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Book SynopsisIf you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you. Complete with maps and illustrations and covering walks ranging from gentle strolls, family friendly outings and full-scale hikes, this is the perfect handbook for any Scottish adventure!'An invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack' -- Daily Record'This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information, is a welcome sight' -- Scottish Field'Superb book with some great walks in it - ideal for new and old hikers alike' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent and very informative' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant - very impressed, nicely laid out and nice maps too' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************Scotland and its islands encompass more than 10,000 miles of breath-taking coastline. The 100 routes outlined by Andrew Dempster in this essential guide take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches and storm-tossed sea-stacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the romantic castles and Clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and awe-inspiring clifftop vantage points.This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from short hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment.Compiled in a user-friendly format, containing maps and illustrations throughout, 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with many of the walks also suitable for children.Book that staycation now!Trade ReviewAn invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack * Daily Record *This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information such as pubs to visit along the way, is a welcome sight * Scotish Field *A zealous guide to this impressive spread of coastal walks * Walk *A very special guide for those interested in the outdoors * Scotland Magazine *

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Book SynopsisLooking for the best dog walks in Norfolk? Look no further. This book contains a collection of 20 fab routes, all hand-picked by expert walkers and tested by their even-more-expert dogs. From coast to countryside, taking in hidden gems and must-see landmarks along the way, this is your ticket to the best places to go exploring with your four-legged friend in Norfolk. All routes have been designed for maximise off-lead time. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: *A stroll through the Royal country park of Sandringham *Sandy scrambling over the dunes at Holme-next-the-Sea *A circuit of the Salthouse Marshes (complete with a stop at the dog-friendly Salthouse Dun Cow pub) *Woodland adventures at Felbrigg Hall, Whitlingham and Thetford Forest *A cracking mix of sand, sea & forest at Wells & Holkham *Houghton Hill: quiet country lanes, field paths & a visit to a deserted village *Ringland Hills: check out one of Norfolk's prettiest villages, take a dip in the river & walk among woodland & hills *Waterside Wensum walkies at the likes of Fakenham, Swanton Morley, and along the Broads at How Hill WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - Features 20 circular routes ranging in length from 2 to 5 miles NORFOLK AT ITS VERY BEST - From coast to country, across open landscape, through picture-postcard villages & along quiet rural paths - discover why Norfolk is a paradise for dogs & dog-walkers OFF-LEAD TIME - All walks are designed to maximise off-lead time for your dog while ensuring there are great views & scenery for owners as well EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way INFO-PACKED - All walks include details of where to park; livestock & stiles; distance & terrain; recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops; contact details for the nearest vetsTable of Contents1 Sandringham (2.5 miles) 2 Holme-next-the-Sea (5 miles) 3 Wells and Holkham (3.5 miles) 4 Salthouse Coastal Walk (1.5 miles) 5 Felbrigg Woodland Walk (4 miles) 6 Houghton on the Hill (3.5 miles) 7 Fakenham Riverside (3 miles) 8 The Broads, How Hill (1.5 miles) 9 River Wensum at Swanton Morley (3 miles) 10 Ringland Hills (2.5 miles) 11 Whitlingham Wood (2 miles) 12 Burgh Castle (1.5 miles) 13 Denver Mill (1.7 miles) 14 Stoke Ferry (2.2 miles) 15 Oxborough Village Walk (3.2 miles) 16 Old Buckenham (4 miles) 17 Pulham Market (3 miles) 18 Caistor St Edmund (2.5 miles) 19 Lynford Stag and Thetford Forest (3.5 miles) 20 Burston (3 miles)

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Book SynopsisHere is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular dog-friendly walks with plenty of opportunities for your dog to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from 2 and a half to 6 miles, include dog-friendly pubs and cafes, and introduce dogs and their owners to Lincolnshire's glorious countryside; lush Vales; a wetland habitat in the Fens, coastal walks by the Wash, woodland in the Wolds and wonderful moorland in the north of the county.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks with plenty of opportunities for dogs to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from 2 to 6 miles and provide a great introduction for dogs and their owners to the superb landscape of West Sussex; exploring the high chalk grasslands of the South Downs; ancient woodland in the Low Weald; and scenic routes by the Ardingly Reservoir. There are plenty of opportunities for dogs to roam safely off lead in St Leonard's Forest, Houghton Forest or Hammonds Wood. Or for dogs who love water there are bracing walks by the coast, along the river Adur and the Wey and Arun Canal.Table of ContentsAdvice for Dog Walkers. The Walks: 1 Durford Heath and Rogate Common (33/4 miles) 2 Stoughton Down, the Monarch's Way and Lyecommon (6 miles) 3 Selsey, Church Norton and Pagham Harbour (31/2 miles) 4 East Lavant, Great Combes and St Roches Hill (5 miles) 5 Cocking Down, the South Downs Way and Bepton Down (31/4 miles) 6 Fernhurst and its environs (31/4 miles) 7 Lodsworth, Bexleyhill and Vining Copse (41/4 miles) 8 Whiteways, Bignor Hill and Houghton Forest (51/2 miles) 9 The Dover, Gibbet Piece and Wepham Ball (33/4 miles) 10 Loxwood and the Wey & Arun Canal (31/2 miles) 11 The Mens, Bedham and Hammonds Wood (4 miles) 12 Kithurst Hill, Wepham Down and Amberley Mount (63/4 miles) 13 Findon Valley and the ramparts of Cissbury Ring (51/2 miles) 14 Wiston, Lion's Bank and Chanctonbury Ring (61/4 miles) 15 Copsale and Southwater Country Park (41/4 miles) 16 Bramber, Upper Beeding and the river Adur (31/2 miles) 17 Mannings Heath and around St Leonard's Forest (31/2 miles) 18 The Clayton windmills and the South Downs Way (3 miles) 19 Crawley Down and the Worth Way (31/4 or 51/2 miles) 20 By the waters of Ardingly Reservoir (2 miles)

