Walking, hiking, trekking Books
Cicerone Press Annapurna: 14 treks including the Annapurna
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes 14 multi-day treks in Nepal's captivating Annapurna region, among the foothills of the mighty Himalaya. Routes range between 24km and 200km (15-124 miles) and between 4 and 23 days, with maximum altitudes from 1750m to 5416m. Areas covered include Machhapuchhre, Pokhara and Lamjung Himal. The varied treks showcase this inspiring landscape, offering stunning vistas of snow-clad peaks and verdant valleys. From the classic Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary to lesser-known routes, this is the definitive guide to exploring Nepal's most popular trekking region. With accommodation options including a mixture of homestay, camping and lodges, trekkers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their surroundings and experience the warmth and richness of Nepalese hospitality and culture. As well as detailed route description and sketch mapping, the guide presents a wealth of information to help make the most of a trip, including practical advice on transport, visas and permits, when to go, what to take and health and safety. There are notes on different styles of trekking, tips on cultural etiquette and fascinating background information on the region's history, plants and wildlife, culture and religion.Table of ContentsWarning Overview map Map key Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Geography Climate Plants, animals and birds Brief history People of Nepal Religion Cultural considerations Getting there Visas and permits When to go Style of trekking Accommodation on trek Food Money matters Health matters Mountain safety Hazards and security What to take Maps Photography Communications Kathmandu - Gateway to the Himalayas Pokhara - Gateway to the Annapurnas How to use this guide The last word 1 Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek 1 Annapurna Circuit Stage 1 Bhulbhule to Manang Stage 2 Manang to Muktinath Stage 3 Muktinath to Tatopani Stage 4 Tatopani to Naya Pul via Ghorepani Alternative Stage 4 Tatopani to Dhampus Phedi via Ghorepani and Ghandruk Trek 2 Annapurna Sanctuary Stage 1 Dhampus Phedi to Chhomrong Alternative Stage 1 Naya Pul to Chhomrong Stage 2 Chhomrong to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Stage 3 Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong Stage 4 Chhomrong to Naya Pul via Ghandruk Alternative Stage 4 Chhomrong to Naya Pul via Ghorepani Trek 3 Ghorepani Circuit (Poon Hill Expedition) Trek 4 Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Trek 2 Restricted areas - Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu Trek 5 Mustang Trek Stage 1 Jomsom to Lo Manthang Stage 2 Lo Manthang to Muktinath via Tange Trek 6 Nar-Phu Trek Stage 1 Koto to Phu Stage 2 Phu to Koto 3 Other treks Machhapuchhre region Trek 7 Mardi Himal Trek Trek 8 Machhapuchhre Korchon (Model) Trek Parbat Myagdi Trek 9 Parbat Myagdi Link Trek 10 Parbat Myagdi Circular Ridges north and east of Pokhara Trek 11 Siklis Trek Foothills of Lamjung Himal Trek 12 Khatri Thanti-Besisahar Trek Trek 13 Ramgha-Besisahar Trek Trek 14 Gurung Heritage Trek Appendix A Trek summaries and suggested schedules4 Appendix B Religious and other terminology Appendix C Useful words and phrases Appendix D Books, films and music Appendix E Useful contacts
£17.06
Pocket Mountains Ltd Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: 40 Favourite Walks
Book SynopsisThe new Loch Lomond National Park has ensured protection for what is not only Britain's largest freshwater lake, but one of its most beautiful, celebrated in ballad and song. West of Loch Lomond are the steep Arrochar Alps towering above Loch Long together with scores of much less visited lower hills stretching down to the seaboard. To the east is the Trossachs - a delightful landscape of forests, lochs and hills that has long been known as Scotland in miniature. This latest pocket guide features 40 of the best walks in this popular area in an attractive and accessible format.
