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Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of Europe
Book SynopsisLace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic series, this time exploring 50 of Europe’s most rewarding and beautiful hikes. From the sun-kissed regions of Southern Europe, including Italy, Greece, Portugal and Spain, to North Europe’s history-rich heartlands (including France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia), we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences for every type of hiker. Epic Hikes of Europe features some classic routes to tick off: Ireland’s Dingle Way, Speyside’s Malt Whisky Trail, a battlefield hike through Belgium and Italy’s stunning Sentiero degli Dei along the Amalfi Coast. Hikes are graded according to their challenge and practical info is provided so you can follow in the writers’ footsteps. A vibrant illustrated cover continues this collectible series. Inspiring, full-page images, maps plus practical details Engaging first-person accounts from writers who have completed the hike A wide range of routes for every ability, from one-day walks to multi-day treks About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller 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 travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, 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 traveller'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)
£21.24
Cicerone Press Portugal's Rota Vicentina: The Historical Way and
Book SynopsisThis guidebook follows the Rota Vicentina, a 220km walking route along the stunning Atlantic coastline in the Alentejo and Algarve regions of Portugal. The 12-stage trek combines two well-marked routes, the Caminho Histórico (the Historical Way) and the Trilho dos Pescadores (the Fishermen's Trail), to create a hike starting in Santiago do Cacém and ending at Cabo de São Vicente. The guide also describes an alternative circular route for those who would prefer an 11-stage loop, moving inland from Odeceixe and back up to Santiago de Cacém. Whichever route is chosen, the Rota Vicentina is ideal for a two-week holiday in spring or late summer to autumn, offering walkers a remarkable range of landscapes from coastal fishing villages to wooded river valleys. The guidebook includes advice about accommodation options along the route, information about the surrounding area, and a glossary of Portuguese terms to aid with reading signs and maps. Along the Rota Vicentina are many delights for walkers. This stunning coastal region is home to a variety of rare birdlife, including white storks that nest precariously on sea stacks. Another treat is the mouth-watering Portuguese cuisine, whether the famous custard tarts or less well-known goose barnacles. With its vibrant cultural traditions and rich history displayed in Arab-era castles and 15th-century Age of Discovery sites, this route offers pleasant surprises at every stage along the Portuguese Atlantic coast.
£17.06
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Peak Bagging: Wainwrights: 45 routes designed to
Book SynopsisOver fifty years ago, renowned British hillwalker and guidebook author Alfred Wainwright described 214 peaks in the English Lake District in his seven-volume illustrated Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Like the Munros in Scotland, bagging all the Wainwrights has become a popular and significant challenge for walkers and runners, often taking many years in fits and starts because of the absence of a clear plan for how to link them together. With this problem in mind, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights by Karen and Dan Parker features forty-five routes designed to link up these iconic fells so you can enjoy the challenge of completing them at your own pace – over years, months or even just a few weeks. It presents not only the most efficient routes for completing the Wainwrights as quickly as possible, but does so in such a way that each route is a fantastic walk or run in its own right. The featured routes include a round of the Scafells, and the Glenridding Horseshoe, taking in Helvellyn and Catstycam. The routes are split into seven sections, reflecting Wainwright’s seven Pictorial Guides, and to simplify logistics, all of the featured routes are circular with an emphasis on making practical links between the summits. In addition, the book is packed with useful information, including 1:40,000-scale maps, elevation profiles, public transport and parking details, refreshments, downloadable GPX files for each route and custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners. Also included are overview details of Steve Birkinshaw’s then-record-breaking sub-seven-day Wainwrights run in 2014 – current record holder Sabrina Verjee completed the round in under six days. Whatever your timescale for completing the 214 Wainwrights, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights is the indispensable guide to this British hill challenge.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Steve BirkinshawAbout the book SafetyEastern Fells01 Fairfield Horseshoe 19.1km02 Glenridding Horseshoe 16.4km03 Deepdale Horseshoe 16.5km04 The Dodds 18.1km05 The Dunmail Loop 12.5km06 A Tour of Matterdale 16.1kmFar Eastern Fells07 Hayeswater Circuit 18.7km08 Troutbeck 19.4km09 Fusedale Circuit 15.0km10 Kirkstone North 15.4km11 Mardale Skyline 16.9km12 Longsleddale 12.6km13 Angle Tarn & Boredale 17.7kmCentral Fells14 The Langdale Pikes 11.6km15 Above Thirlmere 21.4km16 Grasmere Common 17.2km17 Stonethwaite Fells 17.9kmSouthern Fells18 The Coniston Fells 17.8km19 Langdale West 17.5km20 The Scafells 13.1km21 Langdale South 13.8km22 Borrowdale Fells 16.3km23 Hardknott Round 17.6km24 Encircling Elter Water 20.0km25 Tilberthwaite Round 13.6km26 Above & Below Wasdale Screes 17.1kmNorthern Fells27 Uldale Fells & Binsey 19.5km28 Blencathra Fells 17.2km29 Underskiddaw 18.0km30 Northern Skiddaw Horseshoe 13.3km31 Caldbeck Fells & Calva 20.9kmNorth-Western Fells32 Wythop Wanderings 19.9km33 Grasmoor & More 15.7km 34 Dale Head Horseshoe 15.4km 35 Coledale Horseshoe 14.5km 36 A Newlands Round 15.9kmWestern Fells37 Loweswater Loop 18.0km 38 North of Wast Water 14.6km 39 The Tops of Warnscale Bottom 11.1km 40 The Gables 11.8km 41 Kinniside Common 20.7km 42 West of Crummock Water 16.0km 43 Greendale Horseshoe 9.7km 44 The High Stile Ridge 14.1km 45 Kirk Fell & Pillar 12.7km The Wainwrights in OneAppendix
£18.70
Cicerone Press Alta Via 1 - Trekking in the Dolomites: Includes
Book SynopsisThe Alta Via 1 is one of Italy's most famous and most popular long-distance routes and is the easiest of six Alta Via routes that traverse the magnificent Dolomites. The hut-to-hut trail extends 115km from Lago di Braies to La Pissa, boasting spectacular alpine vistas. Although it demands a moderate level of fitness, it is well waymarked and follows clear well-trodden paths, making for an ideal introduction to trekking in the Dolomites. Welcoming refuges offer meals and accommodation along the way, though camping is also possible on the middle stages (restrictions apply elsewhere). The route is presented in 11 stages, each with overview statistics, a brief summary of the day's walking and detailed route description illustrated with clear mapping. There are also comprehensive notes on the huts the route passes, with contact details and tips on facilities available. The intro includes advice on transport, accommodation and equipment, plus suggestions for creating shorter itineraries should time be limited, and there are facts about local points of interest and background information on the region's geology, plants and wildlife. A handy map booklet is also included, showing the full route of AV1 on 1:25,000 Kompass mapping, so you don't have to carry paper maps. Famed for their striking jagged peaks and sheer rock faces, the Dolomites also bear stark reminders of the turbulent World War I years in the shape of trenches and barracks. The AV1 is a wonderful way to experience the celebrated scenery: (weather permitting) an estimated 80% of the Dolomites can be seen from the trail, with highlights including fantastic views of the Tofane, Pelmo and Civetta and the iconic Marmolada with its glacier. If this is your first visit to the region, you'll soon see why so many fall under its spell!Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Preface to this edition Introduction The Dolomites The route Geology Plants and flowers Wildlife How to get there When to go Shorter itineraries Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Languages and place names Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Alta Via 1 Stage 1 Lago di Braies to Rifugio Biella Stage 2 Rifugio Biella to Rifugio Fanes Stage 3 Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Lagazuoi Stage 4 Rifugio Lagazuoi to Rifugio Nuvolau Stage 5 Rifugio Nuvolau to Rifugio Citt#xe0; di Fiume Stage 6 Rifugio Citt#xe0; di Fiume to Rifugio Coldai Stage 7 Rifugio Coldai to Rifugio Vazzoler Stage 8 Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Carestiato Stage 9 Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Pramperet Stage 10 Rifugio Pramperet to Rifugio Pian de Fontana Stage 11 Rifugio Pian de Fontana to La Pissa bus stop Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Italian-English glossary
£17.06
Lonely Planet Global Limited Best Bike Rides Japan
Book SynopsisDiscover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Best Rides Japan. Get to Japan, hop on a bike, and hit the road!