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Book SynopsisDiscover Cheshire’s beautiful countryside with this pocket-sized guide to some of the best walks in the county. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 2 to 6½ miles. At the heart of each walk is a renowned local pub, recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the The Wirral and Frodsham areas in the west with their wooded hills and stirring views over the mighty estuaries of the Dee and Mersey; the memorable medieval churches at Marton, Bunbury, Tarvin and Chadkirk; and monuments to the Industrial Age at Acton Bridge, Styal and High Lane. Along the way you’ll uncover rugged countryside, tranquil water meadows, historic villages, ancient hillforts and the spectacular views that make Cheshire such a great place for walking.Table of Contents1 Thurstaston Common (31/2 miles) 2 Pulford and Trevalyn (61/2 miles) 3 Tarvin and Roman Bridges (51/2 miles) 4 Broxton and Maiden Castle (33/4 miles) 5 Alvanley and Helsby Hill (31/2 miles) 6 Frodsham (2 miles) 7 Tarporley (21/2 miles) 8 Bunbury (41/2 miles) 9 Little Budworth (23/4 miles) 10 Acton Bridge (23/4 miles) 11 Grappenhall (41/2 miles) 12 Wybunbury (13/4 miles) 13 Warmingham (5 miles) 14 Plumley & Holford Hall (4 miles) 15 Wheelock (4 miles) 16 Styal (41/4 miles) 17 Marton (31/2 miles) 18 Chadkirk (33/4 miles) 19 Higher Sutton (41/2 miles) 20 High Lane (23/4 miles)

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Book SynopsisBelfast and the surrounding countryside have so much to offer, and are waiting to be explored!Hike through wooded glades and past plunging waterfalls, or stroll through the Titanic Quarter and hear about the city's industrial history. Follow in the footsteps of football legend George Best and Narnia creator C.S. Lewis.

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Book SynopsisNeed inspiration for a great family day out? Here are thirty imaginative and varied walks specially designed to appeal to children, all within County Dublin. Explore some of the county's finest landscapes and historical attractions - including Ardgillan Castle, the Hell Fire Club, Bull Island and Killiney Hill - or enjoy the delights of the city and its suburbs, strolling by the Dodder, the Grand Canal or through Marlay Park.The walks are accompanied by clear directions and packed with ideas for pit stops to keep curious kids excited. Tales of folklore, historical snippets and information about the flora and fauna along the way are sure to keep them enthralled while they stay active. With detailed maps and practical information, you'll have all you need to enjoy a fun, affordable family day out. So open the front door and discover the adventure, history and nature waiting on your doorstep.Trade ReviewExcellent. * MountainViews *Nice, pocket-sized book to get the kids away from the screen and onto the streets, hills and shorelines in and around Dublin. * Books Ireland *Table of Contents1. Ardgillan Castle, Park and Demesne2. Skerries Sli na Slainte3. Donabate Coastal Walks4. Malahide Marina, Estuary and Castle5. Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk 6. Ireland's Eye7. Howth Northern and Eastern Loop8. Howth Southern Loop 9. St Anne's Park10. North Bull Island Loop11. Phoenix Park12. Grand Canal and Dublin City Loop13. Dodder River Walk and Bushy Park14. Marlay Park15. Sandycove Heritage Trail16. Dalkey Quarry and Killiney Hill Circuit17. Rathmichael Woods Circuit18. Lead Mines Chimney and Carrickgollogan19. Barnaslingan Trail and The Scalp20. Prince's William Seat and Raven's Rock from Glencullen21. Three Rock Wood and Three Rock Mountain from Ticknock Lower22. Fairy Castle, Two Rock Mountain and Three Rock Mountain from Ticknock Upper23. Tibradden Mountain24. Cruagh Mountain Loop25. Massy's Woods26. Hell Fire Club27. Glenasmole Reservoirs Loop28. Ballymorefinn Hill and Seahan Circuit29. Saggart Hill