£8.21
Cicerone Press Hadrian's Wall Path Map Booklet: 1:25,000 OS
Book SynopsisAll the mapping you need to walk the 84 mile (135km) Hadrian's Wall Path from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle. This booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps has been designed for convenient use on the trail. It shows the full and up-to-date line of the Hadrian's Wall Path, along with the relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend. It can be used when walking the trail west-east or east-west, and includes an extension to the east coast at South Shields. It is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
£11.66
Rucksack Readers St Cuthbert's Way (2 ed): From Melrose to
Book SynopsisFollow the footsteps of St Cuthbert in this easy-going walk of 63 miles (101 km) from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. St Cuthbert’s Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails, and it is also one of England’s great trails. Starting from the ruins of Melrose Abbey, it winds alongside the River Tweed, and after about 31 miles you walk across the border into England on high ground. The Way includes a section of Roman road and passes castles, hill forts and historic ruins along the way. Most people will complete it comfortably within 5 or 6 days. Its summit is Wideopen Hill (369m/1210ft), and its barefoot finale is the Pilgrim Way to Lindisfarne with its priory and castle. The route is fully waymarked, the gradients are modest and it has welcoming B&Bs and pubs at strategic intervals. This second edition was thoroughly revised in 2023 and it contains custom mapping at 1:40,000 and many post-Covid updates. It is bound in our lighter, pocket-friendly format and printed on rainproof paper.Trade Review"For me, this guide ticks all the boxes: it is easy to use, following the usual Rucksack Readers spiral-bound format; the text is clear and well written, and … it contains much additional information regarding the area’s rich history, landscape and wildlife; and it is very well illustrated. All the practical information you might need regarding accommodation, services, public transport etc is included and there is a useful altitude profile of the route." -- Roger Smith, co-founder of the route * TGO magazine, June 2010 *
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers AZ Liverpool Hidden Walks
Book SynopsisDiscover hidden gems around Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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
£6.99
Cicerone Press Walking in Sicily: 46 walking routes including Mt
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round walking. Walks range from 2km to 23km (1-14 miles) in length with most walks being enjoyed in 3-4 hours. They start from key areas including Catania, Messina, Taormina. Sketch maps included for each walk Information on Travelling Around Sicily, Accommodation, and Food and Drink Highlights include Mount Etna, Madonie, the Nebrodi mountains and the Aeolian trail Short Italian-English glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Background Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas When to Go What to Take Emergencies Reaching Sicily Travelling Around Sicily Accommodation Telephones Food and Drink Tourist Information Flowers and Trees Wildlife WALKS The Northeast Coast 1 Taormina and the Castello Saraceno 2 Castelmola The Alcantara River Valley 3 Monte Mojo 4 Francavilla and the River Monte Etna 5 The Craters of Monte Silvestri 6 Monte Nero degli Zappini Loop 7 Schiena dell'Asino 8 The Monti Sartorio Circuit 9 Monte Nero Circuit and Grotta dei Lamponi 10 Monte Etna: The North-South Traverse Monti Iblei and the Southeast Corner 11 Wondrous Pantalica and its Necropolises 12 The Pantalica River Walk 13 Cava Grande del Cassibile 14 Noto Antica 15 Riserva Naturale di Vendicari 16 Isola delle Correnti 17 Cava d'Ispica Antiquities in the West 18 The White Cliffs of Eraclea Minoa 19 The Stones of Selinunte 20 Mozia and its Lagoon Le Isole Egadi (Egadi Islands) 21 Favignana by Bicycle 22 Levanzo and its Cave Paintings 23 Marettimo's Coastal Path 24 Marettimo's High Level Circuit The Glorious Northwest 25 Marvellous Medieval Erice 26 Riserva Naturale di Monte Cofan 27 Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Palermo Surrounds 28 Palermo's Monte Pellegrino 29 Monte Iato 30 Piana degli Albanesi 31 Bosco della Ficuzza 32 Rocca Busambra Le Madonie (Madonie Mountains) 33 Cefalù and its Rocca 34 Isnello to Gratteri 35 Pizzo Carbonara 36 Piano Cervi 37 Vallone Madonna degli Angeli 38 Piano Sempria Sentiero Natura I Nebrodi (Nebrodi Mountains) 39 Biviere di Cesarò 40 Floresta to Randazzo Le Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) 41 Vulcano's Gran Cratere 42 Lipari's Castello and Southern Headlands 43 Lipari's San Calogero Spa 44 Salina's Monte Fossa delle Felci 45 Stromboli - Ascent to the Volcano 46 Stromboli Loop Appendix A Italian-English Glossary Appendix B Further Reading
