Walking, hiking, trekking Books

Book SynopsisOver 40 half and full-day walks along Andalucia's Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The guidebook features the best of the Subbetica range, nearly all walks falling within Natural Parks and Reserves, from Vejer to Tarifa on the Atlantic and from Estepona, Marbella and Mijas to Nerja and Almunecar on the Mediterranean. Year-round walking.

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Book SynopsisIn Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland’s mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine martens, mountain hares and otters. In the midst of the fierce weather, John’s travels reveal a habitat in crisis, and many of these wild creatures prove elusive as they cling on to life in the challenging Highland landscape.As John heads deeper into the winter, he notices the land fighting back with signs of regeneration. He finds lost bothies, old friendships and innovative rewilding projects, and – as Covid locks down the nation – reflects on what the outdoors means to hillwalkers, naturalists and the folk who make their home in the Highlands.Wild Winter is a reminder of the wonder of nature and the importance of caring for our environment. In his winter journey through the mountains and bothies of the Highlands, John finds adventure, humour and a deep sense of connection with this wild land.

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Book SynopsisMountain Walks Kinder Scout by Sarah Lister is a guide to walking routes up and around Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Alongside the routes up to the plateau, there are also valley walks for mixed weather days and those new to mountain walking. Among the 15 inspiring routes, the classics are all included, such as Grindsbrook Clough from Edale, and Kinder Downfall from Hayfield, and even those who are familiar with the area will find new and imaginative route ideas to discover. Whether you aspire to walk up Kinder on a straightforward route, or you’re looking for a bigger adventure, this is the only guidebook you need. Together with stunning photography, each route features: Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps; easy-to-follow, detailed directions; essential info about public transport and safety advice; details about the terrain and navigation; facilities, refreshments and points of interest; and downloadable GPX files.Table of Contents Kinder Scout area map Introduction Acknowledgements About the walks Navigation Safety & well-being Kit & comfort Mountain rescue Behaviour & respecting the environment Walking with your dog How to use this book 01 Picnic & paddle along Grinds Brook 02 Booths & Bridges valley walk 03 Ollerbrook & The Nab 04 Crowden Brook woodland walk 05 Grindsbrook Clough & Grindslow Knoll 06 Wildlife walk around Kinder Reservoir 07 Sunset walk on Rushup Edge 08 The Lonely Trig Point 09 Hayfield to Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low 10 Jacob’s Ladder & the Woolpacks 11 Hope Station to Edale Station 12 Edale to Kinder Gates 13 Edale to Dragon Rapide aircraft wreck & Seal Stones 14 Fairbrook & Ashop Clough 15 Three Trig Pillars Appendix

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 100 day walks in the Alps. Exploring the beautiful Alpine scenery of France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities and are perfect for walking July to September. The walks range from 4-32km (2-20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-8 hours. Some walks are perfect for lunch at a hut before a return to the valley base, others involve an overnight stay at a hut. Suggestions for hut-to-hut tours are also given. Sketch maps are included for each route Highlights include the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, and Bernese Oberland Detailed information on planning, walking in the alps and hut etiquette English-French-German-Italian glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsMap Key Overview Map Introduction Mountain Huts Walking in the Alps Paths and Waymarks Safety in the Mountains The Alpine Environment Recommended Maps and Guides Using this Guide France The French Alps 1 Refuge de Valmasque (Maritime Alps) 2 Refuge des Merveilles (Maritime Alps) 3 Refuge de Nice (Maritime Alps) 4 Refuge de Cougourde (Maritime Alps) 5 Refuge de Gialorgues (Maritime Alps) 6 Refuge du Balif Viso (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Queyras Region) 7 Refuge des Bans (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 8 Refuge du Pr#xe9; de Chaumette (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 9 Refuge de Vallonpierre (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 10 Refuge du Glacier Blanc (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 11 Refuge du Carrelet (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 12 Refuge du Ch#xe2;telleret (Dauphin#xe9; Alps - Massif des Écrins) 13 Refuge de l'Org#xe8;re (Graian Alps - Vanoise National Park) 14 Refuge de l'Arpont (Graian Alps - Vanoise National Park) 15 Refuge d'Entre Deux Eaux (Graian Alps - Vanoise National Park) 16 Refuge de la Leisse (Graian Alps - Vanoise National Park) 17 Refuge du Col de la Vanoise (Graian Alps - Vanoise National Park) 18 Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme (Mont Blanc Range) 19 Refuge de Bellachat (Mont Blanc Range) 20 Refuge du Lac Blanc (Mont Blanc Range) Switzerland The Swiss Alps 21 Cabane du Mont-Fort (Pennine Alps) 22 Cabane de Chanrion (Pennine Alps) 23 Cabane des Dix (Pennine Alps) 24 Cabane des Aiguilles-Rouges (Pennine Alps) 25 Cabane de Moiry (Pennine Alps) 26 Cabane du Petit Mountet (Pennine Alps) 27 Täsch Hut (Pennine Alps) 28 Monte Rosa Hut (Pennine Alps) 29 Hörnli Hut (Pennine Alps) 30 Schönbiel Hut (Pennine Alps) 31 Mischabel Hut (Pennine Alps) 32 Britannia Hut (Pennine Alps) 33 Gelten Hut (Bernese Alps) 34 Wildhorn Hut (Bernese Alps) 35 Fründen Hut (Bernese Alps) 36 Blümlisalp Hut (Bernese Alps) 37 Balmhorn Hut (Bernese Alps) 38 Lötschenpass Hut (Bernese Alps) 39 Rottal Hut (Bernese Alps) 40 Schmadri Hut (Bernese Alps) 41 Weber Hut (Bernese Alps) 42 Burg Hut (Bernese Alps) 43 Damma Hut (Central Swiss Alps) 44 Chelenalp Hut (Central Swiss Alps) 45 Tresch Hut (Central Swiss Alps) 46 Windgällen Hut (Central Swiss Alps) 47 Capanna Basodino (Lepontine Alps) 48 Capanna Cristallina (Lepontine Alps) 49 Capanna Leit (Lepontine Alps) 50 Capanna Cadagno (Lepontine Alps) 51 Carschina Hut (Rätikon Alps) 52 Chamanna Tuoi (Silvretta Alps) 53 Blockhaus Cluozza (Bernina Alps - Swiss National Park) 54 Coaz Hut (Bernina Alps) 55 Boval Hut (Bernina Alps) 56 Albigna Hut (Bregaglia Alps) 57 Sasc-Furä Hut (Bregaglia Alps) 58 Sciora Hut (Bregaglia Alps) Italy The Italian Alps 59 Rifugio Benevolo (Gran Paradiso) 60 Rifugio F. Chabod (Gran Paradiso) 61 Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele (Gran Paradiso) 62 Rifugio Vittorio Sella (Gran Paradiso) 63 Rifugio Elisabetta (Mont Blanc Range) 64 Rifugio Bonatti (Mont Blanc Range) 65 Rifugio Luigi Brasca (Bregaglia Alps) 66 Rifugio A. Omio (Bregaglia Alps) 67 Rifugio C. Ponti (Bregaglia Alps) 68 Rifugio Longoni (Bernina Alps) 69 Rifugio Larcher (Ortler Alps) 70 Rifugio Mandrone (Adamello Group) 71 Rifugio Tuckett (Brenta Dolomites) 72 Rifugio Brentei (Brenta Dolomites) 73 Rifugio Puez (Dolomites - Puez-Odle Group) 74 Rifugio Vicenza (Dolomites - Sassolungo Group) 75 Rifugio Viel del Pan (Dolomites - Marmolada Group) 76 Rifugio Pian di Cengia (Sexten Dolomites) 77 Rifugio Locatelli (Sexten Dolomites) 78 Rifugio Vandelli (Dolomites - Sorapiss Group) Austria The Austrian Alps 79 Saarbrücker Hut (Silvretta Alps) 80 Wiesbadner Hut (Silvretta Alps) 81 Täschach Haus (Ötztal Alps) 82 Braunschweiger Hut (Ötztal Alps) 83 Innsbrucker Hut (Stubai Alps) 84 Bremer Hut (Stubai Alps) 85 Franz Senn Hut (Stubai Alps) 86 Starkenburger Hut (Stubai Alps) 87 Berliner Hut (Zillertal Alps) 88 Plauener Hut (Zillertal Alps) 89 Grutten Hut (Kaisergebirge) 90 Brechhornhaus (Kitzbüheler Alps) 91 Bochumer Hut (Kitzbüheler Alps) 92 Schönleiten Hut (Kitzbüheler Alps) 93 Bürgl Hut (Kitzbüheler Alps) 94 Statzerhaus (Salzburger Schiefer Alps) 95 Salzburger Hut (Glockner Group) 96 Kals-Matreier-Törlhaus (Granatspitz Group) 97 Nassfeldhaus (Carnic Alps) 98 Julius-Seitner Hut (Türnitzer Alps) Slovenia The Julian Alps 99 Triglav Lakes Hut (Julian Alps) 100 Bogatinom Hut (Julian Alps) APPENDIX A Useful Addresses APPENDIX B Suggested Equipment List APPENDIX C Glossary APPENDIX D Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks in and around the valley of the River Lune, which wends its way between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks. From riverside paths to fell-tops and fields, there are walks for all abilities.The walks range in length from 5–18km (3–11 miles) and can be enjoyed in between 1 and 6 hours. They are arranged geographically, following the Lune as it flows from near Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria, around the Howgill Fells and downstream towards its mouth on Morecambe Bay, Lancashire. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket GPX files available to download Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk Information given on local geology and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Introduction Origins and landscape History Wildlife Transport Accommodation and facilities Navigation and maps Planning your walk Using this guide Walk 1 Weasdale and Randygill Top Walk 2 Newbiggin-on-Lune Walk 3 Wath to Kelleth Walk 4 Bowderdale and The Calf Walk 5 Gaisgill to Orton Walk 6 Orton Scar Walk 7 Birk Beck Walk 8 Bretherdale Walk 9 Blease Fell Walk 10 Jeffrey's Mount and Borrowdale Walk 11 Whinfell and Borrowdale Walk 12 Carlin Gill Walk 13 Beck Foot Walk 14 Firbank and Bridge End Walk 15 Winder, Calders and The Calf Walk 16 Sedbergh and the River Rawthey Walk 17 Frostrow Fells and Dentdale Walk 18 Beside the River Dee from Dent Walk 19 Killington Walk 20 Calf Top Walk 21 Barbon Low Fell Walk 22 Around Casterton Walk 23 Kirkby Lonsdale Walk 24 By the Lune from Kirkby Lonsdale Walk 25 Leck Beck Walk 26 Arkholme and the River Lune Walk 27 Melling Walk 28 Roeburndale Walk 29 Whit Moor Walk 30 Littledale Walk 31 Clougha Pike Walk 32 Aughton and the River Lune Walk 33 Halton, the Crook o'Lune and Gray's Seat Walk 34 Slyne and the Lune Aqueduct Walk 35 Around Lancaster Walk 36 The Lune and the Lancaster Canal Walk 37 Glasson Dock and the Lancaster Canal Spur Walk 38 Cockersand Abbey Walk 39 Overton and Bazil Point Walk 40 Sunderland Point Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B The Lune Valley end to end Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThe go-to travel guide for discovering the best walks on the Canary Islands; Strap on your boots and discover the Canary Islands on foot with the Sunflower Canary Islands Walks travel guide. The Sunflower Canary Islands Walks guide is indispensable for walking and hiking on all 7 Canary Islands - Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. This handy, pocket-sized full-colour guide describes walks on each of the main islands and all are illustrated with photographs and large-scale topographical maps. Sunflower is the renowned publisher of the 'Landscapes' guides and have been dubbed the 'blue Bibles' by the Sunday Times but, unlike the 'Landscapes' series, this guide focuses on the walks - the most popular feature of Sunflower guides. In addition to the walks we include detailed information on inter-island travel by boat and plane for 'island hopping' so you can walk from island to island. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks to ensure you have a memorable holiday on the Canary Islands. Inside the Sunflower guide book you'll find; 7 long and short walks on each of the 7 islands - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk; Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50 000; Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies; Satnav coordinates to the start of each walk for motorists; Details of inter-island travel by boat and plane for 'island hopping'; Stories and snippets - for each walk, a panel about island culture, flora, fauna, history, or legends; Timetables for buses and boats - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday; Free, online update service for the latest information - includes specific route-change information; Covers all 7 islands - Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Welcome to the Canary Islands. We look forward to showing you around.