£14.39
Lost in the City Lost in Sweat
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£11.00
Cicerone Press Day Walks in the Dolomites: 50 short walks and
Book SynopsisGuidebook to 50 day walks in the Dolomites, showcasing the best mountain routes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Italy. The Dolomites offer fantastic walking from June to September and can easily be reached from Verona, Treviso, Venice and Innsbruck. Including easy, moderate and strenuous hut-supported walks, the routes range from 2–13 miles (3–21km), each designed to fit into a single day. They centre around key bases such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Sesto and Misurina. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Advice on access, refreshments and public transport Highlights include Tri Cime di Lavaredo, Pelmo and Marmolada Listing of rifuges and accommodation providers GPX files available to download
£16.16
Cicerone Press Trekking the GR20 Corsica: The High Level Route:
Book SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the GR20 Corsica, widely considered to be the most difficult of Europe’s GR long-distance routes. The 190km (118 mile) trail from Calinzana to Conca traverses the island’s mountainous heart and calls for both fitness and experience. Crossing remote and rugged mountainous terrain, there is plenty of hands-on scrambling and, although it is possible to stay under a roof every night, it is recommended that trekkers carry backpacking kit. The GR20 is presented in 16 stages of 5 to 18km (3–11 miles), with low-level options provided for a number of the stages. It takes around a fortnight to complete. Also included are a handful of excursions to climb neighbouring peaks and link routes for those wishing to join or leave the trail. Clear route description with 1:50,000 maps and elevation profiles Includes separate map booklet featuring 1:25,000 IGN mapping GPX files available for download Route summary and facilities summary tables help you plan your itinerary With accommodation listings Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Geology Brief history Getting to Corsica Getting around Corsica Getting to the GR20 When to trek How to trek Maps Mountain weather Path conditions Mountain rescue What to take Services along the route Food, drink and fuel Language Currency Using this guide Plants and wildlife on Corsica Maquis Trees Flowers Wildlife The GR20 Stage 1A Calinzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (high-level) Stage 1B Calinzana to Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu (low-level) Excursion Ascent of Monte Corona from Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu Stage 2A Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu to Refuge de Carozzu (high-level) Stage 2B Refuge d'Ortu di u Piobbu to Refuge de Carozzu (low-level) Stage 3 Refuge de Carozzu to Ascu Stagnu Stage 4 Ascu Stagnu to Auberge U Vallone Link route Auberge U Vallone to Albertacce Stage 5 Auberge U Vallone to Hôtel Castel di Vergio Excursion Ascent of Paglia Orba from Refuge de Ciotullu di I Mori Stage 6 Hôtel Castel di Vergio to Refuge de Manganu Link route Bergerie de Vaccaghja to Corti Link route Refuge de Manganu to Soccia Stage 7 Refuge de Manganu to Refuge de Petra Piana Link route Br#xe8;che de Capitellu or Bocca a Soglia to Bergeries de Grottelle Excursion Ascent of Monte Ritondu from Refuge de Petra Piana Stage 8A Refuge de Petra Piana to Refuge de l'Onda (low-level) Stage 8B Refuge de Petra Piana to Refuge de l'Onda (high-level) Link route Bergerie de Tolla to Tattone and Vizzavona Stage 9A Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (low-level) Stage 9B Refuge de l'Onda to Vizzavona (high-level) Stage 10 Vizzavona to Bergeries d'E Capanelle Link route La Foce to Bocca Palmentu Stage 11A Bergeries d'E Capanelle to Bocca di Verdi (low-level) Stage 11B Bergeries d'E Capanelle to Bocca di Verdi (high-level) Stage 12 Bocca di Verdi to Refuge d'Usciolu Link route Refuge d'Usciolu to Cuzz#xe0; Stage 13 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge de Matalza Link route Tignosellu to Zicavu Link route Zicavu to Refuge de Matalza Stage 14 Refuge de Matalza to Refuge d'Asinau Alt Stage 13/14 Refuge d'Usciolu to Refuge d'Asinau (variant) Stage 15A Refuge d'Asinau to Bavedda (low-level) Stage 15B Refuge d'Asinau to Bavedda (high-level) Stage 16 Bavedda to Conca Appendix A Facilities along the route (Calinzana to Conca) Appendix B Facilities along the route (Conca to Calinzana) Appendix C Accommodation list Appendix D Basic language notes Appendix E Useful contacts Appendix F The Cirque de la Solitude
£16.16
Cicerone Press Trekking the GR10: Through the French Pyrenees:
Book SynopsisGuidebook to the GR10, a 955km trek across the French Pyrenees from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. Described in 55-day stages of 7-27km, the route can be completed in its entirety, usually in around 45 days, or in shorter sections using the bus and rail links found throughout the Pyrenees. Step by step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and gradient profiles. Useful practical information is also included such as when to go, getting there and back, camping, accessing fuel and water, plus handy equipment tips and more. The easiest, oldest and most popular of the three long-distance routes that traverse the mountain range, the GR10 is well waymarked and follows good mountain paths. For many walkers, the highlight of the route is the magnificent wildflowers and associated butterflies. For others, it's the spectacular mountain terrain, while those keen on bird watching will delight in scanning the sky for the many varieties of birds of prey that can be seen in the region, from the massive Griffon vulture to the distinctly coloured Egyptian vulture.
£17.06
Cicerone Press Short Walks Winchester
Book SynopsisMalcolm Leatherdale has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Winchester and central Hampshire 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 history, 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.
£9.45
HarperCollins Publishers Four Counties and the Welsh Canals 4
Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for over 50 years.This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways in Wales and to the south of Liverpool. Contains essential information for walking, cycling, canoeing and paddleboarding.Covered in this guide are: Caldon Canal, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Neath & Tennant and Swansea Canals, Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, River Weaver.The detailed Ordnance Survey maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included ideal for use with sat-navs. Useful information for canoeing and paddleboarding.In print for 50 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. These bestselling guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors.Trade Review"Taste in guide books can be a very personal thing, but few serious boaters will venture out without a Nicholson's Guide. There is a wealth of information that even the most experienced cannot hope to keep abreast of, and the guides are welcome valuable for cyclists and walkers too." The Inland Waterways Association. "If you're considering a staycation this year, this hand sized, ring-bound guide will help you make the most of your time in Wales" Welsh Country
£15.29
Trailblazer Publications Coast to Coast Path Trailblazer Walking Guide
Book SynopsisAll the information you need to enjoy your hiking adventure from Coast to Coast in this updated 10th edition. Fully re-walked and revised 10th edition of this classic 191-mile walk from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Crossing three national parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors - it samples the very best of the English countryside - rugged mountains and lakes, gentle dales and stone-built villages; wild moorland; sea cliffs and fishing villages. The guide includes: 109 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest, and 9 town plans 14 colour stage maps to help plan your walk, including hills and descents Places to stay with reviews - campsites, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels Places to eat with reviews - cafes, teashops, pubs, takeaways, restaurants What to see from the path - history, culture, natural history Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the path Flora and fauna - four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over two weeks or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it GPS waypoints - also downloadable from the Trailblazer website page
£12.59
Cicerone Press The Skye Trail: A challenging backpacking route
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. The trail is presented in 7 stages of between 7 (11.5km) and 18 miles (28.5km), plus an alternative stage to include an ascent of Bla Bheinn. Alongside detailed route description, 1:50,000 OS mapping and stunning photography, the guide provides a wealth of information about Skye's rich history, culture, literature, geology, wildlife and plants, as well as practical advice such as when to go, what to take and where to stay. Blending information with inspiration, the result is an ideal companion to trekking this magnificent route. From the headland of Rubha Hunish, through Portree to Broadford, the Skye Trail provides the walker with a tour of Skye's most iconic landforms - including the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin - as well as of its turbulent history, from Iron Age forts to the ruins of Clearance villages. Whether making use of island hospitality or opting for the freedom of a tent, completing the continuous route represents a real challenge and a fitting match for the epic landscapes found on Skye.
£13.46
Die Gestalten Verlag Wanderlust Alps: Hiking Across the Alps
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£32.00
Cicerone Press Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Volume 1:
Book SynopsisThis guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning Italian Dolomites. Part of a 2-volume set, this book covers Val di Fassa/Canazei, Selva, Badia/La Villa, Covara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo in the northern, central and eastern Dolomites. Routes are graded by technical difficulty and seriousness and there are comprehensive route descriptions accompanied by access notes, maps and topos. A wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from routes for novices to difficult and technical climbs are covered. Stunning photography completes this inspirational guide to some of the most breathtaking via ferrata routes in the world. The Italian Dolomites boast some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on the planet and some of the most iconic. Soaring rocky spires and jagged ridgelines are interspersed with gentle valleys and idyllic mountain villages. The Dolomites are also home to the world's greatest concentration of via ferratas - mountain routes or climbs that are protected by a series of cables, metal rungs, pegs and ladders.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Route summary table Foreword Introduction What is a via ferrata? Using this guide When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation Telecommunications Maps and place names Weather Route gradings Equipment Cable etiquette What to wear Accidents and mountain rescue A brief history Geology Plant life Wildlife Val di Fassa/Canazei Route 1 Sentiero Massimiliano Route 2 Via Ferrata Laurenzi Route 3 Via Ferrata Passo Santner Route 4 Via Ferrata Roda di Va#xe8;l Route 5 Via Ferrata Masare Route 6 Via Ferrata Catinaccio d'Antermoia Route 7 Via Ferrata Franco Gadotti Route 8 Via Ferrata I Magnifici Quattro Route 9 Via Ferrata Kaiserjäger Route 10 Sentiero Attrezzato Bepi Zac Route 11 Via Ferrata Paolin-Piccolin Route 12 Via Ferrata dei Finanzieri Route 13 Via Ferrata Hans Seyffert Route 14 Via Ferrata Eterna Brigata Cadore Selva Route 15 Via Ferrata Sass Rigais Est/Sud Route 16 Sentiero Attrezzato Piz Duledes Route 17 Via Ferrata Sandro Pertini (closed and wire removed) Route 18 Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster Route 19 Via Ferrata Col Rodella Route 20 Via Ferrata Mesules (Pössnecker) Badia/La Villa Route 21 Sentiero Attrezzato Günther Messner Route 22 Sentiero Attrezzato Sass de Putia Route 23 Via Ferrata Sasso Santa Croce Route 24 Sentiero Attrezzato Piz de les Conturines Route 25 Via Ferrata Furcia Rossa Corvara Route 26 Via Ferrata Piz da Cir V Route 27 Sentiero Attrezzato Gran Cir Route 28 Via Ferrata Brigata Tridentina Route 29 Via Ferrata Vallon Route 30 Via Ferrata Piz da Lech Route 31 Sentiero Attrezzato Sassongher Arabba Route 32 Via Ferrata Cesare Piazzetta Route 33 Via Ferrata delle Trincee Route 34 Via Ferrata Sass de Rocia Route 35 Sentiero Attrezzato Col di Lana Falzarego Route 36 Sentiero Attrezzato Sass de Stria Route 37 Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli Route 38 Sentiero dei Kaiserjäger Route 39 Sentiero Attrezzato Galleria del Lagazuoi Route 40 Via Ferrata degli Alpini al Col dei Bos Route 41 Via Ferrata Averau Route 42 Via Ferrata Ra Gusela Cortina Route 43 Via Ferrata Scala del Menighel Route 44 Via Ferrata Giovanni Lipella Route 45 Sentiero Attrezzato Grotta di Tofana Route 46 Sentiero Astaldi Route 47 Via Ferrata Punta Anna and Gianni Aglio Route 48 Via Ferrata Lamon and Formenton Route 49 Sentiero Giuseppe Olivieri Route 50 Via Ferrata Maria e Andrea Ferrari Route 51 Sentiero Attrezzato Giovanni Barbara/Lucio Dalaiti/Cengia de Mattia Route 52 Via Ferrata Ettore Bovero Route 53 Via Ferrata Michielli Strobel Route 54 Sentiero Attrezzato Terza Cengia del Pomagagnon Route 55 Sentiero Attrezzato Ren#xe8; de Pol Route 56 Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona Route 57 Via Ferrata Marino Bianchi Route 58 Via Ferrata Sci Club 18 Route 59 Via Ferrata Giro del Sorapiss Misurina Route 60 Sentiero Attrezzato Capitano Bilgeri/Monte Piana/Monte Piano Route 61 Via Ferrata Merlone Route 62 Sentiero Attrezzato Alberto Bonacossa Route 63 Sentiero delle Forcelle Route 64 Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler Route 65 Via Ferrata delle Scalette/Curato Militare Hosp Sesto Route 66 Via Ferrata Strada degli Alpini Route 67 Via Ferrata Nord Route 68 Via Ferrata Mario Zandonella Route 69 Via Ferrata Aldo Roghel/Cengia Gabriella Route 70 Via Ferrata Mazzetta Auronzo Route 71 Sentiero Cengia del Doge Route 72 Sentiero degli Alpini Route 73 Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Pra Route 74 Via Ferrata Sartor Route 75 Via Ferrata Via di Guerra/CAI Portogruaro Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Glossary of mountain terms Appendix C Further reading
£16.96
Cicerone Press Walking St Cuthbert's Way: Melrose and Jedburgh
Book SynopsisThis guide describes the long-distance St Cuthbert's Way through the unspoilt scenery of Northumberland and the Borders. The 100km (62 mile) route begins at Melrose and crosses the rugged crags and heather moorland of the Cheviot Hills, passing through Northumberland National Park to the atmospheric Lindisfarne (Holy Island). It can be walked within a week, although there is scope for shortening or lengthening the stages to suit different itineraries. Includes an option to continue to Berwick-upon-Tweed on the final stage of the Northumberland Coast Path. The guidebook is crammed with interesting snippets of information, alongside indispensable practical details of transport and accommodation in the area. With varied scenery and a rich history encompassing spectacular castles, medieval abbeys and Roman remains, this is one of Britain's most beautiful corners to explore on foot.
