hill 11. Housesteads 12. Sewingshields Crags 13. Limestone Corner 14. Heavenfield 15. Portgate and Halton Useful information

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 35 graded day walks in Spain's Catalunya – Girona Pyrenees region. Walks are included for all abilities and can be walked between April and November, although some of the lower routes can be walked in winter as well. The routes and range from 5 to 19km and take between 2 and 8 hours. They are graded from short easy strolls to more demanding walks and cover Garrotxa, Ripollès and the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 mapping included for each route Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and parking Information given on local geology and wildlife GPX files available to download Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

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Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks in south Pembrokeshire, including Tenby. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to the Fred Whitton Challenge ride (179km/112 miles over 7 iconic passes) and an alternative 5-day tour of the Lake District, plus 15 tough day rides from Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith and bases to the southwest and southeast of the National Park, taking in the best of the area's road cycling.

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Book SynopsisThe Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) through the beautiful and varied landscape of the Welsh borders. Typically taking 10 days to walk, the route starts at the river's source on Plynlimon and follows the Wye valley to Chepstow. The Wye Valley Walk is a perfect mix of river and hill walking, suitable for any reasonably fit walker.

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Book SynopsisThis booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps shows the full line of the section of the National Trail between Plymouth and Poole, providing all the mapping you need to walk the trail in either direction. It is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack. Two separate booklets cover the route from Minehead to St Ives and from St Ives to Plymouth. The map booklets accompany the Cicerone guidebook - The South West Coast Path - which describes the full National Trail in 45 stages, with lots of other practical information and local points of interest. The South West Coast Path is Britain's longest National Trail, stretching some 630 miles (1014km) between Minehead in Somerset and Poole in Dorset.Table of ContentsContents Key to map pages Stage 31 Plymouth to Wembury Beach Stage 32 Wembury Beach to Bigbury-on-Sea Stage 33 Bigbury-on-Sea to Salcombe Stage 34 Salcombe to Stoke Fleming Stage 35 Stoke Fleming to Brixham Stage 36 Brixham to Shaldon Stage 37 Shaldon to Budleigh Salterton Stage 38 Budleigh Salterton to Seaton Stage 39 Seaton to Seatown Stage 40 Seatown to Abbotsbury Stage 41 Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge Stage 42 Isle of Portland circuit Stage 43 Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove Stage 44 Lulworth Cove to Swanage Stage 45 Swanage to South Haven Point South Dorset ridgeway West Bexington to Osmington Mills OS Explorer map legend

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Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks in the Brecon Beacons. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to walking in the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema in AndalucÃa, southern Spain. The 32 graded routes range from 4 to 16km and explore the Natural Parks of Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves, the 'Pueblos Blancos' (White Villages) perched high in the mountains, and the Genal and Guadiaro river valleys.

