Walking, hiking, trekking Books
Ordnance Survey Orkney Northern Isles Map Westray Sanday
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Orkney Map Mainland Ordnance Survey OS
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Fort Augustus Map Glen Roy Glen Moriston
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Loch Tay Glen Dochart Map Rannoch Glen Lyon
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Lochgilphead Loch Awe Map Loch Fyne Ordnance
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Sheffield Doncaster Map Rotherham Barnsley
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Snowdon Yr Wyddfa Map Caernafon Ordnance
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Penrith Keswick Map Ambleside Ordnance Survey
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Norwich The Broads Map Great Yarmouth Ordnance
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey The English Lakes SouthWestern Area Map Coniston
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£11.69
Ordnance Survey Newcastle Emlyn Castell Newydd Emlyn Map
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Coventry Warwick Map Weatherproof Royal
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Ben Nevis Fort William Map Weatherproof The
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Banff Macduff Turriff Map Weatherproof Fyvie
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Banff Huntly Map Weatherproof Portsoy Turriff
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Market Weighton Map Weatherproof Goole
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Stafford Telford Map Weatherproof Ironbridge
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Grantham Map Weatherproof Sleaford Bourne
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Boston Spalding Map Weatherproof Holbeach The
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Kettering Corby Map Weatherproof Market
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey StratforduponAvon Map Weatherproof Warwick
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Liddesdale and Kershope Forest 324 OS Explorer
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey The English Lakes SouthWestern Area Map
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£15.29
DK Thruhikers
Book SynopsisRenee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoorshiking, backpacking, canoeing, and campingwith millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventurestrail routes, gear, recipes, and moreand share stories from their time out on the trail.Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like Curry Rice and Cold-Soaked Shepherd''s Pie, to bring on your adventures.Learn how to plan your trip, pack your gear, deal with animals and leave no trace, eat and drink safely, avoid and care for injuries, pass the time, navigate all types of weather, get over the post-trail blues, and more. With this guide, you'll be prepared for anything.
£18.70
AA Publishing 50 Walks in Cornwall
Book SynopsisWalking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities and these guides feature a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Walk details include a summary of distance, time, terrain and parking, full-colour maps for each walk, full introduction to each walk providing information of local interest.
£12.59
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Walking Italy
Book SynopsisWalking holidays have become more popular, and it certainly looks like they're here to stay. In 2022 Mintel found that walking is the UK's most popular active holiday, while in June 2023, the New York Times ran a headline that claimed 2023 as the year of the walk. Whether it's setting off on a long walk or going walking for the day, it doesn't get much better than doing it in Italy. Italy has it all: mountains, hilltop towns, medieval squares, olive groves, vineyards, Renaissance art, routes which speak the stories of people and places. This is a book about walking that's not necessarily for walkers. It's for those who love walking and go regularly but it's also aimed at beginners, those of us who enjoy a walk followed by lunch or dinner in a medieval square and a night at a cosy B&B. Maybe you'll never actually go on any of the walks. This is also the book for you. It's full of the history and stories of routes and places, so you can go on your own journey from the comfort of your living room. It gives you all the relevant links you'll need such as up-to-date maps, detailed routes, GPS navigation, updates, further reading, and advice on the walking itself. Start reading, start dreaming and maybe you too could be walking through Italy soon.