£14.41
Cicerone Press Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: North and East:
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 43 walks in the north and east of the Yorkshire Dales, covering the Howgills, Mallerstang, Swaledale, Wensleydale and Nidderdale. Most routes are easy or moderate, although there are a handful of more demanding outings crossing rugged upland terrain.The walks, all easily accessible from Kirkby Stephen, Sedburgh, Pateley Bridge and Aysgarth, range from 5 to 19km (3–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. Several walks can be combined with another to create a longer route. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Notes on refreshments and parking Information on the region’s rich geology, history, plantlife and wildlife Part of a 2-volume set – an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West is also available Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The Dales Landscape Geological History ?Human Settlement ? Industry and Enterprise ? Farming in the Dales ? Plants and Wildlife ? The Northern and Eastern Dales ? The Yorkshire Dales National Park ? Navigation and Maps ?Careful Planning ? Clothing and Footwear ? Food and Drink ? Taking your Car ? Leaving your Car Behind ? Using this Guide 1 The Howgill Fells 1 Sedbergh and the River Rawthey ? 2 The Rivers Rawthey and Lune from Sedbergh ? 3 Winder, Calders and the Calf ?4 Carlin Gill and Fell Head from Fairmile Gate ? 5 The River Rawthey from the Cross Keys Inn ? 6 Cautley Crag and the Calf ?7 Around Wandale Hill ? 8 Baugh Fell from Rawthey Bridge ?9 Grisedale ?? 2 Mallerstang ? 10 High Seat ? 11 Pendragon Castle and Little Fell ? 12 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell ?? 3 Swaledale and Arkengarthdale ? 13 Apedale and Harkerside Moor ? 14 Grinton and Maiden Castle ? 15 Fremington Edge ? 16 Slei Gill ? 17 Whaw to Dale Head ? 18 Old Gang and Surrender ? 19 Beside the River Swale from Gunnerside ?20 Gunnerside Gill ? 21 Ivelet Bridge from Muker ? 22 Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat from Thwaite ? 23 Muker, Thwaite and Kisdon Force from Keld ? 24 Whitsundale and the Head of the River Swale ?? 4 Wensleydale and Coverdale ? 25 A Walk in Coverdale ? 26 West Witton and the River Ure to Redmire Force ? 27 Aysgarth to West Burton ? 28 Aysgarth Falls ?29 Ivy Scar from Aysgarth ? 30 Whitfield Gill Force and Mill Gill Falls ? 31 By the River Ure from Bainbridge ? 32 Bainbridge to Semer Water ? 33 Aysgill Force ? 34 Dodd Fell Hill and Drumaldrace ? 35 Cotterdale ? 36 Great Shunner Fell from Hardraw ? 37 The High Way ?? 5 Nidderdale ? 38 Brimham Rocks ? 39 Ashfold Side ?40 Middlesmoor and How Stean Gorge ? 41 Nidderdale ? 42 Little Whernside ??Appendix 1 Route summaries and suggestions for longer routes ? Appendix 2 Where to find out more ?
£11.66
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Run
Book SynopsisGrab your trainers and get ready to run around the world!Take a loop around stunning Lake Bled, jog along a section of China''s famous Great Wall or tackle the historic Boston Marathon: Run celebrates 100 of the world''s most amazing races and routes.Featuring a mix of iconic races and epic ultras, off-the-beaten-path trails and welcoming park runs, it''s the ultimate inspiration for adventuring on two feet, whether you''re a marathon devotee, hardcore trail runner or gentle jogger.So what are you waiting for? Grab your running shoes and get going as you discover: - Three types of running holidays: to attend a training camp, to attend a specific event and to explore a new destination by running through it. - A carefully curated list of 100 of the best runs in the world, chosen by sports journalists and travel experts.- A variety of distances: 5ks for those getting started, through to 10ks, half-marathons, mar
£21.25
Die Gestalten Verlag The Great Divide: Walking the Continental Divide
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£24.00
Cicerone Press Walking on Tenerife: 45 walks including El Teide
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks on Tenerife plus a 5-day section of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of the largest Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The day walks range from 3 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the Tenerife section between Arona and La Esperanza is described in 5 stages covering 94km (58 miles). 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include an ascent of El Teide Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles When to go Accommodation Health and safety Language Money Communications Walking on Tenerife Getting there Getting around Planning your transport What to take Waymarking and access Maps Food and drink Tourist information offices Emergencies Using this guide Anaga Walk 1 Mirador del Pico del Ingl#xe9;s to Valleseco Walk 2 Igueste de San Andr#xe9;s to Chamorga Walk 3 Chamorga, El Draguillo and Alm#xe1;ciga Walk 4 Taganana, Afur and La Cumbre Walk 5 Afur, Taborno and Mirador del Pico del Ingl#xe9;s Walk 6 Cruz del Carmen, Chinamada and Punta del Hidalgo Walk 7 Cruz del Carmen, El Bat#xe1;n and Punta del Hidalgo Teno Walk 8 Cueva del Viento to La Vega Walk 9 Los Poleos and Montaña de Chinyero Walk 10 Garachico to San Jos#xe9; de los Llanos Walk 11 Santiago del Teide, Chinyero and Erjos Walk 12 Erjos to Punta de Teno Walk 13 Erjos, Las Portelas and Masca Walk 14 Barranco de Masca Arona/Guía Walk 15 Boca Tauce to Guía de Isora Walk 16 Camino de Las Cocinas Walk 17 Las Lajas to Adeje Walk 18 La Escalona, Ifonche and Adeje Walk 19 Barranco del Infierno Walk 20 Roque del Conde and Roque Imoque Walk 21 Vilaflor and Montaña de la Vica Walk 22 Vilaflor and the Paisaje Lunar Valle de la Orotava Walk 23 Las Raíces and Las Lagunetas Walk 24 Camino de Candelaria - Aguamansa to Arafo Walk 25 La Caldera and Camino El Topo Walk 26 La Caldera and Ruta del Agua Walk 27 El Portillo to Realejo Alto Parque Nacional Walk 28 Izaña and Volc#xe1;n de Fasnia Walk 29 El Portillo and Alto de Guamaso Walk 30 El Portillo and Arenas Negras Walk 31 El Portillo and Montaña Blanca Walk 32 El Filo to Parador Walk 33 Parador and Guajara Walk 34 Parador and Roques de García Walk 35 Parador and Montaña Majúa Walk 36 Parador to Las Lajas Walk 37 Parador to Villa de Arico El Teide Walk 38 El Teide via Montaña Blanca Walk 39 El Teide via Pico Viejo Walk 40 El Teide via Roques de García GR 131 - Arona to La Esperanza Walk 41 GR 131 - Arona to Vilaflor Walk 42 GR 131 - Vilaflor to Parador Walk 43 GR 131 - Parador to El Portillo Walk 44 GR 131 - El Portillo to La Caldera Walk 45 GR 131 - La Caldera to La Esperanza Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Topographical glossary
£16.16
Cicerone Press Alta Via 2 - Trekking in the Dolomites: Includes
Book SynopsisGuidebook describing Alta Via 2, a challenging hut-to-hut trek through the Italian Dolomites. Stretching 174km from Bressanone (Brixen) to Feltre, the route involves some aided and exposed sections (although several can be bypassed) calling for a sure foot and a good head for heights. It can be walked in under a fortnight - although it is also possible to walk shorter chunks should you only have limited time, and the guide highlights potential exit routes and transport options. Also included are summaries of Alte Vie 3-6, which are more demanding and include remote terrain and stretches of via ferrata for which climbing experience is essential. On Alte Vie 3-6 some nights will be spent in unmanned bivouac huts, meaning trekkers must carry their own kit, although it is possible to walk shorter hut-to-hut sections. The easiest of the Alta Via routes, Alta Via 1, is covered in a separate Cicerone guide. An overview diagram is provided for each trek, showing times between huts. Alta Via 2 is presented in 13 stages, each with clear route description illustrated with 1:75,000 mapping. There are overview statistics for each stage and contact details and notes about mountain huts encountered en route. The guide also includes a wealth of information about the region's geology, plants and wildlife to enhance your appreciation of the landscapes traversed. Useful contacts and an Italian-English glossary can be found in the appendices. A handy pocket-sized map booklet showing the full route of Alta Via 2 on 1:25,000 Kompass maps is included with the guide. Alta Via 2 visits the Plose massif, the jagged Puez-Odle, fortress-like Sella, the majestic Marmolada, spectacular Pale di San Martino and the rugged Alpi Feltrine group as it journeys from the baroque town of Bressanone to Renaissance-style Feltre. On all of the Alta Via routes you can expect breathtaking mountain vistas and a truly memorable trekking experience.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table - Alta Via 2 Preface to this edition Introduction The Dolomites Alta Via 2 Alte Vie 3-6 Geology Languages and place names Plants and flowers Wildlife How to get there When to go Shorter itineraries Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps and waymarking Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Alta Via 2 Stage 1 Bressanone to Rifugio Plose Stage 2 Rifugio Plose to Rifugio Genova Stage 3 Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Puez Stage 4 Rifugio Puez to Rifugio Pisciadù Stage 5 Rifugio Pisciadù to Rifugio Castiglioni Stage 6 Rifugio Castiglioni to Passo San Pellegrino Stage 7 Passo San Pellegrino to Rifugio Mulaz Stage 8 Rifugio Mulaz to Rifugio Rosetta Stage 9 Rifugio Rosetta to Rifugio Treviso Stage 10 Rifugio Treviso to Passo Cereda Stage 11 Passo Cereda to Rifugio Boz Stage 12 Rifugio Boz to Rifugio Dal Piaz Stage 13 Rifugio Dal Piaz to Feltre Alte Vie 3-6 Alta Via 3 Alta Via 4 Alta Via 5 Alta Via 6 Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Italian-English glossary
£15.26
Cicerone Press Walking on Gran Canaria: 45 day walks including
