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Book SynopsisLondon is a city of hills . . . Shooters Hill, Muswell Hill, Ludgate Hill - the names alone convey the topography. But there hasn't been a walking guide to the capital that makes a point of seeking out and threading together all its high ground, summits and fabulously panoramic views . . . Now, Hillwalking London provides ten routes, all around Greater London, of striking high-level walking. Here are seven hills of Croydon; the Sewardstone Hills north of Chingford; the former telegraph stations stretching across south-east London, as well as cherished ascents like Hampstead Heath and Richmond Hill. A base camp for refreshments is given for every expedition. Illustrated with colour photography and route maps throughout, it will make you see this beautiful city in a new way.

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Book SynopsisA guide to places to visit, history and wildlife along the Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire shores of the Mersey Estuary Stretching for around thirty miles to the coast, the Mersey Estuary is perhaps best known for Liverpool’s spectacular waterfront and the Mersey Ferry. But there are many hidden gems along its shores, including waterside parks, sandy beaches and poignant reminders of the days of steamships and sail. The Mersey Estuary: A Travel Guide provides suggestions for places to visit around the estuary from its upper reaches in Warrington to Liverpool, Wirral and the coast at New Brighton and Formby Point. Other destinations include Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Port Sunlight, Runcorn and Widnes. Suggested places to visit in Liverpool include the Three Graces, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, the Museum of Liverpool and the Maritime Museum. In addition to the main tourist attractions, readers will discover some less well-known sights, including lighthouses, outdoor art, medieval buildings, and a transporter bridge, along with ideas for boat trips around the estuary’s docks and canals and places for a bird’s eye view of Liverpool and beyond. There are also maps and route descriptions for fifteen suggested walks and cycle routes around the estuary, ranging from a couple of hours to a full day trip. Highlights include walks in Liverpool, New Brighton, Runcorn, Warrington and Widnes and cycle rides that take in Port Sunlight, Warrington’s waterways and the Another Place statues at Crosby Beach. For those interested in a more in-depth look at the estuary, the second part of the book has chapters on maritime connections, wildlife and rivers and tides. Maritime history themes include the development of the Port of Liverpool, the Mersey ferries and modern-day shipping and navigation. Further inland, topics include efforts to create a shipping route to Warrington and Manchester starting with the Mersey and Irwell Navigation and culminating in the Manchester Ship Canal. Wirral’s maritime history is discussed too, including the development of Port Sunlight and Birkenhead Docks. River and tidal themes include an introduction to the key role that scientists from Liverpool and Bidston Observatory played in the developing the science of tidal prediction, and how the estuary has been cleaned up in recent decades so that even salmon have returned. Other wildlife topics include the many nature reserves around the estuary and the types of habitat and wildlife they shelter. There are also tips on seeing seals, red squirrels, wading birds and the Mersey’s little-known tidal bore. With stunning colour photographs, The Mersey Estuary: A Travel Guide is a must-read for travellers to the area and local residents alike.

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Book SynopsisThis book collects together cultural pearls of wisdom from 86 countries to form the ultimate reference book for how to live well. Each culture lives by its own words of wisdom - handed down from generation to generation, covering everything from keeping a house tidy as a Shinto shrine to cooking a meal as simple and nutritious as a southern Italian’s supper.Do you want to eat as well as the French, enjoy life as much as the Costa Ricans, live as thoughtfully as the Scandinavians and be as healthy as the Japanese? This 416-page book, packed full of expertly-sourced information and stunning photography, will tell you how. With countries as far and wide reaching as Colombia and New Zealand, you’ll be sure to learn plenty of life lessons that you can put into action throughout.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort, with our Pocket travel guide that''s packed with ''perfect trip'' itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the place in half the time.Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort - and discover twice the place in half the time!Discover Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From watching fireworks explode at Disney Enchantment, to soaring above Pandora atop a banshee on Avatar: Flight of Passage, and wandering through the wizarding world of Harry Potter at Hogsmeade.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s PocketOrlando and Walt Disney World Resort travel guide: Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort with ease Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Magic Kingdom, Disney''s Hollywood Studios, and Volcano Bay Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each areas personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights Discover ''A Few Surprises'' in a new feature that showcases Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort''s best kept secrets and rising trends Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ''Getting Around'' section Make quick travel decisions using ''Trip Planning'' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Orlando Covers: Walt Disney World Resort; Universal Orlando Resort and Greater Orlando Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet''s Pocket Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Great Smoky Mountains National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike Mt LeConte, explore Cataloochee, and raft on Pigeon river; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Great Smoky Mountains National Parks Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 40 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight Hikes Covers Great Smoky Mountains National Park and around, East Tennessee, North Carolina Mountains, Atlanta, North Georgia and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to this region's national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisInsight Guide to USA On The Road is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to USA On The Road, choosing what to see, from exploring the Grand Canyon to discovering the Everglades or creating a travel plan to cover key places like the Big Sur, Yellowstone National Park. This is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about the USA as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.The Insight Guide USA ON THE ROAD covers: The Atlantic Route; The Northern Route; The Central Route; The Southern Route; The Pacific Route.In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of the USA to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics BEST OFThe top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around the USA.CURATED PLACES, HIGH QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high quality travel maps for quick orientation in New York City and many more locations in the USA.COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the USA, from New York to Washington has its own colour assigned for easy navigation.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to the USA as well as an introduction to the USA's Food and Drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to the USA, how to get there and how to get around, as well as the USA's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURESFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning "drowned forests" in Louisiana and the spectacular Niagara Falls.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

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Book SynopsisThis Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to California and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this California guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Long Beach, Lake Tahoe, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Los Angeles or discovering San Francisco on the ground. Our California travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19.The Insight Guide CALIFORNIA covers: Northern California, San Francisco, Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Wine Country, Along the North Coast, The High North, Central Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada, Monterey Peninsula and the Big Sur Coast, Southern California, The Central Coast, Los Angeles, Disneyland and around LA, South Bay and the Orange Coast, The Deserts, San Diego.In this guide book to California you will find:IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of California to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics.BEST OFThe top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this California guide book highlight the most special places to visit.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to California as well as an introduction to California's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features.PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to California, how to get there and how to get around, to California's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more.COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERSEvery part of the destination, from Nevada City to Hollywood has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this California travel guide.CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Downtown San Francisco, Santa Barbara and many other locations in California.STRIKING PICTURESThis guide book to California features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Yosemite National Park and the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this travel guide to California to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