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in the Yorkshire Dales is the fourth title in Vertebrate Publishing’s series of compact and portable hillwalking guidebooks. This book showcases 20 circular walks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between 6 and 11 miles (10 and 17 kilometres) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities.The routes are split into three geographical areas – south, east, and north – and include walks to the Dales’ most regarded beauty spots, such as Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Brimham Rocks and Hardraw Force, as well as the trio of sought-after peaks Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.The author of this guidebook, Bernard Newman, is a freelance outdoor writer and photographer, and former editor of the internationally acclaimed Mountain magazine. A Yorkshire Dales local and graduate geologist, in his route descriptions he explores the incredible geology that has created the breathtaking scenery on show in the Dales.Each route in this guide is described with easy-to-follow directions and details of distance, navigation information, refreshment stops and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping.Reprinted in 2019 with updated mapping and revisions.Trade Review'One of the best walking guides we've used.' OUTDOORSmagic.com on Day Walks in the Peak District; 'An invaluable addition to any walker's library.' Lakeland Walker magazine on Day Walks in the Lake District.Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements About the walks Footpaths and rights of way Safety The Countryside Code How to use this book Km/mile conversion chart Yorkshire Dales Area Map SECTION 1 – SOUTH1 Malham Cove & Gordale Scar 2 Pen-y-ghent & Plover Hill 3 Norber Erratics & Crummack Dale from Clapham 4 Ingleborough via Gaping Gill 5 Ingleborough from Ribblehead 6 Whernside 7 Great Coum SECTION 2 – EAST8 Buckden Pike 9 Great Whernside 10 Rylstone Skyline from Rylstone Village 11 Simon’s Seat & The Strid 12 Ilkley Moor 13 Upper Nidderdale & Scar House Reservoir 14 Brimham Rocks from Pateley Bridge SECTION 3 – NORTH15 Height of Hazely from West Burton 16 Raydale & Semer Water 17 Hardraw Force & Abbotside Common 18 Gunnerside Gill Lead Mines via Black Hill 19 Wild Boar Fell 20 Howgills: Cautley Spout & The Calf APPENDIX