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Walk This Way
Book SynopsisGentle and practical inspiration for getting the most out of your walking.More of us than ever have discovered walking, both as a means of exercise and to escape the strains of daily life. But in our time-poor society we can feel pressure to see and feel results in every step we take. Gill Stewart, a fitness professional and walking expert, teaches us how to harness the real power of walking by fully engaging with the benefits of spending time outdoors and progressing our walks further beyond simply measuring our steps, speed or miles.Walk This Way focuses on ''total body walking'' a unique holistic approach drawing on every element of fitness and wellbeing. Not only do we master the basics, such as which muscles to use to avoid injury, how to plan routes and how to stay safe, but Stewart also shows us how to add different elements to our walks each day to ensure we always return home feeling like we''ve gained some results or reward.You''ll f
£18.00
Hodder & Stoughton Walking the Himalayas
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2016 EDWARD STANFORD ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD''Levison Wood has breathed new life into adventure travel.'' Michael Palin''Levison Wood is a great adventurer and a wonderful storyteller.'' Sir Ranulph Fiennes''Britain''s best-loved adventurer... he looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint.'' The TimesFollowing in in the footsteps of the great explorers, WALKING THE HIMALAYAS is Levison Wood''s enthralling account of crossing the Himalayas on foot. His journey of discovery along the path of the ancient trade route of the Silk Road to the forgotten kingdom of Bhutan led him beyond the safety of the tourist trail. There lies the real world of the Himalayas, where ex-paratrooper Levison Wood encountered natural disasters, extremists, nomadic goat herders, shamans (and the Dalai Lama) in his 1,700-mile trek across the roof of the worlTrade ReviewBritain's best-loved adventurer... he looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint. * The Times *In the macho, adrenaline-fuelled arena of TV adventurers, Levison Wood is that rare beast: the real deal. * Radio Times *Wood's USP is that, unlike a great many pretenders, he is the real deal: a former paratrooper, a major in the army reserves and as hard as nails. * Telegraph *Adventurer Levison Wood is 'bewildered' by being called a sex symbol, as a death-defying trek through the Himalayas is set to have fans' pulses racing. * Daily Mail *Levison Wood is a great adventurer and a wonderful storyteller. * Sir Ranulph Fiennes *
£11.69
Northern Heritage Services The St Oswald's Way - Official Guidebook
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£12.34
Cicerone Press Walking in the Scottish Borders: Cheviots, Tweed,
Book SynopsisGuidebook presenting 45 day walks and one long distance route in the Scottish Borders. Split between the north and south Cheviots, Tweed, Ettrick, Moffat and Manor hills, the walks are a mixture of high and low-level routes and can be fully customised using multiple variants. The day walks range from 3 to 14 miles (5-23km) in length and take between 1-17.5 hours. The long-distance route between Gretna and Berwick covers 121 miles (194km) and takes 7 days. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Information on local points of interest GPX files available to download Information given on local geology and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The borders of the Borders Land of ballads Geology of the Scottish Borders Wildlife When to walk Getting there Getting around Accommodation Maps Access Safety in the hills Using this guide 1: The Cheviots (south) Walk 1 Shillhope Law from Alwinton Walk 2 Windy Gyle Walk 3 Linhope Spout Walk 4 Ingram hillforts Walk 5 A Hedgehope Horseshoe to The Cheviot 2: The Cheviots (north) Walk 6 Akeld to Humbleton Hill Walk 7 The Cheviot: Hen Hole and Bizzle Hole Walk 8 Newton Tors Walk 9 Yeavering Bell Walk 10 Forts for the day: Great Hetha and Ring Chesters Walk 11 Yetholm to The Schil Walk 12 Staerough Hill Walk 13 Grubbit Law and Wideopen Hill Walk 14 Dere Street to Chew Green 3: The Tweed Walk 15 Ford to Roughting Linn Walk 16 Horncliffe to Norham Walk 17 St Abb's Head Walk 18 Kelso and River Teviot Walk 19 Roxburgh village and viaduct Walk 20 Rubers Law Walk 21 Waterloo Monument Walk 22 Dryburgh Abbey and the Tweed Walk 23 Tweed and Eildon Walk 24 A Melrose Ramble 4: Yarrow and Ettrick Walk 25 Bowhill: Duchess Drive Walk 26 Ettrickbridge and Dryhope Tower Walk 27 Broadmeadows to the Minchmoor