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Book SynopsisLighthouses have been used as aids to maritime navigation for centuries. They are highly recognisable and beloved features of our coastline and waterways, treasured by communities and captivating visitors. But how many are there and is it really possible to visit them all? The British Lighthouse Trail is the only book of its kind to provide a comprehensive listing of all lighthouses in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands accompanied by practical advice on how to reach them. The author, an avid pharologist, set off on a quest in 2012 to visit all lighthouses around the British coastline only to find that there were many more lighthouses to be discovered. This comprehensive book is the result of further extensive research and significant travel. Over 600 lighthouses are featured - from the perilous beauty of Shetland's Muckle Flugga Lighthouse to the elegant serenity of Jersey's Corbiere Lighthouse. Complete with helpful maps highlighting the location of every lighthouse in each region and colour photography of a broad selection of our nation's most weird and wonderful aids to navigation throughout, this book is an indispensable guide to visiting and seeing some of our nation's most majestic, historical and isolated buildings. Each listing features a description of the structure, its light characteristic as well as any notable designers. Access information offers the best ways to reach or see each lighthouse, and whether it is possible to explore inside the tower. Nearby or related places of interest, such as other notable aids to navigation and relocated lighthouse optics, are also included. Experience the secluded joy of visiting tidal islands, watch waves lapping against some of the most remote rock structures, and feel the magic of walking in the footsteps of the lighthouse keepers inside the towers. This book will guide you on countless journeys never to be forgotten.Trade Review`...is a very useful and comprehensive guide for planning visits to lighthouses in the UK. Looking through the book I was amazed at how many lighthouses I had missed in previous visits to regions in the UK. I shall certainly be buying the book for my next trip!' LAMP------------------'...will in future be accompanying us on all our travels ...the book comes as a sturdy paperback that feels like it will survive hard handling and exposure to the elements and the end result really is a great book about lighthouses'. Undiscovered Scotland------------------'...Truly, a monumental work in its own right. ...A real treat for the serious lighthouse "bagger"...this important addition to the world of pharology!' Bellrock.org-------------------'...a thoroughly-researched reference book, detailing virtually everything you'd ever want to know about a particular lighthouse. The attention to detail is among its main selling points. From each lighthouse's general appearance and accessibility to best vantage points for viewing and interesting facts about their unique light patterns, this book is a must for lighthouse aficionados...this is a delightful book for avid lighthouse enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover a little bit more about these important structures watching over our oceans and seas'. Travellowdown.com-------------------'...Walkers keen on maritime history may be interested in The British Lighthouse Trail, a guide to all the lighthouses in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and The Channel Islands'. Strider Magazine------------------'...is detailed and informative with photos of each light....It is an incredible piece of research which has been thoroughly studied and laid out to make it accessible for the reader...would make a great coffee table addition for any Shetland home'. Shetland Life------------------'...this very handy guide for existing and aspiring pharologists provides vital visiting details for no fewer than 612 lighthouses...conveys the incredible variety of lighthouses in British waters...and the frequently beautiful locations in which they are sited...delivers an infectious appreciation of these often stunning structures'. Nautilus International

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Book SynopsisNew Revised Edition and Format. More than a map, an essential piece of equipment this new generation HARVEY Superwalker is designed to be the most practical tool for navigation outdoors.The format gives more mapping on the sheet without making the map heavy and bulky. The fold has been developed to allow you to open directly to any part, and either side of the sheet easily no more struggling in the wind. The Superwalker XT25 is based on original HARVEY mapping with all the information a walker would expect on a map at 1:25,000 scale. Walls and fences on farmland are now shown. The clarity of the mapping has been improved to enable more people to read it without their glasses. The map is uncluttered by information irrelevant to the walker. The precise contouring and delicate hill shading give an immediate picture of the ground. Experience the satisfaction of fine navigation with the Superwalker XT25, now printed on our 100% waterproof and almost indestructible paper, whatever the weather!

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Book SynopsisCovers a large area yet is handily compact. Pocket perfect! Detailed map for runners and walkers of the south eastern fells of the Lake District National Park at the magic scale of 1:40,000. The map has Lake Windermere in the centre. Includes Ambleside, Coniston and Kendal and the superb mountain biking area of Grizedale Forest. Fully detailed genuine HARVEY mapping Includes Rights of Way Use without a map case: tough and 100% waterproof Opens directly to either side of the sheet 73 x 152mm

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Book SynopsisA walking guide to climbing the 254 summits in England which reach the height of 2000ft (Nuttalls) in a series of 60 walks. The summits that achieve this height (and rise above their surroundings by at least 50ft) are described by region, from the Lake District to the Chevoits, on to the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, and finally to the Peak District and Dartmoor. They include some of England's most famous peaks, such as Blencathra, Great Gable and Coniston Old Man in the Lake District, and Kinder Scout in the Peak District, but also some with no name on the OS maps. All these ascents take the walker into some of the most beautiful hillwalking areas of England and provide a lifetime's challenge and enjoyment.Table of ContentsIntroduction Notes Selection of the Tops Maps Access 1 Lake District - The Northern Fells 2 Lake District - The North Western Fells 3 Lake District - The Western Fells 4 Lake District - The Central Fells 5 Lake District - The Southern Fells 6 Lake District - The Eastern Fells 7 Lake District - The Far Eastern Fells 8 The Cheviots 9 North Pennines - The Western Fells 10 North Pennines - The Eastern Fells 11 Yorkshire Dales - The Northern Fells 12 Yorkshire Dales - The Southern Fells 13 The Peak District and Dartmoor Deleted Tops Alphabetical index of Tops

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to walking 190 Nuttall 2000ft mountains in Wales in 49 routes. Summits split into: Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyns, Arenigs, Berwyns, Arans, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, central Wales, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons. New edition with definitive lists, detailed route descriptions, maps and drawings of Wales' highest peaks includes three newly-confirmed summits and full updates of all routes, including current details of maps required, parking and services available at the start of routes.Table of ContentsIntroduction Notes Selection of the Tops Maps Access Notes on Edition 2 1. The Carneddau 2. The Glyders 3. Snowdon 4. Moel Hebog 5. The Moelwyns 6. The Arenigs 7. The Berwyns 8. The Arans 9. The Rhinogs 10. Cadair Idris 11. Central Wales 12. The Black Mountains 13. The Brecon Beacons Deleted Tops Alphabetical index of Tops