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Book SynopsisExperiential travel has always been at the heart of Rough Guides. For nearly 40 years, our authors have been sharing travel experiences that inspire readers to push themselves out of their comfort zones and to immerse themselves in a destination's culture and traditions. Rough Guides' bestselling inspirational coffee-table book draws upon the insider knowledge of in-the-know writers to share the 1000 ultimate travel experiences across the globe. Make the Most of your Time on Earth is a handpicked curation of personal recommendations, from retracing Odysseus's footsteps on Mljet and hippo-spotting in the Bijagós Islands, to wild camping on the Arabian Peninsula and defying gravity at China's Hanging Temple. It might even be something as simple as walking among Hockney's landscapes on the Yorkshire Wolds Way, or eating among locals in the perfect setting: the definitive gelato in Rome or a mopane worm in Zimbabwe. Every one is special, and authentic, and - above all - inspiring. This fifth edition has been fully revised and features a collection of high-quality colour photographs spanning beautiful national parks, captivating wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Entries are divided into regions, so you can dip in and out of the different parts of the world you're interested in, whether that's a remote island in the Philippines, a stunning Swedish archipelago or an off-the-beaten-track pocket of Saskatchewan. Lively and engaging text captures the essence of the experience, while essential "Need to Know" sections at the end of each chapter make it easy for you to plan your trip. Packed full of ideas and take-you-there photography, Make the Most of your Time on Earth is pure escapism for active travellers and armchair fantasists alike.About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for nearly 40 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most exhilarating cities in the world, London is steeped in history whilst embracing innovation. Its skyline is a mix of old and new, with the beautiful architectural splendour of St Paul’s Cathedral sitting comfortably alongside the staggering modernity of new high rises. The pomp and ceremony of quintessential British culture remains very much on show, from Changing the Guard to the Lord Mayor’s Show and tea at The Ritz. With world-famous museums, art galleries, theatres, eight royal parks, shops, restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, London has something on offer for everyone. The latest Pitkin guide to London is a fresh, updated edition of our best-seller In and Around London. This guidebook celebrates the most famous icons in our English heritage, as well as introducing the newest architectural additions to the city’s skyline – from museums to The Shard. The book showcases all these top attractions in a fun and accessible manner, offering exciting facts and anecdotes as well as significant historical information. At 44 pages, London is compact enough to fit into a bag or a small piece of hand luggage, but it is still an insightful read. Whether it is an expedition through the museums - back in time to ancient London, following the footsteps of one of the most famous royal families in the world or indulging in the countless eateries, theatres and shopping hubs, this text is the perfect companion to any tourist visiting London.

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Book Synopsis20 circular dog walks, designed especially with dogs and dog walkers in mind. Here you'll find what we reckon to be the best dog-friendly walks in Somerset. All routes maximise off-lead time and minimise exposure to roads, while giving owners the chance to see Somerset's beautiful countryside - from woodland to seaside and everywhere in between. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * Walks across the open moorland of Exmoor and the Quantocks; * Strolls through the Mendip and Blackdown Hills; * Tarr Steps in the Barle Valley, where dogs can investigate woodland and river banks; * Seaside scrambles at Kilve Beach; * Running free on the open downland of Dolebury Warren with its ancient hill fort and stunning views; and the site of the medieval castle at Castle Cary ALL WALKS INCLUDE: * Details of livestock and stiles * Distance and terrain * Recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops * Contact details for the nearest vets * Where to park

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Book SynopsisA bestseller from the day it was first published, PUB WALKS IN THE CHILTERNS has again been completely revised and re-walked for this new edition by local author Alan Charles. If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs, this book should appeal. The pubs have been selected for their good food and the routes give the walker the opportunity to experience some of the truly glorious countryside in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. The circular walks vary in length from 3 to 5 miles and each is described in detail, together with accompanying sketch map and information on how to get to the start and where to park. Highlights include: An iconic route at Butler's Cross, taking you to the summit of Coombe Hill The exquisite woodlands of Hambleden (perfect for spring bluebells) Peaceful waterside walks in the Chess valley, and along the canal at Marsworth Some of the Chilterns' most beautiful villages, including Turville, Skirmett and Fingest (all on one walk), Bledlow and more Wooded hillsides of Ashridge and the slopes of Pitstone Hill at Aldbury Quintessential English pubs, such as The Full Moon at Hawridge, The Lions of Bledlow and The Boot at SarrattTable of ContentsWALKS: 1 Marsworth: The Red Lion (4 miles) 2 Aldbury: The Greyhound (4 miles) 3 Frithsden: The Alford Arms (3.8 miles) 4 Butler's Cross: The Russell Arms (5 miles) 5 Swan Bottom: The Old Swan (3.5 miles) 6 Cholesbury: The Full Moon (3.3 miles) 7 Whiteleaf: The Red Lion (3 miles) 8 Bledlow: The Lions (3.8 miles) 9 Great Hampden: The Hampden Arms (3.8 miles) 10 Ley Hill: The Swan (3.5 miles) 11 Bryant's Bottom: The Gate (3.3 miles) 12 Sarratt: The Boot (4 miles) 13 Radnage: The Crown (3.5 miles) 14 Penn Street: The Hit or Miss (3.5 miles) 15 Fingest: The Chequers (3.5 miles) 16 Hambleden: The Stag and Huntsman (4 miles) 17 Hailey: The King William IV (3.8 miles) 18 Middle Assendon: The Rainbow (4.5 miles) 19 Rotherfield Greys: The Maltsters Arms (4.5 miles) 20 Goring-on-Thames: The John Barleycorn (4.5 miles)

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Book SynopsisLooking for the best places to walk your dog in Lancashire? This guide contains 20 great dog-friendly routes, all tried and tested by our expert canine colleagues and their owners. All are circular walks, with plenty of off-lead paths, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles. Highlights include: Coastal walks at Bolton-le-Sands and the salt marshes of Hest Bank; Waterside walks at Croasdale Brook and the Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal; Woodland walks at Calder Vale; The wide-open spaces of Duddel Hill and the moorland around Anglezarke; Picturesque Healy Dell Nature Reserve with its rich wildlife and fascinating archaeological history; All the walks include details of: Livestock and stiles; Distance and terrain; Recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops; Contact details for the nearest vets; Where to park;

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Book SynopsisA good walk in the countryside is always a pleasure. This book offers 20 circular routes in the Kent countryside which are divided into the four seasons, although each of them offers an excellent walk in any month of the year. The walks are all clearly set out with a numbered route map to help you explore the Garden of England. The what to look out for sections describe seasonal things of interest to note along the way. In the spring there are butterflies and apple orchards filled with blossom; summer brings rare orchids on the chalk Downs and dragonflies darting by rivers. Then come the rich autumnal hues of beech woods and field maple, followed by the winter months with migrating flocks of water birds by the coast and berries in the woods and hedgerows. The book contains walks in the Darent Valley at Otford, there are visits to historic buildings such as St Radigund's Abbey and the superbly moated house at Ightham Mote. You can enjoy the Weald of Kent at Pembury and timber-framed houses at Wingham and Headcorn. There are also plenty of windmills and oast houses, butterflies and wild flowers to discover.Table of ContentsSPRING 1 Otford 6 miles; 2 Ightham Mote 61/2 miles; 3 Pembury 41/2 miles; 4 Teston 43/4 miles; 5 Alkham 5 miles; SUMMER 6 Chiddingstone Causeway 4 miles; 7 Horton Kirby 21/2 miles; 8 Sandhurst Cross 51/2 miles; 9 Bredgar 41/2 miles; 10 Wingham 61/2 miles; AUTUMN 11 Mereworth 4 miles; 12 Upper Halling 41/4 miles; 13 Lower Higham 6 miles; 14 Headcorn 4 miles; 15 High Halden 4 miles; WINTER 16 Faversham 71/2 miles; 17 Chilham 4 miles; 18 Greatstone 31/4 miles; 19 Blean 51/2 miles; 20 Deal 41/2 miles