Road Walk 28 Yarrow to Glengaber Hill Walk 29 St Mary's Loch Walk 30 Loch of the Lowes and Peniestone Knowe Walk 31 Bodesbeck Law Walk 32 Ettrick Head Horseshoe Walk 33 Selcoth Burn and Potburn Hass Walk 34 Croft Head and Capel Fell 5: Moffat Hills Walk 35 Loch Skeen and White Coomb Walk 36 Dob's Linn to Loch Skeen Walk 37 Hart Fell Walk 38 Devil's Beef Tub Walk 39 Devil's Beef Tub from Moffat Walk 40 Gameshope circuit 6: Manor Hills Walk 41 Traquair: the Raxed Thrapple Walk 42 Dun Rig and Glen Sax Walk 43 Cademuir Hill and the Tweed Walk 44 Pykestone Hill from Drumelzier Walk 45 Broad Law 7: Longer walks and expeditions Walk 46 Walking the Border: Gretna to Berwick Other long routes St Cuthbert's Way Moffat to Peebles Wooler to Carter Bar Borders Abbeys Way Southern Upland Way (east) Berwickshire Coastal Path John Buchan Way Cross Borders Drove Road Annandale Way Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Important information and facilities by area
£11.66
Cicerone Press Walking Lake Garda and Iseo: Day walks in the
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 20 day walks around Lakes Garda and Iseo. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian lakes, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 5 to 13km (3–8 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. Sketch maps are included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and wildlife Highlights include Monte Baldo and Monteisola Table of ContentsMap key Overview pap Introduction Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Lago di Garda Walk 1 Valle delle Cartiere Walk 2 Eremo di San Valentino Walk 3 Campione to Pregasio Loop Walk 4 Campione to Pieve Loop Walk 5 Limone sul Garda and the Valle del Singol Walk 6 Monte Nodice and Pregasina Walk 7 Strada del Ponale to Pregasina Walk 8 The Venetian Bastione Walk 9 Monte Brione Walk 10 Torbole to Tempesta Walk 11 Monte Baldo: Ventrar to San Michele Walk 12 Monte Baldo: Cima delle Pozzette Walk 13 Monte Baldo: Eremo SS Benigno e Caro Walk 14 Monte Baldo: Rifugio Telegrafo Circuit Walk 15 Monte Baldo: Costabella to Prada Alta Walk 16 Torri del Benaco and Graffiti Lago d'Iseo Walk 17 Punta Alta Walk 18 Santuario di San Giovanni Walk 19 Corna Trentapassi Walk 20 Monteisola and the Santuario della Ceriola Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of Italian-English terms p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 5.7px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 36.9px; text-indent: -36.9px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p4 {margin: 2.9px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 5.7px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 36.9px; text-indent: -36.9px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p4 {margin: 2.9px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre}
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking the Dales Way: Ilkley to
Book SynopsisA guidebook to the Dales Way between Ilkley and Bowness-on-Windermere. Taking in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park this week-long 127km (79 mile) walk is a perfect introduction to a multi-day hike. The route is presented in 6 stages between 11 and 31km (7–19 miles) in length and described from south to north, a summary description is also provided for those wanting to walk in the opposite direction. The Watershed variant between Wharfedale and Dentdale is included. 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 The book features a trek planner that highlights information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Full accommodation listings are included Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table The Dales Way Trek Planner Preface Introduction About the Dales Way Planning the walk Suggested itineraries When to go Getting there… and back Public transport First and last nights Accommodation Facilities en route Pack-carrying services (baggage transfer) Cash management Equipment Dogs Planning day-by-day Using this guide Maps Weather Waymarking and paths Health, safety and emergencies Phones and Wi-Fi All about the region Geography Geology Plants and wildlife History and culture The Dales Way: Ilkley to Bowness Wharfedale Stage 1 Ilkley to Burnsall Stage 2 Burnsall to Buckden Langstrothdale and Dentdale Stage 3 Buckden to Cowgill (Lea Yeat) Stage 3A The Watershed Alternative Stage 4 Cowgill (Lea Yeat) to Millthrop (Sedbergh) Lonsdale and the Lakeland Fringe Stage 5 Millthrop (Sedbergh) to Staveley Into Lakeland Stage 6 Staveley to Bowness-on-Windermere Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation along the route Appendix C Further reading