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks on Gran Canaria plus a 5-day section of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of this Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The day walks range from 5 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the Gran Canaria section between Puerto de las Nieves and Faro de Maspalomas is described in 5 stages covering 77km (48 miles). 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Location of walks Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on Gran Canaria Introduction Getting there Getting around What to take Waymarking and access Maps Food and drink Tourist information offices Emergencies Using this guide Santa Brígida and San Mateo Walk 1 Las Palmas to Santa Brígida Walk 2 Las Meleguinas to Las Lagunetas Walk 3 Las Lagunetas and Cruz de Tejeda Walk 4 Santa Brígida to Teror Walk 5 San Mateo to Teror Walk 6 Pico de Bandama and Caldera de Bandama Valleseco and Teror Walk 7 Cruz de Tejeda to Teror Walk 8 Cruz de Tejeda to Valleseco Walk 9 Cruz de La Laguna and Valsendero Walk 10 Cruz de La Laguna and Las Madres Artenara and Tamadaba Walk 11 Moriscos to Santa María de Guía Walk 12 Artenara to Tamadaba Walk 13 San Pedro and Tamadaba Walk 14 Artenara and Vega de Acusa La Aldea Walk 15 Altavista to La Aldea Walk 16 La Aldea to El Risco Walk 17 Albercón, Güigüí and Tas#xe1;rtico Walk 18 Montaña del Viso and La Aldea Mog#xe1;n and Las Presas Walk 19 El Aserrador and El Carrizal Walk 20 El Aserrador and El Juncal Walk 21 Presa de las Niñas and Morillo de San Juan Walk 22 Cruz de San Antonio to Las Casillas Walk 23 Camino de las Presas Tejeda and La Culata Walk 24 Tejeda and Cruz de Tejeda Walk 25 Tejeda and La Culata Walk 26 Degollada Becerra and La Culata Walk 27 Roque Nublo from La Goleta Walk 28 Cruz Grande to Ayacata Walk 29 Llanos de Garañón and Pico de las Nieves San Bartolom#xe9; Walk 30 Santa Lucía and Pico de las Nieves Walk 31 San Bartolom#xe9; and Cruz Grande Walk 32 San Bartolom#xe9; to Arteara Walk 33 Arteara to Ayagaures Walk 34 Dunas de Maspalomas Valsequillo Walk 35 Siete Fuentes to San Mateo Walk 36 San Mateo to Valsequillo Walk 37 Valsequillo to Santa Brígida Walk 38 El Rincón and Cuevas Blancas Walk 39 Tenteniguada and Caldera de los Marteles Walk 40 Caldera de los Marteles to Valsequillo GR 131 - Puerto de las Nieves to Maspalomas Walk 41 GR 131 - Puerto de las Nieves to Tamadaba Walk 42 GR 131 -Tamadaba to Cruz de Tejeda Walk 43 GR 131 - Cruz de Tejeda to San Bartolom#xe9;; Walk 44 GR 131 -San Bartolom#xe9; to Ayagaures Walk 45 GR 131 -Ayagaures to Faro de Maspalomas Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
£14.20
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of Australia & New
Book SynopsisLace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks. A vibrant cover once again illustrated by Ross Murray continues this collectible series.Each of the 50 featured hikes includes: First-person accounts from writers who have completed the hike Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow in the writer’s footsteps Orientation toolkit: when is the best time of year to hike, how to get there, special equipment required Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended tours, the best places to eat Suggestions for similar hikes Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice embarking on your very first trek, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand will inspire a lifetime of adventures on foot. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller 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 travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, 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 traveller'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)
£21.24
Cicerone Press Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt: The classic
Book SynopsisA guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. The 225km Walker's Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps crosses 11 passes, gains more than 14,000m in height and is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful Walk in Europe. The high-level route is described in 14 day stages, with optional variants, and is suitable for walkers with a good level of fitness and some previous alpine trekking experience. Alongside clear route descriptions and mapping for each stage of the trek, there is essential practical information on travel to Chamonix and return from Zermatt, as well as advice on accommodation in alpine villages and mountain refuges, trekking safety, equipment, itinerary planning and preparation. Taking 2 weeks to complete, this challenging but rewarding trek encompasses views of the greatest collection of 4000m peaks in the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and the Matterhorn - and visits some of the most spectacular valleys, including the Val d'Hérens, Val d'Annivers and the Mattertal.Table of ContentsMountain safety Overview map Map key Route summary table Preface Introduction The Walker's Haute Route Getting there and back again Accommodation When to go Notes for walkers Not enough time? Equipment Languages Paths and waymarks Safety in the mountains Wildlife and plants Maps Recommended apps Using this guide Chamonix to Zermatt Stage 1 Chamonix - Argenti#xe8;re Stage 2 Argenti#xe8;re - Col de Balme - Trient Stage 3 Trient - Fen#xea;tre d'Arpette - Champex Stage 3A Trient - Col de la Forclaz - Alp Bovine - Champex Stage 4 Champex - Sembrancher - Le Ch#xe2;ble Stage 5 Le Ch#xe2;ble - Clambin - Cabane du Mont Fort Stage 5A Le Ch#xe2;ble (Les Ruinettes) - Col Termin - Cabane de Louvie Stage 6 Cabane du Mont Fort - Col Termin - Col de Louvie - Col de Prafleuri - Cabane de Prafleuri Stage 7 Cabane de Prafleuri - Col des Roux - Pas de Ch#xe8;vres - Arolla Stage 8 Arolla - Lac Bleu - Les Haud#xe8;res - La Sage Stage 9 La Sage - Col du Tsat#xe9; - Cabane de Moiry Stage 9A La Sage - Col de Torrent - Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz Stage 10 Cabane de Moiry - Col de Sorebois - Zinal Stage 10A Barrage de Moiry - Col de Sorebois - Zinal Stage 11 Zinal - Forcletta - Gruben Stage 11A Zinal - Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola Stage 11B Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola - Meidpass - Gruben Stage 12 Gruben - Augstbordpass - St Niklaus Stage 12A St Niklaus - Gasenried Stage 13 Gasenried - Europa Hut Stage 14 Europa Hut - Täschalp - Zermatt Stage 13A/14A St Niklaus - Täsch - Zermatt Appendix A Walks from Zermatt Appendix B Climbing from Zermatt Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Bibliography Appendix E Glossary
£15.26
National Geographic Society 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime
Book SynopsisThis inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia.Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetimetakes you across six continents to the most epic bike rides on the planet.Geared to everyone from expert riders to casual enthusiasts, this vibrant book offers a route for every type of biker, from quick jaunts in your own neighborhood to multi-week challenge. You’ll also find essential information—the best time to ride, the best spots to refuel, cultural highlights along each route, where to stay, and how to relax post-ride.Bucket list recommendations include:Delightful excursions on 45 miles of scenic, traffic-free carriage roads through
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Cicerone Press Walking on Harris and Lewis: 30 day walks
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 walks exploring the Scottish islands of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. From shorter walks visiting historical, cultural and geological sites to more challenging hill walks, there are routes to suit all abilities. The walks range from 4 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. Also included is information on walking opportunities on other islands, including St Kilda, Berneray and the Shiant Islands. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Refreshment options are given for each walk Local points of interest are featured including Calanais Standing Stones Includes a list of all the Marilyns (hills with a prominence of 150m or more) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Introduction So what is an island? Geology Flowers and vegetation Wildlife Getting there Getting around Where to stay Safety considerations Midges Footwear Access Maps Place names How to use this guide Harris Introduction 1 Ceapabhal and Toe Head 2 Roineabhal from Roghadal 3 Coast to Coast on the Coffin Route 4 Beinn Dhubh 5 The Scholars' Path 6 Scalpay 7 Circuit of Tòdun from Urgha 8 Cleit Ard 9 Liuthaid and Mullach a' Ruisg 10 The Skeaudale Horseshoe 11 An Cliseam Horseshoe from Àird a' Mhulaidh 12 Stulabhal, T#xe8;ileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mòr 13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal 14 Tiorga Mòr 15 Huiseabhal Mòr, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag Lewis Introduction 16 Ceann Loch R#xe8;asort from Loch Ròg Beag 17 Griomabhal, Naideabhal a-Muigh and Laibheal 18 Mealaisbhal, Cracabhal and Laibheal a Tuath 19 Tamanasbhal, Teinneasabhal, Tahabhal and Tarain 20 Suaineabhal from Cairisiadar 21 Bhalasaigh to Bostadh on Great Bernera 22 Calanais Standing Stones 23 Dun Ch#xe0;rlabhaigh and the Gearrannan Blackhouses 24 West Side Coastal Path 25 Beinn Bhragair 26 Around the Butt of Lewis 27 Heritage Walk between Tolstadh and Port Nis 28 A walk to the tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille 29 The deserted village of Stiomrabhaigh 30 Beinn Mhòr Walks on St Kilda and Other Islands Appendix A Route Summary Table Appendix B Gaelic Language Appendix C Further Reading Appendix D Marilyns on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda
£14.41
Cicerone Press The Thames Path: National Trail from London to
Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the Thames Path National Trail between Woolwich Foot Tunnel in east London and the river's source in Gloucestershire. Covering 292km (182 miles), this straightforward trail takes around 2 weeks to hike. A level walk alongside riverside paths, it makes an ideal first long-distance trail for beginners.The route is described from east to west in 20 stages between 6 and 26km (4–16 miles) in length. An optional route extension from Erith in Kent to the traditional start at Woolwich Foot Tunnel is also provided. GPX files available to download Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line Handy route summary table helps you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each route stage Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections Table of ContentsOverview map Route summary table Map key Introduction Towpath to National Trail The Path today Wildlife Looking after the river Accommodation and transport Maps Safety Using this guide The Thames Path Stage 1 Woolwich Foot Tunnel to Tower Bridge Stage 2 Tower Bridge to Putney Stage 3 Putney to Kingston Stage 4 Kingston to Chertsey Stage 5 Chertsey to Staines Stage 6 Staines to Windsor Stage 7 Windsor to Maidenhead Stage 8 Maidenhead to Marlow Stage 9 Marlow to Henley Stage 10 Henley to Reading Stage 11 Reading to Pangbourne Stage 12 Pangbourne to Goring Stage 13 Goring to Wallingford Stage 14 Wallingford to Dorchester Stage 15 Dorchester to Abingdon Stage 16 Abingdon to Oxford Stage 17 Oxford to Newbridge Stage 18 Newbridge to Lechlade Stage 19 Lechlade to Cricklade Stage 20 Cricklade to the Source Appendix A Optional Prelude: Erith to Woolwich Foot Tunnel Appendix B Further reading
£15.26
Cicerone Press Cycling the North Coast 500: A cyclist-friendly