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Book SynopsisThere's nowhere in the country to compare with the Lake District and now dogs and their owners can enjoy walking across this dramatic landscape with 20 stimulating circular walks chosen and researched specifically for dog walkers. The routes are mainly off-road, with easily passed stiles and avoiding grazing live-stock wherever possible, or warning where you might need to put your dog on a lead. The walks range from 1 mile to an invigorating 8 miles and offer plenty of opportunities to explore the Lake District's soaring fells, stunning lakes, picturesque valleys and forests packed with scent and adventure. There are stunning lakeside walks by Tarn Hows, Elterwater and Rydal Water; scenic woodland walks in Whinlatter and exploring Grizedale Forest with its many trails and sculptures to discover; climbing one of Wainwright's legendary peaks at Dodd Fell; and exploring castles at Kendal and Sizergh. There is also information on warm and welcoming pubs and cafes where you and your dog can stop for refreshments, as well as contact details for the nearest vets.

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Book SynopsisThe 20 walks in this pocket book are centred on a broad variety of good, and in some cases award-winning, pubs. The circular walks vary in length from 3 to 5.5 miles and take you through some of the best countryside in England. The routes include historic market towns such as Nayland, which appears in the Doomsday Book, the sand dunes and sea views of Walberswick, Willy Lotts Cottage made famous by the painting The Hay Wain by John Constable and the stunning meadows, woods and farmland around Constable Country.Table of ContentsThe Walks: 1. Rushbrooke (4 miles) 2. Whepstead (3 miles) 3. Preston St Mary (3.2 miles) 4. Long Melford (4.5 miles) 5. Nayland (4 miles) 6. Kersey (3.8 miles) 7. East Bergholt (4 miles) 8. Washbrook (5 miles) 9. Cotton (3.5 miles) 10. Otley (3.8 miles) 11. Fressingfield (3.2 miles) 12. Framlingham (4.2 miles) 13. Waldringfield (4 miles) 14. Yoxford (4 miles) 15. Snape (3.8 miles) 16. Orford (4 miles) 17. Dunwich (3.1 miles) 18. Walberswick (4.3 miles) 19. Blyford (4.5 or 5.5 miles) 20. Barnby (3 miles)

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Book SynopsisDiscover the beauty of the Peak District with this guide to some of the finest walking in the country. Routes include walks beside Dovestone, Ladybower and Redmires reservoirs, the Monsal Trail, and the ancient hillfort of Carl Wak. Explore the Norman-built Peveril Castle at Castleton, the magnificence of Chatsworth House and the beauty of the River Wye that make up the stunning scenery of each walk. You'll also get a chance to savour fantastic views from Minninglow and Edale, and travel along a small part of the Pennine Way. The 20 walks in this book are each centred on a broad variety of good pubs recommended for their food. The circular routes vary in length from 2 to 7 miles. With its hilly outcrops, rolling plains, wooded hillsides and ancient history, the Peak District provides the perfect walking landscape. Jamie Wildgoose has re-walked and updated 20 walks originally devised by his father Charles Wildgoose to produce this pocket-sized guide to the Peak District. Jamie lives near Chesterfield and is a regular walker.Table of ContentsWALKS: 1 Redmires Reservoirs 2 miles 2 Monsal Head 2 1/4 miles 3 Eyam 2 1/4 miles 4 Doverstone Reservoir 2 1/2 miles or 4 miles 5 Crowdecote 2 1/2 miles 6 Chelmorton 2 3/4 miles 7 Hope 3 miles 8 Longshaw 3 miles 9 Biggin by Hartington 3 miles 10 Alstonefield 3 1/2 miles 11 Edale 3 3/4 miles 12 Minninglow 3 3/4 miles 13 Bakewell 4 miles 14 Wincle 4 1/2 miles 15 Over Haddon 4 3/4 miles 16 Miller's Dale 4 3/4 miles 17 Castleton 5 1/2 miles 18 Ladybower Reservoir 5 3/4 miles 19 Thorpe 6 3/4 miles 20 Robin Hood, near Baslow 7 miles

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Book SynopsisThese 20 circular walks vary in length from 3 1/2 to 7 1/2 miles and are enjoyable all year the round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. In spring, Macclesfield Forest is dotted with heron's nests and the woods near Dutton are a sea of bluebells. On a summer's day you can spot seals near Hilbre Island and enjoy the wonderful views of Cheshire's Peak District. Autumn brings deep-bronzed beech woods around Alderley Edge and Anderton. To see merlins and pink-footed geese at Parkgate saltmarshes or admire the carpet of snowdrops at Dunham Massey you should visit in winter. All the walks include details of: * How to get to the start * Where to park * Numbered route map and directions * Distance and terrain * Recommended local pubs and cafes * Points of interest along the wayTable of ContentsIntroduction; SPRING: Kelsall 7 miles / 11.2 km; Dutton 4 or 2 1/2 miles / 6.4 or 4 km; Audlem 6 miles / 9.6 km; The Salt Line 6 or 5 miles / 9.6 or 8 km; Macclesfield Forest 6 or 4 1/2 miles / 9.6 or 7.2 km SUMMER: Hilbre Island 4 miles / 6.4 km; Bickerton Hill 4 1/2 miles / 7.2 km; Hurleston 6 miles / 9.6 km; Swettenham 4 or 2 miles / 6.4 or 3.2 km; Shutlingsloe 4 miles / 6.4 km AUTUMN: Burwardsley 5 miles / 8 km; Marbury 4 miles / 6.4 km; Anderton 3 1/2 miles / 5.6 km; Little Moreton Hall 5 miles / 8 km 15 Alderley Edge 4 1/2 miles / 7.2 km WINTER: Parkgate 3 miles / 4.8 km; Delamere 4 1/2 miles / 7.2 km; Whitegate Way 4 miles / 6.4 km; Dunham Massey 7 1/2 or 6 miles / 12 or 9.6 km; Redesmere 4 miles / 6.4 km