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook shows the vast range of activities available in the mountains surrounding Chamonix. With routes for several different pursuits including walking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountaineering and bouldering, it is a comprehensive collection of everything this popular region has to offer. All the routes and activities range in difficulty, from easy strolls for all abilities to moderate rock climbs and glacier hikes, which require either technical skills or a professional guide. Families, groups of friends and mountaineers looking for a 'rest day' or a change to what they're used to will all find something to whet their appetites here. Chamonix has long been a dream destination for mountain adventures and its environment is ideal for such a varied list of activities. This guide allows you to enjoy its spectacular views and renowned summits in many different ways or by mixing and matching your favourites.Table of ContentsMap key Map of walks and Alpine mountaineering routes Map of trail running, road biking and mountain biking routes Map of rock climbing, bouldering and via ferrata routes Chamonix town map Introduction The region Glaciers Flowers and animals How it all started Mountain adventures Other activities When to go Getting there and getting around Accommodation Tourist information Language Health and safety Using this guide 1 Walks Classic Walks Route 1 Mont Joly Route 2 Le Prarion Route 3 Aiguillette des Houches Route 4 Montagne de la Côte Route 5 Lac Cornu and Lacs Noirs Route 6 Plan de l'Aiguille to Montenvers Route 7 Grand Balcon Sud: La Fl#xe9;g#xe8;re to Planpraz Route 8 Aiguillette des Posettes Route 9 Lac Blanc from the Col des Montets Route 10 Mont Buet by the Normal Route Family Walks Route 1 Lac des Ilettes Route 2 Lacs Jovet Route 3 Chalets Miage and Truc Route 4 Charousse Route 5 Lac du Br#xe9;vent Route 6 Argenti#xe8;re via the Paradis des Praz Route 7 Le Chapeau Route 8 Montroc-Col des Montets-Vallorcine Route 9 B#xe9;rard valley and Sur le Rocher Route 10 Dinosaur tracks Hut Walks Route 1 Refuge de Plat#xe9; Route 2 Refuge de Tr#xe9;-la-T#xea;te Route 3 Refuge Moëde d'Anterne Route 4 Refuge Bel Lachat Route 5 Refuge du Lac Blanc Route 6 Refuge Albert Premier Route 7 Refuge de la Pierre #xe0; B#xe9;rard Route 8 Refuge de Loriaz Adventure Walks Route 1 Pointe Perc#xe9;e Route 2 The D#xe9;rochoir and D#xe9;sert de Plat#xe9; Route 3 Aiguille du Belv#xe9;d#xe8;re Route 4 Mer de Glace Balcony Trail Route 5 Tr#xe9;-les-Eaux Circuit Route 6 Loriaz to Emosson Route 7 Mont Buet by the North Ridge Route 8 Cheval Blanc Trail Running 2 Alpine Mountaineering Route 1 Champex to Le Tour Route 2 Grand Montets to Lognan Route 3 Aiguille du Midi to Helbronner Route 4 Petite Aiguille Verte Route 5 Aiguille Crochues Route 6 Aiguille du Tour Route 7 The Cosmiques Ar#xea;te Route 8 Mont Blanc 3 Mountain Biking Route 1 Les Contamines: Truc Miage circuit Route 2 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains: Prarion circuit Route 3 Pipeline descent: Saint-Gervais to Le Fayet Route 4 Tour des Ay#xe8;res Route 5 Promenade de l'Arve Route 6 Petit Balcon Nord: Chamonix to Le Tour Route 7 Montroc to Chamonix along the Arve Route 8 Col des Montets to the chocolate shops Route 9 Vallorcine-Col des Posettes-Le Tour-Montroc Route 10 Vallorcine to Martigny Descents and airtime 4 Road Biking Route 1 Chamonix to Sallanches Route 2 Col des Montets Route 3 Emosson Lake Route 4 Col de la Forclaz Rides outside of the Chamonix valley 5 Rock Climbing and Bouldering Rock climbing Area 1 Les Gaillands Area 2 The Index Area 3 La Joux Area 4 Les Ch#xe9;serys Area 5 Aiguillette d'Argenti#xe8;re Area 6 Vallorcine Slab (Rocher de la Saix) Area 7 Barberine Bouldering Area 1 Col des Montets Area 2 Pierre d'Orthaz Area 3 Les Bossons Area 4 Le Coupeau Area 5 Le M#xe9;donnet 6 Via Ferratas Route 1 Le Mont, Sixt-Fer-#xe0;-Cheval Route 2 La Curalla, Passy Other routes in the Haute Savoie region Route 3 La Yves Pollet Villard, La Clusaz Route 4 La Roche #xe0; l'Agathe, Thônes Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Useful French words and phrases Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Glacier travel and rescue techniques