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a 528-mile cycling route in northern Scotland. Starting and finishing in the highland capital Inverness, the circular route passes through the ancient counties and districts of Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Easter Ross and the Black Isle and is suitable for all types of bike: the going is entirely on asphalt-surfaced roads, though many are quiet with little traffic. The circuit can be comfortably completed in a fortnight. Featuring clear and concise route description, together with 1:150,000 mapping, gradient profiles, suggested schedules and invaluable practical information - including complete lists of all hostel/bunkhouse accommodation, official campsites and services for cyclists and advice on other accommodation and refreshment opportunities, this guidebook provides all the information needed to plan and execute a terrific cycle tour. Alternative routes are provided in case you should wish to avoid the steep ascent of Bealach na Bà or the undulating Assynt peninsula, or to include the busier A9 east coast road. The route boasts stunning scenery and rich historical interest and cyclists will be treated to mile upon mile of unspoilt wilderness. The journey takes in varied landscapes of craggy mountains, verdant glens, rolling peat moorland dotted with lochs and wild rugged coastlines - and if the scenery isn't enough, there are many distilleries and micro-breweries on or near the route guaranteed to entice. With notes on history, geology, wildlife and local points of interest, the guide offers a perfect way to get to know Scotland's captivating far north.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Suggested schedules Introduction Background The route Natural environment Preparation Getting there and back Navigation and information Accommodation Food and drink Amenities and services What to take Safety and emergencies About this guide The route Stage 1 Inverness to Garve Stage 2 Garve to Lochcarron Stage 3 Lochcarron to Shieldaig (direct route) Stage 3A Lochcarron to Shieldaig (via Applecross) Stage 4 Shieldaig to Gairloch Stage 5 Gairloch to Ullapool Stage 6 Ullapool to Lochinver Stage 7 Lochinver to Kylesku Stage 8 Kylesku to Durness Stage 9 Durness to Tongue Stage 10 Tongue to Melvich Stage 11 Melvich to John o' Groats (coastal route) Stage 12 John o' Groats to Melvich (inland route) Stage 13 Melvich to Altnaharra Stage 14 Altnaharra to Tain Stage 12A John o' Groats to Lybster Stage 13A Lybster to Brora Stage 14A Brora to Tain Stage 15 Tain to Nigg (for Cromarty ferry) Stage 16 Cromarty to Inverness Stage 15A Tain to Dingwall Stage 16A Dingwall to Inverness Appendix A Facilities summary table Appendix B Tourist information Appendix C Hostels and bunkhouses Appendix D Campsites Appendix E Cycle shops and cycle hire Appendix F Munros near route (mountains over 914m) Appendix G Distilleries en route Appendix H Useful contacts
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Cicerone Press Cycling the Canal du Midi: Across Southern France
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a 240km cycle ride along the length of the Canal du Midi in southern France. Starting at Toulouse in the Haute Garonne and finishing at Sète on the Mediterranean Coast, the route is divided into five stages of about 50km. It is a flat, car-free and picturesque route mainly on the towpath, and is suitable for all abilities. The guide is written for those who want to explore the canal and visit attractions along the way. There are lots of optional detours to sites of interest near the canal, as well as six longer excursions including fortified Carcassone, Roman Narbonne, Vendres lagoon and the Portiragnes marshes. Detailed route descriptions are crammed with additional information about points of interest passed, and 1:200,000 scale maps clearly show the route for each stage of the way. Begun in 1666 the Canal du Midi is one of the world's most picturesque waterways and a World Heritage Site. This is 'La France Profonde', a region rich in history and culture, as seen in the grand homes and chateaux that grace the water's edge, and the fascinating Cathar strongholds of Carcassone, Lastours and Minerve.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map INTRODUCTION Regions of the canal History Wildlife Culture Cycling the Canal du Midi When to go Getting there and getting around Accommodation Food and drink Your bike What to take Cycling the towpath Health and safety Weather Maps Money and communications Using this guide THE CANAL DU MIDI Stage 1 Toulouse to Port Lauragais Stage 2 Port Lauragais to Carcassone Excursion 1 From Criminelle lock to St-Ferr#xe9;ol reservoir Stage 3 Carcassone to Homps Excursion 2 From Tr#xe8;bes to Lastours Excursion 3 From Homps to Minerve Stage 4 Homps to B#xe9;ziers Excursion 4 To Narbonne and Port la Nouvelle Stage 5 B#xe9;ziers to S#xe8;te Excursion 5 To Vendres salt lagoon Excursion 6 Across Portiragnes marshes to S#xe9;rignan Appendix A Stage planning tables Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful information Appendix D English-French glossary Appendix E Further reading
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Cicerone Press Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps and Mount
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 13 short treks and 14 day walks in the Japan Alps and on Mount Fuji. Routes are graded by difficulty and range from relatively short walks on easy terrain to strenuous mountain excursions, sometimes involving scrambling, aided sections and considerable exposure. The routes cover the North , Central and South Alps, with each chapter offering information on local bases and public transport access. Also included are the four main ascent routes on Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain. The treks range from 2–8 days and the day walks from 4 to 20km (3–15 hours). 1:50,000 mapping provided for each route GPX files available to download All you need to know about visiting the Japan Alps and Mount Fuji Comprehensive information on the region’s excellent facilities, which include mountain huts and hot-spring baths Japanese glossary Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Preparations and practicalities When to go Getting to Japan Getting around Japan Rail passes Accommodation Mountain huts and camping Food and drink Hot springs Money Communications Language Tourist information offices What to take Luggage forwarding Maps and GPS Waymarking The typical hiking day Mountain etiquette Health and safety Emergencies Using this guide All about the Japan Alps and Mt Fuji Location and climate Geology and landscape Plants and wildlife History of hiking in Japan The North (Kita) Alps Hakuba Area Walk 1 Mt Shirouma-dake Trek 1 Mt Shirouma-dake and Hakuba-Yari Onsen Tateyama Area Walk 2 Mt Tateyama Walk 3 Mt Oku-dainichi-dake Trek 2 Mt Tsurugi-dake Trek 3 North Alps traverse Hotaka Area Walk 4 Mt Yake-dake Walk 5 Mt Nishiho-Doppyō Trek 4 Mt Oku-Hotaka-dake and Karasawa Cirque Trek 5 Mt Yari-ga-take Trek 6 Mt Chō-ga-take and Mt Jōnen-dake Trek 7 Mt Kasa-ga-take Norikura Area Walk 6 Mt Norikura-dake The Central (Chūō) Alps Walk 7 Mt Kiso-koma-ga-take Trek 8 Central Alps traverse The South (Minami) Alps North Area Walk 8 Mt Kai-koma-ga-take Walk 9 Mt Senjō-ga-take Trek 9 Mt Kita-dake Trek 10 Mt Hō-ō South Area Trek 11 Mt Arakawa-Higashidake (Mt Warusawa) and Mt Akaishi-dake Trek 12 Mt Kamikōchi-dake and Mt Hijiri-dake Trek 13 South Alps traverse Mt Fuji Walk 10 Mt Fuji - Yoshida route Walk 11 Mt Fuji - Subashiri route Walk 12 Mt Fuji - Gotemba route Walk 13 Mt Fuji - Fujinomiya route Walk 14 Mt Kuro-dake Appendix A Route summary table - walks Appendix B Route summary table - treks Appendix C Mountain huts Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Useful contacts and further resources Appendix F Further reading
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Gravel Rides Scotland: 28 gravel bike adventures
Book SynopsisGravel Rides Scotland by Ed Shoote contains 28 routes, ranging from 31 to 128 kilometres in length, exploring the very best gravel riding that Scotland has to offer.Gravel riding is the fastest-growing cycling discipline – this book showcases the finest routes in Scotland, its natural home. The routes are clustered within seven outstanding gravel destinations – the Scottish Borders; Dumfries and Galloway; Argyll and Bute; Highland Perthshire and the Trossachs; the Cairngorms (split into Deeside and Aviemore); and North West Scotland. Each section makes the perfect base for a short break, or combine some of the routes together on a bikepacking trip. Classic gravel routes such as ‘Gravelfoyle’ and the Big Country Loop in Galloway are listed alongside hidden gems including Loch Eck and the Lammermuir herring roads.Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, interesting background information about the local area, types of terrain covered and refreshment recommendations in addition to detailed directions, stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available.This book is full of practical tips and advice on all aspects of gravel riding, including the bike itself, essential kit to carry when out on a ride, as well as a brief history of gravel riding in Scotland.Enjoy Gravel Rides Scotland and the adventures it will open up. Ride faster, ride further and ride gravel.Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Gravel riding Gravel bikes How to use this book The weather and seasons Safety and responsibility Recommended kit list Bikepacking A brief history of gravel in Scotland Reading the Gaelic landscape Section 1: Scottish Borders 01 Newcastleton to Kielder cross-border ride 02 Hawick castles and railways loop 03 Selkirk, Three Brethren and the Bowhill Estate 04 Four forests and a wind farm in the Tweed Valley 05 The herring roads of the Lammermuirs Section 2: Dumfries and Galloway 06 Gatehouse of Fleet 07 Galloway Forest Park Big Country Route 08 Daer Reservoir and Durisdeer Section 3: Argyll and Bute 09 Loch Eck and Loch Long 10 The Dukes Path, Lochgoilhead and the Arrochar Alps 11 Crinan, Loch Sween and Faery Isles views 12 An Suidhe Wind Farm and Eredine Forest Section 4: Highland Perthshire and the Trossachs 13 Aberfoyle aka Gravelfoyle – north and south loops 14 Callander and Loch Tay monster loop 15 Dunkeld and the Tay Forest Park Section 5: Cairngorms – Deeside 16 Linn of Dee, Glen Lui and Linn of Quoich 17 Ballater, Balmoral and Loch Muick 18 Invercauld and the River Gairn 19 Corgarff Castle and a military road Section 6: Cairngorms – Aviemore 20 Dalwhinnie, Loch Ericht and Laggan 21 Glen Feshie and Loch an Eilein 22 Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Abernethy Forest Section 7: North West Scotland 23 Morvern peninsula 24 Loch Shiel, Glenfinnan and Loch Linnhe 25 Fort Augustus and Loch Ness 26 Glen Affric 27 Isle of Rùm 28 Beauly to Ardgay