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in the Peak District – 20 classic circular routes features 20 circular walks, between 8.25 and 12 miles (13 and 19.5 kilometres) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities.The routes are split into three areas – The High Moors, Hills Tors and Edges and Limestone Country – and feature walks around some of the most wild and beautiful places in the Peak District National Park, including; Alport Castles, Back Tor and Derwent Edge, the Monsal Trail through Chee Dale, the Kinder Edges, Chatsworth, Stanage Moor, The Roaches, Lathkill Dale, Chrome Hill, Cressbrook Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Dove Dale.Researched and written by local hillwalkers, Norman Taylor and Barry Pope, each route features clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance, navigation information, refreshment stops and local knowledge. The book is illustrated with stunning location photography, and also features a detailed Appendix.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the walksWalk timesNavigationGPSMobile phonesFootpaths and rights of wayComfortSafetyMountain RescueThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartPeak District Area MapSection 1 – The High Moors1 Bleaklow & the Barrow Stones2 Alport Castles3 Back Tor & Derwent Edge4 Kinder Scout – South-West Circuit5 Kinder Edge from the Snake PassSection 2 – Hills, Tors & Edges6 Cave Dale & the Great Ridge7 Around Chatsworth8 The Southern Gritstone Edges9 Stanton Moor & Robin Hood’s Stride10 Bamford Edge & Stanage High Neb11 Eyam Moor, Abney Moor & Offerton Moor12 Dane Valley & the Roaches13 Around the Hills of HayfieldSection 3 – Limestone Country14 Taddington Moor & Chee Dale15 Lathkill Dale & Magpie Mine16 Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale & Shining Tor17 Chrome Hill18 Thor’s Cave & Ecton Hill19 Longstone Moor & Cressbrook Dale20 Dove Dale & Bunster HillAppendix

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Book SynopsisGeoff Nicholson has been walking his whole life. Wherever he is and wherever he goes in the world, he walks and writes about what he sees and feels. Here he reflects on the nature of walking, why we do it, how it benefits us and, in some cases, how it can damage and even destroy us. His recent diagnosis with a rare, incurable form of cancer has made him all too aware of his own mortality. Sooner or later there will be a last step, a last excursion, a final drift, for him just as there will be for all of us. Geoff vows to continue to walk for as long as he can. This moving, vital book describes his own walks and relates them to the walks of street photographers, artists and writers, such as Garry Winogrand, Diane Arbus, Sophie Calle, Jorge Luis Borges and Virginia Woolf, among many others. Walking on Thin Air is a book about mortality and, above all, a celebration of being alive.Trade Review'This pithy, erudite yet resolutely unpretentious book is a celebration of the invigorating, inspiring pleasures of strolling just for the sake of it.' * Buzzmag *

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in Devon features 20 circular routes, between 8.8 and 17.6 miles (14.1km and 28.3km), suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. The routes are split into five geographical areas: North Devon and Exmoor, Torridge and West Devon, Mid and East Devon, Dartmoor, and South Devon and the South Hams.Devon has some of the most diverse and beautiful terrain of any county in England. Local authors Jen and Sim Benson share their favourite walks in the region, including coastal circuits taking in sections of the South West Coast Path past Baggy Point and Hartland Point; moorland loops of Dartmoor's granite tors such as Haytor and High Willhays; and tours through the county's rich history at Berry Pomeroy Castle and Castle Drogo.Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the walksWalk timesNavigationGPSMobile phonesFootpaths and rights of wayComfortSafetyMilitary firingThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartDevon Area MapSection 1 – North Devon & Exmoor1 Baggy Point2 Heddon Valley & Lynton3 Foreland Point & the Doone Valley4 Chulmleigh on the Tarka TrailSection 2 – Torridge & West Devon5 Hartland Point6 Great Torrington7 Roadford Lake8 North TawtonSection 3 – Mid & East Devon9 Culm Valley & the Blackdown Hills10 Killerton Estate & Ashclyst Forest11 Woodbury Common & Otterton12 BranscombeSection 4 – Dartmoor13 Brat Tor – High Willhays14 Fingle Bridge, Castle Drogo & the Teign Gorge15 Haytor, Hound Tor & Widecombe16 The Dewerstone & Sheeps TorSection 5 – South Devon & The South Hams17 Dartington & Berry Pomeroy18 Noss Mayo19 Bolt Tail & Bolt Head20 Start Point, Prawle Point & Gammon HeadAppendix

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Book SynopsisDay Walks on the South Downs features 20 circular routes, between 6 and 14 miles (9km and 22km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of all abilities.The routes are split into three geographical areas – Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex – and include walks to the most historic and beautiful areas of the South Downs National Park, including Winchester Hill Fort, Black Down, Chanctonbury Ring, Devil's Dyke, Ditchling Beacon and Beachy Head.This guidebook is written by Deirdre Huston, a South Downs local, keen hill walker and experienced author.Each route in this guide is described with easy-to-follow directions and details of distance, navigation information, refreshment stops and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping. Also included is a detailed Appendix.Trade Review"One of the best walking guides we've used." OUTDOORSmagic.com on Day Walks in the Peak District "An invaluable addition to any walker's library." Lakeland Walker Magazine on Day Walks in the Lake District"Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements About the walks Footpaths & rights of way Safety The Countryside Code How to use this book Km/mile conversion chart South Downs Area Map Section 1: Hampshire 1 Cheriton: Well-trodden Paths & Civil War Battlefields 2 Winchester Hill Fort & the Meon Valley Section 2: West Sussex 3 An Enclave of Tranquility at Harting Downs 4 Explore Two Sides of a Beautiful Downland Valley 5 A Woodland Climb to Ancient Common & Heath 6 Black Down, Up High & Inspiring: Tennyson’s Summer Home 7 Ancient Ebernoe Common & Milk Wood 8 River Arun & Easy Downland Loop 9 An Invigorating Hike to the Lee Side of the Downs 10 Historic Arun Floodplain 11 Chalk Escarpment, Distinctive Woodland & Chanctonbury Ring 12 Bramber and Beeding Hill: Town & Downland Loop 13 Spectacular Devil’s Dyke Versus Secrets of Low-Lying Footpaths 14 The Heart of the Historic Downlands 15 Gateway to the Downs Section 3: East Sussex 16 Agricultural Weald, Pubs & Downland to Ditchling Beacon 17 Vistas over Lewes Rape 18 From Villages to Beacons, Ridges to Coach Roads 19 A Favourite Walk: Forest, Heath, Downland & Chalk Cliff 20 Heritage Coastline Appendix

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Book SynopsisAll the information you need to walk the Cotswold Way. Trailblazer Cotswold Way guide is an all-in-one hiking route guide with the most detailed maps for the Cotswold Way, a 102-mile National Trail that runs from Chipping Campden to Bath, following the beautiful Cotswold escarpment for most of its course. This is the fully revised and updated 5th edition. The trail leads through quintessentially English countryside with little villages of honey-coloured stone to the well-known town of Bath. The guideIncludes: 44 large-scale maps at just under 1:20,000 (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile) - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more and trail profiles 8 town plans - Chipping Campden, Broadway, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge, and the city of Bath and 8 overview maps Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets: where to eat, what to see Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the Cotswold Way Flora and fauna - four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it Bath city guide Includes downloadable gps waypoints

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Book SynopsisDiscover hidden gems around Edinburgh with 20 walking routes.Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6 km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. 20 walking routes with instructions and maps Full-colour photographs of hidden gems and city attractions Key sights and locations clearly marked on map Information such as start/finish points, nearest postcodes, distance and terrain includedMore from the A-Z Hidden Walks series:A-Z Birmingham Hidden WalksA-Z Bristol & Bath Hidden WalksA-Z Edinburgh Hidden WalksA-Z London Hidden WalksA-Z Oxford Hidden WalksA-Z York Hidden W

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Book SynopsisTour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You’ll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and alpine pastures, with snow-capped peaks visible above.Written by Tour du Mont Blanc expert Kingsley Jones, this guidebook includes unique customised timings to enable accurate itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners, allowing you to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc at a pace to suit you.You’ll find everything that you need to plan and undertake your Tour du Mont Blanc, including travel information, navigation, accommodation options, equipment and safety, food and drink, as well as useful extra information such as wild swimming locations and trekking tips.Together with amazing photography, the route includes clear and comprehensive directions, refreshments stops, accommodation and local points of interest, and is accompanied by bespoke 1:40,000-scale maps. Route variations are also included.Table of ContentsIntroductionTour du Mont BlancAcknowledgementAbout this guidebookHow to use this guidebookPersonalised timings using the Jones–Ross formulaPlanning your TMB using the Jones–Ross formulaRoute variationsTransportSeasonal weather and when to goSafety and mountain rescueInsurance and emergenciesInformation and adviceWhat terrain to expect in the AlpsEquipment lists and what to takeTraining for your tripNavigation and waymarkersMountain skillsGuided or self-guided?Baggage transfersAccommodationEating and drinkingFlora and faunaEnvironmental awarenessOverview mapRoute profileMap legendRoute map and descriptionDirectionsAppendicesLocal informationTransportPassports and visasLanguagesMoney and currencyAccommodation