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Book SynopsisDiscover Lancashire's beautiful countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. These 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 6 miles and are centred on a broad variety of local pubs, all recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the county's waterways with walks along the Lancaster Canal and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal as well as the rivers Ribble, Lune and Wyre. Take in the views around Pleasington, the Halo sculpture above Haslingden and the ruins of Hollinshead Hall. Along the way you'll uncover the rural pathways, fields, meadows and quiet lanes that make Lancashire the perfect walking county.Table of ContentsIntroduction THE WALKS 1. Tewitfield 4 miles 2. Carnforth 4 miles 3. Halton 3 miles 4. Dolphinholme 3.5 miles 5. Knott End-on-Sea 3.5 miles 6. Barnacre 3.5 miles 7. Newton-in-Bowland 2.75 or 4.75 miles 8. Paythorne 6 miles 9. Salwick 3.75 or 4.75 miles 10. Ribchester 5.5 miles 11. Clitheroe 5.5 miles 12. Pleasington 4 miles 13. York 3.25 miles 14. Higham 4.5 miles 15. Mereclough 3.5 miles 16. Much Hoole 4.5 miles 17. Wheelton 5 miles 18. Haslingden 2.5 miles 19. Newburgh 4 miles 20. Tockholes 4.3 miles

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Book SynopsisThe 30 circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 8 miles and encompass the best of the Yorkshire Dales; with its green valleys, hills, moorland and woodland, all intersected by a labyrinth of footpaths and trails to suit all ages and every level of fitness. Each walk showcases some of the finest landscape in the region, and all come with a recommendation for a renowned local pub. Featured local gems include England's highest single drop waterfall, Hardraw Force; the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct on the Settle-to-Carlisle railway; the tranquil village of Langthwaite; and the peacefully meandering waterway, Bishopdale Beck. Added to this list must be the fascinating Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, the 500,000 year old Stump Cross Caverns near Appletreewick and Malham Tarn, one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in Yorkshire. All walks include the following details: * How to get to the start and where to park * Numbered route map and directions * Distance and terrain * A recommended local pub * Points of interest along the way Originally published as Pub Strolls in the Yorkshire Dales, the book has been updated and is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the glorious countryside of the Yorkshire Dales.Table of ContentsIntroduction Area map 1. Bowes: The Ancient Unicorn (21/2 miles) 2. Langthwaite: The Red Lion (2 miles) 3. Richmond: The King's Head (11/2 miles) 4. Reeth: The Kings Arms (3 miles) 5. Muker: The Farmers Arms (11/2 miles) 6. Hardraw: The Green Dragon Inn (31/4 miles) 7. Hawes: The Board Inn (2 miles) 8. Askrigg: The King's Arms (3 miles) 9. Carperby: The Wheatsheaf (31/2 miles) 10. Redmire: The Bolton Arms (21/4 miles) 11. Wensley: The Three Horseshoes (51/2 miles) 12. West Burton: The Fox and Hounds (11/2 miles) 13. Carlton-in-Coverdale: The Foresters Arms (2 miles) 14. Thoralby: The George Inn (41/2 miles) 15. Dent: The Sun Inn (2 miles) 16. Ribblehead: The Station Inn (21/2 miles) 17. Hubberholme: The George Inn (31/2 miles) 18. Kettlewell: The Racehorses Hotel (4 miles) 19. Litton: The Queens Arms (21/4 miles) 20. Grassington: The Black Horse (21/2 miles) 21. Burnsall: The Red Lion (21/2 miles) 22. Appletreewick: The Craven Arms (21/2 miles) 23. Hetton: The Angel Inn (4 miles) 24. Malham: The Lister Arms (4 miles) 25. Settle: The Lion (4 miles) 26. Giggleswick: The Black Horse (3 miles) 27. Embsay: The Elm Tree Inn (31/2 miles) 28. Bolton Bridge: The Devonshire Arms (2 miles) 29. Middlesmoor: The Crown Hotel (7 miles) 30. Wath: The Sportsman's Arms (8 miles)

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Book SynopsisWith its big skies, wildlife-rich Broads, stunning coastline and sandy heaths, Norfolk is an ideal place to walk. This book, with its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 2 to 7 miles, takes you along the coast and through forests, fens and farmland to the area's finest spots. The book is split into seasons, with recommendations for the best walks for specific times of year. Highlights include: Spring: ramble through the bluebell-carpeted woods of Foxley Wood or hunt for swallowtail butterflies at Wheatfen; Summer: explore the sandy seaside of Holme Dunes or the unusual landscape and pingos at Thompson Common; Autumn: spot seals just off Horsey's coastal dunes or admire the sea view from the cliffs between Overstrand and Cromer; Winter: take a brisk winter wander on the Sandringham Estate or enjoy the wildness of The Wash estuary at Snettisham All walks include: Directions to the start; Parking info; Numbered route map and directions; Distance and terrain; Recommended local pubs and cafes; Points of interest along the wayTable of ContentsSPRING 1 Holt Lowes and Country Park 2 miles / 3.3 km 2 Blakeney, Cley and Wiveton Downs 6 miles / 9.5 km 3 Foxley Wood 3 miles / 4.8 km 4 Potter Heigham and Hickling Broad 5 miles / 9 km 5 Wheatfen 2 miles / 3.8 km SUMMER 6 Winterton Dunes 43/4 miles / 7.5 km 7 Upton Broad and Fen 5 miles / 8.0 km 8 Kelling Heath 3 miles / 4.8 km 9 Thompson Common 5 miles / 9 km 10 Thornham and Holme Dunes 7 miles / 11.2 km AUTUMN 11 Overstrand and Cromer 33/4 miles / 6 km 12 Cley and Salthouse 43/4 miles / 7.6 km 13 Holkham and Burnham Overy Dunes 5 miles / 9 km 14 Brancaster 41/4 miles / 6.8 km 15 Horsey 31/2 miles / 5.6 km WINTER 16 Caistor St Edmund 31/2 miles / 5.7 km 17 Snettisham 41/2 miles / 7.2 km 18 Sandringham and Dersingham Bog 4 miles / 7 km 19 Strumpshaw Fen and Buckenham Carrs 5 miles / 8 km 20 Santon Downham 31/4 miles / 5.25 km