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking in the North Wessex Downs: 30 walks
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 circular walks in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire the walks are suitable for all abilities, from gentle strolls to more strenuous and demanding walks.The walks range in length from 6 to 21 km (4–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. Many of the walks follow parts of the ancient Ridgeway National Trail and the Kennet and Avon Canal. 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity GPX files available to download Detailed information on refreshment and transport options for each walk Easy access from Swindon, Reading and Basingstoke Highlights include the Uffington White horse and Avebury Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction Geology Brief history Plants and wildlife Where to stay Getting around Food and drink Long-distance routes Maps Walking in the North Wessex Downs Waymarking, access and rights of way Protecting the countryside Using this guide Berkshire Downs East Walk 1 Chapel Row, Bucklebury and Stanford Dingley Walk 2 Ashampstead and Yattendon Walk 3 Aldworth Walk 4 Shillingford, Wittenham Clumps and Dorchester on Thames Walk 5 Blewbury and the Astons Lambourn Downs Walk 6 West Ilsley and Farnborough Walk 7 Ardington and the Hendreds Walk 8 Great Shefford, Chaddleworth and East Garston Walk 9 Lambourn and Eastbury Walk 10 The Ridgeway and the Letcombe villages Walk 11 Compton Beauchamp, Woolstone and the Uffington White Horse Walk 12 Ashbury and Bishopstone Marlborough Downs Walk 13 Ramsbury and Littlecote Walk 14 Mildenhall and the River Kennet Walk 15 Marlborough and Savernake Forest Walk 16 Ogbourne St Andrew, Rockley and Barbury Castle Walk 17 Fyfield Down and the Devil's Den Walk 18 Avebury Vale of Pewsey Walk 19 Cherhill and Oldbury Castle Walk 20 Heddington, Oliver's Castle, Roundway Down and Morgan's Hill Walk 21 Alton Barnes and the Wansdyke Walk 22 Knap Hill and Oare Walk 23 Martinsell Hill and Wootton Rivers Walk 24 Great Bedwyn and Wilton North Hampshire Downs Walk 25 Tidcombe and Hippenscombe Bottom Walk 26 Inkpen and Walbury Hill Walk 27 Ashmansworth and Faccombe Walk 28 St Mary Bourne and the Bourne Valley Walk 29 Ecchinswell and Ladle Hill Walk 30 Kingsclere and Hannington Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Further reading
£11.66
Cicerone Press Short Walks on the Malvern Hills
Book SynopsisJulia Goodfellow-Smith has chosen 15 of the best short walks in the Malvern Hills for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours.We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.
£9.45
Cicerone Press Walking in Norfolk: 40 circular walks in the
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks in Norfolk. Exploring the coast, Fens, Brecks and Broads, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The circular walks range from 6 to 19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–4 hours. Some routes use parts of long-distance paths, including the Peddars Way, Norfolk Coast Path, Boudica's Way and Weavers Way. 1:40,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk Easy access from Norfolk, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth
£13.46
Cicerone Press The Wye Valley Walk
Book SynopsisThe Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) through the beautiful and varied landscape of the Welsh borders. Typically taking 10 days to walk, the route starts at the river's source on Plynlimon and follows the Wye valley to Chepstow. The Wye Valley Walk is a perfect mix of river and hill walking, suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
£15.26
Cicerone Press 15 Short Walks in the South Downs Brighton
Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks around Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
£9.45
Cicerone Press The Cleveland Way Map Booklet
Book SynopsisMap booklet of the Cleveland Way National Trail, a 177km (110 mile) walk around the North York Moors National Park. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the Cleveland Way and the Yorkshire Wolds Way, and shows the full route of the Cleveland Way on OS 1:25K maps.
£9.45
Cicerone Press South West Coast Path Map Booklet Vol 2 St Ives
Book SynopsisMap of part of the southern section of the 630 mile (1014km) South West Coast Path National Trail. Covers the trail from St Ives to Plymouth along the west Cornwall and Devon coastline. This convenient and compact booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps shows the route, providing all of the mapping you need to walk the trail in either direction.