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 day walks on the island of Corsica. Exploring the diverse scenery of this French Mediterranean island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 19km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information about facilities, public transport and accommodation Highlights include Cap Corse coastline and Bonifacio white cliffs Table of ContentsIntroduction Corsica Plant life Wildlife When to go Getting to Corsica Local transport Accommodation Food and drink What to take Waymarking and maps Emergencies Using this guide The Far North Walk 1 Cap Corse Sentier du Douanier: Macinaggio-Barcaggio Walk 2 St-Florent coastal route The North-West Walk 3 Bonifatu loop: La Boucle de Ficaghiola Walk 4 The Fango river valley Walk 5 Visiting Girolata Walk 6 Spilonca gorge Walk 7 The Calanche: l'ancien chemin des muletiers Walk 8 Capu Rossu Walk 9 The Aïtone forest The Centre Walk 10 Beneath Paglia Orba and Capu Tafunatu Walk 11 Lac de Nino Walk 12 The Tavignano river valley Walk 13 Glacial lakes in the Restonica valley Walk 14 La Cascade des Anglais The South-West Walk 15 Punta Parata loop Walk 16 Ajaccio Sentier des Douaniers: to Plage Saint Antoine Walk 17 Porto Pollo-Cupabia circuit The South Walk 18 Zonza-Quenza circuit Walk 19 Trou de la Bombe Walk 20 Foce Finosa Walk 21 Punta di a Vacca Morta Walk 22 Piscia di Gallo waterfall The Far South Walk 23 Capu de Fenu Walk 24 Strada Vecia Madonetta, Bonifacio Walk 25 The white cliffs of Bonifacio Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of French and Corsican terms Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisMore 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. The whole of the Arran Coastal Route is also shown on this map. 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 SynopsisA guidebook to walking a 624km (388 mile) section of France’s GR34 Brittany Coast Path, also known as the Sentier des Douaniers (Customs Officers’ Path), from Mont-Saint-Michel to Roscoff. Suitable for any moderately fit walker, the trail can be hiked in around a month. The route is described from east to west in 28 stages of between 13 and 33km (8–20 miles). Also included are suggestions for four 5-day itineraries taking in some of the highlights, for the benefit of those who require or would prefer a shorter trip. GPX files available to download 1:100,000 maps included for each stage plus larger-scale town maps for key locations Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Refreshment, accommodation and public transport information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction What it's like to hike on the north Brittany coast Geology Wildlife History Culture When to go Getting there and around Accommodation Clothing and equipment Waymarking Maps Money Staying in touch Health and safety Using this guide The Brittany Coast Path Stage 1 Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Broladre Stage 2 Saint-Broladre to Cancale Stage 3 Cancale to La Guimorais Stage 4 La Guimorais to Saint-Malo Stage 5 Saint-Malo to Lancieux Stage 6 Lancieux to Saint-Cast-le-Guildo Stage 7 Saint-Cast-le-Guildo to Petit Tr#xe9;celin Stage 8 Petit Tr#xe9;celin to Sables-d'Or-les-Pins Stage 9 Sables-d'Or-les-Pins to Pl#xe9;neuf-Val-Andr#xe9; Stage 10 Pl#xe9;neuf-Val-Andr#xe9; to Hillion Stage 11 Hillion to Saint-Laurent-de-la-Mer Stage 12 Saint-Laurent-de-la-Mer to Saint-Quay-Portrieux Stage 13 Saint-Quay-Portrieux to Br#xe9;hec Stage 14 Br#xe9;hec to Paimpol Stage 15 Paimpol to L#xe9;zardrieux Stage 16 L#xe9;zardrieux to Le Qu#xe9;bo Stage 17 Le Qu#xe9;bo to Tr#xe9;guier Stage 18 Tr#xe9;guier to Port Blanc Stage 19 Port Blanc to Perros-Guirec Stage 20 Perros-Guirec to Tr#xe9;gastel (Coz Pors) Stage 21 Tr#xe9;gastel (Coz Pors) to Île Grande Stage 22 Île Grande to Le Yaudet Stage 23 Le Yaudet to Locquirec Stage 24 Locquirec to Plougasnou Stage 25 Plougasnou to Saint-Samson Stage 26 Saint-Samson to Morlaix Stage 27 Morlaix to Carantec Stage 28 Carantec to Roscoff Appendix A Four 5-day itineraries on the GR34 Appendix B Facilities table Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Transport Appendix E Useful contacts Appendix F Glossary

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the middle 726km, from Lausanne, Switzerland, to Lucca, Italy. Suitable for most abilities – although the crossing of the Jura mountains calls for moderate fitness – this section can be walked in around a month, or there is the option to cycle some of the way. The route is presented in 32 stages, of between 13 and 34km (8–21 miles). GPX files available to download 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging details help you plan your itinerary Comprehensive information about refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation Table of ContentsRoute summary table Map key Overview profile Lausanne to Lucca Foreword Introduction: The Via Francigena from Lausanne to Lucca A brief history of the Via Francigena The modern Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome Planning your walk Where to begin and how to get there When to walk Cycling all or part of the route Where to stay What and where to eat Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? How do I secure my credential? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Via Francigena from Lausanne to Lucca Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage transport and storage Telephones Health and well-being How to use this guide Route descriptions GPX tracks and accommodation downloads Section 1: The Vaud and Valais Stage 1 Lausanne to Vevey Stage 2 Vevey to Aigle Stage 3 Aigle to Saint-Maurice Stage 4 Saint-Maurice to Martigny Stage 5 Martigny to Orsi#xe8;res Stage 6 Orsi#xe8;res to Bourg-Saint-Pierre Stage 7 Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard Section 2: Aosta Valley Stage 8 Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard to Aosta Stage 9 Aosta to Ch#xe2;tillon Stage 10 Ch#xe2;tillon to Verr#xe8;s Stage 11 Verr#xe8;s to Pont-Saint-Martin Section 3: Piemonte Stage 12 Pont-Saint-Martin to Ivrea Stage 13 Ivrea to Viverone Stage 14 Viverone to Santhi#xe0; Stage 15 Santhi#xe0; to Vercelli Variant Val di Susa to Vercelli Section 4: Lombardia Stage 16 Vercelli to Robbio Stage 17 Robbio to Mortara Stage 18 Mortara to Garlasco Stage 19 Garlasco to Pavia Stage 20 Pavia to Santa Cristina e Bissone Stage 21 Santa Cristina e Bissone to Orio Litta Stage 22 Orio Litta to Piacenza Section 5: Emilia-Romagna Stage 23 Piacenza to Fiorenzuola d'Arda Stage 24 Fiorenzuola d'Arda to Fidenza Stage 25 Fidenza to Fornovo di Taro Stage 26 Fornovo di Taro to Berceto Stage 27 Berceto to Pontremoli Section 6: Liguria and Tuscany Stage 28 Pontremoli to Aulla Stage 29 Aulla to Sarzana Stage 30 Sarzana to Massa Stage 31 Massa to Camaiore Stage 32 Camaiore to Lucca Appendix A Stage planning table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Bibliography Appendix D Sigeric's journey: then and now A Via Francigena guide in three parts Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome Profile of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;}