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Book SynopsisThe Berkshire countryside is a delight to explore on foot. This collection of 20 circular Berkshire walks, varying in length between 3 and 5 miles, takes in some stunning canal and riverside paths, the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs, and many picturesque villages. At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub. Highlights include: * Open fields and farmland around Crookham and Mortimer; * Ancient woodland around Frilsham and Swinley Forest; * Pretty villages of Bagnor, East Garston and White Waltham; * Shimmering waters of the River Thames at Pangbourne and Cookham; * Some award-winning riverside pubs. All the walks include: * Recommended local pubs; * Numbered route map and directions; * Parking info and how to get there; * Points of interest along the way; * Places to visit nearby.Table of Contents1 East Garston: The Queens Arms (4 miles) 2 East Ilsley: The Crown & Horns (5 3/4 miles) 3 Inkpen: The Crown & Garter (5 miles) 4 Marsh Benham: The Red House (4 miles) 5 Bagnor: The Blackbird (2 3/4 miles) 6 Crookham: The Traveller's Friend (4 miles) 7 Mortimer: The Horse and Groom (3 3/4 miles) 8 Woolhampton: The Rowbarge (5 miles) 9 Upper Bucklebury: The Cottage Inn (4 miles) 10 Frilsham: The Pot Kiln (4 miles) 11 Upper Basildon: The Red Lion (3 1/2 miles) 12 Pangbourne: The Swan (3 miles) 13 Reading: The Fisherman's Cottage (2 3/4 miles) 14 Twyford: The Duke of Wellington (4 1/4 miles) 15 White Waltham: The Beehive (4 1/4 miles) 16 Cookham: The Ferry (3 3/4 miles) 17 Arbourfield Cross: The Bull Inn (3 3/4 miles) 18 Finchampstead: The Queen's Oak (4 1/4 miles) 19 Wokingham: The Crooked Billet (3 1/2 miles) 20 Bracknell: The Golden Retriever (4 miles)

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Book Synopsis20 WALKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR DOG AND GREAT PUBS WHERE THEY'RE WELCOME! This collection of tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 1 and 5 1/2 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. Along the way you'll explore country estates and parks, pretty villages, river banks, marshes and canal towpaths. You'll discover remnants of the salt trade, lost harbours, geological curiosities, historic buildings and wildlife-rich heaths and woodlands. At the heart of every route is a dog-friendly pub. All the walks include: * Distance & terrain; * Details of livestock & stiles; * Numbered route directions; * Points of interest along the way; * Contact details for the nearest vets.Table of Contents1. Little Neston & the Wirral Way: The Harp Inn (41/2 miles) 2. Barrow & Broomhill: The White Horse Inn, (33/4 miles) 3. Overton & Frodsham Hill: The Ring o' Bells (2 miles) 4. Penketh: The Ferry Tavern (41/4 miles) 5. Thelwall viaducts: The Pickering Arms (4 miles) 6. Pickmere: The Red Lion (21/2 miles) 7. Shakerley Mere: The Three Greyhounds Inn (1 mile) 8. Knutsford; The Cross Keys Hotel (31/2 miles) 9. Lindow: The Plough & Flail (43/4 miles) 10. Wood Lane: The Miners Arms (23/4 miles) 11. Danes Moss & Sutton Reservoir: Sutton Hall (41/2 miles) 12. Astbury: The Egerton Arms Country Inn (23/4 miles) 13. Rode Heath: The Broughton Arms (43/4 miles) 14. Nantwich & Dorfold Hall: Wilbrahams (51/4 miles) 15. Church Minshull: The Badger Inn (11/2 miles) 16. Middlewich: The Big Lock (31/2 miles) 17. Petty Pool & Whitegate: The Plough Inn (51/2 miles) 18. Delamere Forest & Eddisbury hillfort: Vale Royal Abbey Arms (4 miles) 19. Peckforton Hills: The Pheasant Inn (31/4 miles) 20. Farndon & Holt: The Farndon (2 miles)

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Book Synopsis20 WALKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR DOG AND GREAT PUBS WHERE THEY'RE WELCOME! This collection of tried-and-tested walks in North Yorkshire, all between 3 and 81/2 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every route is a dog-friendly pub. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * *Magnificent waterfalls at Malham Cove, Hawes and Keld * *Iconic locations, including Ribblehead Viaduct and Bolton Abbey * *Spectacular views from Roseberry Topping and around Richmond * *Exploring parts of the Pennine Way and the wild moorland surrounding Tan Hill * *Stretches of canal at Gargrave and Ripon, and the tranquil woodland near Drax ALL WALKS INCLUDE: * *Distance & terrain * *Details of livestock & stiles * *Numbered route directions * *Points of interest along the way * *Contact details for the nearest vetsTable of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction; Area Map; Advice for Dog Walkers; THE WALKS 1. Ribblehead: The Station Inn (3 miles) 2. Hutton le Hole : The Crown (41/2 miles) 3. Hawsker & Whitby: The Hare & Hounds, Hawskey (6 miles) 4. Goathland: The Goathland Hotel (3 miles) 5. Great Ayton & Roseberry Topping: The King's Head Inn (4 miles) 6. Riccall: The Hare & Hounds (up to 13 miles) 7. Austwick: The Game Cock Inn (6 miles) 8. Thirsk: The Black Bull (33/4 miles) 9. Masham: The Bruce Arms (5 miles) 10. Drax: The Huntsman (5 miles) 11. Tan Hill: Tan Hill Inn (81/2 miles) 12. Leyburn: The Golden Lion (6 miles) 13. Bolton Abbey: The Devonshire Arms (6 miles) 14. Malham: The Buck Inn (4 miles) 15. Gargrave: The Masons Arms (31/4 miles) 16. Keld: Keld Lodge (6 miles) 17. Hawes: The Board Inn (33/4 miles) 18. Ripon: The Navigation Inn (4 miles) 19. Richmond: The Castle Tavern (31/2 miles) 20. Osmotherley: The Golden Lion (63/4 miles) PLUS A selection of other dog friendly pubs in North Yorkshire

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Book SynopsisThis guide contains 20 circular walks in the Cotswolds, covering the very best of the area's wide-ranging landscape - from the heights of Uley Bury to the tranquil beauty of the water meadows near Sherborne; through stunning villages and along meandering waterways. Walks range in length from 21/2 to 6 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer. Highlights include: Spring: A carpet of bluebells in the woods near Uley and Whittington Summer: Panoramic views around Snowshill and Foxcote Autumn: Dramatic colours at Chedworth Woods and Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve Winter: The quiet lanes and picturesque villages of Cutsdean and EbringtonTable of ContentsSPRING 1. Sherborne & Watermeadows (41/4 miles) 2. The Camp (21/2 miles) 3. Uley Bury (4 miles) 4. Easton Grey (6 miles) 5. Whittington (31/4 or 5 miles) SUMMER 6 Snowshill & Lidcombe Wood (41/2 miles) 7 Sapperton & Daneway (41/2 miles) 8 Foxcote (51/2 miles) 9 Yanworth (51/2 miles) 10 Aldsworth (6 miles) AUTUMN 11 Edgeworth & Ruscombe Plantation (4 miles) 12 Lower Oddington & Bledington (43/4 miles) 13 Cranham & Cooper's Hill (4 miles) 14 Chedworth (31/2 miles) 15 Somerford Keynes (51/2 miles) WINTER 16 Guiting Wood (41/2 miles) 17 Driffield (5 miles) 18 Cornwell & Churchill (51/2 miles) 19 Hidcote Manor & Ebrington (5 miles) 20 Cutsdean (41/2 miles)