£14.20
HarperCollins Publishers Discovering Glasgow Illustrated Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with dependable maps from Collins.As the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is a vibrant and bustling hub, enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. This updated map displays delightful water-colour mapping, and includes individual illustrations of all the main sights and landmarks in the city.Covers the centre of Glasgow from the Botanic Gardens in the north and the Riverside Museum to the west to the 12th century Cathedral and the gritty Barras Market to the east.Further mapping stretches southwest to Pollok Park and the newly refurbished Burrell Collection.The map features:Historical and contemporary anecdotesPopular areas at larger scale, hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés and barsComprehensive travel information and indexShop-by-shop street maps of Buchanan Street and the Merchant CityRailway stations, taxi ranks and car parksBus routes shown for tour companies and airport linksBeautiful illustrations of Glasgow's top sightsThe perfect companion or souvenir
£7.44
Cicerone Press Walking and Trekking in Iceland: 100 days of
Book SynopsisThis walking and trekking guidebook offers a total of 49 of the best day walks and 10 multi-stage treks set right across the magnificent country of Iceland. With three national parks including the mighty Vatnajökull, it is a country of incredible beauty, and its capital, Reykjavík, is an established and easy-to-get-to destination. Including popular, such as the classic Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, as well as lesser-known trails, the guide is split into 12 sections that cover all the best walking and trekking to be had in and around Iceland's amazing and awe-inspiring volcanic, glacial landscapes. The routes range in difficulty from easy walks to challenging treks and give readers all the information they need to experience this wonderfully unique destination on foot. Venturing inland to the remote interior and captivating ice caps, and across glaciers, past lakes and around coastlines and geothermal areas, Paddy Dillon's guide to this 'Land of Ice and Fire' encourages visitors to explore all that Iceland has to offer, and will inspire lovers of the great outdoors to return time and time again. The guide gives lots of tips for travellers on a budget as well as details on public transport and accommodation.Table of ContentsMap key Location of walks Introduction Location Geology and landscape Wildlife National parks Getting to Iceland Getting around Iceland When to go Accommodation Food and drink Money Communications Language Tourist information offices What to take Health and safety River crossings Emergencies Footpaths, waymarking and access Maps Using this guide 1 Reykjavík, Reykjanes and Hengill Walk 1 Reykjavík and Seltjarnarnes Walk 2 Þverfellshorn from Esjustofa Walk 3 Keflavík to Grindavík Walk 4 Grindavík to Vogar Walk 5 Grindavík and Prestastígur Walk 6 Krýsuvík and Krísuvíkurbjarg Walk 7 Seltún and Kleifarvatn Walk 8 Seltún and Djúpavatn Walk 9 Þingvellir and Skógarkot Walk 10 Hveragerði and Reykjadalur Walk 11 Ölfusvatn and Ölkelduh#xe1;ls Walk 12 Hellisheiði to Hveragerði Walk 13 Nesjavellir and Vörðuskeggi Trek 1 The Reykjavegur 2 Fjallabak and Þórsmörk Walk 14 Landmannalaugar and Suðurn#xe1;mur Walk 15 Landmannalaugar and Bl#xe1;hnukúr Walk 16 Hvanngilshauser and Tangafoss Walk 17 Þórsmörk and Valahnúkur Walk 18 Fljótsdalur and Þórólfsfell Walk 19 Vestmannaeyjar - Heimaey Trek 2 Hellismannaleið, Laugavegur and Skógar Trail 3 Skaftafell and Vatnajökull Walk 20 Sandfell and Hvannadalshnúkur Walk 21 Svinafellsjökull and Hrútsfjall Walk 22 Skaftafell and Kristínartindar Walk 23 Skaftafell and Svartifoss Walk 24 Skaftafell and Mors#xe1;rdalur Walk 25 Jökuls#xe1;rlón - Glacier Lagoon 4 Snæfell and Lónsöræfi Walk 26 Snæfellssk#xe1;li and Snæfell Trek 3 The Lónsöræfi Trail 5 Egilsstaðir and the Eastfjords Walk 27 Egilsstaðir and Fardagafoss Walk 28 Neðri-Stafur and Seyðisfjörður Walk 29 Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss Walk 30 Hallormsstaðaskógur Walk 31 Vatnsskarð and Stórurð Trek 4 The Víknaslóðir 6 Jökuls#xe1;rgljúfur Walk 32 Ásbyrgi and Áshöfði Walk 33 Svinadalur and Rauðhólar Walk 34 Selfoss and Dettifoss Trek 5 The Jökuls#xe1;rhlaup 7 Akureyri and Eyjafjörður Walk 35 Akureyri and Súlur Walk 36 Eyjafjörður and Hrísey Walk 37 Grímsey 8 Kverkfjöll and Askja Walk 38 Kverkfjöll and Hveradalur Walk 39 