£11.66
Reaktion Books Way Makers: An Anthology of Women's Writing about
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling Wanderers, Kerri Andrews' Way Makers is the first anthology of women's writing about walking. Moving from the eighteenth century to the present day, and across poetry, letters, diaries, novels and more, this anthology traces a long tradition of women's walking literature. Walking is, for the women included in this anthology, a source of creativity and comfort; it is a means of expressing grief, longing and desire. It is also a complicated activity: it represents freedom but is also sometimes tinged with danger and fear. What cannot be denied any longer is that walking was, and continues to be, an activity full of physical and emotional significance for women: this anthology is testament to the rich literary heritage created by generations of women walker-writers over the centuries.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION by Kerri Andrews Elizabeth Carter to Catherine Talbot, 1746 Frances Burney, Evelina; or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World (1778) Ann Yearsley, 'Clifton Hill', from Selected Poems (1785) Helen Maria Williams, Letters Written in France, in the Summer 1790 (1790) Charlotte Smith, Rural Walks: In Dialogues: Intended for the Use of Young Persons (1795) Mary Wollstonecraft to William Godwin, 10 September 1796 Dorothy Wordsworth, The Alfoxden Journal (1798) Sarah Murray, Companion and Useful Guide to the Beauties of Scotland (1799) Dorothy Wordsworth, The Grasmere Journal (1800) Jane Austen to Cassandra Austen Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice (1813) Mary Shelley, History of a Six Weeks' Tour through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland (1817) Jane Austen, Persuasion (1817) Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818) Dorothy Wordsworth to William Johnson, 21 October 1818 Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, The Journal of Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, 16 May 1822 Ellen Weeton, Miss Weeton's Journal of a Governess (1825) Dorothy Wordsworth, 'Thoughts on My Sick-Bed' (1832) Charlotte Bronte to Emily Jane Bronte, 2 September 1843 Harriet Martineau, A Year at Ambleside (1845) Emily Bronte, 'Loud Without the Wind was Roaring', from Poems, by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell (1846) Christina Rossetti, 'The Trees' Counselling' (1847) Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights (1847) Harriet Martineau to Mr H. G. Atkinson, 7 November 1847, from Autobiography 'Often Rebuked, yet Always Back Returning', from Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey, ed. Charlotte Bronte (1850) Harriet Martineau, A Complete Guide to the English Lakes (1855) Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh (1856) Charlotte Bronte, The Professor (1857) Eliza Keary, 'Through the Wood', from Little Seal-Skin (1874) Kate Chopin, 'Beyond the Bayou' (1893) Gwen John to Ursula Tyrwhitt, 3 September 1903, La Reole Katherine Mansfield, Journal of Katherine Mansfield, Sunday, 16 May 1915 Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway (1925 Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse (1927) Virginia Woolf, Street Haunting: A London Adventure (1927) Nan Shepherd, 'Summit of Coire Etchachan', from In the Cairngorms (1934) Virginia Woolf, The Diary of Virginia Woolf, Tuesday, 2 October 1934 Frieda Lawrence, 'Not I, But the Wind . . .' (1935) Sylvia Townsend Warner, Summer Will Show (1936) Nan Shepherd to Neil Gunn, 14 May 1940 Flora Thompson, Heatherley (1944) Jessie Kesson, 'Blaeberry Wood' (1945) Jessie Kesson, 'To Nan Shepherd' (1945) Flora Thompson, Lark Rise to Candleford (1945) Janet Adam Smith, Mountain Holidays (1946) Anais Nin, 'The Labyrinth', from Under a Glass Bell (1948) C. C. Vyvyan, Down the Rhone on Foot (1955) Eleanor Farjeon, Walking with Edward Thomas (1958) Simone de Beauvoir, The Prime of Life, trans. Peter Green (1960) Nan Shepherd, The Living Mountain (1977) Jenny Nimmo, The Snow Spider (1986) Alexandra Stewart, Daughters of the Glen (1986) Muriel Gray, The First Fifty: Munro-Bagging Without A Beard (1991) Kathleen Jamie, 'At Point of Ness', from The Queen of Sheba (1994) Alice Oswald, 'Another Westminster Bridge', from Woods, etc (2005) Gwyneth Lewis, 'Imaginary Walks in Istanbul', from Sparrow Tree (2011) Cheryl Strayed, Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found (2012) Linda Cracknell, Doubling Back: Ten Paths Trodden in Memory (2014) Linda Cracknell, 'Assynt's Rare Animals?' (2015) Lauren Elkin, Flaneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London (2016) Melissa Harrison, Rain: Four Walks in English Weather (2016) Helen Mort, 'Kinder Scout', from No Map Could Show Them (2016) Camille T. Dungy, Guidebook to Relative Strangers: Journeys into Race, Motherhood and History (2017) Kate Davis, 'She teaches herself to walk across a limestone landscape', from The Girl Who Forgets How to Walk (2018) Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing (2018) Raynor Winn, The Salt Path (2018) Nancy Gaffield, Meridian (2019) Kathleen Jamie, Surfacing (2019) Anita Sethi, I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain (2021) Sasha Dugdale, 'The Fall of the Rebel Angels', from Deformations (2020) Sarah Moss, The Fell (2021) Polly Atkin, 'Unwalking', from Much With Body (2021) Sonia Overall, Heavy Time (2021) Merryn Glover, Of Stone and Sky (2021) WORKS INCLUDED PERMISSIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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APA Publications The Rough Guide to Walks in & Around London
Book SynopsisThis practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Walks in and Around London guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Walks in and Around London easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to London contains 46 walks in this new edition and 5 of them are completely new walks. It has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London covers: London, The North Downs, The Weald, The South Downs, The Saxon Shore, The North Wessex Downs to the New Forest, The Thames Valley, The Chilterns and Blenheim, St Albans to Bedfordshire, Essex, Cambridge and the Fens.Inside this Walks in and Around London travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Walks in and Around London, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Hampstead Heath to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cambridge, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hyde Park.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Walks in and Around London, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Walks in and Around London travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking and sightseeing.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of London, Essex and The Thames Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip focussed on Walks in and Around London, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Walks in and Around London guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide covering Walks in and Around London features fascinating insights into London with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Regents Canal and spectacular Kensington Gardens.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Central London, the North Downs and many more locations in and around London reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Walks in and Around London allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 100 Great Walks with Kids: Fantastic stomps