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this classic guidebook by Kev Reynolds on walking and trekking in the Alps. This book is a definitive guide to the many thousands of possible routes, with a geographical span that ranges from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julians of Slovenia, from Italy's Gran Paradiso to the little-known Türnitzer Alps of eastern Austria, and from the ice-bound giants of the Bernese Oberland to the green rolling Kitzbüheler Alps and the bizarre towers of the Dolomites of South Tirol, showing the amazing diversity of this wonderful mountain chain. There are walks to suit every taste: gentle and undemanding, long and tough, and everything in between. Written by Britain's most respected authority on the Alps, this is a fully updated edition of this important book.Trade Review'The most comprehensive book about alpine walking in the last fifty years.'(Chris Bonington)'This is a book that needed writing, and who better to write it than that doyen of guidebook authors - Kev Reynolds. It is a hefty volume that makes no pretence of being a pocket or even a rucksack guidebook, it's a full scale Alpine bible weighing no less than two and a quarter pounds. It's a book for the long winter evenings, not to dream over but to conspire with, to plot with and to use.'(John Cleare, High)'According to my calculations, if I wanted to do everything listed in this marvellous book I would need to live to just over 400 years and remain fit to the end.'(Ernst Sondheimer, The Alpine Journal)'In his own poetic and inimitable style, [Kev Reynolds] has produced a book that condenses the vast wonderland that is the Alps, from the Mediterranean coast near Nice to the wooded hills of Vienna, into 480 pages of densely, yet eminently readable, information. ... This then, is probably the most important guide to walking abroad that has been published in Britain. It is simply stunning, and should be on the shelves of every walker, scrambler and backpacker who harbours any inclination to travel south to these, one of the finest ranges of mountains in the world.'(Cameron McNeish, TGO)'Illustrated with excellent colour photographs and sketch maps, it's definitely a book for the enthusiast.'(Walking Abroad)'Kev Reynolds' style of writing combines graphic visual descriptions with a real feeling of his love for the mountains - there is nothing dry or understated in his prose. The second feature which I found most attractive, is [the] use of quotations from earlier writers, such as Tuckett, Freshfield, Whymper, Leslie Stephen and many others. He goes further and provides reading lists at the end of each chapter and this, for me, adds perspective and a sense of the inheritance of a wonderful recreation from those who have trodden these incomparable mountains in the past.'(Ewen Moir, Austrian Alpine Club Newsletter)'Perhaps you are thinking of your first walking trip to the Alps; but where? How do you decide? Well you can't do better than start with this comprehensive guide to the whole Alpine chain. It is a soft cover update of the original 1998 hardback, which was recognised immediately as the most complete description of the Alps and the walking it offered.Kev Reynolds is a long established writer in the field with a string of guides to individual areas. It is hard to think of anyone to better his extensive knowledge of the Alpine world and clear writing style. I think even old Alpine buffs will discover a corner they were unaware of.'(Scottish Mountaineer Magazine / August 2006)'A big book in every sense, Reynolds' classic was originally published in 1998 and has been republished in soft cover, with improved mapping and a lot more colour photographs. Its format is simple but highly effective.There is little route description - books that offer that are referred to at the end of each chapter - but there is much loving details of what makes each sub-range and its region unique. The suggested tours are well-thought out, with plenty of scope for personal variations.'(Walking World Ireland / July - August 2007)Table of Contents1: THE MARITIME ALPS Hut to Hut in the Alpes Maritime Summary 2: DAUPHINÉ Queyras Tour du Queyras Massif des Écrins Tour de l'Oisans Vercors Summary 3: THE GRAIAN ALPS The Western Graians Tour du Mont Pourri Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Tour of the Vanoise The Eastern Graians Grande Traversata del Gran Paradiso Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta No 2 A Traverse of the Graian Alps Summary 4: THE MONT BLANC RANGE Tour du Mont Blanc Chablais, Faucigny & Dents du Midi Summary 5: THE PENNINE ALPS Tour des Combin The Walker's Haute Route The Eastward Traverse of the Italian Valleys Summary 6: THE BERNESE ALPS The Northern Valleys Multi-day Circuit of the Lütschental and Lauterbrunnental Tour Wildstrubel The Southern Flank Bernese Alps Glacier Tour Oberland Passes Summary 7: THE CENTRAL SWISS ALPS The Eastern Bernese Alps Tour of the Göschenertal The Western Uri Alps Uri-Rotstock Circuit The Eastern Uri Alps & Glarner Alps A Tour of the Hürital & Bisistal Summary 8: THE LEPONTINE ALPS A Tour of Ticino Summary 9: THE BERNINA ALPS The Bregaglia Alps The Bregaglia Circuit Sentiero Roma The Bernina Massif The Engadine Valley Summary 10: ADAMELLO-PRESANELLA-BRENTA Adamello-Presanella An Adamello Circuit The Brenta Dolomites A Tour of the Central Brenta Vie Ferratae Summary 11: THE ORTLER ALPS A Tour of the Ortler Alps Summary 12: THE SILVRETTA ALPS The Verwall Group The Rätikon Alps Rätikon Höhenweg Nord The Silvretta Alps Tour of the Southern Silvretta The Silvretta Traverse Summary 13: THE ÖTZTAL ALPS Across the Central Ötztal Alps Hut to Hut in the Ventertal Gurglertal-Ventertal Hut Tour Two-Day Cross-Border Tour Across the Alpi Venoste Summary 14: THE STUBAI ALPS The Stubai High Route Summary 15: THE ZILLERTAL ALPS Zillertal Hut Tour Summary 16: THE EASTERN AUSTRIAN ALPS The Hohe Tauern The Venediger Höhenweg A Tour of the Glockner & Schober Groups The Niedere Tauern Hut to Hut in the Schladminger Tauern The Gailtal & Carnic Alps Summary 17: THE NORTHERN LIMESTONE ALPS Allgäuer Alps Lechtal Alps A Lechtal High Route Wettersteingebirge & Mieminger Kette Karwendelgebirge Hut to Hut Across the Karwendelgebirge Rofangebirge (Brandenberger Alps) Kaisergebirge Berchtesgadener Alps Tennengebirge Dachsteingebirge Tour of the Gosaukamm A Dachstein Circuit Totes Gebirge Summary 18: THE DOLOMITES Sassolungo & Puez-Odle Groups Catinaccio & Latemar Sella Group Marmolada Group Pale di San Martino Civetta & Pelmo Sorapis & Marmarole Monte Cristallo Dolomiti di Sesto High Level Routes Alta Via 1 Alta Via 2 Alta Via 4 Summary 19: THE JULIAN ALPS The Julian Alps of Slovenia The Julian Alps of Italy Summary

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Book SynopsisThe ten best circular walks on the coast between Lyme Regis and Studland Bay. highlights include, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Old Harry Rocks.

