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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 24 days walks and short treks, plus 2 link routes, in Tajikistan. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance. The book includes 5 day walks in the Dushanbe region, ranging from 6 to 17km. Covering the Fann Mountains, the Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley, and the western, central and southern Pamir, the treks range from 2 to 9 days. Also included is a 10-day trek in Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor. Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping GPX files available to download Can be used either to plan an independent trek or to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition Practical advice on transport and visas, trekking support, equipment, cultural awareness, safety and security Insight into Tajikistan’s rich culture and history Russian/Tajik/Pamiri language notes and useful phrases Table of ContentsMap key Regional overview map Overview map northern ranges Overview map Pamirs Foreword Preface Introduction Trekking on the Roof of the World Preparations and practicalities When to go Getting there Visas, permits and border crossings Getting around Trekking support Accommodation and food Cultural awareness Language Money Phones and the internet What to take Low impact trekking Maps Trekking in Tajikistan Staying healthy Safety and security Using this guidebook About Tajikistan Geography History Plants and wildlife Tajik National Park Dushanbe day hikes Route 1 Leilakul Route 2 Gusgarf Waterfall Route 3 Begar Waterfall Route 4 Shirkent dinosaur tracks Route 5 Sioma Valley Fann Mountains Route 6 Mura Pass Route 7 Dukdon Pass Route 8 Fann Lakes circuit Route 9 Kaznok Pass Route 10 Sarymat Pass Route 11 Chimtarga Pass and Bolshoi Allo Lake Link routes Route 12A Sarymat River Route 12B Munora Pass Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley Route 13 Darg to Ziddi Valley Route 14 Yagnob Valley and Tabaspin Pass Western and Central Pamir Route 15 Gardan-i-Kaftar Pass Route 16 Jizev Valley Route 17 Ravmeddara Valley Route 18 Pamir mountain lakes 1: Bachor to Sarez Lake Route 19 Pamir mountain lakes 2: Yashilkul and Shtik Lazar Pass Southern Pamir Route 20 Turumtaikul Lake Route 21 Oykul Lake Route 22 Vrang Pass Route 23 Darshaidavan Pass Route 24 Vezdara to Tusion Route 25 Pik Engels Meadow Afghanistan Route 26 Afghan Wakhan Corridor: Little Pamir Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Language notes Appendix D Further reading

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The routes, which carry an Alpine (and when appropriate, a Volo/Toponeige) grading, range from 5km to 18km, taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete. The routes are based in and around areas such as Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and San Martino, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Clear route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to, from and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more. Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland.Table of Contents1 Canazei - Val di Fassa Route 1 Latemar labyrinth Route 2 Val San Nicolò Route 3 Forcia Neigra Route 4 Val Duron Route 5 Forcella Sassolungo Nord 2 Canazei and Arabba - Sella Group Route 6 Val Mesdì Route 7 Canale del Ghiacciaio Route 8 Canale Col Anton into Val Lasties Route 9 Val Setus 3 Ortisei and Selva - Val Gardena Route 10 Compaccio Route 11 Alpe di Siusi traverse Route 12 Chiesetta di San Giacomo and Monte Pic Route 13 Forcella di Mesdì Route 14 Forcella della Roa 4 Corvara - South Badia Route 15 Val de Chedul and Col Toronn Route 16 Forcella de Ciampei Route 17 Pisciadù and the Ciampac Traverse Route 18 Santa Croce and Ranch da Andr#xe8; Route 19 Lech dla Lunch to Lech da Sompont 5 San Martino - North Badia and Fanis Route 20 Monte Muro Route 21 Crep dales Dodesc Route 22 Munt da Medalges Route 23 Malga Vaciara Route 24 Utia Lavarella circuit Route 25 Col Becchei Dessora Route 26 Monte Castello 6 Arabba - Marmolada and Livinallongo Route 27 Punta Penia Route 28 Forcella Marmolada Route 29 Monte Sief 7 San Cassiano - Passo Falzarego Route 30 Settsass Route 31 Forcella Grande Route 32 Cadin di Fanis Route 33 Canale della Nonna Route 34 Col dei Bos Route 35 Cinque Torri and Nuvolau Route 36 Tofana di Rozes 8 Selva di Cadore - Passo Giau Route 37 Monte Pore Route 38 Monte Mondeval Route 39 Lastoni di Formin Route 40 Croda da Lago 9 Pecol - Val di Zoldo Route 41 Col de la Puina Route 42 Citt#xe0; di Fiume Route 43 Rifugio Venezia traverse Route 44 Spiz de Zuel 10 Cortina and Misurina - Passo Tre Croci and Tre Cime Route 45 Malga Ra Stua Route 46 Posporcora and Col Rosa circuit Route 47 Forcella Faloria traverse Route 48 Passo del Cristallo Route 49 Giro delle Tre Cime Route 50 Sasso di Sesto Appendix A Glossary of mountains, towns and passes Appendix B Glossary of mountain terms Appendix C Useful transport and tourist information contacts Appendix D Ski schools, mountain guide offices and sports shops Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Courier;} Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 walks in the northern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps south of Lake Geneva, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 7 to 14km (4–9 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. 1:50,000 maps are included for each route GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, accommodation and transport Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie: South is also available Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Preface Introduction A short history of the Haute Savoie Wildlife Plants and flowers Getting there When to go Accommodation Savoyard food and drink What to take Waymarking Maps Safety Using this guide Sal#xe8;ve and Vuache 1 Gorges du Sal#xe8;ve 2 Balcon du Sal#xe8;ve 3 Grand Piton 4 Pointe du Plan 5 Boucle de l'Iselet 6 Le Vuache Vall#xe9;e Verte 7 Signal des Voirons 8 Mont de Vouan 9 Pointe de Miribel 10 Montagne d'Hirmentaz 11 Mont Forchat Vall#xe9;e du Brevon 12 Mont d'Hermone 13 Rocher de Nifflon 14 Pointe de la Gay 15 Pointe de la Chalune 16 Haute Pointe 17 Pointe d'Uble Pre-Alpes du L#xe9;man 18 Pic des M#xe9;mises 19 Pic Bor#xe9; 20 Dent d'Oche Val d'Abondance 21 Cornettes de Bise 22 Lac d'Arvouin 23 Autour du Mont Chauff#xe9; 24 Roc de Taveneuse 25 Mont de Grange 26 Pointe des Mattes 27 Le Morclan Val de Morzine 28 Col de Ch#xe9;sery 29 Pointe de Ressachaux 30 Col de Cou Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Glossary of useful French words

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 35 circular day walks and 7 longer trails exploring the eastern White Peak in the Peak District National Park. Covering Derbyshire and Staffordshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The day walks range in length from 7–19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. The longer trails take between 5 hours and 3 days to complete, cover 15–70km (10–42 miles), and include the White Peak Circular and Monsal Trail. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on refreshment and transport options Easy access from Bakewell, Buxton and Sheffield Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on the White Peak Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geology Plants and wildlife History Local communities Customs Peak District National Park Local services and transport The walks Responsible walking Maps and navigation Using this guide Northern section Walk 1 Bradwell to Offerton Walk 2 Hope to Shatton Walk 3 Longshaw to Curbar Gap Walk 4 Grindleford to White Edge Walk 5 Foolow to Wardlow Walk 6 Eyam to Abney Walk 7 Eyam to Grindleford Walk 8 Eyam Village Walk 9 Tideswell to Cressbrook Walk 10 Curbar to Gardom's Edge Walk 11 Calver to Hassop Walk 12 Calver to Great Longstone Walk 13 Taddington to Monsal Dale Walk 14 Chatsworth to Beeley Walk 15 Ashford in the Water to Monsal Head Walk 16 Bakewell to Chatsworth Walk 17 Bakewell to Monsal Head Walk 18 Bakewell to Over Haddon Walk 19 Monyash to Sheldon Walk 20 Rowsley to Birchover Southern section Walk 21 Youlgreave to Elton Walk 22 Middleton to Elton Walk 23 Middleton to Kenslow Knoll Walk 24 Winster to Bonsall Walk 25 Matlock to Dethick Walk 26 Biggin to Minninglow Walk 27 Cromford to Black Rock Walk 28 Cromford to Crich Walk 29 Middleton to Harboro Rocks Walk 30 Brassington to Kniveton Walk 31 Parwich to Alsop en le Dale Walk 32 Parwich to Tissington Walk 33 Wirksworth to Alport Height Walk 34 Tissington to Thorpe Cloud Walk 35 Ashbourne to Thorpe Long Walks and Trails Walk 36 Derwent Valley Heritage Way Walk 37 Eastern Gritstone Trail Walk 38 Limestone Way Walk 39 White Peak Circular White Peak Trails Walk 40 High Peak Trail Walk 41 Tissington Trail Walk 42 Monsal Trail Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful websites Appendix C Bibliography and further reading

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Book SynopsisThe perfect companions for exploring the National Parks.Walking guide to the Lake District National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours.20 best routes chosen and written by National Park rangersWalks from 2 to 10kmDetailed description for each walk with highlights clearly marked on the map along with an accompanying map and photographsGeneral information about the National Park plus basic advice on walkingThis and the Lake District National Park Pocket Map (ISBN: 9780008462673) are the perfect companions for exploring this superb walking area of Northwest England.Trade Review“Walking guides from Collins will have you expertly traversing the landscape like a park ranger.” – Great British Life

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Book SynopsisExplore the National Parks with this handy pocket map.Handy little full colour map and guide of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs.This small map with additional text and photographs gives a great overview of the Bannau Brycheiniog(Brecon Beacons National Park), and is the perfect companion for exploring this beautiful area of Wales.Clear, detailed mappingKey park, tourist and travel informationIdeal for planning visits to the National ParkIndex to help locate and plan your trip

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Book SynopsisExplore the National Parks with this handy pocket map.Handy little full colour map and guide of Loch Lomond National Park. Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs.This small map with additional text and photographs gives a great overview of the Loch Lomond National Park, and is the perfect companion for exploring this beautiful area of Scotland.Clear, detailed mappingKey park, tourist and travel informationIdeal for planning visits to the National ParkIndex to help locate and plan your trip

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Florent Chavouet is no tour guide for those in search of overblown emotion and remarkable sites. His interests are the unknown, the anecdotal, those journeys that never cease to astonish and amuse." --Liberation"Open the book to any page in the middle of the book and you will find the most amazing, tiny details." --Shanghai Daily"A sumptuous book, as original in its format as in its content, Manabeshima Island Japan is even more accomplished than Tokyo on Foot." --Zoo

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Book SynopsisSurf Travel is an illustrated guide to the planet’s most thrilling surf destinations. From classic surf destinations like Hawaii to less well known areas like Madagascar, the best breaks in each region are described by a team of experienced travelers with all the inside info. Packed with stunning photos, practical advice and up-to-date information, Surf Travel is the essential travel guide for surfers of all ages and abilities. Table of Contents1. Essential up-to-date information on classic surf destinations. 2. Practical travel advice for surfers 3. Foreword by 3 times world champion Mick Fanning. 4. Links to useful travel websites. 5. Tips from pro surfers 6. Check list of travel essentials 7. Fitness tips to get you into shape 8. Advice for travelling safety.