Herðubreiðarlindir Trek 6 The Askja Trail Trek 7 The Mývatn Trail 9 Sprengisandur and Kjölur Walk 40 Nýidalur and Kaldagil Walk 41 Nýidalur and Sprengisandur Trek 8 The Kjölur Trails 10 Hornstrandir Peninsula Trek 9 The Hornstrandir Trail 11 The Westfjords Walk 42 Hnífsdalur, Bolungarvík and Ísafjörður Walk 43 Suðureyri to Flateyri Walk 44 Þingeyri and Kaldbakur Walk 45 Helluskarð and Lómfell Walk 46 Foss to Krossholt Walk 47 Brunnaverstöð and L#xe1;trabjarg Walk 48 Brj#xe1;nslækur and Surtarbrandsgil Walk 49 Flatey and Breiðafjörður 12 Snæfellsjökull and Snaefellsnes Trek 10 The Snæfellsjökull and Snaefellsnes Trail Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary of place-name elements Appendix C Further information
£16.16
Die Gestalten Verlag Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World
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£30.00
Quarto Publishing PLC A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells Book 3
Book Synopsis The Central Fells of Lakeland include the ever-popular Langdale Pikes, the supremely lovely foothills overlooking Borrowdale and the ''silent forests and gaunt crags'' above the dark waters of Thirlmere. The Pictorial Guides by A. Wainwright, written half a century ago, have been treasured by generations of walkers. This edition of The Central Fells is freshly reproduced from Wainwright''s original hand-drawn pages.
£14.39
Cicerone Press Hillwalking in Shropshire: 32 hill and country
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 32 day walks in Shropshire, exploring the hills, outcrops, rivers and towns of this beautiful county. The routes are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience, and the majority are located within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The walks range from 5–22km (3–14 miles) in length and can be completed in between 2 and 8 hours. They are arranged geographically, mostly falling in the area bounded by Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Welshpool. 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity GPX files available to download Details of terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local geology and wildlife Includes accommodation listings arranged by area Easy access from Birmingham, Oswestry and Manchester Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Shropshire geology (by Ronald Turnbull) History Plants and wildlife Getting there Getting around When to go Bases for the Shropshire hills Maps and GPS Safety Using this guide The walks Walk 1 Llanfair Hill and Offa's Dyke Walk 2 Knighton, Cwm-sanaham Hill and Offa's Dyke Walk 3 Mary Knoll and Ludlow Walk 4 Titterstone Clee Hill Walk 5 The Bury Ditches Walk 6 Burrow Fort and Hopesay Hill Walk 7 Norton Camp and Stokesay Castle Walk 8 Callow Hill and Flounders Folly Walk 9 Brown Clee Hill and Stanbroughs Wood Walk 10 Brown Clee Hill and Clee Liberty Walk 11 High Rock, Bridgnorth and the River Severn Walk 12 Bromlow Callow and Mitchell's Fold Walk 13 Nipstone Rock Walk 14 Stiperstones Walk 15 Snailbeach and the Castle Ring fort Walk 16 Norbury Hill from Wentnor Walk 17 Minton Hill and the Packet Stone Walk 18 Adstone Hill Walk 19 Pole Bank and Devil's Mouth Walk 20 The Long Mynd and Ragleth Hill Walk 21 Caer Caradoc Walk 22 The Long Mynd skyline Walk 23 Plush Hill, the Batch and Castle Hill Walk 24 Ridges Three, Hope Bowdler Hill, Caer Caradoc and the Lawley Walk 25 The Lawley Walk 26 Hope Bowdler Hill from Cardington Walk 27 The Betchcott Hills and Duckley Nap Walk 28 Much Wenlock and the Wenlock Edge Walk 29 Earl's Hill Walk 30 The Wrekin Walk 31 The Ironbridge Gorge Walk 32 Llanymynech Hill and Llynclys Common Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts
£11.66
Hallewell Publications Walks Padstow to Falmouth: Short Walks from the
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£5.18
Quarto Publishing PLC The North Western Fells
Book SynopsisThe North Western Fells are bounded by the River Derwent and the River Cocker – an area lauded by Wainwright as first-class fell-walking territory. The ridge walking here is some of the finest in the Lake District, offering views of unsurpassed beauty. There is something for all walkers: steep, high mountains such as Grasmoor, rugged individualists such as Castle Crag, and destinations such as Catbells, which Wainwright calls 'a family fell where grandmothers and infants can climb the heights together, a place beloved'. This is the original Pictorial Guide to the North Western Fells of Lakeland, freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original pages. These popular Pictorial Guides have been treasured by generations of walkers and are as enchanting and inspiring now as when they were written, half a century ago.