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Book SynopsisNow printed on 100% waterproof and practically indestructable polyethelene paper. Weighing half the weight of a laminated map this updated map from Edale to Middleton-in-Teesdale is the Southern part of the popular Pennine Way. The Pennine Way is a National Trail. It follows the backbone of England from the Peak District to the Scottish borders. It is one of the toughest UK long distance footpaths, and forms part of the European Footpath Network. The Pennine Way was Britain's first National Trail, opened in 1965. Just 2 HARVEY maps cover the whole 268-mile route. Each covers a section of the Way suitable for a comfortable week of walking. Each starts and finishes near public transport.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 low-level and easy day walks in the northern part of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales. All circular except for Walk 25, which makes use of the railway link between Porthmadog and Blaeneau Ffestiniog, the routes vary in length and terrain ensuring that there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. The walks range from 4–22km (2–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours, although most are at the shorter end of the scale. They are arranged geographically into 4 areas: the north coast and the lower Conwy valley, Betws y Coed and Gwydyr forest, Snowdon and the Ogwen valley, and the Vale of Ffestiniog and the west. 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk Details given of terrain, refreshments and access for each walk Information given on local history, geology and wildlife GPX files available to download Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Snowdonia: Low-level and Easy Walks – South is also available

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 32 day walks on Italy’s Amalfi coast. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover the Amalfi coast as well as the Islands of Ischia and Capri. Walks range from 3 to 11km (2–7 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–5 hours. The walks have been designed to allow you to combine routes to create longer days out and are easily accessible from Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Local points of interest are featured including the Gulf of Naples Sketch maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport

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Book SynopsisThe go-to Western Crete walking guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Western Crete on foot with the Sunflower Western Crete travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Western Crete guide is indispensable for hiking in Western Crete or seeing Western Crete by car. Mountains rearing straight up from the sea, deep wooded gorges, ravines and valleys — and yet more glorious mountains, standing proud and acting as a magnet to the eye and the imagination — that’s Western Crete, or real Crete, as some would say. Its strong, dramatic scenery and colours create sweeping landscapes of harsh but beautiful countryside – countryside that has been the backdrop for heroic deeds, ancient civilisations and constant intrigue for thousands of years, and the home of obdurate, tough-spirited people – made so by their labours on the land and their experiences. Getting to know Western Crete takes time. We hope we will lead you straight to the heart of the matter with this book, whether you are a first- or second-time visitor unsure about how best to get to know the island or, indeed, if you are someone who doesn’t need convincing but would like a reliable, thorough and different guide. We encourage you to explore to the full. Whatever your age or ability we’ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Western Crete. Inside the Sunflower Western Crete guide book you’ll find: 55 long and short walks for all ages and abilities – each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50 000 Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 8 car tours and fold-out touring map – for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots – enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way Timetables for public transport – ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service for the latest information Includes Hania and Rethimnon town plans Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 38 day walks in Italy’s Stelvio National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Italian Rhaetian Alps, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 5-18km (3-11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-7 hours. They are and are perfect for walking late June through October. Sketch maps included for each walk Highlights include the Stelvio Pass, Forno glacier and Ortler Detailed information on planning, accommodation and public transport Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsIntroduction Geography History Nomenclature Plants and flowers Wildlife Valleys and bases Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Walks Walk 1 St Gertraud Alm Route Walk 2 Höchsterhütte Circuit Walk 3 Fischersee Walk Walk 4 Rifugio Lago Corvo Walk 5 Rifugio Dorigoni Tour Walk 6 Baito Campisolo Route Walk 7 Cascate di Saent Walk 8 Ragaiolo Falls and the Venetian Sawmill Walk 9 Val Cercen Walk 10 Rifugio Larcher Tour Walk 11 Monte Vioz Walk 12 Sentiero dei Tedeschi Walk 13 Malga Covel and Waterfalls Walk 14 Forte Barba di Fior Loop Walk 15 Lago di Pian Palù Circuit Walk 16 Dosso Tresero Walk 17 The Forni Sentiero Glaciologico Alto Walk 18 Valle di Ced#xe8;c Walk 19 Rifugio Casati Walk 20 Val Zebrù and Rifugio V° Alpini Walk 21 Lago della Manzina Walk 22 Santa Caterina to Sant'Antonio Walk 23 Monte delle Scale Walk 24 Valle Forcola Traverse Walk 25 Monte Scorluzzo and Filone dei Möt Walk 26 Goldseeweg Walk 27 Berglhütte Walk 28 Trafoi Waterfalls Walk 29 Tabarettahütte Walk 30 Hintergrathütte Tour Walk 31 Düsseldorferhütte and Kanzel Circuit Walk 32 Madritschjoch and Hintere Schöntaufspitze Walk 33 The Martelltal Glacier Trail Walk 34 Zufritt See and Larchboden Loop Walk 35 Stallwieshof Traverse Walk 36 Pedertal Walk 37 Orgelspitze Walk 38 Soyalm Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisOne name above all others has become associated with walking in the Lake District: A. Wainwright, whose seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, first published in 1955–66, has become the definitive guidebook. Wainwright’s meticulously hand-drawn maps, diagrams and drawings take you up the 214 principal hills and mountains of the Lake District, describing the main routes of ascent from different starting points, as well as lesser-known variants, showing the summit viewpoint panoramas and the ridge routes that can be made to create longer walks. The Western Fells, Book Seven of Wainwright’s Walking Guide, covers Great Gable and the High Stile and Pillar ranges, overlooking the Ennerdale, Cocker and Wasdale valleys.Table of ContentsBase Brown Blake Fell Brandreth Buckbarrow Burnbank Fell Caw Fell Crag Fell Fellbarrow Fleetwith Pike Gavel Fell Great Borne Great Gable Green Gable Grey Knotts Grike Haycock Haystacks Hen Comb High Crag High Stile Kirk Fell Lank Rigg Low Fell Mellbreak Middle Fell Pillar Red Pike (Buttermere) Red Pike (Wasdale) Scoat Fell Seatallan Starling Dodd Steeple Yewbarrow

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Book SynopsisBrittany's coastline has 3,000 km of sea frontage - a lifetime's worth of walking along the tops of spectacular and seemingly endless cliffs; around remote rocky headlands and peninsulas jutting out into the Atlantic; and across innumerable white sand beaches which would not be out of place on a Caribbean island. With so much coast on offer, it is understandable that Brittany, and its people, have a strong connection with the sea: evidenced by the countless yachts, fishing boats and other watercraft which are moored in the ports, harbours, bays and estuaries. The coast of Brittany is vast. So vast that it is not possible to see everything on a single trip. So vast, in fact, that it is difficult to know where to start and that is where this guidebook comes in. To make planning easy, we have included only the very finest of the thousands of possible walks on Brittany's coast. The guidebook includes Real IGN maps (1:25,000) so there is no need to carry separate maps. It also includes numbered waypoints linking the Real maps to the book's clear descriptions; graded routes to suit all abilities; information on Megalithic and World War II sites and everything else the hiker needs.Trade Reviewwritten by someone who actually knows what hikers/trekkers/walkers need from a guide. The enthusiasm is palpable and the photos are amazing. I want to see myself in stunning pictures like these this summer!Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Accommodation 3. Food 4. Getting There 5. Getting Around 6. On the Trail - Weather, Maps, Paths and Waymaking, What to Take 7. Safety 8. Route Summary Table 9. Route Descriptions - The Dykes of Le Mont St Michel - Pointe du Grouin - Pointe du Meinga - Cap Frehel - Cap d'Erquy - The Cliffs of Port Morvan - Sillon de Talbert - La Maison entre Les Deux Rochers - La Cote de Granit Rose - Pointe de Corsen - La Prequ'ile de Kermorvan - The Pen Hir Loop - Pointe de Dinan - Cap de la Chevre - Pointes de Penharn and Brezellec - Pointe du Raz - Plage de Tronoan and the The Two Chapels - Pointe de Combrit - The Dunes and Point of Trevignon - The Belon Estuary - The Doelan Loop - Ile de Groix: Beach Loop - Ile do Groix - Cliff Loop - La Cote Sauvage - Megalithic Carnac - La Prequ'ile de Mousterian - Ile d'Arz - Arzon - St-Gildas-de-Rhuys - Chateau de Suscinio - Guerande

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Book SynopsisWith 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 along the South Cornwall Coast include: Land?s End and Sennen Cove, Perranuthnoe, The Loe, The Lizard, St Anthony Head, Nare Head, Dodman Point, Polruan and Lantic Bay and Rame Head.Table of Contents1. Land's End 2. Perranuthnoe 3. The Loe 4. Lizard Point 5. Helford Estuary 6. St Anthony Head 7. Nare Head 8. Dodman Point 9. Polruan & Lantic Bay 10. Rame Head 11. Useful Information

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Book SynopsisThe Oregon Recreation Map is a folded map version of the Recreation Guide pages within Benchmark's Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas.