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Book SynopsisFor tourists and locals of Portland, Oregon, see and explore the Rose City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. "Locals and visitors alike will find this a creative and invaluable guide to help discover—and record—new experiences across the Rose City."—Powell's Books Staff Pick Discover Portland with this colorfully illustrated tour guide and travel journal, all in one! The Wanderlust Guide series offers a unique way of really getting to know a city, with all its quirks and charms. Inside Wanderlust Portland you'll find historical tidbits, fun trivia, fill-in lists, and creative prompts, including drawing, writing, photography, a scavenger hunt, and more imaginative ideas. With this guide, you can: Shop at the Portland Saturday Market and search for unique items. Relax at Pioneer Courthouse Square and record interesting conversations. Explore the Brewery Blocks for inspiration to make your own special brew. Sample from hundreds of food carts and design a food truck menu. View paintings and murals around Alberta Arts District and create a gallery of artwork. Embrace the outdoors at the parks of Portland and take a nature walk. And much more. Ready for a creative adventure? Grab a pen and some color pencils, bring your phone, and let's go! Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Photo Themes Northwest/Southwest: Old Town Chinatown Southwest: Downtown Northwest: Pearl District Northwest: Alphabet District, Nob Hill & Slabtown Southwest: Goose Hollow, Southwest Hills, Homestead & South Waterfront Southeast: Sellwood-Moreland Southeast: Hawthorne District Southeast: Division/Clinton Southeast: Central Eastside Northeast: Alberta Arts District Northeast: Grant Park & Hollywood North Portland Portland Parks Board Game The Journal

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated, Top Walks in New South Wales 2nd edition is an accessible guidebook featuring more than 60 of the best walks across the state. Author Ken Eastwood has walked every single one of these tracks and his book offers extensive track notes, tips, maps and photos. This latest edition contains six new walks to explore and there are walks to suit every experience level. Many are family friendly, but for those seeking more of a challenge, look for the multi-day walks for that sense of achievement. There's never been a better time to strap on your hiking boots and see astonishing landscapes, from a mountain that’s been burning for thousands of years, to dripping rainforests, mountain summits, remote beaches and sacred First Nations sites. So get out and explore New South Wales and the ACT's many amazing tracks.

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes 23 day routes, graded by a combination of distance, climb and overall gradient, all suitable for road bikes and illustrated by detailed maps and profiles. In addition a six-stage tour takes in all the highlights, including Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Ingleton and Settle. And for those who really want to test themselves, the route of the Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France, a 206km loop from Leeds to Harrogate, is also included, with an option to close the loop without adding many extra miles. Appendices include a route summary table to help you choose your route, lots of information about facilities for cyclists along the routes, taking bikes on public transport and basic bike maintenance. The Vuelta a Dales takes in the best dales, passes and viewpoints as it passes through Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh, Ingleton and Settle. The Yorkshire Dales have always welcomed visitors who enjoy the views. For cyclists, the national park and the areas overlapping its boundaries provide a splendid mix of varied scenic landscapes, an extensive network of roads and peaceful lanes and many cycle-friendly cafés and tea shops. With almost every turn revealing yet another stunning view, the Dales are an ideal area to explore by bike.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction Geology of the Dales Human habitation Wildlife Getting there and getting about Money When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to wear What to take Choosing your bike Maps Emergencies Using this guide Pateley Bridge Link Route Leeds Bradford Airport to Askwith Route 1 Nidderdale, Washburn and Wharfedale Route 2 Brimham Moor, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Route 3 Masham and Burn Valley Grassington Route 4 Round Barden Route 5 Malhamdale and High Limestone Country Route 6 Malhamdale by way of Bordley Route 7 Malhamdale, Silverdale and Littondale Ingleton Route 8 Dentdale and round Whernside Route 9 Ribblesdale and round Ingleborough Settle Route 10 Dales and Tarn Route 11 Langcliffe Scar and Malham Reeth Route 12 Tan Hill Route 13 Wensleydale, Mallerstang and Tan Hill Route 14 Richmond Sedbergh Route 15 Lune Valley and Barbondale Route 16 Circuit of the Howgill Fells Route 17 Barbondale and Holme Open Farm Hawes Route 18 The Big Cheese Route 19 Semerwater Route 20 Coverdale and Langstrothdale Chase Leyburn Link Route Northallerton to Leyburn Route 21 Swaledale and The Fleak Route 22 Aysgarth Falls Route 23 Jervaulx Abbey and Middleham Tour de France 2014 Route 24 Tour de France 2014 Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate La Vuelta a Dales Stage 1 Settle to Pateley Bridge Stage 2 Pateley Bridge to Leyburn Stage 3 Leyburn to Hawes Stage 4 Hawes to Muker Stage 5 Muker to Sedbergh Stage 6 Sedbergh to Settle Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Campsites along the Vuelta a Dales Appendix D Cycles on public transport Appendix E Basic bike maintenance

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 35 day walks in the Chiltern Hills. Lying within reach of London, the spectacular Chilterns AONB extends across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and with routes in the guidebook covering the whole region, there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 6–19km (4–12 miles) and take between 2 and 6 hours to complete, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out. 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket GPX files available to download Detailed information on refreshments and public transport for each walk Local points of interest are featured including Ivanhoe Beacon Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geology Plants and wildlife Brief history Where to stay Getting to and around the Chilterns Food and drink Walking in the Chilterns Maps Waymarking, access and rights of way Using this guide 1 North of Luton Walk 1 Harlington and Sharpenhoe Clappers Walk 2 Barton-le-Clay, Hexton and Barton Hills Walk 3 Pirton and Pegsdon Hills 2 Dunstable to Berkhamsted Walk 4 Whipsnade, Studham and the Dunstable Downs Walk 5 Ivinghoe Beacon, Ivinghoe and Pitstone Walk 6 Grand Union Canal, Pitstone Hill and Aldbury Walk 7 Grand Union Canal and Tring Park Walk 8 Great Gaddesden Walk 9 Berkhamsted, Nettleden and Little Gaddesden 3 Wendover to Stokenchurch Walk 10 Cholesbury and Hawridge Walk 11 Wendover and The Lee Walk 12 Wendover, Ellesborough, Chequers and Coombe Hill Walk 13 Whiteleaf Hill and Great Kimble Walk 14 Bledlow and Radnage Walk 15 Lacey Green, Speen and Bryant's Bottom Walk 16 Great Hampden Walk 17 Great Missenden and Chartridge 4 Amersham to High Wycombe Walk 18 Chenies, Latimer and the River Chess Walk 19 Little Missenden, Penn Wood and Penn Street Walk 20 Hughenden, Bradenham and West Wycombe Walk 21 Penn and Coleshill 5 Watlington and Nettlebed Walk 22 Christmas Common and Watlington Hill Walk 23 Turville, Skirmett and Fingest Walk 24 Pishill and Stonor Walk 25 Pishill, Cookley Green and Russell's Water Walk 26 Ewelme and Swyncombe Walk 27 Checkendon and Stoke Row Walk 28 Hailey and Grim's Ditch Walk 29 Nettlebed and Nuffield Walk 30 Greys Green, Rotherfield Greys and Greys Court 6 Along the Thames Walk 31 Hambleden, Medmenham and the River Thames Walk 32 Henley-on-Thames and Middle Assendon Walk 33 South and North Stoke and Grim's Ditch Walk 34 Goring-on-Thames and Cray's Pond Walk 35 Whitchurch Hill and Mapledurham Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisReady for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 30 Lakeland summits accessible from Keswick, Whinlatter, Bassenthwaite, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Threlkeld. Highlights include Skiddaw, Blencathra, Latrigg, Ullock Pike and Lonscale Fell. There’s also wilderness walking on the quieter northern summits, and forested alternatives in the western Whinlatter group. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact. Let the adventures begin!

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Book SynopsisA guidebook describing 38 walks in Ticino, Switzerland. Exploring the lakes and mountains of this beautiful Italianate region, routes are graded by difficulty, from gentle strolls suitable for family outings to strenuous mountain routes sometimes involving scrambling. The walks range from 4 to 19km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. They are presented in four sections, covering Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona/Biasca and Airolo. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 maps GPX files available to download Information on refreshments given for each walk Local points of interest including St Gotthard Pass Easy access from Milan Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction History Ticino today Geology and landscape Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport and driving Information and maps Weather and when to visit Accommodation Food and drink What to take Walking practicalities Safety in the mountains Using this guide General information Walks from Lugano Walk 1 Lake Lugano shoreline from Paradiso to Gandria Walk 2 Campione d'Italia to Cantine di Gandria Walk 3 San Salvatore to Morcote Walk 4 Monte Caslano Walk 5 Monte San Giorgio Walk 6 Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema Walk 7 Monte Boglia and the Denti della Vecchia Walk 8 Monte Bar and the Capriasca Valley Walk 9 Cima di Medeglia and the old Military Road Walks from Locarno Walk 10 Along the shore of Lake Maggiore Walk 11 Sentiero Collina Alta and Sentiero Collina Bassa Walk 12 Cimetta to Mergoscia via Capanna dei Monti di Lego Walk 13 The Centovalli from Camedo to Intragna Walk 14 The Valle del Salto Walk 15 Along the Val Lavizzara from Fusio to Bignasco Walk 16 Capanna Cristallina from Robiei Walk 17 Bosco Gurin to Cimalmotto Walk 18 Sentiero per l'Arte Walk 19 Revöira and Ca d D#xe9;nt Walk 20 Lavertezzo to the Verzasca Dam Walks from Bellinzona and Biasca Walk 21 Monte Carasso, Sementina and the Ponte Tibetano Walk 22 Capanna Ganzianella and Motto della Croce Walk 23 The ‘Iron Route' from Carena Walk 24 Mornera and the Capanna Albagno Walk 25 Camorino and the Hunger Towers Walk 26 Capanna Brogoldone and the Santa Maria Monastery Walk 27 Val Blenio Sentiero Storico Walk 28 Val Blenio Strada Alta Walk 29 Lukmanier Pass to Olivone via Passo di Gana Negra Walks from Airolo Walk 30 Sentiero Alta Val Bedretto Walk 31 Circuit of lakes at the summit of the St Gotthard Pass Walk 32 Sentiero Bassa Val Bedretto Walk 33 Along the Val Torta to Capanna Cristallina Walk 34 Nufenenpass and the Upper Val Bedretto Walk 35 Strada Alta Valle Leventina (north side) Walk 36 Sentiero Alta Valle Leventina (south side) Walk 37 Circuit of Lago Ritom Walk 38 Lago Tremorgio and Capanna Leit Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Glossary of Italian words