Book SynopsisThis book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes. Starting with a useful and informative introduction with advice on making walks with kids successful and enjoyable (best clothing and equipment, food and drink, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for commonly-encountered problems), the book divides the walks themselves by geographical area: - England: south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east - Wales: south, central, north - Scotland: borders and south,central, north and islands Each route is graded according to its relative difficulty but all will be short to moderate in length, and very achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness and symbols will indicate hazards, refreshments, toilets, dog-friendliness and buggy suitability. As well as being themed, each walk will include other points of interest along the way to keep the children engaged and encourage the idea that spending time outdoors is enjoyable and fun. Illustrated throughout with the authors’ photography showcasing the beauty of Britain, this will be an attractive and inspiring guidebook for all families wanting to make the most of the great outdoors.Trade ReviewBursting with ideas for family adventures. Expertly researched and written, with illustrated maps and simple step-by-step directions, it covers everything from pushchair-friendly strolls to more challenging ascents with kids. And the best thing? It covers the whole of Britain, so there's something for everyone! * Trail Magazine *Packed full of ideas and advice to get me and my little adventurer out there exploring... This is a book for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with their kids, and there are a whole range of walks to suit kids of all ages... Your children will love using it to plan your next adventure just as much as you will. -- Rob Haggan * theoutdooradventureblog.com *Jen and Sim are terrifically well equipped with the knowledge and experience to pick out the best and most suitable walks for children... Perfect for littler legs, walks are arranged by region and feature at-a-glance symbols... There's also bags of tips on boosting the fun factor on family walks... there will no doubt be other gems that we might never have discovered without this well researched outdoor guide. -- Natalie Hoare, Editor * Walk: Magazine of the Ramblers *Features family-friendly walks of all kinds, from buggy-friendly routes to little mountain adventures...packed with practical tips. * Country Walking *Discover the beauty of Britain with 100 wonderful walks that'll appeal to the small people in your life. With useful advice on making family walks successful and fun... and packed with inspiring routes and beautiful photography. * Countryside Magazine *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mountain Man: 446 Mountains. Six months. One
Book Synopsis'Proof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job.' Alastair Humphreys Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months – the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported, he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your everyday life. From collapsing tents and horrific storms to near-fatal mountaineering mishaps, James endured his fair share of hardship out in the hills. But the good times far outweighed the bad. He slept wild under the stars, met eccentric locals, and exchanged the 21st century social media bubble for a simpler, more peaceful existence. What did he learn along the way? That life is more fulfilling when you switch off your phone and climb a mountain. Chosen by The Great Outdoors magazine as their book of the year, all readers will be inspired and motivated by James’s amazing adventure, and the book concludes with a section on how YOU can achieve your next adventure. Whether it’s something to get the kids involved in at half term, a fun challenge to tackle solo or with friends, or a record-breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your adventure. This paperback edition also features a Foreword by adventurer and writer Anna McNuff.Trade ReviewProof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job. -- Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Londons Hidden Rivers
Book SynopsisA fantastic guide to exploring the hidden rivers of London.London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Effra have left their mark on the city, and still form an important part of our subterranean world.- From the former watering hole, by the Earl's Sluice, where Canterbury pilgrims rested, David Bowie rehearsed and Henry Cooper trained, to the Gardens by the Westbourne where a young Mozart performed.- From Counter's Creek and its burial grounds of Kensal Green and Brompton to the River Effra and the West Norwood cemetery.- From the pipe carrying the River Tyburn over Baker Street Underground station to the grate in Farringdon through which the River Fleet can be heard (and seen).David Fathers shows the course of London''s hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks, illustrating the traces they have left and showing the ways they have shaped the city. Each w
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Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Voices on the Path
Book SynopsisWalking may seem a simple act. But it has a long history, much of it unnoticed. It has always carried a wide range of associations, in a myriad of areas, including manual work, philosophy, social class, landscape, political protest, cartography, poetry, religion, tourism and art. Wales is especially rich in traditions of walking - walking by its own people and by visitors.