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a 111km circuit amid some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all the Swiss Alps. The Tour of the Jungfrau Region is described as a clockwise hut-to-hut circuit, beginning at Schynige Platte and ending at Wilderswil, broken into 10 stages (with a number of high and low- level alternatives offered). The route is suitable for hikers with some alpine experience. The 111km trek takes you in a horseshoe loop through the Bernese Oberland's most spectacular mountain scenery, in the shadow of such iconic peaks as Wetterhorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. In a journey of 9 to 10 days the Tour visits pastures, ridges, summits and passes, skirts exquisite mountain lakes and gazes on waterfalls, gorges and glaciers. The guide contains all the information needed, including a trek planner, maps and profiles. On practically every stage modestly priced dormitories are available and, as meals are provided everywhere, walkers can trek unencumbered by heavy rucksacks.Table of ContentsMap/profile key Mountain safety Location map Overview map Preface to the third edition Introduction The route Accommodation Suggested itineraries How to get there When to go Language Notes for walkers Equipment Recommended maps Safety in the mountains Wildlife and alpine flowers Using the guide Tour of the Jungfrau Region Part 1 Schynige Platte to Stechelberg Stage 1 Schynige Platte to First Stage 2 First to Hotel Wetterhorn Alternative Stage 2: First to Hotel Wetterhorn
 via the Gleckstein Hut Stage 3 Hotel Wetterhorn to Alpiglen Alternative Stage 3: Hotel Wetterhorn to Berghaus Bäregg Stage 4 Alpiglen to Kleine Scheidegg/Grindelwaldblick Stage 5 Kleine Scheidegg/Grindelwaldblick to Stechelberg Part 2 Stechelberg to Wilderswil Stage 6 Stechelberg to Obersteinberg Alternative Stage 6: Stechelberg to Obersteinberg (direct route) Stage 7 Obersteinberg to the Rotstock Hut Stage 8 Rotstock Hut to the Blumental Stage 9 Blumental to the Suls-Lobhorn Hut Stage 10 Suls-Lobhorn Hut to Wilderswil Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation directory Appendix C Language primer Appendix D Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAll the mapping you need to walk the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail that runs for 177 miles along the English-Welsh border between Sedbury (near Chepstow) and Prestatyn on the north Wales Coast. NOTE An accompanying Cicerone guidebook - Offa's Dyke Path - describes the full route from south to north with lots of other practical and historical information. The accompanying guidebook INCLUDES a copy of this map booklet.This booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack. It shows the full and up-to-date line of the Offa's Dyke Path, along with the relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend.Table of ContentsContents Key to map pages Stage 1 Above the Lower Wye Gorge Stage 2 Sheep and cider in remote Monmouthshire Stage 3 Crossing the Black Mountains Stage 4 Gladestry and Hergest Ridge Stage 5 The Radnorshire Hills Stage 6 Ups and downs in deepest Shropshire Stage 7 The Vale of Montgomery and Long Mountain Stage 8 Across the Severn valley Stage 9 Exploring the unknown Marches Stage 10 The Vale of Llangollen and Eglwyseg Rocks Stage 11 The Clwydian Range Stage 12 Northern hills and coast OS Explorer map legend