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to four hut-to-hut treks in Austria’s Zillertal Alps: the 80km Zillertal Rucksack Route (also known as the Berliner Hohenweg), the 54km Peter Habeler Runde, the 45km Olperer Runde and the 61km Zillertal South Tirol Tour. Suitable for experienced trekkers with good fitness, the routes showcase the region’s stunning mountain scenery. The Zillertal Rucksack Route is presented in 9 stages, the Peter Habeler Runde in 7, the Olperer Runde in 6 and the Zillertal South Tirol Tour in 7. Also included are optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including the region’s highest, 3510m Hochfeiler, some of which may require specialist equipment, mountaineering skills and experience of glacier crossing. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available for download Elevation profiles for each trek Comprehensive hut directory Detailed summary of each day’s challenges and any potential hazards

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to four treks in Austria’s Hohe Tauern: the 61km Reichen Group Hut-to-Hut Rucksack Route, the 68km Venediger Group Hut-to-Hut Rucksack Route, the 78km Venediger Glacier Tour and the 99km Glockner Rucksack Route. Whereas the three rucksack routes require only good fitness and mountain walking experience, the glacier tour involves glacier crossings. The Reichen Rucksack Route is presented in 7 stages, the Venediger Rucksack Route in 7, the Venediger Glacier Tour in 8 and the Glockner Rucksack Route in 9. Also included are optional ascents of neighbouring peaks, including Austria’s highest, the Gross Glockner, some of which may require specialist equipment and mountaineering skills. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping Elevation profiles for each trek Comprehensive hut directory Detailed summary of each day’s challenges and any potential hazards Ideas for linking stages of the routes to complete a traverse of the Hohe Tauern National Park and an ascent of the Gross Glockner

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

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 80 walks in the highlands of Perthshire. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Scotland's south-eastern Grampians, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes.The walks range from 3 to 45km (2–28 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–13 hours. The routes include 42 Munro ascents, 22 Corbetts, 15 smaller hills and the Gaick and Minigaig passes. Either 1:50,000 OS or 1:100,000 maps are included for each route Routes are graded by length and difficulty Easy access from Perth and Crianlarich Highlights include Ben Lawers, Rannoch Moor and Schiehallion Table of ContentsMap key Introduction Jolly green giants Trees, please! When to go Safety in the mountains Maps Compass and GPS Using this guide PART 1: Comrie and Crieff 1 Meal na Fearna to Ben Vorlich 2 Beinn Dearg 3 Water of Ruchill 4 Comrie: Deil's Caldron 5 Glen Tarken tracks 6 Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill 7 Crieff, its Knock, and River Earn 8 Glen Almond and the Lochan Slot PART 2: Killin and Glen Lochay 9 Looking at Loch Tay: Meall Clachach 10 Cam Chreag and Ben Challum 11 Beinn nan Imirean, Meall Glas 12 The Tarmachans Summit summary: Ben Lawers 13 Edramucky Burn 14 Up and down from the Lairig road 15 Lawers Four from Lawers village 16 The Cat's Bowl (descent) 17 Down via Beinn Ghlas to Lawers village (descent) 18 Glen Lyon: Da-Eig Circuit PART 3: Glen Lyon 19 Carn Mairg from Fortingall 20 Back of Schiehallion
 21 The Black Crag of Glen Lyon 22 Beinn Dearg and the Mairgs 23 Meall Ghaordaidh from Glen Lyon 24 Around Loch an Daimh 25 Beinn Heasgarnich and Creag Mhor PART 4: Bridge of Orchy Summit summary: Beinn Dorain 26 Beinn a' Chaisteal and Beinn nam Fuaran 27 Beinn Mhanach, the Monk 28 Dorain and Dothaidh from the back 29 Bridge of Orchy to Beinn Dorain, Beinn an Dothaidh 30 Beinn Mhanach long crossing 31 Rannoch Edge: Chreachain and Achaladair 32 Beinn an Dothaidh from Achallader 33 The Lyon side: Chreachain, Achaladair, Mhanach PART 5: Perth and Dunkeld 34 Perth and Kinnoull Hill 35 Dunkeld, Birnam Hill and the Tay 36 Tracks to Loch Skiach 37 Craig Lochie PART 6: Aberfeldy 38 Farragon Hill from Strathtay 39 Aberfeldy: Rob and Rabbie 40 Aberfeldy and the Tay 41 Kenmore and the Tay 42 Falls of Acharn 43 Falls of Acharn to Creag an Sgliata 44 Creagan na Beinne and Ardtalnaig 45 Creag Uchdag PART 7: Tummel and Loch Rannoch 46 Schiehallion end to end 47 Schiehallion Foot: Limestone and McGregor's Cave 48 Craig Varr and Kinloch Rannoch 49 Beinn a' Chuallaich 50 Black Wood of Rannoch Summit summary: Ben Alder 51 Walk in to Benalder Cottage 52 Ben Alder from Benalder Cottage 53 Benalder Cottage to Culra Bothy via Beinn Bheoil 54 Benalder Cottage to Culra Bothy via Bealach Beithe (and in reverse) 55 Walk/ride in to Culra Bothy 56 Long Leachas from Culra Bothy 57 Short Leachas from Culra Bothy 58 Ben Alder to Bealach Breabag (descent) PART 8: Rannoch Moor 59 The Road to the Isles 60 Two Munros and Beinn Pharlagain 61 Meall Buidhe and Cam Chreag 62 Tracks to the Foxes Bog 63 Leagag PART 9: Pitlochry and Blair Atholl 64 Pitlochry and its loch 65 Ben Vrackie and River Garry 66 Blair Castle to Glen Tilt 67 Glen Tilt and Carn a' Chlamain 68 Old Bridge of Tilt to Dearg, Mheadhonach 69 Bruar Falls and Glen Banvie 70 Bruar Falls and Blair Summit summary: Beinn a' Ghlo 71 Around Beinn a' Ghlo (with optional ascent of Ben Vuirich) 72 Beinn a' Ghlo from Loch Moraig 73 Carn nan Gabhar north ridge to Glen Tilt (descent) 74 Glen Tilt to Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain by Carn Torcaidh PART 10: Drumochter The Atholl Passes 75 Glen Tilt 76 Minigaig Pass to Glen Feshie 77 Minigaig Pass the ancient way 78 Gaick Pass 79 A' Bhuidheanach Bheag by the Crooked Corrie 80 Udlamains and the Sow Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Access (especially in the stalking season) Appendix C Shops, accommodation and transport

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

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail between Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria and Wallsend, Newcastle. Covering 135km (84 miles), this historic route takes around 10 days to hike. Suitable for beginners, it nevertheless requires a reasonable level of fitness to undertake as a multi-day walk. The route is described in 10 stages between 8 and 16km (5–10 miles) in length and in both directions, west–east and east–west. An optional 2-stage extension through Newcastle to South Shields on the east coast is also provided. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 OS maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line Handy route summary tables, alternative walking schedules and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Packed with historical detail, as well as maps marking locations of Roman milecastles and other archaeological sites on and near the wall Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections

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Book SynopsisMark Richards has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours.We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.Table of ContentsLocation of walks Map key Using this guide Routes in this book Clothing and footwear Walk descriptions Maps, GPX files and what3words Walking with children Dogs Enjoying the countryside responsibly Route summary table Introduction The building of Hadrian's Wall Walking in Hadrian's Wall country Bases and where to stay Travel The walks 1. Walton and Cam Beck 2. Lanercost Priory 3. Combcrag Gorge 4. Birdoswald and Gilsland Spa 5. Nine Nicks of Thirlwall 6. Great Chesters 7. Cawfield Crags 8. Winshield Crags 9. Sycamore Gap 10. Vindolanda and Barcombe Hill 11. Housesteads 12. Sewingshields Crags 13. Limestone Corner 14. Heavenfield 15. Portgate and Halton Useful information

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

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Book SynopsisPaddy Dillon has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Coniston and Langdale for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 4 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.

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

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Book Synopsis=destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides FranceTravel Guide: Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout Special features - on France's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: The Pyrenees; the French Alps and the Jura Mountains; Provence; Central France; Corsica; Lille, Flanders and the Somme; Brittany and Normandy; Languedoc-Roussillon Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 50 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides France, our most comprehensive guide to riding in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on two wheels. Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. 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)

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Book SynopsisBig Rides: Great Britain & Ireland is an inspirational guide to the most iconic, epic and popular long-distance cycle trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, including two excursions from mainland Britain to Northern France.The twenty-five featured routes showcase the best of Britain on two wheels. For those who prefer to pedal on-road, the routes take you along the historic Way of the Roses trail through Lancaster and York, as well as across Scotland’s Atlantic perimeter on the Hebridean Way. The trails head off-road to Northern England’s hills on the Sea to Sea (C2C) and past iconic monuments in Southern England on King Alfred’s Way. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find plenty to challenge them in the Sarn Helen and through the Scottish Highlands on the renowned Highland Trail 550. The routes then head offshore, to Ireland’s coast on the Wild Atlantic Way and from Devon and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to Normandy’s alabaster cliffs on the Tour de Manche. Vertebrate Publishing’s Big Rides books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate timings which allows for you to plan your adventure at your own pace. Whether you’re completing routes at a leisurely speed or racing towards the finish, let Big Rides: Great Britain & Ireland be your guide.Table of ContentsAvenue Verte Ballyshannon to Larne Coast to Coast (Sea to Sea/C2C)Coasts and Castles SouthGreat North Trail Great Western Way Hadrian’s Cycleway Hebridean Way Highland Trail 550John Muir Way King Alfred’s Way Lakeland 200 LEJOG Lon Cambria Norfolk Coast Cycle Way North Coast 500 Sarn HelenSouth Downs Way Tour de MancheTour de Peak DistrictTrans Pennine Trail Way of the RosesWest Country WayWild Atlantic Way Yorkshire Dales Cycleway