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in East Anglia features 20 routes between 5.7 and 13.9 miles (9.2km and 22.4km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Researched and written by outdoor adventure expert Anna Paxton, this book covers walks around the must-see sites of East Anglia, including The Broads and Norfolk Coast Path, and takes you to lesser-known spots too, while exploring the rich history, heritage and wildlife of the area.See the seals and stroll along the dunes at Blakeney Point, explore nature reserves at Titchwell Marsh and Upton Broad, admire grand houses such as Blickling Hall, walk alongside windmills and waterways on The Broads and explore the historic settlements of Norwich and Bungay.Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the WalksNavigationSafetyThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartNorthumberland Area MapSection 1 – North Norfolk Coast1 Hunstanton Cliffs to Titchwell Marsh2 Holkham Beach & Burnham Overy3 Blakeney Point4 Cromer Ridge & Sheringham Cliffs5 Mundesley to Overstrand Beach & CliffsSection 2 – The Broads6 Blickling Estate & the Weavers’ Way7 Horsey Gap, Windmills & Seals8 Wroxham & the Bure Valley Railway9 Upton Broad & Marshes10 Norwich Riverside & Whitlingham Country Park11 Bungay Castle & the River WaveneySection 3 – Suffolk Coast & Heaths12 Walberswick to Southwold via the Sandlings Walk13 Dunwich & Westleton Heaths14 Aldeburgh & Thorpeness15 Orford16 River Orwell & the Shotley PeninsulaSection 4 – Thetford Forest & The Brecks17 Castle Acre & West Acre18 The King’s Forest & West Stow Country Park19 Pingo Trail20 Little Ouse Valley & Thetford ForestAppendix

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The day walks are 2–13 miles (3–20km) in length and range from high-level walks to easy summits, mountain huts, viewpoints and mountain lakes, as well as less strenuous valley walks. The multi-day treks range from 14–33 miles (22–52km) and include Vallorcine to Plaine Joux and Servoz, the Aiguilles Rouges and the Italian Val Ferret. 1:100,000 sketch maps (1:200,000 scale for treks) included Bases include Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentiere and Courmayeur Information on access, accommodation and recommended mapping Walks are graded (1-3) according to difficulty Valley walks included for bad weather or rest days Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction The Region How it all Started Glaciers Via Ferratas Animals and Birds Flowers and Trees Transhumance and Alpages When to Go Getting There Alpine Accommodation Language Currency Maps Safety Security and Rescue Guided Walking Walking with Dogs Mountain Biking Trail Running Things not to be Missed How to Use this Guide THE WALKS Chapter 1 - St Gervais Les Bains and Les Contamines-Montjoie 1 Mont Truc 2 Mont Joly 3 Lac d'Armancette 4 Col de la Fen#xea;tre 5 T#xea;te Nord des Fours 6 Lacs and Monts Jovet Chapter 2 - Servoz and the Plateau d'Assy 7 Lac Vert 8 Pointe Noire de Pormenaz 9 The D#xe9;rochoir and the D#xe9;sert de Plat#xe9; Chapter 3 - Les Houches 10 Le Prarion 11 Mont Vorassay 12 Aiguillette des Houches Chapter 4 - Chamonix 13 Chamonix Valley Walk 14 La Chapeau and T#xea;te des Prapators 15 Montenvers 16 Montagne de Blaiti#xe8;re 17 Chalet de Cerro 18 Montagne de la Côte 19 Refuge de Bel Lachat and Le Br#xe9;vent 20 Grand Balcon Sud - La Fl#xe9;g#xe8;re to Planpraz 21 Lac Blanc 22 T#xea;te de Villy 23 Col de Salenton 24 Lac Cornu and Lacs Noirs Chapter 5 - Argenti#xe8;re 25 Argenti#xe8;re Valley Walk 26 Pierre #xe0; Bosson 27 T#xea;te du Grand Chantet 28 Aiguillette d'Argenti#xe8;re - Les Ch#xe9;serys 29 Argenti#xe8;re Glacier Pointe de Vue 30 Aiguillette des Posettes 31 Refuge Albert Premier 32 Croix de Fer Chapter 6 - Vallorcine 33 Vallorcine Valley Walk 34 Pointe de la Terrasse and Tr#xe9;-les-Eaux Valley 35 Cheval Blanc 36 Dinosaur Tracks 37 Bel Oiseau 38 Col de Barberine and Fontanabran 39 Refuge de la Pierre #xe0; B#xe9;rard 40 Mont Buet by the Normal Route 41 Refuge de Loriaz 42 Emosson from Loriaz 43 Mont Buet by the north ridge Chapter 7 - Courmayeur 44 Punta della Croce 45 Mont Fortin 46 Mont Ch#xe9;tif 47 Col and Lac Liconi 48 Mont de la Saxe 49 T#xea;te Entre Deux Sauts 50 T#xea;te de Ferret Chapter 8 - Multi-day Treks 51 Vallorcine to Plaine Joux 52 Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges 53 Vallorcine to Servoz 54 Italian Val Ferret Circuit APPENDICES APPENDIX A Mont Blanc Region Tourist Offices APPENDIX B Useful Terms and Glossary APPENDIX C Transport in the Chamonix and Courmayeur Valleys APPENDIX D Rainy Day/Rest Day Activities APPENDIX E Hut Etiquette APPENDIX F Climbing Peaks and Hiring Guides

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) from the Nufenen Pass on the Swiss border to Ventimiglia on the Mediterranean coast. Covering 809km (503 miles), this often overlooked long-distance trek through the western Italian Alps takes around 2 months to hike and is suitable for experienced alpine trekkers. The route is described from north to south in 55 stages, each between 7 and 26km (4–16 miles) in length. The route is divided into 3 sections with transport options given for those wanting to break the trek into shorter sections. GPX files available to download 1:100,000 maps included for each stage Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 32 day walks in the countryside around Barcelona. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Spain’s Catalunya region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round. The routes range from 7-28km (4-17 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. The walks are split across across Montseny, Sant Llorenç del Munt I l-Obac, Montserrat and Penedès and Garraf - all within easy access of Barcelona. 1:40,000 maps are included for each route Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport Information given on local geology and wildlife GPX files available to download Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Map of Barcelona Introduction Geography and geology Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Getting around Accommodation When to go and what to take Language Waymarking Using this guide Montseny Natural Park Walk 1 Turó de l'Home from Santa Fe Walk 2 Turó de Morou Walk 3 Gualba to Santa Fe Walk 4 Marianegra spring and waterfall Walk 5 Les Agudes Walk 6 Matagalls from Coll de Bordoriol Walk 7 Sant Bernat to Sant Marçal circular Walk 8 Aiguafreda circular Walk 9 Matagalls from Collformic Walk 10 Viladrau to Matagalls Vic and Guilleries-Savassona Natural Area Walk 11 L'Enclusa and Castell de Taradell Walk 12 Tav#xe8;rnoles to Sant Pere de Casserres Walk 13 Puig del Far Walk 14 Vilanova de Sau to Pont de Malafogassa Walk 15 Tavertet circular Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park Walk 16 Sant Miquel del Fai circular Walk 17 Montcau and Cova Simanya Walk 18 Castellasa circular Walk 19 La Mola from Torre de l'Àngel Walk 20 Alzina del Salari circular Walk 21 Coll d'Estenalles to Mura Montserrat Natural Park Walk 22 Montserrat Monastery from Monistrol de Montserrat Walk 23 Sant Jeroni Walk 24 Ermita de Sant Joan Walk 25 Roca Foradada and Cami de la Portella Walk 26 Els Pallers Walk 27 Montserrat Monastery from Collbató Pened#xe8;s and Garraf Natural Park Walk 28 Garraf to Bruguers Walk 29 Jafra circular Walk 30 Castells de Marca trail Walk 31 Foix river gorge Walk 32 El Montmell ridge Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts and information Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Glossary