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 day walks in Cumbria’s Eden Valley. Exploring the varied landscapes between the Eden’s source in the upland Yorkshire Dales and its mouth at the Solway salt marshes, there are walks suitable for all abilities that can be enjoyed year-round.The walks are circular, except for two linear routes that follow the line of the Settle–Carlisle railway, range from 6–20km (4–12 miles) in length and take between 3 and 8 hours to complete. They are ordered from south to north, going with the flow of the River Eden. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Local points of interest are featured including Pendragon Castle, Smardale Gill, Cross Fell Easy access from Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Penrith and Carlisle Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The Eden Valley Geology Wildlife and habitats History Weather Where to stay Getting around Waymarking and access Dogs Maps Clothing, equipment and safety Using this guide Walks Walk 1 Wild Boar Fell Walk 2 Mallerstang Edge and High Seat Walk 3 Nine Standards Walk 4 Smardale Fell and Ash Fell Edge Walk 5 Crosby Garrett Fell and Smardale Gill Walk 6 The Infant Eden and Pendragon Castle Walk 7 Kirkby Stephen to Appleby Walk 8 Great Asby Scar Walk 9 Potts Valley and the Orton Fells Walk 10 Crosby Ravensworth Fell Walk 11 Knipescar Common and River Lowther Walk 12 River Lyvennet at King's Meaburn Walk 13 Rutter Force and Hoff Beck Walk 14 High Cup and Scordale Walk 15 Murton Pike Walk 16 Flakebridge Wood and Dufton Ghyll Walk 17 Dufton Pike Walk 18 High Cup via Great Rundale Walk 19 Cross Fell Walk 20 Long Meg and Her Daughters Walk 21 Melmerby Fell Walk 22 Kirkoswald and Raven Beck Walk 23 Armathwaite and Coombs Wood Walk 24 Croglin and Newbiggin Walk 25 Wetheral Walk 26 Talkin Fell and Simmerson Hill Walk 27 Talkin Tarn and the Gelt Walk 28 Quarry Beck and Ridgewood Walk 29 Burgh Marsh Walk 30 Campfield Marsh and Bowness Common Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook presents four specially devised treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli. Taking in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain life. A shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Foreword to 2018 edition Introduction Traditional mountain life A little history Flowers and wildlife Navigation and maps Sleeping and eating Dogs Getting on with people Weather and when to go What to take Emergency services Access to the mountains Using this guide Part 1 The Peloponnese Way Section 1 Dhiakoftó to Trípoli Stage 1 Dhiakoftó to M#xe9;ga Spílio monastery Stage 2 M#xe9;ga Spílio monastery to Áno Lousí Stage 3 Áno Lousí to Tourl#xe1;dha Stage 4 Near Tourl#xe1;dha to Dh#xe1;ra Stage 5 Nimfasía to Vitína Stage 6 Vitína to Kardhar#xe1;s or K#xe1;psia Stage 7 Kardhar#xe1;s or K#xe1;psia to Trípoli Section 2 Trípoli to Pantazí beach Stage 8 Psilí Vrísi to Áyios P#xe9;tros Stage 9 Malevís convent to Vamvakoú Stage 10 Vamvakoú to Paleogoul#xe1;s Stage 11 Mistr#xe1;s to Anavrití Stage 12 Anavrití to Taïgetos mountain refuge Stage 13 Taïgetos mountain refuge to Árna Stage 14 Árna to Pantazí beach Part 2 The Píndos Way Section 1 Ámfissa to Karpenísi Stage 1 Ámfissa to Víniani and Rek#xe1; ravine Stage 2 Mt Ghióna: Víniani to L#xe1;ka Karvoúni refuge Stage 3 L#xe1;ka Karvoúni refuge to Siki#xe1; Stage 4 Siki#xe1; to Athan#xe1;sios Dhi#xe1;kos/Áno Mousounítsa Stage 5 Mt Vardhoúsia: Athan#xe1;sios Dhi#xe1;kos/Áno Mousounítsa to Yiourt#xe1;ki sheepfold Stage 6 Yiourt#xe1;ki sheepfold to Mt Oxi#xe1;/Sar#xe1;dena refuge Stage 7 Mt Oxi#xe1;/Sar#xe1;dena refuge to Kok#xe1;lia obelisk/R#xe1;khes Timfristoú Stage 8 Kok#xe1;lia obelisk/R#xe1;khes Timfristoú to Karpenísi Section 2 Karpenísi to Mesokhóra Stage 9 Karpenísi to Kerasokhóri Stage 10 Kerasokhóri to Varvari#xe1;dha Stage 11 Varvari#xe1;dha to Epinian#xe1; Stage 12 Epinian#xe1; to Spili#xe1; monastery Stage 13 Spili#xe1; monastery to Petrotó Stage 14 Petrotó to Kalí Kómi Stage 15 Kalí Kómi to Moskhófito Stage 15A Kalí Kómi to Mirófilo Stage 16 Moskhófito to Mesokhóra Stage 16A Mirófilo to Mesokhóra Section 3 Mesokhóra to M#xe9;tsovo Stage 17 Mesokhóra to Gardhíki or Athamanía Stage 18 Gardhíki or Athamanía to Matsoúki Stage 19 Matsoúki to Kalarítes Stage 20 Kalarítes to Khalíki Stage 20A Kalarítes to Khalíki ridge route Stage 21 Khalíki to M#xe9;tsovo Section 4 M#xe9;tsovo to the Albanian border Stage 22 M#xe9;tsovo to V#xe1;lia K#xe1;lda Stage 23 V#xe1;lia K#xe1;lda to Vovoúsa Stage 24 Vovoúsa to Dhístrato Stage 24A Link: Vovoúsa to Skamn#xe9;li Stage 25 Dhístrato to Samarína Stage 25A Dhístrato to Palios#xe9;li Stage 26 Samarína to Dhrakólimni Stage 26A Palios#xe9;li to Dhrakólimni Stage 27 Dhrakólimni to Ayía Paraskeví/Ker#xe1;sovo Stage 28 Ayía Paraskeví/Ker#xe1;sovo to Kefalokhóri Stage 29 Kefalokhóri to Aetomilítsa/D#xe9;nsko Stage 30 Aetomilítsa/D#xe9;nsko to Mt Gr#xe1;mos summit Part 3 Zagóri and Mt Gamíla Stage 1 Tsep#xe9;lovo to Kípi via Kap#xe9;sovo and Koukoúli Stage 1A Tsep#xe9;lovo to Kípi via Khadzíou bridge Stage 2 Kípi to Monodh#xe9;ndhri Stage 3 Monodh#xe9;ndhri to P#xe1;pingo via Víkos gorge Stage 4 P#xe1;pingo to Astr#xe1;ka refuge Stage 5 Astr#xe1;ka refuge to Tsep#xe9;lovo or Kap#xe9;sovo Stage 5A Astr#xe1;ka refuge to Kónitsa Stage 6 Skamn#xe9;li to Kónitsa Part 4 Mt Olympus Stage 1 Priónia to Spílios Agapitós/Refuge A Stage 2 Spílios Agapitós/Refuge A to Mítikas and Yiósos Apostolídhis/Refuge B Stage 3 Yiósos Apostolídhis/Refuge B to Priónia Stage 4 Priónia to Litókhoro Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThe Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.Table of ContentsOverview profile Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Borders Abbeys Way History of the Borders abbeys The Borders reivers Agriculture and country estates in the Borders Geology and nature Getting to and from the Borders Abbeys Way Where to stay Maps and public access When to go and what to take Using this guide The Borders Abbeys Way Stage 1 Tweedbank to Newtown St Boswells via Melrose Stage 2 Newtown St Boswells to Kelso Stage 3 Kelso to Jedburgh Stage 4 Jedburgh to Hawick Stage 5 Hawick to Selkirk Stage 6 Selkirk to Tweedbank Appendix A Facilities available on each Stage of the Borders Abbeys Way Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Public transport information Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisPeople love walking the streets and every street tells a story. With 14 illustrated walks and over 400 full-colour photographs Edinburgh’s Hidden Walks is packed with interesting details about the Scottish capital’s history. Detailed maps illustrate each walk and there is a useful list of local attractions (museums, galleries, historical houses) and details of the best cafés and pubs. • 14 illustrated walks • details on the best cafés & pubs • information on local attractions, museums and galleries • maps – to help you navigateTable of Contents1. Canongate Walk 2. Enlightenment Walk 3. Old City Wall Walk 4. Grassmarket Walk 5. Greyfriars Cemetery Walk 6. First New Town Walk 7. Northern New Town & Moray Estate Walk 8. Dean Village & Stockbridge Walk 9. Canonmills, Warriston & Silvermills Walk 10. Cramond to Barnton Walk 11. Fountainbridge, Tollcross & Lothian Road Walk 12. Dean Cemetery Walk 13. Bruntsfield Links, The Grange & Marchmont Walk 14. Leith Walk