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Book SynopsisWith coastline making up half of the county's border, it's not surprising that Kent is blessed with some superb waterside walks. Add to that an eclectic mix of rivers, lakes and one of the few canals in South East England, and the Kentish walker is spoilt for choice when it comes to walks by the water. Here you'll find 20 circular walks, showcasing the best that the Garden of England has to offer. Routes vary in length between 2 and 8 miles, and each has a recommended refreshment stop. Highlights include: *Riverside walks through the Stour Valley near Chartham and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve *Iconic coastal routes with views of the White Cliffs of Dover and Pegwell Bay *Gentle strolls through riverside villages of Farningham, Horton Kirby and Wateringbury *Birdwatching at Romney Marsh and Leybourne Lakes *Coastal circuits at Allhallows-On-Sea, Folkestone and the historic quayside at FavershamTable of ContentsALLHALLOWS-ON-SEA - Thames Estuary 4 miles CHARTHAM - Great Stour 21/2, 4 or 8 miles EDENBRIDGE - River Eden 31/2 miles EYNSFORD, FARNINGHAM & HORTON KIRBY - River Darent 8 miles FAVERSHAM - Oare & Faversham creeks 2 miles FOLKESTONE - English Channel 5 miles FOOTS CRAY MEADOWS - River Cray 21/2 miles GREATSTONE & THE SOUND MIRRORS - English Channel 6 miles GROVE FERRY & STODMARSH - River Stour 3 miles KEARSNEY - River Dour 21/2 miles KESTON PONDS - River Ravensbourne 21/2 miles KINGSDOWN - Dover Straights 5 miles LEYBOURNE - Leybourne Lakes 2 miles LOWER HALSTOW - Medway Estuary 3 miles MOTE PARK (MAIDSTONE) - River Len 21/2 miles PEGWELL BAY - English Channel 31/2 miles SANDWICH - River Stour 31/2 miles TONBRIDGE - Tonbridge Lakes 5 miles WAREHORNE & APPLEDORE - Royal Military Canal 71/2 miles WATERINGBURY & TESTON LOCK - River Medway 4 miles

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Book SynopsisThis walking guide contains 20 circular routes, covering the very best of Lancashire's wide-ranging landscape - from high in the Lancashire hills down to glorious forest and wildlife-rich moorland; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways. Walks range in length from 21/2 to 8 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer. Highlights include: Spring: Far-reaching views from Harrock Hill and a carpet of bluebells in the woodlands of the Read Hall estate. Summer: Moorland tracks near the lost settlement of Gambleside and boat watching along the Lancaster Canal. Autumn: Exploring Pendle witch country near Barrowford and woodland colours around Hurst Green. Winter - Christmas decorations adorning the shoreline of Entwistle Reservoir and the winter wildlife around Marton Mere.Table of ContentsSPRING 1. Brookhouse (51/2 miles) 2. Chipping (4 miles) 3. Bilsborrow (8 miles) 4. Read (71/2 miles) 5. Mawdesley (4 miles) SUMMER 6. Slyne (5 miles) 7. Conder Green (21/2 miles) 8. Garstang (41/2 miles) 9. Waddington (7 miles) 10. Clow Bridge (51/2 miles) AUTUMN 11. Cowan Bridge (41/2 or 6 miles) 12. Silverdale (41/4 miles) 13. Hurst Green (61/2 miles) 14. Barrowford (51/2 miles) 15. Brinscall (33/4 or 5 miles) WINTER 16. Staining (5 miles) 17. Walton-le-Dale (5 miles) 18. Sabden (21/2 miles) 19. Foulridge (61/2 miles) 20. Chapeltown (63/4 miles)

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Book SynopsisDiscover Hampshire's beautiful countryside with this pocket-sized guide to some of the best walks in the county. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 6 miles. At the heart of every walk is a renowned local pub, all of which have been recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs National Park at Buriton and East Meon, the coastal mudflats at Lymington, the Solent shore at Portsmouth, and quintessential New Forest heathland at Fritham, Burley and Rhinefield. Along the way you'll uncover the best of the Hampshire countryside, including crystal-clear chalk streams, peaceful woodland and picturesque villages with duck ponds, ancient churches and thatched cottages.Table of Contents1 Highclere (21/2 miles) 2 Kingsclere (23/4 miles) 3 The Bourne Valley (6 miles) 4 Greywell Moors (3 miles) 5 Amport & the Test Valley (4 miles) 6 Longparish (31/2 miles) 7 Upper & Lower Wield (31/4 miles) 8 Candover Valley (3 miles) 9 Easton & the River Itchen (31/2 miles) 10 Horsebridge & Kings Somborne (23/4 miles) 11 East Meon (31/2 miles) 12 Steep & Ashford Stream (41/4 miles) 13 Buriton (21/2 miles) 14 Rockbourne (51/2 miles) 15 Fritham (3 miles) 16 Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (3 miles) 17 Rhinefield (41/2 miles) 18 Burley (5 miles) 19 Lymington Salt Marshes (41/2 miles) 20 Historic Portsmouth (3 miles)

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Book SynopsisInishmore, Inishmaan, Inisheer: wild, isolated, starkly beautiful and of great historical importance. Acomprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to and lasting memento of these unique islands.

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Book SynopsisA humorous guide to the highlights of Dublin, for native and tourist alike. A broad selection of twenty things to see from cultural highlights to distilleries, historical sites to seats of learning, all with Murphy and O'Dea's trademark humour.

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Book SynopsisYorkshire is a walker's paradise. This collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles covers West Riding and The Dales and will help you explore the best of this beautiful and diverse county. The Crowood Walking Guides include; detailed and accurate route descriptions; full-colour mapping which is sourced from the Ordnance Survey;', where to park and places to eat and drink and interesting sights to see along the way.

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Book SynopsisThe Burren in County Clare contains one of the densest concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland. Its monuments illustrate the story of human activity since it began here nearly 10,000 years ago. Many people are daunted by the prospect of reading about 'stones and bones'; this guide makes the stones and bones of the Burren understandable by telling the stories behind the monuments. Archaeology is ultimately about real people: whether they were cheeky monks at Corcomroe or arthritic farmers at Poulnabrone, people built or made these monuments and artefacts. Hugh Carthy relates what was happening in the Burren to events as far away as Iceland and Egypt and includes background information relevant to an understanding of Burren archaeology. This is followed by description of over 40 individual sites and monuments with full location information for all. This compact area contains a lot of archaeology, so it is ideal for those who want a whirlwind tour of 10,000 years of human activity.