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 circular walks in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland National Landscape, including Pendle. Exploring the beautiful scenery of both the moors and the Lune, Hodder and Ribble Valleys, there are routes for all abilities, from shorter low-level walks to longer, more strenuous outings.The walks, accessible from Lancaster, Clitheroe and Slaidburn, range from 5 to 20km (3–13 miles). 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk (reproduced at 1:60,000) Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Route summary table and overview information make it easy to choose an appropriate route Local points of interest Table of ContentsIntroduction The Beginnings of Lancashire Areas Covered in this Guidebook Notes and Advice for Walkers Lune Valley 1 Crook o' Lune and Caton 2 Crook o' Lune-Aughton-Hawkshead 3 Annas Ghyll and Forge Mill 4 Littledale 5 Ward's Stone from Littledale Northwest and Western Moors 6 Clougha Pike 7 Ward's Stone from Tarnbrook 8 Abbeystead Reservoirs 9 Over Wyresdale 10 Hawthornthwaite Fell Top 11 Scorton, Nicky Nook and Grize Dale 12 Calder Vale 13 Brock Mill and Beacon Fell 14 Parlick and Fair Snape Fell Central Moors 15 Langden Round 16 Brennand and Whitendale 17 Whitendale and Croasdale Hodder Valley 18 Longridge Fell 19 Whitewell and the River Hodder 20 Dunsop Bridge and Hodder Bank Fell 21 Dunsop Bridge and Mellor Knoll 22 Gisburn Forest 23 Stocks Reservoir 24 Bowland Knotts 25 Slaidburn and Newton Ribble Valley 26 Bradford Fell 27 Hurst Green and the Ribble Way 28 Great Mitton and the Ribble Way 29 Sawley and the Ribble 30 Waddington and West Bradford 31 Bolton-by-Bowland Pendle 32 Sabden and Spence Moor 33 Whalley and the River Calder 34 Around Downham 35 Downham and Twiston 36 Pendle Hill from Downham 37 Pendle Hill from Barley 38 Black Moss Reservoirs and Twiston Moor 39 Ogden and Newchurch 40 Salterforth, Weets Hill and White Moor APPENDIX Route Summary Table Index

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 great mountain walks and scrambles in Snowdonia. The inspirational routes in this larger format book range right across the Snowdonia National Park and are divided into 8 geographical regions: Snowdon and Moel Eilio, the Glyderau, the Carneddau, Eifionydd, Siabod and the Moelwynion, Rhinogydd (the Harlech Dome), Migneint and the Arans and Cadair Idris and the Tarrens. All routes are graded, from moderate to strenuous, and illustrated with Harvey map extracts, topo diagrams by Mark Richards and lots of stunning photographs. Some routes include mild scrambling or long days in rugged country, and many can be enjoyed all year round. The walks have been chosen to encourage you to try something new in this much-loved region, while at the same time offering clear descriptions of classic routes for those new to Snowdonia.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction About this guide Weather to walk? Before you start Recreation and the mountain environment The Walks SNOWDON AND MOEL EILIO 1. Snowdon Horseshoe 2. The Rhyd Ddu Path and the Snowdon Ranger 3. The Watkin Path and Yr Aran 4. The Pyg Track and the Miners' Track 5. Moel Eilio Horseshoe GLYDERAU 6. The Glyders by the Bristly Ridge 7. Y Garn to Elidir Fawr and Carnedd y Filiast 8. Tryfan 9. Bwlch Tryfan, Y Foel Goch, Gally yr Ogof and Cefn y Capel CARNEDDAU 10. Conwy Mountain 11. Tal y Fan 12. Drum, Foel-fras, Garnedd Uchaf, Drosgl and the Aber falls 13. Llyn Anafon and the eastern Carneddau 14. Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llywelyn and Pen yr Helgi Du 15. Cwm Eigiau Horseshoe 16. Creigiau Gleision and Llyn Cowlyd 17. Llyn Geirionydd and Llyn Crafnant 18. The Carneddau: end-to-end EIFIONYDD 19. Mynydd Mawr 20. The Nantlle Ridge 21. Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn SIABOD AND THE MOELWYNION 22. Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan 23. Moel Siabod 24. Cnicht and Cwm Croesor 25. Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach 26. Moel Meirch and Ysgafell Wen RHINOGYDD (THE HARLECH DOME) 27. Bwlch Tyddiad and Bwlch Drws Ardudwy 28. Rhinog Fawr 29. Rhinog Fach and Rhinog Fawr 30. Y Llethr and Diffwys MIGNEINT AND THE ARANS 31. Carnedd y Filiast 32. Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant 33. Rhobell Fawr 34. Aran Benllyn 35. Aran Fawddwy CADAIR IDRIS AND THE TARREN HILLS 36. Cyfrwy, Pen y Gadair and Mynydd Pencoed 37. Pen y Gadair from Ty Nant 38. Mynydd Pencoed, Pen y Gadair and Mynydd Moel 39. Tyrrau Mawr and Craig y Llyn 40. The Tarren Hills Appendix 1: Concise Walk Reference and Personal Log Appendix 2: Bibliography and Further Reading Appendix 3: Glossary of Welsh Words Index

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational larger format book providing an overview of 20 memorable treks in the Himalaya. A stunning collection of all the best trekking ideas throughout the Himalayan range, they include such well-known classics as the treks to Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga base camps, and the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuits. The ultra-long Lunana Snowman Trek and a kora around sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet are also included. There are epic glacier treks like that to Pakistan's Snow Lake; following in the footsteps of Shipton and Tilman towards Nanda Devi, and the approach to Gangkar Punsum - the world's highest unclimbed peak located in remote Bhutan. Unlike a conventional guidebook, detailed route descriptions are not included; the book is, however, an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Himalayas. It looks at each route in turn and provides a snapshot of what makes the trek special, helping you choose the best routes to walk. Perfect either for planning, or for the armchair explorer.Table of ContentsAbout the authors Overview of routes Introduction About this book Trekking in the Himalaya: a background Trekking styles When to go Safety in the mountains Minimum impact trekking The Treks Trek 1 K2 and Concordia - Steve Razzetti Trek 2 Snow Lake - Steve Razzetti Trek 3 Nanga Parbat - Bart Jordans Trek 4 Zanskar Dream Trek - Steve Berry Trek 5 Nanda Devi Sanctuary - Steve Berry Trek 6 Mount Kailash Kora - Si#xe2;n Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons Trek 7 Inner Dolpo: Shey Gompa and the Crystal Mountain - Stephen Goodwin Trek 8 Lower Dolpo: from Juphal to Jumla - Kev Reynolds Trek 9 Dhaulagiri Circuit - Bart Jordans Trek 10 Annapurna Circuit - Si#xe2;n Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons Trek 11 Annapurna Sanctuary - Kev Reynolds Trek 12 Manaslu Circuit - Kev Reynolds Trek 13 Langtang and Helambu - Kev Reynolds Trek 14 Everest Base Camp - Kev Reynolds Trek 15 Everest: Kangshung Face - Bart Jordans Trek 16 Makalu Base Camp - Chris Townsend Trek 17 Kangchenjunga: North and South Base Camps - Kev Reynolds Trek 18 Kangchenjunga: Singalila Ridge and Goecha La - Kev Reynolds Trek 19 Lunana Snowman Trek - Bart Jordans Trek 20 Gangkar Punsum Base Camp - Steve Berry APPENDIX A Useful contacts APPENDIX B Glossary for trekkers APPENDIX C Further reading INDEX

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Book SynopsisA guidebook presenting 95 routes visiting 112 of Scotland’s Corbetts (mountains between 2500 and 2999ft). Covering the area south of the Great Glen, including Arran and Jura, the walks require good fitness and navigation skills plus experience in remote mountainous terrain: while many are straightforward ascents, some involve scrambling and river crossings.The routes range from 5 to 41km (3–25 miles) and include hikes in the Southern Uplands, Arrochar Alps, Trossachs, Grampians and Cairngorms. Part of a 2-volume set: an accompanying Cicerone guidebook, Walking the Corbetts Vol 2 North of the Great Glen, is also available Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping Difficulty notes for each route detailing terrain, challenges and hazards Information on maps, parking, local bases and facilities Alphabetical list of the Corbetts Table of ContentsPreface Overview maps Map key Introduction What are the Corbetts? Geology Human history in the Highlands The natural environment Walking the Corbetts When to go The terrain Weather Access Mountain bothies Navigation Safety Areas in this guide Using this guide 1 The Southern Uplands Route 1 Merrick Route 2 Shalloch on Minnoch Route 3 Corserine Route 4 Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Route 5 Hart Fell Route 6 White Coomb Route 7 Broad Law 2 Arran and Jura Route 8 Goatfell Route 9 Beinn Tarsuinn, Caisteal Abhail and Cir Mhor Route 10 Beinn an Oir 3 West of Loch Lomond (Arrochar Alps) Route 11 Beinn Bheula Route 12 Ben Donich and The Brack Route 13 The Cobbler Route 14 Beinn Luibhean Route 15 Beinn an Lochain Route 16 Stob Coire Creagach (Binnein an Fhidhleir) Route 17 Meall an Fhudair 4 East of Loch Lomond (The Trossachs) Route 18 Beinn a' Choin Route 19 Ben Ledi and Benvane Route 20 Beinn Each Route 21 Stob a' Choin Route 22 Stob Fear-tomhais Route 23 Meall an t-Seallaidh and Creag MacRanaich Route 24 Meall na Fearna Route 25 Creag Uchdag Route 26 Auchnafree Hill 5 South-West Grampians Route 27 Beinn a' Bhuiridh Route 28 Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh Route 29 Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath Route 30 Beinn Chuirn Route 31 Beinn Odhar , Beinn Chaorach , Cam Chreag , Beinn nam Fuaran and Beinn a' Chaisteil 6 The Southern Grampians Route 32 Beinn nan Imirean Route 33 Meall nan Subh Route 34 Sron a' Choire Chnapanich and Meall Buidhe Route 35 Beinn nan Oighreag Route 36 Meall nam Maigheach Route 37 Cam Chreag Route 38 Beinn Dearg Route 39 Creagan na Beinne 7 The Western Grampians Route 40 Creach Bheinn Route 41 Fraochaidh Route 42 Meall Lighiche Route 43 Beinn Trilleachan Route 44 Stob Dubh Route 45 Beinn Maol Chaluim Route 46 Beinn Mhic Chasgaig Route 47 Beinn a' Chrulaiste Route 48 Garbh Bheinn Route 49 Mam na Gualainn Route 50 Glas Bheinn 8 The Central Grampians Route 51 Leum Uilleim Route 52 Meall na Meoig of Beinn Pharlagain Route 53 Stob an Aonaich Mhoir Route 54 Beinn a' Chuallaich Route 55 Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill Route 56 Ben Vrackie Route 57 Ben Vuirich Route 58 Beinn Mheadhonach Route 59 Beinn Bhreac Route 60 An Dun and Maol Creag an Loch (A' Chaoirnich) Route 61 Meall na Leitreach Route 62 Beinn Mholach Route 63 The Sow of Atholl Route 64 The Fara 9 Badenoch Route 65 Sgurr Innse and Cruach Innse Route 66 Beinn Iaruinn Route 67 Carn Dearg (Glen Roy) Route 68 Carn Dearg (N of Gleann Eachach) and Carn Dearg (S of Gleann Eachach) Route 69 Carn a' Chuillinn Route 70 Gairbeinn Route 71 Meall na h-Aisre Route 72 Carn an Fhreiceadain Route 73 Meallach Mhor Route 74 Leathad an Taobhain and Carn Dearg Mor 10 The Southern Cairngorms Route 75 Mount Battock Route 76 Ben Tirran Route 77 Monamenach Route 78 Ben Gulabin Route 79 Creag nan Gabhar Route 80 Morrone Route 81 Sgor Mor Route 82 Carn na Drochaide Route 83 Carn Liath and Culardoch Route 84 Conachcraig Route 85 Morven 11 The Northern Cairngorms Route 86 Brown Cow Hill Route 87 Carn Ealasaid Route 88 Carn Mor Route 89 Corryhabbie Hill Route 90 Ben Rinnes Route 91 Geal Charn Route 92 Meall a'Bhuachaille Route 93 Creag Mhor Route 94 Geal-charn Mor Route 95 Carn na Saobhaidhe Appendix A Alphabetical list of the Corbetts Appendix B Useful information