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Book SynopsisAcknowledged as a classic of mountain writing, this book takes you into the bothies, howffs and dosses on the Scottish hills as Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan and Stumpy the Big Yin stalk hill and public house, evading gamekeepers and Royalty.Trade ReviewThe ideal book for nostalgic hillwalkers and climbers of the '60s, even just the armchair and public house variety... humorous, entertaining, informative, written by two men with obvious expertise, knowledge and love of their subject. - SCOTS INDEPENDENT The doings, sayings, incongruities and idiosyncracies of the denizens of the bothy underworld... An authentic picture of this part of the climbing scene in latter-day Scotland, which like any good picture, will increase in charm over the years. - IAIN SMART, SCOTTISH MOUNTAINEERING CLUB JOURNAL [This] must be the only complete dosser's guide ever put together. - ALISTAIR BORTHWICK, author of the immortal 1930s classic, Always a Little Further

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Book SynopsisAs well as many great sea lochs, tumbling rivers and iconic mountains, Oban and North Argyll also boasts ancient, wildlife-rich woodlands and several fine gardens. Add to this the Crinan Canal, often described as 'the most beautiful shortcut in Scotland', and some of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the country and you have all the makings of a fascinating walking destination.From the harbourside bustle of Oban to the ancient peace of Kilmartin Glen, this guide features 40 walks over varied landscapes that take in the very best the 'Coastland of the Gaels' has to offer.

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Book SynopsisSuffolk has long been a place of retreat, somewhere to escape to, far from everyday life. It may have its busier town centres, but in the main Suffolk remains a rural area of enormous variety , from heather covered heathland to softly rolling hills, long shingle spits to genteel coastal enclaves and kiss-me-quick seaside resorts. Whether you are looking for a morning hike or an afternoon stroll, Darren Flint and Donald Grieg's hand picked selection of 40 walks is guaranteed to fit the bill - or the boot. Suffolk boasts 5,600km of public rights of way; take your pick, put your best foot forward and discover this most gentle of English counties.

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Book SynopsisMidway between Glasgow and Edinburgh on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, West Lothian has a surprising number of country parks, craggy hills and wildlife havens and is home to several prehistoric burial sites, ruined castles and palaces and stately homes as well as the remains of the Antonine Wall, the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier. Although the area is predominantly rural there were also extensive coal, iron and shale oil mining operations in the 18th and 19th centuries which left behind distinctive red spoil heaps, or bings, as they are known in Scotland, and the Union Canal which linked Falkirk to the capital via some of the county's most impressive aqueducts.

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Book SynopsisThis new title is the latest in the new series of Paul Hannon's walking guides. A range of enhancements see a more logical geographical spread featuring not only ever popular Calderdale itself, but also the countryside running south to the Holme and Colne Valleys of Kirklees into the Peak District National Park. Included are the towns of Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Holmfirth and Marsden. This book includes the whole area of the previous title `Calderdale' along with the Yorkshire side of the long out-of-print `Southern Pennines'. All the routes have been re-walked and updated, with the addition of several new walks. The walks include such iconic landmarks as Hardcastle Crags, Stoodley Pike, Marsden Moor, Castle Hill and Shibden Dale. In addition to being far more visually appealing than their predecessors, with the use of colour throughout and a more modern house style, these new titles feature a lower cover price than the old series. This book provides 25 enjoyable outings amid a rich variety of scenery. A collection of 40 colour photographs depict features and landscapes along the routes, while the concise route descriptions are complemented by a wealth of background information.

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Book SynopsisThis attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to Lakeland waterfalls in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured waterfalls include: Lodore Falls, Aira Force, Scale Force, Stock Ghyll, Skelwith Force, Colwith Force, Stanley Ghyll Force, Tom Gill, The Howk and Holme Force.