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Book Synopsisl show you the way! • Also by this author: 'Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide'. For a complete list of walking guides available from The Collins Press, see www.collinspress.ieTrade ReviewWell compiled and comprehensive. * MountainViews *Very readable and informative. * Irish Mountain Log *

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Book SynopsisSouth Leinster has a surprising variety of terrain, boasting canals, blanket bogs, rolling woodlands, golden beaches and brilliant green pastures interspersed with fields of golden barley. Quiet roads with excellent surfaces make this beautiful corner of Ireland perfect for exploring by bike, with some great climbs and descents, notably in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, adding exciting challenges. A journey through this picturesque countryside is also a trip through the ages, with many historical places of interest along the way. Break your journey with pit stops at round towers, restored mansions with attractive gardens like Emo Court, traditional lighthouses such as Hook Lighthouse, or the graves of great Irish figures like Shackleton and Wolfe Tone.The graded routes suit all abilities, and are each illustrated with a colour map, photos, a gradient graph, and key facts and statistics. Information is also provided on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route. Each trip guarantees a terrific day out for the curious cyclist.

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Book SynopsisFrom the doorstep of Dublin city, there is easy access to a cycling haven of deep glens, forested mountains and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains. This guidebook journeys through some of the country’s best-known tourist attractions, such as Glendalough, and reveals lesser-known points of interest like the Shay Elliott memorial to the first Irish rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. The graded routes suit all abilities, and are illustrated with colour maps, photos and gradient graphs, with information on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route. The historic Military Road is central to many of the cycles. Constructed in the aftermath of the 1798 Rebellion, it runs from Rathfarnham in south Dublin to Aughavannagh in south-west Wicklow, with a side arm from Enniskerry to Glencree, and from the Sally Gap to Roundwood. Try your hand as a Tour de France competitor, revisiting the 1998 stage, which raced through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, finishing in the Phoenix Park. Surprising insights and useful tips are shared throughout, allowing cyclists to enjoy the wonders and challenges of south Dublin and Wicklow.

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Book SynopsisJohn G. O’Dwyer’s comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to the stately peaks of the Galtees, and from myth-laden Slievenamon to the sequestered glens of the popular Slieve Bloom Mountains, there are walks to suit all tastes in these uplands. The most captivating outings the region has to offer are shared here, along with all the necessary practical information such as maps, directions, the degree of difficulty and estimated duration. But this is more than just a walking guide. Each route gets beneath the skin of this ancient landscape littered with historic artifacts. A booley on a hillside tells how the uplands contributed to human survival; a working farmstead demonstrates the continuation of this tradition; a ruined cottage confirms a battle lost. This guidebook will appeal to committed hillwalkers and casual ramblers alike, as well as containing much of interest to anyone who wishes to better understand the age-old interaction between humans and hills.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles). Sketch maps are included Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus Table of ContentsIntroduction The Walking Area The Natural Parks Climate and When to Go Geology and Geography Wildlife History, Architecture and Culture Getting There Getting Around Where to Stay Emergencies Language Money Food and Drink What to Take Waymarking and Access Hunting and how to avoid it Maps Using the guide The Walks Walk 1 Punta de l'Aigua Walk 2 Montaspre ridge route Walk 3 Moleta de les Canals circuit and summit ridge Walk 4 Barranc del Camp Walk 5 Solana route Walk 6 Cova dels Adells Walk 7 Coll d'en Caubet and Vallfiguera Walk 8 Cervera and Figuera valleys Walk 9 La Moleta Walk 10 Vall d'Infern Walk 11 Pi del Perillo Walk 12 Mont Caro summit Walk 13 Mola del Moro Walk 14 La Barcina Walk 15 Cresta del Marturi Walk 16 Sources of the Matarranya Walk 17 Roca del Migdia Walk 18 Caramella gorge Walk 19 Mola Castellona Walk 20 Lloret high level route Walk 21 Barranc de Lloret Walk 22 Roca Xapada Walk 23 Font del Paradis Walk 24 Coll de Lloret Walk 25 Sant Roc to Arnes and back Walk 26 La Creu de Santos Walk 27 Seven ermitas and a ridge Walk 28 Mas de Mata-redona Walk 29 La Foradada Walk 30 Coastal path Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Finding the walks Appendix C Glossary of mountain terms Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book Synopsis50 great mountain walks in Scotland. Some of the routes described in this larger format book are well known classic challenges such as the Lochaber Traverse, the Mamores and Cairngorms 4000-ers while others approach a favourite mountain from a new angle or combine several in a testing way. Each one can be crammed into a single, long day or backpacked over two to spend a little longer in this rugged and addictive landscape. The collection spans Scotland, right across its magnificent upland areas and dramatic peaks. Routes range from 12 to 25 miles and many would make a good two-day adventure. Some can be approached by kayak or mountain bike. Over 270 ranges and summits feature in settings as varied as the snowbound Cairngorm plateaus and the land-sea jigsaw of the Hebrides, where rugged peaks rise from clear water. Few walking destinations are better suited to routes at the longer, tougher end of the scale.Table of ContentsOverview map Preface Introduction Into the wild? Getting around Camps, bivvies, bothies and howffs Maps and guidebooks Scrambles Seasonal variations Hazards Access - the legal situation The hill environment Using this guide Northwest Highlands 1 Ben Hope and Ben Loyal 2 Ben Klibreck 3 Foinaven 4 Ben More Assynt, Conival and Breabag 5 Suilven and Canisp 6 Seana Bhraigh and C#xe0;rn B#xe0;n 7 The Beinn Dearg four 8 Traverse of the Fannaichs 9 An Teallach and the Beinn Deargs 10 Fisherfield Six 11 Beinn Eighe 12 Liathach and Beinn Alligin 13 Coulin Forest 14 Circuit of Loch Monar 15 Loch Mullardoch hills 16 Carn Eige, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and more 17 Cluanie Horseshoe from Glen Affric 18 Beinn Fhada, The Brothers and the Five Sisters 19 South Glen Shiel Ridge to The Saddle 20 Ladhar Bheinn and Loch Hourn 21 The Sgurr na Ciche range - a Rough Bounds round 22 Glen Finnan circuit 23 Beinn Odhar Bheag and the Rois-Bheinn group Lochaber, the Central and Southern Highlands 24 Creag Meagaidh 25 Ben Alder and the Geal-ch#xe0;rn group 26 Lochaber Traverse 27 The Mamores 28 Glen Coe circuit 29 Black Mount Traverse 30 Glen Etive hills 31 Ben Cruachan, Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a' Chochuil 32 Achallader's five Munros 33 Tyndrum's five Corbetts 34 Ben Lui, Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig 35 Crianlarich hills 36 Arrochar ‘Alps' 37 Ben Lawers group and the Tarmachan Ridge Cairngorms 38 Beinn a'Ghlo, the Tarf and the Tilt 39 Munros of Glen Feshie 40 Cairngorms 4000-ers 41 Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon 42 Lochnagar via The Stuic 43 Glen Clova circuit Galloway 44 Galloway hills The Islands 45 Glen Rosa circuit, Arran 46 Cuillin Traverse, Rum 47 Bla Bheinn, Sgurr na Stri and Sligachan, Skye 48 Trotternish Ridge, Skye 49 An Cliseam range, Harris 50 Uig hills, Lewis Appendix 1 Walk Summary Table Appendix 2 Key Summits and Ranges Appendix 3 Further Reading Appendix 4 Useful Contacts and Websites Index