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Book SynopsisA guidebook presenting 90 routes visiting 109 of Scotland’s Corbetts (mountains between 2500 and 2999ft). Covering the area north of the Great Glen, including the Hebrides, the walks require good fitness and navigation skills plus experience in remote mountainous terrain: while many are straightforward ascents, some involve scrambling and river crossings.The routes range from 7 to 41km (4–25 miles) and include hikes around Knoydart, Glen Affric, Torridon, Strathcarron and the Isle of Skye. Part of a 2-volume set: an accompanying Cicerone guidebook, Walking the Corbetts Vol 1 South of the Great Glen, is also available Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping Difficulty notes for each route detailing terrain, challenges and hazards Information on maps, parking, local bases, facilities and ferry services Alphabetical list of the Corbetts Table of ContentsMap key Foreword Preface Overview map Introduction What are the Corbetts? Geology Walking the Corbetts When to go The terrain Weather Access Mountain bothies Navigation Safety Areas in this guide Using this guide 1 Mull, Morvern, Sunart and Ardgour Route 1 Dun da Ghaoithe Route 2 Fuar Bheinn and Creach Bheinn Route 3 Beinn Resipol Route 4 Carn na Nathrach Route 5 Sgurr Dhomhnuill Route 6 Garbh Bheinn Route 7 Beinn na h-Uamha Route 8 Stob Coire a' Chearcaill 2 Glenfinnan and Rum Route 9 Sgurr na Ba Glaise, Rois-Bheinn and An Stac Route 10 Beinn Odhar Bheag and Beinn Mhic Cedidh Route 11 Sgurr an Utha Route 12 Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain Route 13 Sgurr Ghiubhsachain and Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn Route 14 Streap Route 15 Braigh nan Uamhachan Route 16 Ainshval and Askival 3 Loch Arkaig, Glen Dessarry and South Knoydart Route 17 Meall a' Phubuill Route 18 Beinn Bhan Route 19 Meall na h-Eilde and Geal Charn Route 20 Sgurr Mhurlagain Route 21 Fraoch Bheinn Route 22 Sgurr an Fhuarain and Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoigh Route 23 Carn Mor Route 24 Bidein a' Chabair Route 25 Access to Sourlies Bothy for Routes 26 and 27 Route 26 Beinn Bhuidhe Route 27 Ben Aden 4 North Knoydart and Kinloch Hourn Route 28 Buidhe Bheinn Route 29 NW top, Sgurr nan Eugallt Route 30 Access to Barisdale Bothy for Routes 31-34 Route 31 Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe Route 32 Access to Inverie from Barisdale for Routes 33 and 34 Route 33 Sgurr Coire Choinnichean Route 34 Beinn na Caillich 5 Glen Garry, Glen Shiel, Glen Elchaig and Loch Hourn Route 35 Ben Tee Route 36 Meall Dubh Route 37 Beinn Loine Route 38 Am Bathach Route 39 Beinn na h-Eaglaise and Beinn nan Caorach Route 40 Sgurr Mhic Bharraich Route 41 Sgurr an Airgid Route 42 Sguman Coinntich and Faochaig Route 43 Aonach Buidhe Route 44 Sgurr Gaorsaic 6 Glen Affric, Glen Cannich, Glen Strathfarrar and Strathconon Route 45 Aonach Shasuinn and Carn a' Choire Ghairbh Route 46 Sgorr na Diollaid Route 47 An Sidhean Route 48 Beinn a' Bha'ach Ard Route 49 Bac an Eich Route 50 Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn 7 Glen Carron, Glen Torridon and Loch Maree Route 51 Beinn Dronaig Route 52 Sgurr nan Ceannaichean Route 53 Beinn Tharsuinn and Sgurr na Feartaig Route 54 Fuar Tholl Route 55 An Ruadh-stac Route 56 Sgurr a' Chaorachain and Beinn Bhan Route 57 Beinn Damh Route 58 Beinn Dearg Route 59 Sgorr nan Lochain Uaine and Sgurr Dubh Route 60 Ruadh-stac Beag Route 61 Meall a' Ghiuthais Route 62 Beinn an Eoin Route 63 Baosbheinn Route 64 Beinn Airigh Charr Route 65 Beinn Lair 8 Strath Garve, Fisherfield and Inverpolly Route 66 Little Wyvis Route 67 Beinn a' Chaisteil Route 68 Beinn Liath Mhor a' Ghiubhais Li Route 69 Beinn Enaiglair Route 70 Creag Rainich Route 71 Beinn a' Chlaidheimh Route 72 Beinn Dearg Bheag and Beinn Dearg Mor Route 73 Beinn a' Chaisgein Mor Route 74 Sail Mhor Route 75 Cul Beag Route 76 Cul Mor 9 Strathcarron and NW Scotland Route 77 Carn Chuinneag Route 78 Carn Ban Route 79 Breabag Route 80 Glas Bheinn Route 81 Canisp Route 82 Spidean Coinich, Sail Ghorm and Sail Garbh on Quinag Route 83 Beinn Leoid Route 84 Ben Hee Route 85 Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill or Carn Dearg Route 86 Meall Horn Route 87 Arkle Route 88 Ganu Mor, Foinaven Route 89 Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh Route 90 An Caisteal, Ben Loyal 10 Skye and Harris Route 91 Garbh-bheinn Route 92 Sgurr Mhairi, Glamaig Route 93 An Cliseam Appendix A Alphabetical list of the Corbetts Appendix B Useful information