£14.39
Pocket Mountains Ltd Brecon Beacons: 40 favourite walks
Book SynopsisThe Brecon Beacons National Park is home to some of the most spectacular mountain and moorland scenary in Britain. Bridging South and Mid Wales, the park can be divided into three distinct upland areas, with the central flat-topped peaks of the Brecon Beacons massif sandwiched by the rolling ridges of the Black Mountains in the East and the similarly named, but quite different, Black Mountain region in the West. As well as being packed full of standing stones, castles, wildlife and waterfalls, the park is also home to the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and is recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. The 40 circular routes in the volume cover all the most popular peaks, as well as highlighting some lesser-known gems in one of Britain's best-loved national parks.
£8.21
Cicerone Press Walking the Kerry Way
Book SynopsisGuide to Ireland's 190km Kerry Way. Described anti-clockwise from Killarney, the circular route is presented in 10 stages and offers view of Killarney National Park and the Beara and Dingle peninsulas. Optional side trips include Carrauntoohill, Skellig Michael and Valentia Island.
£16.16
Sasquatch Books My Walking Life: Where I Went, What I Saw Along
Book SynopsisDuring the pandemic years, many people discovered the joy of walking. It is meditative, healing, uplifting, healthy, inspiring, and generally transformative, whether it’s your mood that needs changing or your whole outlook. Walking helps us to really see the things around us that we might otherwise take for granted, such as a flowering tree, a new coffee shop, or an unexpected view. This charming journal links the act of walking to the benefits of journaling, with a wellness perspective that encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Every spread offers thoughtful prompts and lots of space to capture what was special about your walk, from the route to the weather - and a gratitude moment. Fun sidebars capture your favourite routes, bucket-list walks for future travels, walking companions whose company you treasure, best photo-op destinations, city walks and country walks, fitness walks, and much more. Quotes from famous walkers over time ground your experience in history. Let this walking journal help you take your perambulations to a more transcendent place by capturing the meaningful moments along the way.
£14.40
Rucksack Readers John Muir Way (3 ed): Walk or cycle across
Book SynopsisThe John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It runs for 134 miles (215 km) coast-to-coast across central Scotland, from Helensburgh on the Clyde to Dunbar on the North Sea. The route is as suitable for cyclists as for walkers, and it can be tackled as a coast-to-coast expedition or in sections – typically ten for walkers or five for cyclists. Our all-new 2023 third edition includes the latest route updates and features improved mapping with mileage markers along the route and a km grid. The mapping is at 1:75,000 and appears on 20 of its pages. It contains new material and despite having more pages is lighter and more pocketable than the previous edition thanks to perfect binding. It has many fresh photos and the new cover features the Antonine Wall from Bar Hill Fort. The John Muir Way’s appeal ranges from the Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture of Helensburgh through the scenic grandeur of Loch Lomond, along two famous canals and past the amazing Falkirk Wheel, beside the Roman Antonine Wall, passing Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle and the Forth Bridges to the capital glories of Edinburgh. It goes beside the Firth of Forth to reach North Berwick, then heads inland to finish at Dunbar with its ruined castle and the John Muir birthplace.
£16.14
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Trekking the Mallorca GR221: 2022: Two-way
Book SynopsisThe definitive two-way guide to the Mallorca GR221 (the Drystone Way): both northbound and southbound routes are described in full. Real Maps: Full mapping inside (1:25,000) by Editorial Alpina. All accommodation is numbered and marked on the maps. 12 different itineraries: schedules of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 days for hikers and runners. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain/loss are done for you. Also includes: - Detailed information on equipment and travelling light - Full accommodation listings: the best hotels and refugis - Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather, travel, and more - Public Transport map and information - Essential info for both self-guided and guided trekkers - Information on the drystone structures along the route - Information on plants and wildlife - History of drystone structures along the route - Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions The GR221 is one of Europe's most beautiful and aspirational treks in Europe. It travels the length of Mallorca's rugged mountain range, the Serra de Tramuntana. Along the way, you find a textbook Mediterranean landscape of azure waters, sandy beaches, rocky coves, all overlooked by rugged limestone peaks. As you pass the numerous drystone structures on the trail, you will learn plenty of the island's fascinating history and you will spend the night in some of its finest villages. This is Spain at its best and it will be an adventure that you will never forget.