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Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks around Bakewell and the White Peak. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Book SynopsisThe GR1 (Sendero Historico) is a long traverse of northern Spain from west to east over 1250km of remote country and mountain walking. The waymarked route runs through the Pyrenean foothills from Puerto de Tarna at the western end to near L'Escala on the Mediterranean coast. Arguably one of Spain's best long-distance paths, it follows gently graded paths, making a long but easy walk suitable for a reasonably fit walker. The complete trail requires around 53 days to complete end to end, but the guidebook splits the route into 7 sections, each with a start or endpoint that can be easily reached by train or bus, allowing walkers to explore the route in manageable chunks. The guidebook also describes how to extend the route to Finisterre and the Atlantic using GR routes. Providing all the information you will need, the guide combines practical information about planning your own itinerary, when to go, cuisine and terrain with general information about the varied geology and history of the area. Route description is accompanied by contoured mapping and stage and section summary information, as well as detailed information about any accommodation available en route.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Topography of the route Climate and vegetation Agriculture and wildlife History What the trails are like Staying in Spain Eating in Spain When to go Breaking the GR1 into chunks Planning your walk What to take Finding your way Using this guide The Sendero Historico 1 Puerto de Tarna to Reinosa Stage 1 Puerto de Tarna to Salamon Stage 2 Salamon to Prioro Stage 3 Prioro to Camporredondo de Alba Stage 4 Camporredondo de Alba to Cervera de Pisuerga Stage 5 Cervera de Pisuerga to Brañosera Stage 6 Brañosera to Reinosa 2 Corconte to Berantevilla Stage 1 Corconte to Pedrosa de Valdeporres Stage 2 Pedrosa de Valdeporres to Salazar Stage 3 Salazar to Paresotas Stage 4 Paresotas to Bóveda Stage 5 Bóveda to Espejo Stage 6 Espejo to Fontecha Stage 7 Fontecha to Berantevilla 3 Berantevilla to Olite Stage 1 Berantevilla to Peñacerrada Stage 2 Peñacerrada to Bernedo Stage 3 Bernedo to Santa Cruz de Campezo Stage 4 Santa Cruz de Campezo to Los Arcos Stage 5 Los Arcos to Larraga Stage 6 Larrage to Olite 4 Olite to Murillo de G#xe1;llego Stage 1 Olite to Uju#xe9; Stage 2 Uju#xe9; to Sos del Rey Católico Stage 3 Sos del Rey Católico to Petilla de Aragón Stage 4 Petilla de Aragón to Biel Stage 5 Biel to Murillo de G#xe1;llego 5 Murillo de G#xe1;llego to Graus Stage 1 Murillo de G#xe1;llego to Loarre Stage 2 Loarre to Bolea Stage 3 Bolea to Arguis Stage 4 Arguis to Nocito Stage 5 Nocito to Paúles de Sarsa Stage 6 Paúles de Sarsa to Ligüerre de Cinca Stage 7 Ligüerre de Cinca to Tierrantona Stage 8 Tierrantona to Salinas de Trillo Stage 9 Salinas de Trillo to Graus 6 Graus to Gironella Stage 1 Graus to Lascuarre Stage 2 Lascuarre to Puente de Montañana Stage 3 Puente de Montañana to Àger Stage 4 Àger to Hostal Roig Stage 5 Hostal Roig to Messan#xe9;s Stage 6 Massan#xe9;s to Oliana Stage 7 Oliana to Cambrils Stage 8 Cambrils to Sant Llorenç de Morunys Stage 9 Sant Llorenç de Morunys to Sant Lleïr de la Vall d'Ora Stage 10 Sant Lleïr de la Vall d'Ora to L'Espunyola Stage 11 L'Espunyola to Gironella 7 From Gironella to the coast Stage 1 Gironella to Lluç#xe0; Stage 2 Lluç#xe0; to Alpens Stage 3 Alpens to Ripoll Stage 4 Ripoll to Sant Pau de Segúries Stage 5 Sant Pau de Segúries to Oix Stage 6 Oix to Besalú Stage 7 Besalú to Banyoles Stage 8 Banyoles to Orriols Stage 9 Orriols to Sant Martí d'Empúries Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B A Spanish coast-to-coast Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational larger format guidebook to 20 summer treks in the Alps across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France and Slovenia, including the classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and lesser-known routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps. Perfect for planning, the treks included are: Tour of Mont Blanc, Tour of the Matterhorn, Tour of Monte Rosa, Walker's Haute Route, Tour of the Jungfrau Region, Tour of the Vanoise and Dolomites AV 1 and 2; (longer trans-Alpine routes) GR5 (Lake Geneva to Nice), Eastern Alps E5, Italian Alps GTA and the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps; and (for the Alpine adventurer) Alpine Pass Route, Tour of the Oisans, Tour of the Queyras, Tour of Mont Ruan, Stubai High Route, Zillertal High Route, Gran Paradiso AV2 and the Ratikon Hoehenweg. Outline schedules for each trek allow you compare the routes and become inspired to take up the challenge. Basic day-by-day route descriptions for each route are illustrated with maps and profiles, helping you choose the best routes to walk.Table of ContentsAbout the authors 8-9 Overview of routes 12 Introduction 15 About this book 19 Hut conventions 21 Advice for trekkers 21 When to go 23 Safety in the mountain 23 Words of greeting 24 The Treks Trek 1 Grande Traversata delle Alpi: GTA - Gillian Price 26 Trek 2 Tour of the Queyras - Alan Castle 38 Trek 3 Tour of the Oisans - Kev Reynolds 48 Trek 4 Tour of the Vanoise - Kev Reynolds 58 Trek 5 Gran Paradiso Alta Via 2 - Gillian Price 68 Trek 6 Tour of Mont Blanc - Kev Reynolds 78 Trek 7 GR5: Through the French Alps - Paddy Dillon 88 Trek 8 Tour of Mont Ruan - Hilary Sharp 102 Trek 9 The Walker's Haute Route - Kev Reynolds 112 Trek 10 Alpine Pass Route - Kev Reynolds 124 Trek 11 Tour of the Jungfrau Region - Kev Reynolds 136 Trek 12 Tour of the Matterhorn - Hilary Sharp 148 Trek 13 Tour of Monte Rosa - Hilary Sharp 158 Trek 14 Tour of the Rätikon - Kev Reynolds 170 Trek 15 Across the Eastern Alps: E5 - Gillian Price 180 Trek 16 Stubai High-Level Route - Allan Hartley 194 Trek 17 Zillertal High-Level Route - Allan Hartley 204 Trek 18 Dolomites Alta Via 1 - Gillian Price 214 Trek 19 Dolomites Alta Via 2 - Gillian Price 224 Trek 20 Julian Alps Traverse - Roy Clark & Justi Carey 234 Appendix A Useful contacts 246 Appendix B Glossary for trekkers 247 Index

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