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Book SynopsisFrom the pen of a dedicated Munro bagger comes The Ultimate Guide to everything you've wished the other books had told you before you set off. The lowdown on the state of the path, advice on avoiding bogs and tricky situations, tips on how to determine which bump is actually the summit in misty weather... this is the only guide to the Munros you'll ever need. The comprehensive rucksack guide features: - Detailed description of all practicable ascent routes up all 46 Southern Highland Munros and 21 Tops. - Easy to follow quality and difficulty ratings, enabling you to choose a munro for any level of experience. - Annotated colour photographs and OS maps. - The history of each Munro and Top from the development of the Munro's Tables from 1891 onwards. - Notes on technical difficulties, foul weather concerns, winter conditions and scenery.A brilliant book for any hillwalker - as indispensable as your boots.Trade Review...picks up where others leave off, with lots of nitty gritty information... all given in a very up-beat style. - CAMERON MCNEISH, The Great Outdoors The book is, above all, practical... entertaining as well as informative. - PRESS & JOURNAL

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Book SynopsisThis map shows all of the 214 Wainwright Fells of the Lake District very clearly on a high quality topographical base map. It will especially appeal to those walkers who are aiming to climb all the Wainwright Fells and want a clear, user-friendly aid to plan their trips and to mark off the fells as they do them.

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Book SynopsisNew, fully revised and updated edition with new cover, new diversions and official route changes, new OS mapping with latest highlighted route, updated accommodation, amenities and services. The guide breaks the Carmarthen Bay & Gower section - from Tenby to Swansea- down in to twelve handy day sections and is one of seven Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path. Endorsed and checked by National Resources Wales, and structured, researched and written by outdoor experts, these attractive and comprehensive guides contain everything you need to walk the Wales Coast Path. 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.

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Book SynopsisA narrative nonfiction about the mysterious disappearance of American backpacker Justin Shetler in India's Parvati Valley, known for similar incidents. Justin, a seasoned traveler, embarked on a global journey seeking authentic experiences, documenting on Instagram. His quest for extremes led him to the remote Himalayan region in 2016.

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Book SynopsisThe only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. Taking this to extremes, Mark Mason sets out to walk the entire length of the London Underground - overground - passing every station on the way.In a story packed with historical trivia, personal musings and eavesdropped conversations, Mark learns how to get the best gossip in the City, where to find a pint at 7am, and why the Bank of England won''t let you join the M11 northbound at Junction 5. He has an East End cup of tea with the Krays'' official biographer, discovers what cabbies mean by ''on the cotton'', and meets the Archers star who was the voice of ''Mind the Gap''.Over the course of several hundred miles, Mark contemplates London''s contradictions as well as its charms. He gains insights into our fascination with maps and sees how walking changes our view of the world. Above all, in this love letter to a complicated friend, he celebrates the sights, sounds and soul of the greatest city on Trade ReviewEndlessly fascinating * Spectator *An extraordinary odyssey -- Robert Elms * BBC London *This engaging book puts its best foot forward * Independent *Crammed with delightful facts ... a constantly fascinating journey * Shortlist *Rediscovers the Underground * The Times *

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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.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 40 walks explores this magical mountain heartland, taking in many of the classic high routes, as well as several less well-known gems along the way.

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to fastpacking - multi-day running trips carrying the bare essentials - in the UK, Europe and beyond. Includes 12 route ideas (all tried and tested), fastpacking stories from around the world (featuring Jez Bragg, Anna Frost and Jasmin Paris), and invaluable tips and tricks to help you prepare for your own running adventure.A summary of each route idea is provided, together with mapping and a gradient profile, as well as highlights, tips and 'tales from the trail'. Invaluable practical information is also included, covering everything you need to know to prepare and plan for a trip: training, accommodation options, safety, equipment, apparel, nutrition, hydration and more.The route ideas and stories featured showcase an impressive range of fastpacking opportunities, both in the UK and abroad. From mountain hut hopping trips, bothy discovery tours and wild camping expeditions, the inspirational tales and selected trails are guaranteed to entice 'everyday' runners to try their hand at a multi-day journey, be it in the Brecon Beacons, Bhutan or beyond.Table of ContentsMap key Introduction Welcome to the world of fastpacking How fit do I need to be? How do I train for fastpacking? The different styles of fastpacking Where to stay Where should I go fastpacking? Key considerations when choosing a route Safety How to get started What to take Clothing Footwear Food Tips for staying happy and healthy Inspiration: Stories from the world of multi-day running A Pennine passage Solo in the Sierras Fishermen's friends To the lighthouse Hut-to-hut on high, wild trails Roman run The fastpack journals A great British adventure In the land of the thunder dragon Following in the footsteps of spring On the way Seven go running Route ideas: Twelve tried-and-tested fastpacking routes United Kingdom Route 1 Brecon Beacons Route 2 Snowdonia Route 3 South Downs Way Route 4 Dartmoor Route 5 Cumbria Way Route 6 Coast to Coast Route 7 West Highland Way Route 8 Knoydart Europe Route 9 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Route 10 Dolomites Alta Via 1 Route 11 Alpine Pass Route Asia Route 12 Manaslu Mountain Trail Race Appendix A Further information and reading Appendix B Gear list

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

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country. Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Special features - on California’s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Northern Coast & Redwoods, Marin County & the Bay Area, California’s Central Coast, SoCal Coast, Southern Deserts, Kings Canyon, Sequoia & the Southern Sierras, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe & Gold Country, Northern Mountains Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks California, our most comprehensive guide to walking in California, is perfect for those planning to explore California on foot. Looking for more information on California? Check out Lonely Planet’s California guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book 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.

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Book SynopsisEighteen walks in all parts of Wales from the TV series by the renowned Welsh weatherman and co-author Martin Aaron.

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Book SynopsisTo replace its previous two-volume guide to the Pennine Way, Aurum now publishes an entirely new one-volume guide for the 21st-century walker. The Pennine Way is Britain’ s toughest long-distance path, running 268 miles from Derbyshire’ s Peak District up through the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Northumberland into the Scottish Borders. Until now, Aurum’ s Trail Guide has covered it in two volumes, where our competitors publish one, and those volumes have been bulked out with circular day walks which no-one essaying the arduous task of walking even a stretch of the Path will realistically want to divert to do. Now, Damian Hall, one of Country Walking’ s senior contributors, has written a completely new guide, giving all the information the modern walker requires: GPS references, gradients of each section, public transport links, extensive details of the wildlife and flora to be seen along the way, and a guide for occasional walkers to the real highlight stretches of the path.Trade ReviewDamian Hall has developed this new single-volume book, containing everything a 21st Century walker could wantThis new one-volume official guide to the entire 268-mile route of Britain's first national trail does not underestimate the challenge it sets long-distance walkers. While the author maintains that it offers soem of the wildest, remotest and best upland walking in England, he admits that it's the roughest and toughest national trail of them all.You may find yourself reconsidering the trail after the first paragraph, with his honest tone, but those who dare to read on will find themselves packing before completing it.You may find yourself reconsidering the trail after the first paragraph, with his honest tone, but those who dare to read on will find themselves packing before completing it. This new one-volume official guide to the entire 268-mile route of Britain's first national trail does not underestimate the challenge it sets long-distance walkers. While the author maintains that it offers soem of the wildest, remotest and best upland walking in England, he admits that it's the roughest and toughest national trail of them all. Damian Hall has developed this new single-volume book, containing everything a 21st Century walker could want

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