£21.25
Cicerone Press Walking on La Palma: Including the GR130 and
Book SynopsisA guidebook to day walks and treks on La Palma. Exploring the beautiful scenery of this Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The 34 day walks range from 6 to 32km (4–20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Palma section is described in 3 stages covering 68km (42 miles). The GR130, a circular long-distance walk around La Palma, is also included, covering 167km (104 miles) over 8 stages. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include Caldera de Taburiente national park Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview maps Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on La Palma Getting there Getting around What to take Waymarking and access Maps Food and drink Tourist information offices Emergencies Using this guide The Walks 1 Santa Cruz and Lomo de las Nieves 2 Fuentes de Las Breñas 3 Buenavista and Pico de las Ovejas 4 Santa Cruz and Montaña de Tagoja 5 Pico de la Nieve to Santa Cruz 6 Santa Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte 7 El Paso to Refugio del Pilar 8 Refugio del Pilar to Santa Cruz 9 Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo 10 Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo or La Salemera 11 Refugio del Pilar and Pico Nambroque 12 Jedey to Tigalate 13 San Nicol#xe1;s and Coladas de San Juan 14 Llanos del Jable and Coladas de San Juan Caldera de Taburiente 15 Pico Bejenado 16 La Cumbrecita to La Cancelita and Los Llanos 17 Barranco de las Angustias and Caldera de Taburiente 18 La Cumbrecita to Caldera de Taburiente 19 Caldera de Taburiente and Hoya Verde 20 Tijarafe and Porís de Candelaria 21 Tinizara to Piedras Altas and Tijarafe 22 La Traviesa: El Time to Briesta 23 La Traviesa: Briesta to Barlovento 24 La Zarza and Don Pedro 25 Roque del Faro to Garafía 26 Roque del Faro and Franceses 27 Roque del Faro to Roque de los Muchachos 28 Roque de los Muchachos to Puntagorda or Tijarafe 29 Pico de la Cruz to Barlovento 30 Pico de la Cruz to Los Sauces or Barlovento 31 Los Sauces and Los Tilos 32 Fuente de Ol#xe9;n to Las Lomadas 33 Fuente Vizcaína to La Galga 34 Pico de la Nieve to Puntallana or Tenagua 35 GR 130: Santa Cruz de La Palma to Mazo 36 GR 130: Mazo to Fuencaliente 37 GR 130: Fuencaliente to Los Llanos 38 GR 130: Los Llanos to Puntagorda 39 GR 130: Puntagorda to Garafía 40 GR 130: Garafía to Franceses 41 GR 130: Franceses to Los Sauces 42 GR 130: Los Sauces to Santa Cruz de La Palma 43 GR 131: Puerto de Tazacorte to Roque de los Muchachos 44 GR 131: Roque de los Muchachos to Refugio del Pilar 45 GR 131: Refugio del Pilar to Faro de Fuencaliente Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking in the Dolomites: 25 multi-day routes in
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 multi-day treks in the Dolomites of north-east Italy. The routes range from moderate to challenging in difficulty, with varying degrees of mountain traverses, scrambles and exposure so a good head for heights is needed. The treks range from 11 to 41km (7–25 miles) with daily distances of between 5 and 15km (3–9 miles). Each trek is designed to be hut-to-hut and last 2–4 days. The routes explore the major mountain groups of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Sella and Marmolada. 1:100,000 maps are included for each walk Treks feature notes on access, difficulty and recommended maps for navigation on the ground Public transport and accommodation options are detailed Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface to the third edition Introduction The Dolomites Geology Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Waymarking and maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Dolomiti Friulane Walk 1 Anello delle Dolomiti Friulane Marmarole Walk 2 Along the Marmarole Dolomiti di Sesto Walk 3 Vallon Popera Walk 4 Tre Cime tour Walk 5 Tre Scarperi tour Fanes-Senes-Braies Walk 6 Croda Rossa tour Walk 7 Sasso della Croce-Cunturines Cortina Dolomites Walk 8 Tofane-Lagazuoi Walk 9 Nuvolau-Cinque Torri Walk 10 Croda da Lago-Pelmo Civetta Walk 11 Civetta tour Dolomiti Bellunesi Walk 12 Cime de Zita traverse Walk 13 Alpi Feltrine Pale di San Martino Walk 14 Palarondatrek Walk 15 Over the Pale di San Martino Marmolada Walk 16 Behind the Marmolada Sella Walk 17 Sella traverse Puez-Odle Walk 18 Around the Puez-Odle Altopiano Walk 19 Odle di Eores Sassopiatto-Sassolungo Walk 20 Sassopiatto-Sassolungo tour Sciliar and Catinaccio Walk 21 Sciliar-Antermoia traverse Walk 22 Catinaccio loop Latemar Walk 23 Latemar traverse Dolomiti di Brenta Walk 24 Western Brenta Walk 25 Eastern Brenta Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Tourist offices Appendix C Italian-English glossary Appendix D Further reading
£16.16
Cicerone Press Walking in the Cairngorms: Over 100 walks, trails
Book SynopsisA guidebook to over 100 walking routes in the Cairngorms and Lochnagar. Sitting between Speyside and Deeside the Cairngorms National Park provides the backdrop for these low- and high-level walks and scrambles suitable for a range of abilities. Walks range from 2 to 42km (1–26 miles) and have been graded by difficulty, allowing you to select routes suitable for your ability level. 1:50,000 OS maps or 1:100,000 route maps included for each walk Includes 18 Munro summits Multiple summit path options are included for five hills – Macdui, Cairn Gorm, Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Lochnagar Detailed information on facilities and mountain bothies Easy access from Aviemore and Braemar Table of ContentsIntroduction Cairngorms: the highs and the lows Walking conditions When to go Safety in the mountains Maps How to use this book Part 1 Aviemore and the Spey 1 Grantown and Spey 2 Spey at Boat of Garten 3 Craigellachie Birches 4 Geal-charn Mor 5 Around Loch an Eilein 6 Ord Ban 7 Argyll Stone Part 2 Glen More 8 Gleann Einich and the Sgorans 9 Creag a' Chalamain and the Cat Notch 10 Down Cairn Gorm 11 Lochan Uaine 12 Meall a' Bhuachaille 13 Creag Mhor and Bynack More 14 Beinn Mheadhoin Summit Summary: Cairn Gorm 15 Bynack More and the Saddle 16 Strath Nethy and the Saddle 17 Lairig an Lui, Loch Avon, Coire Raibert 18 Lochan na Beinne and Cnap Coire na Spreidhe 19 Coire Cas (descent) 20 Coire an t-Sneachda: Headwall (scramble Grade 1) 21 Coire an t-Sneachda: Pygmy Ridge (scramble Grade 3) 22 Coire an t-Sneachda: Goat Path 23 Fiacaill Ridge of Coire an t-Sneachda (scramble Grade 1) 24 Lurcher's Crag 25 Plateau route from Macdui Shelter Stone Summary 26 Strath Nethy and the Saddle 27 Lairig an Lui, Loch Avon 28 To Coire Cas or Cairn Gorm by Coire Raibert 29 From Coire Cas by Coire Domhain 30 From Linn of Dee by Loch Etchachan 31 To Ben Macdui by Loch Etchachan 32 To Carn Etchachan by Pinnacle Gully (scramble Grade 1) 33 Forefinger Pinnacle (scramble Grade 3) 34 To Ben Macdui by Avon Slabs (scramble Grade 1 or 2) Summit Summary: Ben Macdui 35 From Lairig Ghru by Tailor Burn 36 From Derry Lodge by Carn a' Mhaim 37 Sron Riach 38 Via Derry Cairngorm 39 Coire Etchachan 40 From Coire Cas 41 Plateau route from Cairn Gorm Part 3 Badenoch 42 Badenoch Way 43 Insh to Aviemore 44 Druid Circle at Dalraddy 45 Take an Insh 46 Carn Dearg Mor 47 Mullach Clach a' Bhlair by Coire Garbhlach 48 Badan Mosach waterfall 49 Summer Road to Ruthven 50 Glen Tromie: Croidh-la 51 Creag Bheag Summit Summary: Braeriach 52 From Glenmore by Chalamain Gap and Sron na Lairige 53 From Rothiemurchus by Sron na Lairige 54 Gleann Einich and Coire Ruadh 55 Gleann Einich and Coire Dhondail 56 Coire Dhondail scramble (scramble Grade 1) 57 South Ridge of Coire Bhrochain 58 Ridge route from Cairn Toul Summit Summary: Cairn Toul 59 Coire Odhar 60 Great Moss 61 East Ridge (scramble Grade 1) 62 Northeast Ridge of Angel's Peak (scramble Grade 1) 63 Corrie of the Chokestone Gully 64 Ridge route from Braeriach Part 4 Glenlivet and Tomintoul 65 Hills of Cromdale 66 Carn Daimh 67 Around the Brown 68 Glen Brown and Ailnack Ravine 69 Ben Avon by its River 70 Tors of Ben Avon 71 Cnap Chaochan Aitinn 72 Ailnack Upper Ravine Part 5 Donside 73 Carn Ealasaid 74 Brown Cow Hill 75 Don to Ben Avon Part 6 Deeside Braemar 76 Clais Fhearnaig 77 Derry Cairngorm by Lochan Uaine 78 The Happy Face of Beinn a' Chaorainn 79 Dee and Derry 80 Around Glen Geusachan 81 The Devil's Back Side 82 Glen Quoich 83 Beinn a' Bhuird 84 Carn na Drochaide and the Fairy Glen 85 Morrone Birkwood and the Dee 86 Morrone and Glen Ey 87 Creag nan Gabhar 88 White Mounth and Jock's Road Part 7 Balmoral and Lochnagar 89 Balmoral Castle 90 Craigendarroch and the Dee 91 Around Loch Muick 92 Dubh Loch and Broad Cairn 93 Creag an Dubh-loch Summit Summary: Lochnagar 94 Queen Victoria's Ballochbuie Route 95 Byron's scramble by the Stuic (scramble Grade 1) 96 Tracks from Balmoral 97 Meall Coire na Saobhaidhe 98 Tourist path from Spittal of Glenmuick 99 Conachcraig 100 Loch na Gaire 101 Falls of Glas Allt (descent) 102 From Loch Callater The Long Routes The Cairngorms 4000s The Lairig Ghru Appendices I Route summary II Access (in particular during the deer-stalking season) III Mountain bothies IV Gaelic place names V Lists of hills VI Scrambles summary and grading VII Accommodation and information VIII Further reading
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking St Oswald's Way and Northumberland Coast
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the St Oswald's Way and Northumberland Coast Paths, both long-distance trails through Northumberland. St Oswald's Way (156km, 97 miles) begins in Heavenfield and traverses parts of Northumberland National Park and visits Hadrian’s Wall, the Simonside Hills and the beautiful Coquet Valley, before continuing up the coast to Lindisfarne (Holy Island). The Northumberland Coast Path (100km, 62 miles) takes in the whole of the Northumberland Coast AONB with its breathtaking coastal scenery and birdlife. Both trails converge on Holy Island, with the Coast Path continuing up to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Each trail can be walked in a week. The guide includes practical advice on when to go and what to take, and information on the region, its weather, wildlife, history and heritage. Detailed route descriptions and clear, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by 1:50K OS mapping. Public transport options and accommodation listings are also given. Described as the cradle of Christianity in England, Northumberland's history is long and varied and the trails reflect this with visits to some magnificent architecture – rambling castles, Norman churches, medieval abbeys – as well as sites of enormous archaeological and geological interest, quiet villages and Sites of Special Scientific Interest. From rugged hills to coastal dunes this is one of Britain's most beautiful landscapes for walking and backpacking far away from it all.