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 60 circular walks in Derbyshire, exploring the moors and gritstone edges of the Peak District, the limestone hills and river valleys of the Derbyshire Dales and the gentler landscapes of the south of the county. The day walks, easily accessible from Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock, range from 4–16km (3–10 miles) in length. From easy to moderate in difficulty and either half or full-day excursions, there are routes for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Information given on local history and geology Includes information on terrain, refreshments and toilets Local points of interest are featured including Chatsworth House, Mam Tor, Eyam Table of ContentsIntroduction Geology History The shaping of present-day Derbyshire Customs How to use this guide The Walks 1 Creswell Crags 2 Arbor Low Stone Circle 3 Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges 4 Edale and Mam Tor 5 Longshaw Estate and Carl Wark 6 Hope, Win Hill and the Navio Roman Fort 7 Roystone Grange 8 Castleton 9 Hartington and Pilsbury Castle 10 Dale Abbey and Locko Park 11 Chelmorton 12 Hartington and Beresford and Wolfscote Dales 13 Tideswell 14 Ashbourne 15 Bakewell and Ashford in the Water 16 Haddon Hall and Bakewell 17 Wingfield Manor and Crich 18 Longshaw Estate and Padley Chapel 19 Hardwick Hall 20 Bolsover Castle 21 Tissington 22 Eyam 23 Chatsworth House 24 Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Edensor 25 Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Reservoir 26 Swarkestone 27 Shipley Country Park 28 Kedleston Hall 29 Magpie Lead Mine 30 Wirksworth and Middleton Top Engine House 31 Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale 32 Winster, Elton and Robin Hood's Stride 33 Carsington and Brassington 34 Cromford 35 Pinxton Wharf 36 Shardlow 37 Belper 38 Monsal Head, Litton and Cressbrook 39 Peak Forest Canal and Torrs Riverside Park 40 New Mills, Sett Valley Trail and Hayfield 41 Glossop 42 Three Shires Head and Flash 43 Birchen Edge 44 Pentrich 45 Elvaston Castle and Country Park 46 Melbourne Hall 47 Errwood Hall and Goyt Valley 48 Osmaston 49 Hathersage and River Derwent 50 Hathersage and Stanage Edge 51 Holloway and Dethick 52 Midland Railway Centre and Codnor Castle 53 Tissington and High Peak Trails 54 Caudwell's Mill and Nine Ladies Stone Circle 55 Upper Longdendale Valley 56 Buxton and its Country Park 57 Matlock and Matlock Bath 58 Dovedale 59 Derwent Dams 60 Carsington Water

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook covers the northern stages of the Pennine Bridleway, through Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, a dedicated and waymarked mountain biking and horse-riding trail that opened in 2011. Using part of the Mary Towneley Loop, the route is described for mountain bikers from Summit, just outside Rochdale all the way to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria, in about 176km. 11 circular day mountain bike routes are included for those who do not wish to ride the whole route as a linear trail. It splits the main bridleway into rides of 8 - 16 miles in length. A grand total of 384km of trail are covered, mapped using OS map extracts and illustrated with profiles, photographed and described in enough detail to suit all levels of navigational ability. Appendices also offer information on local facilities, accommodation, bike shops and other useful contacts for planning your days out or longer trip along the Bridleway, and information provided before each route description includes distance, ascent, grading, estimated time and percentage of route off-road, as well as maps needed and pubs and cafes en route.Table of ContentsOverview map Introduction Where to start? Getting there Who is this guide for? When to go Accommodation Safety How far can I ride in a day? What type of bike will I need? Waymarks and access Using this guide What to take Section 1: The Mary Towneley Loop Summit to Hurstwood (anti-clockwise) Section 2: A linear description of the Pennine Bridleway The Lancashire Link Part 1 Hurstwood to Barnoldswick Part 2 Barnoldswick to Long Preston The Yorkshire Dales Part 1 Long Preston to Horton-in-Ribblesdale Part 2 Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Garsdale Head Part 3 Garsdale Head to Ravenstonedale Section 3: Day loops off the Pennine Bridleway Route 1 The Settle Loop Route 2 Giggleswick, Wharfe and Catrigg Force Route 3 Clapham, Crummack Dale and Feizor Route 4 Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Helwith Bridge and Sulber Nick Route 5 Ribblehead to Ling Gill and Horton-in-Ribblesdale Route 6 Ribblehead to Dentdale, via The Craven Way Route 7 Cam High Road and The Ribble Way Route 8 Arten Gill, Dent Head Viaduct and the Driving Road Route 9 Garsdale to Dentdale, via Dandra Garth Route 10 Lady Anne’s Highway Route 11 Ravenstonedale, Pendragon Castle & High Dolphinsty Appendices Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Local facilities Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Bike shops

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Book SynopsisA guidebook of 30 short, medium, long and full-day mountain bike routes across the Yorkshire Dales. The graded circular rides visit all the major dales and include loops around two of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks - Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. Routes are graded for difficulty and this guidebook gives all the necessary background information. Choose a route by grade, percentage off-road, length or time at a glance. Old Roman roads and other ancient byways once used for lead mining and livestock droving are now perfect terrain for mountain bikes. Fast-rolling lanes can be combined with rocky drops down steep gullies and sinuous tracks meandering high over deserted moorland. Mountain bikers of all abilities will find their own challenges here and some surprises for novices and experienced riders alike.Table of ContentsOverview map Route summary table Introduction Getting to the Yorkshire Dales Accommodation Equipment Food Bike checks When to ride Limestone Rest and recovery Routes Maps Timings Rights of Way Trail centres The dirty dozen Pre-ride checklist Short loops Route 1 Clapham and Norber Route 2 Thoralby Route 3 Ribblehead and Cam High Road Route 4 Orton and Great Asby Route 5 Apedale Route 6 West Burton and Carlton Route 7 The Dentdale Dalliance Route 8 Kilnsey and Mastiles Lane Route 9 Fremington Edge Route 10 Gunnerside Medium loops Route 11 Hetton HijinksRoute 12 Sulber, Wharfe and Feizor Route 13 Cautley and Uldale Route 14 South of Mastiles Lane Route 15 Barbondale and Lunesdale Route 16 Grassington Route 17 Arkengarthdale Route 18 Penyghent Route 19 Kettlewell and Old Cote Moor Long loops Route 20 Kirkby Stephen and Crosby Garrett Route 21 Settle and Malham Tarn Route 22 The Ribble Rumble Route 23 Raydale Route 24 Tour of Swaledale Route 25 The Cam Fell Cracker Route 26 Embsay and Flasby Fell Route 27 A Tour West of Hawes Full day loops Route 28 Tour of Whernside Route 29 The Dales Leg-Breaker Route 30 The Howgills Classic Appendix Appendix Bike shops in the region

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