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes 3 Alpine treks, between 5 and 8 days long, as well as 12 full or half day hut-to-hut routes. The three treks suitable for moderately experienced trekkers, but requiring no specialist equipment, are the Tour of the Silvretta, the Prattigauer Hohenweg and the Ratikon Hohenweg, two of which can be combined to provide a fortnight of high-altitude hiking among such peaks as Piz Buin, Piz Linard, Dreilanderspitz, Schesaplana, Sulzfluh and Drusenfluh and over some classic Alpine passes. The Silvretta and Ratikon ranges straddle the borders of Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. Also included are descriptions of nearby climbable peaks for those with excess energy and favourable conditions, and for those who prefer to plan their own tours a directory of all the mountain huts in the area, providing all the information you could possibly need. Written by Alpine expert Kev Reynolds, this book includes tips on gear, planning, language and further reading, to fully enjoy your time in the Alps.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Silvretta and Rätikon Alps Trek Outlines When to Go Getting There Accommodation Notes for Walkers Clothing and Equipment Recommended Maps Safety in the Mountains Wildlife and Alpine Flowers Using the Guide Information at a Glance The Treks Trek 1: A Tour of the Silvretta Alps Prelude: Klosters Platz to Berghaus Vereina Stage 1: Berghaus Vereina to Lavin Stage 2: Lavin to Chamanna Tuoi Stage 3: Chamanna Tuoi to the Jamtal Hut Stage 4: Jamtal Hut to the Wiesbadener Hut Stage 4a: Jamtal Hut to the Bielerhöhe Stage 5: Wiesbadener Hut (or Bielerhöhe) to the Tübinger Hut Stage 6: Tübinger Hut to Klosters Platz Stage 6a: Tübinger Hut to Schlappin Stage 6b: Schlappin to Klosters Dorf Trek 2: The Prättigauer Höhenweg Stage 1: Klosters Platz to Schlappin Stage 2: Schlappin to St Antönien Stage 3: St Antönien to the Carschina Hut Stage 4: Carschina Hut to the Schesaplana Hut Stage 5: Carschina Hut to Seewis Trek 3: The Rätikon Höhenweg Stage 1: St Antönien to the Carschina Hut Stage 2: Carschina Hut to the Schesaplana Hut Stage 3: Schesaplana Hut to Nenzinger Himmel Stage 4: Nenzinger Himmel to the Douglass Hut Stage 5: Douglass Hut to the Lindauer Hut Stage 6: Lindauer Hut to the Tilisuna Hut Stage 7: Tilisuna Hut to St Antönien Hut to Hut Route 1: Wiesbadener Hut - Rote Furka - Silvretta Hut Route 2: Wiesbadener Hut - Litzner Sattel - Saarbrucker Hut Route 3: Saarbrucker Hut - Schweizerlücke - Plattenjoch - Seetal Hut Route 4: Schlappin - Schlappiner Joch - Gargellen Route 5: St Antönien - Tilisunafürggli - Tilisuna Hut Route 6: Tilisuna Hut - Plasseggenpass - Sarotla Joch - Gargellen Route 7: Tilisuna Hut - Tilisunafürggli - Carschina Hut Route 8: Carschina Hut - Drusator - Lindauer Hut Route 9: Douglass Hut - Lünerkrinne - Heinrich-Hueter Hut Route 10: Douglass Hut - Cavelljoch - Schesaplana Hut Route 11: Douglass Hut - Totalp Hut Route 12 Totalp Hut - Gamsluggen - Schesaplana Hut The Huts Appendix A Useful Contacts Appendix B Language Notes and lossary Appendix C Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA), a nearly 400km long, three week trek crossing the Apennines in 23 stages, from Bocca Trabaria to Passo Due Santi on the edge of Liguria. The route dips in and out of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, never dropping below 400 metres. Best walked between spring and autumn, it is suitable for any reasonably fit walker, and this guidebook provides step-by-step route descriptions, accompanied by detailed mapping. There are transport options for joining and leaving the walk at a number of points, making it perfect for undertaking in small sections or single-day walks. There are suggestions for accommodation en route in comfortable guest houses and alpine-style huts, making it essential reading for anyone undertaking the GEA. The Apennines are Italy's best-kept secret. Forming the rugged spine of the Italian peninsula, this range provides thousands of kilometres of marked trails over rocky crests and ridges and explores extensive forests and meadows, following routes established long ago by traders, pilgrims and shepherds and little affected by mass tourism.Table of ContentsContents Map key Overview map Introduction The GEA trek The Apennines Highlights and short walks Plants and flowers Animal life Getting there Local transport Tourist information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Emergencies How to use this guide Dos and don'ts Background reading The GEA Stage 1 Bocca Trabaria to Passo di Viamaggio Stage 2 Passo di Viamaggio to Caprese Michelangelo Stage 3 Caprese Michelangelo to La Verna Stage 4 La Verna to Badia Prataglia Stage 5 Badia Prataglia to Rifugio Citt#xe0; di Forlì Stage 6 Rifugio Citt#xe0; di Forlì to Passo del Muraglione Stage 7 Passo del Muraglione to Colla di Casaglia Stage 8 Colla di Casaglia to Badia Moscheta Stage 9 Badia Moscheta to Passo del Giogo Stage 10 Passo del Giogo to Passo della Futa Stage 11 Passo della Futa to Montepiano Stage 12 Montepiano to Rifugio Pacini Stage 13 Rifugio Pacini to Pracchia Stage 14 Pracchia to Lago Scaffaiolo Stage 15 Lago Scaffaiolo to Boscolungo Stage 16 Boscolungo to Lago Santo Modenese Stage 17 Lago Santo Modenese to Passo delle Radici Stage 18 Passo delle Radici to Passo di Pradarena Stage 19 Passo di Pradarena to Passo del Cerreto Stage 20 Passo del Cerreto to Prato Spilla Stage 21 Prato Spilla to Lago Santo Parmense Stage 22 Lago Santo Parmense to Passo della Cisa Stage 23 Passo della Cisa to Passo dei Due Santi Appendix A Route summary Appendix B Italian-English glossary Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3–8 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. 1:50,000 maps are included for each route GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, accommodation and transport Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie: North is also available Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Preface Introduction A short history of the Haute Savoie Wildlife Plants and flowers Getting there When to go Accommodation Savoyard food and drink What to take Waymarking Maps Safety Using this guide Vall#xe9;e de l'Arve Walk 1 Le Môle Walk 2 Pointe de Marcelly Walk 3 Tour de Chevran Walk 4 Plateau d'Assy Walk 5 Refuge de Moëde-Anterne Vall#xe9;e du Haut Giffre Walk 6 Lac d'Anterne et le D#xe9;rochoir Walk 7 Lac de Gers Walk 8 Lac de la Vogealle Walk 9 T#xea;te de Bostan Walk 10 Chalets de Criou Chaîne des Aravis: Nord Walk 11 Lac B#xe9;nit Walk 12 Boucle des Confins Walk 13 Trou de la Mouche Walk 14 Circuit des Annes Walk 15 Ar#xea;te des Saix Walk 16 Boucle du Lac de Lessy Walk 17 Boucle de St-Jean-de-Sixt Chaîne des Aravis: Sud Walk 18 Pointe d'Orsi#xe8;re Walk 19 Tour de La Tulle Walk 20 Tour du Sulens Walk 21 Tour de l'Aiguille de la Tournette Walk 22 Boucle des Tervelles Plateau de la Borne Walk 23 Roche Parnal Walk 24 Montagne de Sous-Dîne Walk 25 Plateau des Gli#xe8;res Walk 26 Le Parmelan Lac d'Annecy Walk 27 La Tournette Walk 28 Cascades d'Angon Walk 29 Cr#xea;te du Taillefer Walk 30 Montagne d'Entrevernes Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Glossary of useful French words

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 75 walks in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Graded from easy to strenuous, the routes explore the dramatic scenery of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walks range from 1 to 26km (1–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Highlights include Giants’s Castle, Cathedral Peal, Monk’s Cowl and 2000-year-old Bushman paintings. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 sketch maps Safety advice and information on specific challenges that may be encountered, such as navigational difficulty, exposure and chain ladders All you need to know before visiting the parks: getting there, accommodation, permits, etc Notes on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Geography Geology Mammals Snakes Birds The habitats Bushman Paintings The development of the Park About the walks Getting there Accommodation The climate - when to visit Health matters Safety Security Telecommunications Using this Guide Maps THE WALKS 1 Royal Natal National Park Walks 1 to 13 2 Cathedral Peak Walks 14 to 25 3 Monk's Cowl Walks 26 to 37 4 Injisuthi Walks 38 to 43 5 Giant's Castle Walks 44 to 47 6 Highmoor Walks 48 to 51 7 Kamberg Walk 52 8 Lotheni Walks 53 to 57 9 Cobham Walks 58 to 68 10 Garden Castle Walks 69 to 74 11 Bushman's Nek Walk 75 APPENDIX A: Walk summary table APPENDIX B: Facilities within the Park areas APPENDIX C: Useful contacts APPENDIX D: Further reading

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes two cycle routes between London and Paris: the 490km 'classic route' and the 387km Avenue Verte. Passing through rolling chalk downland and characterful market towns, the trails link these two great cities with their grand buildings, famous museums and iconic monuments. Ideal both for cycle-touring holidays and charity challenges, both routes are well within the capabilities of cyclists of moderate fitness and will generally take between five days and a week - meaning that a round trip, including a few days sightseeing in Paris, can easily be accomplished in a fortnight. The routes are described in both directions, with the primary route description running from London to Paris. The classic route is presented in eleven stages; the Avenue Verte in nine, with clear step-by-step directions accompanied by mapping, elevation profiles and notes on local points of interest. A comprehensive introduction covers all the practicalities, such as Channel crossings, accommodation and what to take, and also offers a fascinating historical overview of southern England and northern France. A summary of facilities, useful contacts and an English-French glossary can be found in the appendices. The classic route crosses the Channel between Dover and Calais and makes use of quiet country roads, rural tracks and dedicated cycle paths, with a number of off-road sections. Developed to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, the Avenue Verte is fully waymarked and makes maximum use of Sustrans off-road cycle tracks in England and voies vertes (rural cycle routes) in France: it uses the slightly longer Newhaven-Dieppe crossing. Cycling from London to Paris draws on the best of both worlds: England and France; the bright lights and vibrant attractions of the city and the delightful scenery of Kent, Sussex, Hauts-de-France and Normandy. The journey offers a wonderful cycling experience, as well as a unique insight into the cultures of both nations.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary tables Introduction Background The routes Natural environment Preparation Getting there and back Navigation Accommodation Food and drink Amenities and services What to take Safety and emergencies About this guide Classic route (via Dover-Calais) Stage 1 Tower of London to Rochester Stage 2 Rochester to Ashford Stage 3 Ashford to Dover Stage 4 Calais to Desvres Stage 5 Desvres to Hesdin Stage 6 Hesdin to Abbeville Stage 7 Abbeville to Amiens Stage 8 Amiens to Beauvais Stage 9 Beauvais to Chantilly Stage 10 Chantilly to St Denis market Stage 11 St Denis market to Eiffel Tower Avenue Verte (via Newhaven-Dieppe) Stage 1 London Eye to Redhill Stage 2 Redhill to Eridge Stage 3 Eridge to Newhaven Stage 4 Dieppe to Neufch#xe2;tel-en-Bray Stage 5 Neufch#xe2;tel-en-Bray to Gournay-en-Bray Stage 6 Gournay-en-Bray to Gisors Stage 7 Gisors to Neuville-sur-Oise Stage 8 Neuville-sur-Oise to St Denis station Stage 9 St Denis station to Notre Dame cathedral Appendix A Facilities summary tables Appendix B Tourist information offices Appendix C Youth hostels Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Language glossary

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Book SynopsisRobert Louis Stevenson's 'Travels with a donkey in the Cévennes' is a classic of travel literature. The GR70 long-distance trail is based on the author's route, allowing walkers to follow in the footsteps of Stevenson and his four-legged companion Modestine through the beautiful Cévennes region on the edge of France's Massif Central. The route is ideal for both first-time trekkers and more experienced hikers, covering around 272km of gently undulating countryside from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Alès. It can be completed in under a fortnight. The trail is presented in 12 stages of 16 to 30km, each with clear route description and mapping, an elevation profile, notes on local points of interest and a brief account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences on that section of the route. There is useful advice for planning your trip - including when to go, what to take and how to get there - and accommodation listings. Following drove roads, bridleways and footpaths, the GR70 showcases the landscapes of the Cévennes: wildflower meadows, rolling hills, chestnut woods, limestone gorges and meandering rivers. Characterful villages provide accommodation and other services and offer an opportunity to sample the delicious local produce. There are also glimpses into the region's fascinating history, from pre-historic burial sites to locations associated with the eighteenth-century Protestant Camisards who resisted religious persecution. While many things have undoubtedly changed since Stevenson's visit, the area retains its authentic rural charm and you will soon discover just why Stevenson found it so appealing.Table of ContentsRoute summary table Map key Overview map Introduction About Robert Louis Stevenson The trail When to go Suggested itinerary Travelling to and from the trail Accommodation Food and supplies What to take Language Maps and waymarking Using this guide The GR70 Stage 1 Le Puy-en-Velay to Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille Stage 2 Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille to Le Bouchet-St-Nicolas Stage 3 Le Bouchet-St-Nicolas to Langogne Stage 4 Langogne to Cheylard-l'Év#xea;que Stage 5 Cheylard-l'Év#xea;que to La Bastide-Puylaurent Stage 6 La Bastide-Puylaurent to Le Bleymard Stage 7 Le Bleymard to Le Pont-de-Montvert Stage 8 Le Pont-de-Montvert to Florac Stage 9 Florac to Cassagnas Stage 10 Cassagnas to St-Germain-de-Calberte Stage 11 St-Germain-de-Calberte to St-Jean-du-Gard Stage 12 St-Jean-du-Gard to Al#xe8;s Appendix A Useful contacts and information Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Campsites Appendix D French-English glossary