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Countryside Books Guide to East Sussex Pub Walks
Book SynopsisDiscover the beautiful countryside around East Sussex with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. These 20 circular routes vary in length from 21/2 to 7 miles and are centred on a broad variety of pubs - all recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the region's diverse landscape, with walks ranging from the flatlands of the Pevensey Levels to the heights of Beachy Head and the magnificent Seven Sisters Country Park. Take in the far-reaching views around the South Downs, the pretty villages of Alfriston and Firle, the tranquil waters of the Royal Military Canal and Arlington Reservoir, and the glorious coast near Rye. Along the way you'll uncover the rural pathways, fields, meadows, quiet lanes and waterways that make East Sussex the perfect walking county.Table of ContentsIntroduction THE WALKS 1 Ditchling (33/4 miles) 2 Kingston near Lewes (43/4 miles) 3 Forest Row (31/4 miles) 4 Isfield (31/4 miles) 5 Fletching (31/4 miles) 6 Firle (4 miles) 7 Hartfield (41/2 miles) 8 Fairwarp (33/4 miles) 9 Exceat (41/4 miles) 10 Alfriston (21/2 miles) 11 Arlington (43/4 miles) 12 East Dean (31/4 miles) 13 Mayfield (31/4 miles) 14 Rushlake Green (43/4 miles) 15 Wadhurst (41/4 miles) 16 Burwash (5 miles) 17 Battle (43/4 miles) 18 Ewhurst Green (41/2 miles) 19 Winchelsea (21/2 miles) 20 Rye Harbour (41/4 or 71/4 miles)
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Gill The Mourne and Cooley Mountains: A Walking Guide
Book SynopsisThe Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker’s paradise. The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline in a compact region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cooley Peninsula – a finger of land in County Louth bounded in the north by the spectacular Carlingford Lough – is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. These exhilarating walks will take you to the highest point in Northern Ireland. Trek through the picturesque woodland trails of Castlewellan and Tollymore. Discover the highest passage tomb in Ireland. Walk along an old smuggler’s route, tranquil reservoirs and the sand-dunes of Murlough Nature Reserve. The more ambitious will relish the Mourne Wall challenge, and some summits include optional scrambles to the top of dramatic granite tors or rocky outcrops. Each graded route is illustrated with photographs and specially drawn maps. Snippets on the rich flora, fauna, geology, history, heritage and folklore of each area are included throughout. So, get your walking boots on and discover the impressive landscape that spawned the legend of the Táin Bó Cúailnge and inspired C. S. Lewis’ magical world of Narnia.
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Harvey Map Services Ltd Ben Alder
Book SynopsisIncludes Creag Meaghaidh and Corrour Station. Detailed map for hillwalkers at the popular 1:25,000 scale of the area around Ben Alder west of Dalwhinnie and the A9. Includes 24 Munros, 4 Corbetts and 3 Grahams. Tough, light, durable and 100% waterproof Genuine, original, HARVEY mapping Opens directly to either side of the sheet Easy to re-fold 1392 x 486mm flat
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