£14.41
Cicerone Press Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro: 45 day walks
Book SynopsisA guidebook to day walks and treks on the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the smallest Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The 33 day walks range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Gomera and El Hierro sections are described in 4 stages covering 86km (53 miles). The GR132, a circular long-distance walk around La Gomera, is also included, covering 133km (83 miles) over 6 stages with 2 variants provided. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Easy access from San Sebastián and Valverde Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro What to take Waymarking and access Maps Emergencies Using this guide La Gomera Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices Walk 1 San Sebasti#xe1;n and Jarag#xe1;n Walk 2 Los Roques and La Laja Walk 3 Degollada de Peraza and Contreras Walk 4 Los Roques and Benchijigua Walk 5 Pajaritos to Playa de Santiago Walk 6 Igualero to La Dama Walk 7 Chipude and Barranco de Argaga Walk 8 Chipude and La Matanza Walk 9 La Laguna Grande and Alto de Garajonay Walk 10 El Cercado and Valle Gran Rey Walk 11 Las Hayas, Arure and Valle Gran Rey Walk 12 Vallehermoso to Chorros de Epina Walk 13 Vallehermoso and Cumbre de Chijer#xe9; Walk 14 Vallehermoso and Los Loros Walk 15 Hermigua and Aguló Walk 16 Alto de Garajonay to Hermigua Walk 17 Santa Catalina and La Caleta Walk 18 GR 132: San Sebasti#xe1;n to Playa de Santiago Walk 19 GR 132: Playa de Santiago to La Dama Walk 20 GR 132: La Dama to Arure Walk 21 GR 132: Arure to Playa de Vallehermoso Walk 22 GR 132: Arure to Vallehermoso Walk 23 GR 132a: Playa de Vallehermoso to Santa Catalina Walk 24 GR 132b: Vallehermoso to Santa Catalina Walk 25 GR 132: Santa Catalina to San Sebasti#xe1;n Walk 26 GR 131: Playa de Vallehermoso to Chipude Walk 27 GR 131: Chipude to San Sebasti#xe1;n El Hierro Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices Walk 28 Valverde and La Caleta Walk 29 Valverde and Puerto de La Estaca Walk 30 Valverde, Echedo and El Mocanal Walk 31 Valverde to La Peña Walk 32 La Peña, San Andr#xe9;s and El Mocanal Walk 33 Puerto de La Estaca, La Cuesta and Tiñor Walk 34 Mirador de Isora and Las Playas Walk 35 El Pinar to Cala de Tacorón Walk 36 El Pinar to La Restinga Walk 37 Ermita de Los Reyes to El Pinar Walk 38 El Pinar to Sabinosa Walk 39 La Dehesa Circuit Walk 40 Sabinosa to El Frontera Walk 41 El Frontera and Los Llanillos Walk 42 Guinea and San Andr#xe9;s Walk 43 Las Puntas and Guinea Walk 44 GR 131: Orchilla to Fuente de Llanía Walk 45 GR 131: Fuente de Llanía to Estaca/Tamaduste Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
£13.46
Cicerone Press Scottish Wild Country Backpacking: 30 weekend and
Book SynopsisA large-format guidebook to 29 short backpacking excursions of 2–4 days, plus one single-day route, in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Perfect for a long weekend or short break, the routes cross rugged remote terrain, calling for good fitness, navigational skill and self-reliance. Covering the Inner and Outer Hebrides and the northern half of Scotland, the routes range from 13 to 94km (8–58 miles). Many offer the option to stay in a bothy, although the majority require at least one night’s wild camping. Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping GPX files available for download Practical information for planning your trip, plus notes on history, geology, plants and wildlife A list of the Munros and Corbetts visited on the routes Inspirational colour photography Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Scottish Highlands Wildness and wilderness in a Scottish context Wildlife Plants and flowers Geology Backpacking in the Highlands Getting there Getting around Equipping for Scotland's backcountry Using bothies Backpacking with dogs Environmental impact and Leave No Trace Maps and route-finding Safety and emergencies Using this guide Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides Route 1 The Glen Etive Five Route 2 Fort William to Glenfinnan via north Ardgour Route 3 Streap and Braigh nan Uamhachan Route 4 The west coast of Jura Route 5 Around the coast of Rùm Route 6 Isle of Skye: Glen Sligachan, Loch Coruisk and Camasunary Central and Eastern Highlands Route 7 Ben Alder: Tour of the ridges Route 8 Blair Atholl to Kingussie Route 9 The Mòine Mhòr Munros Route 10 Ben Avon and Beinn a' Bhuird Route 11 Northeast Cairngorms Northwest Highlands Route 12 Inverinate Forest and the Gates of Affric Route 13 Affric Haute Route Route 14 Killilan Forest: Sgùman Còinntich, Faochaig, and Aonach Buidhe Route 15 The Applecross Peninsula: Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Beinn Bh#xe0;n Route 16 Achnashellach, Bendronaig and West Monar Route 17 Coulin Forest Route 18 The Fannichs Route 19 Fisherfield and Letterewe Route 20 Flowerdale Three: Beinn Eoin, Beinn Dearg and Baosbheinn The Far North Route 21 The Postie's Path and the Coigach group Route 22 Glencoul, Gleann Dubh and Beinn Leòid Route 23 Ben Klibreck and the Ben Armine Forest Route 24 Around Strath Dionard Route 25 Cape Wrath, Sandwood Bay and the Parph Outer Hebrides Route 26 A circuit of Mingulay Route 27 Hecla, Beinn Mhòr and South Uist's wild east coast Route 28 Harris Hills, Loch R#xe8;asort and Cravadale Route 29 Isle of Lewis: Uig Hills and coast Route 30 Isle of Lewis: Pairc Peninsula Appendix A Table of Munros and Corbetts Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading
£20.00
Cicerone Press Walking and Trekking in Iceland: 100 days of
Book SynopsisThis walking and trekking guidebook offers a total of 49 of the best day walks and 10 multi-stage treks set right across the magnificent country of Iceland. With three national parks including the mighty Vatnajökull, it is a country of incredible beauty, and its capital, Reykjavík, is an established and easy-to-get-to destination. Including popular, such as the classic Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, as well as lesser-known trails, the guide is split into 12 sections that cover all the best walking and trekking to be had in and around Iceland's amazing and awe-inspiring volcanic, glacial landscapes. The routes range in difficulty from easy walks to challenging treks and give readers all the information they need to experience this wonderfully unique destination on foot. Venturing inland to the remote interior and captivating ice caps, and across glaciers, past lakes and around coastlines and geothermal areas, Paddy Dillon's guide to this 'Land of Ice and Fire' encourages visitors to explore all that Iceland has to offer, and will inspire lovers of the great outdoors to return time and time again. The guide gives lots of tips for travellers on a budget as well as details on public transport and accommodation.Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Introduction Location Geology and landscape Wildlife National parks Getting to Iceland Getting around Iceland When to go Accommodation Food and drink Money Communications Language Tourist information offices What to take Health and safety River crossings Emergencies Footpaths, waymarking and access Maps Using this guide 1 Reykjavík, Reykjanes and Hengill Walk 1 Reykjavík and Seltjarnarnes Walk 2 Þverfellshorn from Esjustofa Walk 3 Keflavík to Grindavík Walk 4 Grindavík to Vogar Walk 5 Grindavík and Prestastígur Walk 6 Krýsuvík and Krísuvíkurbjarg Walk 7 Seltún and Kleifarvatn Walk 8 Seltún and Djúpavatn Walk 9 Þingvellir and Skógarkot Walk 10 Hveragerði and Reykjadalur Walk 11 Ölfusvatn and Ölkelduh#xe1;ls Walk 12 Hellisheiði to Hveragerði Walk 13 Nesjavellir and Vörðuskeggi Trek 1 The Reykjavegur 2 Fjallabak and Þórsmörk Walk 14 Landmannalaugar and Suðurn#xe1;mur Walk 15 Landmannalaugar and Bl#xe1;hnukúr Walk 16 Hvanngilshauser and Tangafoss Walk 17 Þórsmörk and Valahnúkur Walk 18 Fljótsdalur and Þórólfsfell Walk 19 Vestmannaeyjar - Heimaey Trek 2 Hellismannaleið, Laugavegur and Skógar Trail 3 Skaftafell and Vatnajökull Walk 20 Sandfell and Hvannadalshnúkur Walk 21 Svinafellsjökull and Hrútsfjall Walk 22 Skaftafell and Kristínartindar Walk 23 Skaftafell and Svartifoss Walk 24 Skaftafell and Mors#xe1;rdalur Walk 25 Jökuls#xe1;rlón - Glacier Lagoon 4 Snæfell and Lónsöræfi Walk 26 Snæfellssk#xe1;li and Snæfell Trek 3 The Lónsöræfi Trail 5 Egilsstaðir and the Eastfjords Walk 27 Egilsstaðir and Fardagafoss Walk 28 Neðri-Stafur and Seyðisfjörður Walk 29 Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss Walk 30 Hallormsstaðaskógur Walk 31 Vatnsskarð and Stórurð Trek 4 The Víknaslóðir 6 Jökuls#xe1;rgljúfur Walk 32 Ásbyrgi and Áshöfði Walk 33 Svinadalur and Rauðhólar Walk 34 Selfoss and Dettifoss Trek 5 The Jökuls#xe1;rhlaup 7 Akureyri and Eyjafjörður Walk 35 Akureyri and Súlur Walk 36 Eyjafjörður and Hrísey Walk 37 Grímsey 8 Kverkfjöll and Askja Walk 38 Kverkfjöll and Hveradalur Walk 39 Herðubreiðarlindir Trek 6 The Askja Trail Trek 7 The Mývatn Trail 9 Sprengisandur and Kjölur Walk 40 Nýidalur and Kaldagil Walk 41 Nýidalur and Sprengisandur Trek 8 The Kjölur Trails 10 Hornstrandir Peninsula Trek 9 The Hornstrandir Trail 11 The Westfjords Walk 42 Hnífsdalur, Bolungarvík and Ísafjörður Walk 43 Suðureyri to Flateyri Walk 44 Þingeyri and Kaldbakur Walk 45 Helluskarð and Lómfell Walk 46 Foss to Krossholt Walk 47 Brunnaverstöð and L#xe1;trabjarg Walk 48 Brj#xe1;nslækur and Surtarbrandsgil Walk 49 Flatey and Breiðafjörður 12 Snæfellsjökull and Snaefellsnes Trek 10 The Snæfellsjökull and Snaefellsnes Trail Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary of place-name elements Appendix C Further information
£16.16
Die Gestalten Verlag Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World
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£32.00
HarperCollins Publishers Yorkshire Dales National Park Pocket Map
Book SynopsisHandy little full-colour map and guide of Yorkshire Dales National Park.Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. Map at a scale of 1:140 000 (1cm to 1.40km, 2.2 miles to 1 inch).This small map with additional text and photographs gives a great overview of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is the perfect companion for exploring this beautiful area of Northern England.Clear, detailed mappingKey park, tourist and travel informationIdeal for planning visits to the National ParkIndex to help locate and plan your tripThis and the Yorkshire Dales Park Rangers Favourite Walks (ISBN: 9780008462659) are the perfect companions for exploring this superb walking area of England.