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 22 trekking routes in Bhutan, plus variants. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance. The routes range from 2 to 24 days. Highlights include the Lunana ‘Snowman’ Trek, the Jhomolhari Trek, the Druk Path Trek, the Dagala ‘Thousand Lakes’ Trek, and opportunities to visit Gangkar Punsum Base Camp. Route description illustrated with sketch mapping Can be used to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition (since independent trekking is not permitted in Bhutan) Notes on trekking seasons, outfitters, transport, accommodation and food, equipment, and medical considerations (including safety at altitude) An insight into Bhutanese mountain life, plus advice on cultural awareness Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Foreword by Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan Prefaces Introduction The thrill of Bhutan Preparations and practicalities Trekking Climate and trekking seasons Organising a trek Getting there and getting around Accommodation and food Environmental and cultural awareness Equipment and maps Medical considerations Using this guide All about Bhutan Protected areas Plantlife Wildlife Yaks and yak herding The formation of the mountains Rivers and glaciers Mountaineering in Bhutan Buddhism and local beliefs West Bhutan The Haa Valley Trek 1 Haa Planters' Trail Trek 2 Nob Tshona Patta Tsho and Rigona Tsho Lunana Trek 3 The Lunana 'Snowman' Trek Trek 3A Lunana to Bumthang Trek 4 The Jhomolhari Bonte La Circuit Trek 5 Shana to Thimphu via Lingshi Trek 6 Masa Gang Base Camp from Laya Trek 7 The Druk Path Trek The Dagala (Thousand Lakes) Trek Trek 8 Geynikha to Talakha Trek 8A Geynikha to Dagana The Phobjika Valley Trek 9 The Original Gangte Trek Trek 9A A Southern Gangte Trek Central Bhutan The Black Mountains Trek 10 The Nabji Korphu Trek Trek 11 The Nubi Chutey Trek Trek 12 Trongsa to Dur Tsachu Trek 13 Bumthang to Lunana Gangkar Punsum Trek 14 Gangkar Punsum Base Camp via Dur Tsachu Trek 15 Gangkar Punsum southeast face via Thole La Trek 16 Gangkar Punsum southeast face and Base Camp Bumthang Trek 17 Bumthang Cultural Trek, Tang valley and Lhuntshi valley Trek 18 Bumthang Owl Trek and the Royal Heritage Trek Zhemgang Trek 19 The Ura Buli Trek East Bhutan Trek 20 Rigsum Gompa to Dechhenphodrang Trek 21 The Merak Sakteng Trek Trek 22 The Far-Out East Bhutan Trek Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B List of maps Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Useful terms and acronyms Appendix E Bibliography Appendix F Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to seven circular treks exploring the Pyrenees of France and Spain. The treks are designed with accommodation in mountain refuges or mountain villages at the end of each stage, though there are plenty of options to camp for those who prefer to backpack. Detailed descriptions for each stage of the route are accompanied by sketch maps and elevation profiles. Route 1: Tour of the Basque Country - This route takes you over the steep rolling hills (in both France and Spain) at the western end of the Pyrenees. Accommodation is mainly in Basque villages with steep climbs leading to long walks along easy grassy ridges. Route 2: Pic du Midi d'Ossau - This route takes in the magnificent limestone scenery at the western end of the High Pyrenees by combining the popular Tour du Pic du Midi d'Ossau, in France, with the best sections of the quieter La Senda de Camille on the Spanish side of the border. Route 3: Tour de Vignemale and La Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos - This is the most demanding trek in the guide with easy scrambling over steep passes. The magnificent trek through the alpine terrain around Vignemale and Monte Perdido includes six of the honeypots of the Pyrenees; Cauterets, Vignemale, Gavarnie, Pineta, Ordesa and the Picos del Infierno. Route 4: Reserve Naturelle de Neouvielle - The shortest trek in this guide takes you through the popular Reserve Naturelle de Neouvielle and the surrounding mountains in the French Parc National des Pyrenees. It visits many lakes and tarns in magnificent granite scenery and there is the opportunity to climb several peaks, including Pic du Midi de Bigorre and Pic de Bastan. The trek is based around the GR10 and one of its variations, the GR10C. Route 5: Carros de Foc - The Carros de Foc is an understandably popular trek in the magnificent Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, in the Spanish part of Catalonia. This is another granite massif dotted with hundreds of lakes and tarns. The huts are close together so there is a great deal of flexibility in planning, with most walkers taking 5-7 days for the trek. Route 6: Tour des Montagnes d'Ax and the Tour des Perics - The Ariege is a relatively unknown area at the eastern end of the High Pyrenees. This tour combines the magnificent alpine mountains of the Tour des Montagnes d'Ax on either flank of the Vallee de l'Ariege with the Tour des Perics in the gentler scenic mountains of the Cerdagne in the French part of Catalonia. Route 7: The icons of Catalonia: Puigmal and Canigou - Our final tour goes through both the Spanish and French parts of Catalonia at the eastern end of the Pyrenees, taking in ascents of the two most climbed peaks in the Pyrenees; Puigmal and Canigou. Despite rising to almost 3000m the mountain ridges are gentler than in the High Pyrenees, more reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, although the valleys still have an alpine feel. Much of the time is spent on spectacular high-level traverses of steep mountain slopes.Table of ContentsSummary of the treks Overview map Map key Preface Introduction Overview of the treks Weather and when to go Wildlife Access Accommodation Equipment Camping Water Swimming Fuel Culture and language Using this guide Route 1 Tour of the Basque Country Stage 1 St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry Stage 2 Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry to Bidarray Stage 3 Bidarray to Ainhoa Stage 4 Ainhoa to Sare Stage 5 Sare to Bera (Vera de Bidasoa) Stage 6 Bera to Elizondo Stage 7 Elizondo to Aldudes Stage 8 Aldudes to Burguete (Auritz) Stage 9 Burguete to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Route 2 Pic du Midi d'Ossau and the limestone peaks of the 
 western Pyrenees Stage 1 Etsaut to Camping du Lauzart (Lescun) Stage 2 Camping du Lauzart (Lescun) to Refugio de Linza Stage 3 Refugio de Linza to Refugio de Gabardito Stage 4 Refugio de Gabardito to Refugio de Lizara Stage 5 Refugio de Lizara to Col du Somport Stage 6 Col du Somport to Refuge de Pombie Stage 7 Refuge de Pombie to Refuge d'Ayous Stage 8 Refuge d'Ayous to Etsaut Route 3 Tour de Vignemale and 
 La Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos Stage 1 Cauterets to Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube Stage 2 Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube to Refuge des Granges de Holle (Gavarnie) Stage 3 Refuge des Granges de Holle to Refuge des Éspuguettes Stage 4 Refuge des Éspuguettes to Refugio de Pineta Stage 5 Refugio de Pineta to Refugio de Góriz Stage 6 Refugio de Góriz to Refuge de la Br#xe8;che de Roland Stage 7 Refuge de la Br#xe8;che de Roland to Refugio de Bujaruelo Stage 8 Refugio de Bujaruelo to Baños de Panticosa Stage 9 Baños de Panticosa to Refugio de Respomuso Stage 10 Refugio de Respomuso to Refuge Wallon Stage 11 Refuge Wallon to Cauterets Route 4 R#xe9;serve Naturelle de N#xe9;ouvielle Stage 1 Bar#xe8;ges to Artigues Stage 2 Artigues to Refuge de Campana de Cloutou Stage 3 Refuge de Campana de Cloutou to Lac d'Or#xe9;don Stage 4 Lac d'Or#xe9;don to Bar#xe8;ges Route 5 Carros de Foc Stage 1 Refugi dera Restanca to Refugi Joan Ventosa i Calvell Stage 2 Refugi Joan Ventosa i Calvell to Refugi d'Estany Llong Stage 3 Refugi d'Estany Llong to Refugi de la Colomina Stage 4 Refugi de la Colomina to Refugi JM Blanc Stage 5 Refugi JM Blanc to Refugi Sant Maurici Ernest Mallafr#xe9; Stage 6 Refugi Sant Maurici Ernest Mallafr#xe9; to Refugi de Saboredo 
(via Refugi d'Amitges) Stage 7 Refugi de Saboredo to Refugi dera Restanca 
(via Refugi de Colom#xe8;rs) Route 6 Tour des Montagnes d'Ax and the Tour des P#xe9;rics Stage 1 Ax-les-Thermes to Orlu Stage 2 Orlu to Refuge d'en Beys Stage 3 Refuge d'en Beys to Refuge de Camporells Stage 4 Refuge de Camporells to Refuge des Bouillouses Stage 5 Refuge des Bouillouses to Refuge des B#xe9;sines Stage 6 Refuge des B#xe9;sines to Auberge du Nabre (M#xe9;rens-les-Vals) Stage 7 Auberge du Nabre (M#xe9;rens-les-Vals) to Refuge de Rulhe Stage 8 Refuge de Rulhe to Ax-les-Thermes Route 7 The icons of Catalonia: Puigmal and Canigou Stage 1 Eyne to Núria Stage 2 Traverse of Puigmal Stage 3 Núria to Refugi de Ull de Ter (via Refugi de Coma de Vaca) Stage 4 Refugi de Ull de Ter to Chalet de las Conques Stage 5 Chalet de las Conques to Refuge de Saint-Guillem Stage 6 Refuge de Saint-Guillem to Refuge de Bat#xe8;re Stage 7 Refuge de Bat#xe8;re to Refuge des Cortalets Stage 8 Traverse of Canigou Stage 9 Refuge des Cortalets to Refuge de Marailles Stage 10 Refuge de Marailles to Mantet Stage 11 Mantet to Refuge du Ras de la Carança Stage 12 Refuge du Ras de la Carança to Eyne Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Sources of information Appendix C Bibliography