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Book SynopsisThe A-Z Adventure Series uses Ordnance Survey mapping and is the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Britains Best Walks
Book SynopsisMeander through pastures of meadowsweet, savour the smell of stone and earth, and delight in the beauty of Britain's landscapes with this new edition of The Times Britain's Best Walks.
£24.00
Ordnance Survey Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: 10 Leisurely Walks: 2023
Book SynopsisEach walk features a simple-to-follow route profile and accompanying description and pictures, and new-look walk mapping that makes it easier for the user to focus on the route and the points of interest along the way.
£6.99
Ordnance Survey Cardigan New Quay Aberteifi a Ceinewydd Map
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Wyre Forest Kidderminster Map Bridgnorth
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Rutland Water Map Stamford Oakham Ordnance
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Southport Chorley Map Wigan Formby Ormskirk
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Islay North Map Port Askaig Bridgend Port
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Colonsay Oronsay Map Kiloran Ordnance Survey
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Ipswich the Naze Map ClactononSea Ordnance
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey High Weald Map Weatherproof Royal Tunbridge
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Market Drayton Map Weatherproof Loggershead
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Lincoln Map Weatherproof Sleaford Metheringham
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey East Kilbride Galston Darvel Map Weatherproof
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Shetland Mainland Central Map Weatherproof
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Ordnance Survey Shetland Sullom Voe Whalsay Map Weatherproof
Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough, durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger Active now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
PiXZ Books A Boot Up the Norfolk Broads Bk 1 10 Leisure
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£6.78
Globe Pequot Hiking South Florida and the Keys
£19.36
Moon Travel Moon Patagonia With National Parks in Argentina
Book SynopsisPatagonia''s staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Go to the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. Inside you''ll find:- Flexible itineraries including ten days exploring the best of the region, classic Patagonia road trips, and more- Outdoor adventures: Hike the glacier of Perito Moreno National Park, see penguins and marine mammals off the coast of the Falkland Islands, and go horseback riding through the Torres mountains- The top sights and unique experiences: Glimpse Patagonia''s ancient past at Cueva de las Manos or visit Chile''s lakes district to learn more about the Mapuche people. Savor authentic asado at a local ranch, sample seafood in Santiago, and take a tango lesson in Buenos Aires- Expert author and world traveler Wayne Bernhardson shares his perspective on his favorite place on earth- Full-color, vibrant photos throughout- Detailed maps and useful tips for getting around and exploring on your own- Focused coverage of Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Northern Argentine Patagonia, the Chilean Lakes District, Aisén and Continental Chiloé, Southern Argentine Patagonia, Magallanes, Argentine Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands- Thorough background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environmentWith Moon Patagonia''s practical tips and insider advice, you can have the trip of a lifetime.Want to see more of South America? Check out Moon Chile or Moon Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can''t wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
£20.69
Octopus Publishing Group Walking Meditations: To find a place of peace,
Book SynopsisCultivate mindfulness and bring your mind and body in sync with this beautiful book of walking meditations.Walking meditation, also known as Kinhin meditation, is widely practiced in many forms of Buddhism, blending the physical experience of walking with the focused mindfulness of a meditative state. This can be done anywhere, from a few steps at home to a short walk on a bustling street, or a longer hike in the countryside.Walking while meditating boosts awareness, improves sleep quality, offers mental clarity and facilitates a mind-body connection. It is a practice you can develop each time you leave the house, to help you refocus and come back to yourself.This beautifully illustrated book will guide you through the process of finding inner peace while on the move, with a selection of meditations for every season, long and short walks in both a natural and an urban setting, and meditations for creativity, calm and focus. Walking Meditations will help you use your surroundings as a meditative tool so you can restore your energy, come back into your senses and find calm in your day-to-day life.Contents include:10-minute mood boostComing off auto-pilotWalking with your sensesExtended meditations for every season
£14.24
Cicerone Press Walking the Shropshire Way: A two-week circular