£5.62
Cicerone Press Walking in London: Park, heath and waterside - 25
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 walks in London’s open spaces. Exploring the green spaces of both the city centre and Greater London area, the walks are suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 6 to 21km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out. 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Features information on parking, public transport and refreshments Highlights include Royal Parks and Hampstead Heath Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, plus information on the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces
£13.46
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Swimming Wild in Scotland: A guide to over 100
Book SynopsisSwimming Wild in Scotland by Alice Goodridge is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, featuring over 100 of the best wild swimming spots across the Scottish mainland and islands. Drawing on her vast experience as a long-distance swimmer and open water swimming coach, Alice has hand-picked locations to help you experience Scotland at its wild and rugged best. Scotland has a plethora of choice when it comes to wild swimming – you could take a dip in one of the stunning lochs of the Cairngorms, splash around in the river pools on Arran, step out from a deserted white sand beach on remote Great Bernera, swim right up to a waterfall on the River Pattack, or, for something a little different, swim in flooded quarries on Easdale or delight in the easily accessible tidal pools in Fife. Alice digs into the detail of what makes a fantastic wild swimming location, sharing her in-depth knowledge of exactly where to get in the water, where to safely swim once you’re in, the best time to swim if tides are a consideration, what to expect underfoot as you get in for your swim, and, just as importantly, you’ll be aware of any potential hazards. Armed with all this essential knowledge, you can relax and enjoy your swim, with all the preparation and research taken care of. This is all backed up by clear Ordnance Survey and custom maps, information on parking and public transport, and details of enticing cafes to enjoy a post-swim hot chocolate. Flick through this book, drawing inspiration from the stunning photography, as Alice brings each fantastic swimming location to life. Whether you’re an experienced wild swimmer or just dipping your toes in the water for the first time, you’ll find plenty to inspire your next adventure.Table of Contents Introduction Access rights and wild swimming in Scotland How to get started Equipment Safety – fresh water Safety – rivers and waterfalls Safety – sea swimming Argyll & the Isles Skye & Lochaber Outer Hebrides North-West Mainland Far North Central Highlands The East Perthshire, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Central & Southern Scotland
£18.00
Cicerone Press Walking in Andalucia: 36 routes in Andalucia's
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 36 walks in the natural and national parks of Spain’s Andalucía region. Graded by difficulty from easy strolls to strenuous mountain hikes, there are routes to suit both beginner and more experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. They are split between six diverse areas based on the six parks: Aracena, Grazalema, Los Alcornocales, La Axarquía (the coastal plain around Nerja, just south of the Almijara), Las Alpujarras (in the Sierra Nevada) and Cazorla. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available for download Information on bases and facilities Local points of interest Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsContents Map Legend Overview Map Introduction Aracena Regional Introduction 1. Aracena eastern circuit via Corteconcepción 2. Aracena western circuit via Linares 3. Al#xe1;jar eastern circuit via Linares 4. Al#xe1;jar western circuit via Castaño del Robledo 5. Almonaster circuit 6. Galoroza circuit via Castaño del Robledo Grazalema Regional Introduction 1. Benaoj#xe1;n Estación to Jimera de Libar 2. Montejaque circuit 3. Grazalema circuit via El Reloj & Simancón 4. Grazalema to Benaoc#xe1;z 5. Grazalema northern circuit 6. Zahara de La Sierra circuit Los Alcornocales Regional Introduction 1. Jimena western circuit 2. Jimena northern circuit 3. La Sauceda to Pico del Aljibe 4. Casares circuit 5. Gaucín western circuit 6. Benarrab#xe1; circuit La Axarquía Regional Introduction 1. Maro to Frigiliana via El Camino del Im#xe1;n 2. Frigiliana to El Fuerte 3. Cómpeta eastern circuit 4. Cómpeta northern circuit 5. Canillas de Albaida circuit 6. Sayalonga circuit via Corumbela Las Alpujarras Regional Introduction 1. Pampaneira circuit via Capileira & Bubión 2. Capileira circuit via the Poqueira Gorge 3. La Cebadilla High Acequias circuit 4. Bubión circuit via Junta de los Rios & Capilerilla 5. Ferreirola circuit via La Tah#xe1; 6. Ferreirola circuit via Busqusitar Cazorla Regional Introduction 1. Cazorla circuit via San Sebastian 2. Cazorla circuit via El Chorro 3. Cazorla circuit via El Gilillo 4. La Iruela circuit via Fuente del Oso 5. The Río Borosa gorge walk 6. Puente de Las Herrerias circuit via Poyos de la Mesa Appendices Appendix 1 Glossary Appendix 2 Summary of routes
£13.46
Waterford Press Ltd France Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
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£7.49
Cicerone Press Hiking Slovenia's Juliana Trail: Three-week trek:
Book SynopsisA guidebook to hiking Slovenia’s Juliana Trail, a circular route through the Triglav National Park. Covering 330km (206 miles), this trek in the Julian Alps takes around 3 weeks to walk and is suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike. The route is described clockwise from Kranjska Gora in 20 stages, each between 8 and 22km (4–14 miles) in length. The route is split into a 270km (168 mile) circular route around Triglav and a 60km (37 mile) extension to the Brda wine region. Several side trips are also described to places of local interest. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage GPX files available to download Refreshment, transport and accommodation information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation Highlights include Lake Bled, Soca Valley and Tolmin Gorges
£17.06
Cicerone Press The High Tatras: Slovakia and Poland - Including
Book SynopsisGuidebook blending inspiration and information about 180 walks and scrambles in the High Tatras mountains of Poland and Slovakia. Varied routes among the strikingly beautiful craggy peaks of the High, Western and White Tatras range from easy to strenuous, best walked between July and October. The walks are between 1 and 30km (both circular and linear) and link the main resorts with peaks, lakes and mountain chalets. In Poland there is one base of Zakopane, whereas in Slovakia there are several villages linked by a tramway. Highlights include an ascent of Krivian and ridge walks in the Western Tatras Detailed accommodation information and suggested kit list Information about local services, facilities and attractions Polish-Slovak glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsPreface 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TATRAS Background Early history Vegetation and wildlife Weather National parks Languages Place names Border controls 2 PREPARATION FOR WALKING When to go Obtaining information Travel and insurance Accommodation Fitness Clothing and equipment Maps Paths and waymarking Refreshments and toilets Mountain chalets or refuges Mountain guides Mountain safety and emergency services Winter walking Cross-border walking Mountain photography How to use this guide Grading of walks 3 THE SLOVAK HIGH AND WHITE TATRAS Later history Walking Tatransk#xe1; Bora Route suggestions Waymarked network With a guide Path descriptions Cesta Slobody Red routes Tatransk#xe1; Magistr#xe1;la Blue routes Green routes Yellow routes Selected timings Highest summits Travel Diversions Shopping and local services Other useful information Gazetteer 4 THE POLISH TATRAS Later history Walking Route suggestions Path descriptions Red routes Blue routes Green routes Yellow routes Black routes Selected timings Highest summits Travel Diversions Shopping and local services Other useful information Gazetteer Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Suggested kit list Appendix E The Tatras mountain code and Visitors' Charter Appendix F Help!
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Cicerone Press The Mountains Around Nerja: Scenic walks in
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 32 day walks in and around the coastal town of Nerja, Spain. Exploring the mountains, gorges and white mountain villages of the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara and Alhama Natural Park in southern Andalucia, there are routes for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. The walks are graded by difficulty and range from 3–22km (2–14 miles) in length, covering 110–1420m of ascent and taking between 1hr 30min and 7hr 30min to complete. Clear description of the route alongside 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 maps Highlights include ascents of La Maroma, Cisne and Navachica Packed with information on local history, geology and wildlife Each walk features detailed instructions on getting to the start, plus where to find refreshments and water sources Some routes visit sections of the 700km (430 mile) Gran Senda de Malaga (Great Path of Malaga) Easy access from Nerja, Velez-Malaga and Cómpeta GPX files available to download
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Traffic-Free Cycle Trails: The essential guide to
Book SynopsisTraffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle routes in Great Britain. First published in 2004 and regularly updated ever since, it has become one of the country’s most popular cycling books, and this fourth edition published in 2020 features a large number of updates and revisions.Traffic-Free Cycle Trails includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales – and every ride is away from traffic. For that safe and peaceful bike ride, increasingly the target of families and leisure cyclists alike, Nick Cotton’s guidebook has proven invaluable.Discover previously unknown local trails, plan fun rides for all the family, and travel to unfamiliar areas throughout the UK with quality routes. Presented in an easy-to-use format and packed with useful information in ten regional sections, it includes route descriptions of rides in every part of Britain. From novice riders looking to escape traffic to parents planning safe rides with children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails take the work out of finding the UK’s best cycling routes.Table of ContentsHow to use this guideFinding a grid referenceTowpath cyclists’ safety codeForestry code01 South-WestMountain bikingForestry Commission landNational Cycle NetworkThe trails02 South-East Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails 03 East of England Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails 04 East Midlands Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails 05 West Midlands Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails 06 North-West Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails 07 Yorkshire Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle Network The trails08 North-East Mountain biking Forestry Commission land National Cycle NetworThe trails09 WalesMountain bikingForestry Commission landNational Cycle NetworkThe trails10 ScotlandMountain bikinForestry Commission landNational Cycle Network The trailIndex
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