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Book Synopsis"A sensitive walk up any High Street is a Pilgrim's Progress" Phil Smith - playwright, walk-performance artist and author (Mythogeography and Counter-Tourism) - recently retraced W.G. Sebald's famous 'Rings of Saturn' walk round East Anglia. At one level On Walking describes this blistered walk from one incongruous B&B to the next, taking in places like Dunwich, Bungay, Covehithe, Orford Ness, Sutton Hoo and Rendlesham Forest - with their lost villages, Cold War testing sites, black dogs, white deer and alien trails. Phil Smith's walk soon becomes every bit as remarkable as Sebald's and he matches Sebald's erudition, originality and humour swathe for swathe. At a second level, the book sets out a unique kind of 'hyper-sensitised' walking for which the author is quietly famous. It burrows beneath the guidebook and the map, looks beyond the shopfront and Tudor facade and feels beneath the blisters and aches of the everyday. The Suffolk walk described here is an exemplary walk that goes beyond 'wandering around looking at stuff' and shows how every walk can be art, revolution and pilgrimage. At a third level, On Walking is an intellectual tour de force, encompassing Situationism, alchemy, dancing, jouissance, geology, psychogeography, 20th century cinema and old TV, architecture, grief, pilgrimage, WWII, the Cold War, Uzumaki, pub conversations, somatics and synchronicity.Table of ContentsWho me? Superstitions What I do when I walk My Sebald walk: Taken from my notebooks Walking bodies actics of sensitivity Knees Crab Man's razor Don't take your own food A skill... A few ighlights from other drifts and wanders (1) Encounters Democracy O my International Lettristes! O my Situationists! Getting started Scratching from start Mythogeography Jouissance Environmentalism Pilgrimage Dodgy Walk in the footsteps of others Being ready Leaderless Holey actics and things Deep topography Autotopography Cemetery Walk (2003) Walking in the Suburbs (2013) Doppel A few ighlights from other drifts and wanders (2) Cryptic Coincidences Note The wobbly art of memory Holey space Follow animal tracks Bluster The right to more Rhythms Psychogeography Walk to the ends of the earth Atmospheres Alchemical crossing Walking in character Undercovers Walking as an ordeal The man in the mask Women and walking Re:enactment Urfaces A few highlights from other drifts and wanders (3) A few highlights from other drifts and wanders (4) The fire doors of perception The last tactic Appendix Walking for a change: A manifesto for a new nomad References

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Book SynopsisIn their 'Guidebook for an Armchair Pilgrimage', authors Phil Smith, Tony Whitehead and photographer John Schott lead us on a ‘virtual’ journey to explore difference and change on their way to an unknown destination. They create a pilgrimage that any of us can follow, even if we are confined to our homes. To research the 'Guidebook' the authors went on an actual journey. 'Bonelines'​ is the secret story of that journey. Given the present circumstances it now appears prophetic, prescient and helpful, so they have decided to bring it into the light. ​It is written as a novel.

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Book SynopsisIn 2019 a group of book-lovers began to turn from their usual diet of contemporary novels to read classics of the ‘English eerie’ like Arthur Machen’s 'The Great God Pan'. The documents recovered, (edited by Phil Smith of 'Mythogeography'), and published here as 'Living In The Magical Mode', describe the subsequently inspired attempts of these readers – in a time of virus and social and climate catastrophe –– to live anew, with ‘magic-as-ordinary’, to do magic as if it were the washing up. At first, the readers fall on new ways of remaking their everyday lives in the magical mode, but the mode soon find ways to remake the readers. Challenging assumptions, magic turns lives upside down and shakes out mysteries. The documents of 'Living In The Magical Mode' describe a pulling back of veils, until all veils but one are exhausted; then the book-lovers put their hands upon the veil inside themselves.... 'Living In The Magical World' crosses dream wastelands, racecourses, motorway cafes, edgeland quarries and suburban valleys, in an adventure of encounters with ‘others’. It brings its readers to an occulted realm of unbounded desires that once unfolded refuses to recede. The surviving documents of the book club, reprinted here, describe the final frantic efforts of what remains of its members to understand a collision of many worlds and make novel webs of reconciliation.Table of ContentsPublisher’s Note The Discovery of the Text The Group Disintegrates The Field Reports There is a Planet B Happenings “The Fuck Up in the Club is the Fuck Up in the World” Pan The Minutes Book contd. More Arguments Separateness Conspiracy Theories Inner Life Yet More Happenings Alchemy Games, Rituals, Arts and Journeys Sacred Space “Something Ancient and Dreadful” The Minutes Book contd. Horses and The Origins of Melancholy Psychic War Manifestoes and Grimoires Psychic War 2 Ritual Psychic War 3 How This Story Ends References Appendix l: Lexicon of pseudo-sacred spaces Appendix 2: bibliography for the Professor’s paper ‘Dancing in pseudo-sacred spaces: signs passing through flesh’ Appendix 3: pamphlet extracts received by the Guild

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Book SynopsisAfter a long career in education, information technology and academic publishing, Jacquetta became interested in long-distance walking and trekking. After completing the West Highland Way, her first long walk, in 1998 she progressed to Mount Kilimanjaro, which she has since summited four times by different routes. She is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and in 2016 won its Award for Excellence (jointly with Max Landsberg) for their jointly authored guidebook Trek to Everest. She has walked Hadrian's Wall Path twice, most recently east to west in 2025.

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Book SynopsisWritten and designed by outdoor professionals, these authoritative guidebooks give long-distance and local walkers everything they need to enjoy the Wales Coast Path with ease and confidence. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping for the whole route, stunning professional photographs, and fascinating interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. The guide breaks the Snowdonia & Ceredigion Coast section - from Porthmadog to Cardigan - down in to eleven handy day sections.

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Book SynopsisThis attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest short, circular, themed walks to curious and unusual places in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Robin Hood's Picking Rods, Robin Hood's Cave, Eyam - 'Plague village', Gardom's and Birchen Edges, Solomon's Temple, Lud's Church, Cratcliff Hermitage, Thor's Cave, Thorpe & Fenny Bentley tombs, Halter Devil Chap

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Book SynopsisTenerife can easily be described as the most versatile hiking paradise of the Canary Islands.

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