Book SynopsisThis is the official guide to the Shropshire Way, which consists of a northern and southern loop that both start in Shrewsbury. Each loop can be completed in a week or combined to form a two week 182 mile (290km) circuit that visits Stiperstones, Ludlow, Wenlock Edge, Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Split into 15 stages, this walk requires moderate fitness to cover the daily distance of 10 to 15 miles. The guide also includes the Stretton Skyline Walk, a 20 mile (32km) walk over Shropshire's peaks and ridges, which can be split over two days with an overnight stay in Church Stretton. For both the main route and the higher-level Stretton Skyline Walk, this guide provides in-depth route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping to aid navigation, along with information about accommodation, public transport and local services. The guide also offers plenty of insight into Shropshire's vibrant history and fascinating geology. The Shropshire Way visits some of England's most serene and beautiful scenery, as well as key historical sites including Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Through tranquil countryside and medieval market towns, this route explores all the best that the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) has to offer.Table of ContentsOverview map Overview profile Map key Foreword Route summary table Introduction The Shropshire Way Shropshire's history Shropshire's geology (by Ronald Turnbull) Wildlife and plants When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation and planning Safety What to take Using GPS Waymarking Using this guide The Shropshire Way Stage 1 Shrewsbury to Bridges Stage 2 Bridges to Bishop's Castle Stage 3 Bishop's Castle to Clun Stage 4 Clun to Craven Arms Stage 5 Craven Arms to Ludlow Stage 6 Ludlow to Wheathill Stage 7 Wheathill to Wilderhope Manor Stage 8 Wilderhope to Ironbridge Stage 9 Ironbridge to Wellington Stage 10 Wellington to Haughmond Stage 10A Haughmond to Shrewsbury link Stage 11 Haughmond to Wem Stage 12 Wem to Ellesmere and Whitchurch Stage 13 Ellesmere to Llanymynech Stage 14 Llanymynech to Nesscliffe Stage 15 Nesscliffe to Shrewsbury Stretton Skyline Walk Appendix A Facilities table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Travel information Appendix D Useful contacts
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking in London: Park, heath and waterside - 25
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 walks in London’s open spaces. Exploring the green spaces of both the city centre and Greater London area, the walks are suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 6 to 21km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out. 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Features information on parking, public transport and refreshments Highlights include Royal Parks and Hampstead Heath Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, plus information on the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walks in the South Downs National Park
Book SynopsisGuidebook with 40 circular walks throughout the South Downs National Park, exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester. The walks range from under 5 miles to 11 miles, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, Ditchling Beacon and hundreds of prehistoric sites. Accessible all year, but wild flowers best in spring.
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking the Wales Coast Path
Book SynopsisA single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path - 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Eryri (Snowdonia) and Pembrokeshire National Parks and many AONBs and can be linked with the Offa's Dyke Path for a complete circuit of Wales.
£16.16
Cicerone Press Walking in the Prosecco Hills
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£16.16
APA Publications Rough Guides Switzerland Travel Guide with eBook
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Countryside Books Exploring the Elizabeth Line: 23 Walks from
Book SynopsisA direct rail link from east to west across London was a vision for over 35 years, and with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line it finally became a reality. The opening of this line, with its improved connectivity and shorter journeys, is great news for walkers - never before has it been so easy to get out and explore new places and see new sights. This book covers the entirety of the line's sweep, from Shenfield in the east to Reading in the west. There are 23 walks, all starting at an Elizabeth Line station. Along the way you'll explore the very best that London and the south-east has to offer, from fascinating urban landscapes and must-see historic sites to serene countryside and meandering waterways. Highlights include: * Hidden alleyways & dreamy squares in central London * Panoramic views of the London skyline at Abbey Wood * History & architectural splendour at the likes of Greenwich & Whitechapel * Wide-open spaces & waterways of the Loddon Valley, Richmond & Reading * London's iconic green spaces including Green Park, Hyde Park & more * Peaceful countryside around Brentwood, Ealing & Romford * Classic routes along the River Thames at Maidenhead & Taplow * The impressive modern architecture & waterways of Olympic ParkTable of Contents1 Abbey Wood Circular; 2 Tottenham Court Road to Farringdon; 3 Woolwich Circular; 4 Iver to West Drayton; 5 Bond Street to Paddington; 6 Hayes & Harlington to West Drayton; 7 Canary Wharf to Greenwich; 8 Manor Park Circular; 9 Twyford Circular; 10 Farringdon to Whitechapel; 11 Ealing Broadway to Hanwell; 12 Brentwood to Harold Wood; 13 Paddington to St Pancras; 14 Custom House to Stratford; 15 Stratford to Canary Wharf; 16 Hanwell to Richmond; 17 Slough to Taplow; 18 Reading Circular; 19 Taplow Circular; 20 Shenfield to Brentwood; 21 Harold Wood to Rainham; 22 Romford to Harold Wood; 23 Maidenhead to Marlow
£8.54
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Walking the Somme
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Paul Reed's classic book Walking the Somme is an essential travelling companion for anyone visiting the Somme battlefields of 1916. His book, first published over ten years ago, is the result of a lifetime's research into the battle and the landscape over which it was fought. From Gommecourt, Serre, Beaumont-Hamel and Thiepval to Montauban, High Wood, Delville Wood and Flers, he guides the walker across the major sites associated with the fighting. These are now features of the peaceful Somme countryside. In total there are 16 walks, including a new one tracing the operations around Mametz Wood, and all the original walks have been fully revised and brought up to date. Walking the Somme brings the visitor not only to the places where the armies clashed but to the landscape of monuments, cemeteries and villages that make the Somme battlefield so moving to explore.