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to 40 outdoor adventures in the Lake District with children under 12, including hiking, biking, scrambling, boating, swimming, paddling, camping, bothying and hostelling. The adventures are graded, with alternatives given where they exist so families can embark on the level of adventure that suits them best. Similarly, the guide is designed for long-term use, so as children grow up they can progress to more exciting and challenging adventures. All featured routes have been rigorously road-tested and have got the thumbs up from the harshest of critics - the under-12s. In addition to OS mapping and easy-to-follow route description, the guide also includes invaluable practical information on bike/boat hire, bases and transport in the Lake District, plus notes on adventuring safely, getting close to nature and responsibly using national parks. The guide is also visually appealing, showcasing stunning photography guaranteed to inspire. With its twinkling tarns for skimming stones and craggy summits for scrambling, the Lake District is a natural adventure playground for children of all ages. It is the perfect place for families to share outdoor adventures, have fun together and inspire youngsters to love and cherish wild and rural landscapes.Table of ContentsList of adventures Map key Activity symbol key Overview map Making this guide Introduction The Lake District with children Bases and transport When to go Hiking with children Biking with children Getting wet Wild nights: camping, bothying and hostelling Adventuring safely Responsible use of our national park Getting close to nature How to use this guide and grading The southern lakes The northern lakes Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Where to hire bikes and boats Appendix C Attractions and playgrounds Appendix D Outdoor activity providers Appendix E Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to cycle touring in Wales. Catering to just about any itinerary, it describes a 657 mile circuit of Wales - perfect for a two-week adventure - plus 6 cross routes, which range from 45 to 73 miles and can be completed as day/weekend rides, or used to create shorter versions of the main circuit. This guide includes all the information needed to plan and execute a successful tour. In addition to clear route description, 1:200K mapping and gradient profiles, there is advice on selecting a schedule, planning your trip, preparing your bike and organising logistics, such as accommodation, getting to and from the start, and ways to carry (or not carry) your kit. Also includes a handy cycle shop listing, a Welsh glossary and checklist of things to take. Showcasing mile after mile of stunning coastal scenery, quaint seaside towns, rolling marcher country, as well as an impressive collection of castles, industrial archaeology, churches, chapels and prehistoric sites, Wales is a veritable delight for the cycling enthusiast. Discover verdant green valleys, skirt wild mountains, soak up Pembrokeshire's salty sea air and boast of your pedal up the highest road in Wales.

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

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Book SynopsisClassic Day Walks in England & Wales features a selection of 20 of the best day-length hillwalking routes from Vertebrate Publishing’s popular series of walking guidebooks.Edited by Jon Barton, this guidebook takes you to the best hiking country in England and Wales: take in Lake District fells, traverse Hadrian’s Wall, ramble in the South Downs, enjoy the coastline in Pembrokeshire, or explore Lizard Point in Cornwall.Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information.Table of ContentsClassic Day Walks Area Map & Route FinderIntroductionNavigationGPS and mobile phonesWalk timesSafetyThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartSection 1 – Northern England1 Druridge Bay & River Coquet, Northumberland – David Wilson2 Classic Hadrian’s Wall Country, Northumberland – David Wilson3 Latrigg, Lake District – Stephen Goodwin4 Lingmoor Fell & Side Pike, Lake District – Stephen Goodwin5 Goathland & Hazel Head, North York Moors – Tony Harker6 Hardraw Force & Abbotside Common, Yorkshire Dales – Bernard Newman7 Great Coum, Yorkshire Dales – Bernard Newman8 Hardcastle Crags, South Pennines – Paul Besley9 Miller’s Dale & Monsal Dale, Peak District – Norman Taylor & Barry Pope10 The Southern Gritstone Edges, Peak District – Norman Taylor & Barry PopeSection 2 – Southern England11 Hunstanton Cliffs to Titchwell Marsh, East Anglia – Anna Paxton12 Owlpen & Hetty Pegler’s Tump, Cotswolds – Judy Mills13 Battle & its Wider Landscape, High Weald – Deirdre Huston14 Vistas over Lewes Rape, South Downs – Deirdre Huston15 Haytor, Hound Tor & Widecombe, Devon – Jen & Sim Benson16 Around Lizard Point, Cornwall – Jen & Sim BensonSection 3 –Wales17 The Northern Carneddau & Aber Falls, Snowdonia – Tom Hutton18 Moel Siabod, Snowdonia – Tom Hutton19 The Sugar Loaf & Crug Mawr, Brecon Beacons – Harri Roberts20 St Brides & the Marloes Peninsula, Pembrokeshire Coast – Harri RobertsAppendix

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Book SynopsisGreat British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Scotland and Wales.Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 26 routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a passionate gravel cyclist. You can join round-the-world cycling men’s record holder Mark Beaumont in East Lothian, experience a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racers and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett and Gail Brown, embark on a coast-to-coast trip across Scotland with round-the-world cycling women’s record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of the Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna.Each route gives an insight into what each cyclist loves about gravel riding – what inspires and motivates them – and why they believe it qualifies as one of Britain’s best gravel rides. A detailed route description of the trail is then provided, including interesting information about the local area, exactly what to expect on the route, details on the best places and attractions to explore, recommendations for the best local cafes and pubs and a list of local bike shops, should they be needed. With inspiring photography showcasing some of the best gravel trails in the UK, as well as bespoke maps and downloadable GPX files for each route, this is the essential companion for any gravel rider.Whether you want a challenging pedal through the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes or a more leisurely day out in the saddle, let Great British Gravel Rides help you explore the best gravel cycling of Great Britain – your adventure begins here!Table of ContentsIntroduction – Why a book about gravel riding in Britain?AcknowledgmentsWhat is a Great British gravel ride?Prepare your own adventureThe bikeGetting to a routePrepare your bikeChoose your clothingOther kitSafetyLegalities and accessSCOTLAND 01 Coast-to-coast gravel adventure JENNY GRAHAM02 In search of gravel on the Monega Pass NAOMI FREIREICH03 A tour of Highland Perthshire RICHARD PEARSON04 Maelstrom gravel STEVEN GROOM05 Lomond Hills gravel LOUISE CHAVARIE06 Gravelfoyle KERRY MACPHEE07 Clacks gravel WALTER HAMILTON08 Explore Your Boundaries: East Lothian MARK BEAUMONT09 Mòr Tweed Valley gravel ANEELA MCKENNA10 Raiders gravel ESTHER TACKE AND WARREN SAUNDERSNORTHERN ENGLAND 11 Tyne and Wear gravel OLLY TOWNSEND AND FRANCIS KING12 Lakes gravel JAIMI WILSON13 Buzzard loop GUY KESTEVEN14 Packhorse gravel EMMA OSENTON15 Pannier gravel STEFAN AMATOSOUTHERN ENGLAND16 Further East JOSH IBBETT AND GAIL BROWN17 Windmill gravel GRANT WILDMAN18 Cotswold gravel EMMA KINGSTON19 London gravel DALILA LECKY20 Not the South Downs Way! RORY HITCHENS21 Mint Sauce gravel JO BURT22 Jurassic gravel CHARLIE HOBBS23 A taste of the East Devon Trail KATHERINE MOOREWALES24 Twmpa gravel tour ANDY DIX25 A Gritfest in the Cambrian Mountains MATT PAGEBONUS ROUTE26 Deer Island gravel MARKUS STITZReading listWebsitesEventsGuided gravel rides

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Book SynopsisRevised reprint 2019Scotland Mountain Biking – The Wild Trails features 24 of the best and more adventurous mountain bike rides in Scotland. The routes range from 6.5 to 290 kilometres in length, and are suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Split into three sections, Southern & Central Scotland, North-West Scotland & Highlands, and North-East Scotland & Cairngorms, this book includes challenging mountain passes, magical woodland singletrack, Munro peaks and idyllic spins past ancient lochs. The routes include a classic Torridon Circuit, Glen Sligachan on Skye, man-made and natural trails around the Minch Moor at Innerleithen, Munro Mount Keen, the end-to-end Corrieyairack Pass, and a big-mountain loop around Ben Alder. A Bonus Section includes the Fort William to Montrose Coast to Coast route.The book is written by Scottish mountain bike guide Phil McKane and includes stunning photography by Andy McCandlish. It features Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, times and difficulty; and refreshment stops and local knowledge.Reprinted in 2019 with updated mapping and revisions.Trade Review"Vertebrate Publishing has made a name for itself with a series of glossy, highly polished and well researched guidebooks to some of the UK's favourite riding spots." Mountain Bike Rider (MBR) Magazine "I'd say the best Mountain Bike Guide I've seen to date." Planetfear.com on Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking - The South Dales"Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsHow to Use this BookAccess LawEstate ActivitiesWeather and TerrainMidgesBothiesGeneral SafetyIn the Event of an AccidentRules of the (Off) RoadPlanning Your RideMaps & SymbolsGaelic TranslationsSECTION 1 – Southern & Central ScotlandSouthern & Central Scotland IntroductionSouthern & Central Scotland Area Map & Route Finder1 The Pentland Hills, Edinburgh2 Mugdock Park, Glasgow3 Glen Finglas, The Trossachs4 Southern Upland Way & The Dempster Road5 The Minch Moor, Innerleithen6 Glen Kinglass, Bridge of Orchy7 Glentrool TourSECTION 2 – North West Scotland & HighlandsNorth West Scotland & Highlands IntroductionNorth West Scotland & Highlands Area Map & Route Finder8 Corrour & Loch Ossian9 Loch Affric Loop10 The Corrieyairack Pass11 The Ardverikie Estate12 Ben Alder13 Glen Sligachan, Isle of Skye14 Torridon Circuit15 West Highlands TourSECTION 3 – North East Scotland & CairngormsNorth East Scotland & Cairngorms IntroductionNorth East Scotland & Cairngorms Area Map & Route Finder16 Glen Feshie Singletrack17 The Burma Road18 Gleann Einich19 The Capel Mounth20 Ben Avon21 Glen Tilt22 Mount Keen23 Tour of the CairngormsSECTION 4 – BONUS SECTIONBonus Section Introduction24 Coast to Coast, Fort William to MontroseAPPENDIX

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in the South Pennines features 20 circular walks between 5 and 18 miles (8km and 29 km) in length, spread across West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Researched and written by knowledgeable and experienced author Paul Besley, the walks range from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through striking and varied terrain.The routes are split into two geographical areas – Southern Walks, including routes around Dovestones, Ramsden Clough and Holmfirth; and Northern Walks, including routes around Hebden Bridge, Hardcastle Crags and Ilkley Moor.Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information.

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