£15.29
Gill A Guide to Ireland's Mountain Summits
Book SynopsisIn Ireland there are 269 mountain summits that are 600 metres or higher, and with a prominence of 15 metres or more. These are The Vandeleur-Lynams. And there are 404 summits with an elevation of at least 500 metres, with a prominence of 30 metres or more. We call these The Arderins. For the first time both these lists are published together, along with lists of Ireland's 27 County Highpoints and the island's Hundred Highest mountains, using updated data and information as contributed by the MountainViews.ie community. This book will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource for the peak-bagger, summiteer and hillwalker alike.Trade Review"Very easy to read and use ... an important book." * Irish Mountain Log *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements MountainViews Hill Areas (North) MountainViews Hill Areas (South) An Introduction to Mountainviews.ie Summiteering The Vandeleur-Lynam and Arderin Lists Explanation of Fields Achill and the Corraun Peninsula The Antrim Hills Ballyhoura Mountains Ben Gorm Mountains Blackstairs Mountains Bluestack Mountains Boggeragh Mountains Brandon Group Breifne Caha Mountains Central Dingle Comeragh Mountains Cooley/Gullion Croagh Patrick Dartry Mountains Dingle West Donegal North-west Donegal South-west Dublin/Wicklow Mountains Dunkerron Mountains Galty Mountains Glenbeigh Horseshoe Inishowen Iveragh North-west Knockmealdowns Maamturks MacGillycuddy's Reeks Mangerton Mourne Mountains Mweelrea Mountains North Mayo Ox Mountains Paps/Derrynasaggart Partry/Joyce Country Purple Mountain Shannon Sheefry Hills Shehy/Knockboy Slieve Bloom Slieve Mish South Midlands Sperrin Mountains Twelve Bens The County Highpoints The Hundred Highest Irish Mountains Mountainviews Area Listings: Statistics Appendix: Origins and Discussions of Lists Further Reading Photography Credits
£12.88
Cicerone Press Isle of Man Coastal Path: Raad Ny Foillan - The
Book SynopsisRaad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) is a 98 mile footpath around the Isle of Man. The route description is set out as a circuit and split into stages, with the longest walk being 15.5 miles and the shortest being 7 miles. Any fast walkers may wish to complete two stages per day, while those progressing at a more leisurely pace may decide to amble along and take in the splendid attractions along the way. Two further walks described in this guidebook, the 23 mile Millennium Way, which follows the ancient route of the kings, from Ramsey to Castletown, and the 14 mile Herring Way, which takes a more traditional route from Peel to Castletown. Both these routes cross the hills of the island's interior and can be combined to make an interesting longer walk.Table of ContentsPreface Map key Overview map Introduction How to get there The best time to walk Parking Accommodation Public transport Climate Tides and times Maps and compasses Geology Nature along the footpaths History Raad ny Foillan: The Way of the Gull Douglas to Castletown via Langness Castletown to Port St Mary Port St Mary to Port Erin Port Erin to Peel Peel to Kirk Michael Kirk Michael to Point of Ayre Point of Ayre to Ramsey Ramsey to Laxey Laxey to Douglas The Millennium Way Ramsey to Crosby Crosby to Castletown Bayr ny Skeddan: The Herring Way Peel to Round Table Round Table to Junction with the Millennium Way Junction with the Millennium Way to Castletown Appendix A Glossary of Manx words Appendix B Selected bibliography Appendix C Route summary Appendix D IOM Coastal Footpath accommodation list
£11.66
