Walking, hiking, trekking Books
Cicerone Press The Wye Valley Walk
Book SynopsisThe Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) through the beautiful and varied landscape of the Welsh borders. Typically taking 10 days to walk, the route starts at the river's source on Plynlimon and follows the Wye valley to Chepstow. The Wye Valley Walk is a perfect mix of river and hill walking, suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
£15.26
Cicerone Press 15 Short Walks in the South Downs Brighton
Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks around Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
£9.45
Cicerone Press The Cleveland Way Map Booklet
Book SynopsisMap booklet of the Cleveland Way National Trail, a 177km (110 mile) walk around the North York Moors National Park. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the Cleveland Way and the Yorkshire Wolds Way, and shows the full route of the Cleveland Way on OS 1:25K maps.
£9.45
Cicerone Press 15 Short Walks in the Yorkshire Dales Sedbergh
Book SynopsisDiscover 15 of the best short walks around Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means everyone can enjoy walks.
£9.45
Cicerone Press South West Coast Path Map Booklet Vol 2 St Ives
Book SynopsisMap of part of the southern section of the 630 mile (1014km) South West Coast Path National Trail. Covers the trail from St Ives to Plymouth along the west Cornwall and Devon coastline. This convenient and compact booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps shows the route, providing all of the mapping you need to walk the trail in either direction.
£11.66
Reaktion Books Way Makers: An Anthology of Women's Writing about
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling Wanderers, Kerri Andrews' Way Makers is the first anthology of women's writing about walking. Moving from the eighteenth century to the present day, and across poetry, letters, diaries, novels and more, this anthology traces a long tradition of women's walking literature. Walking is, for the women included in this anthology, a source of creativity and comfort; it is a means of expressing grief, longing and desire. It is also a complicated activity: it represents freedom but is also sometimes tinged with danger and fear. What cannot be denied any longer is that walking was, and continues to be, an activity full of physical and emotional significance for women: this anthology is testament to the rich literary heritage created by generations of women walker-writers over the centuries.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION by Kerri Andrews Elizabeth Carter to Catherine Talbot, 1746 Frances Burney, Evelina; or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World (1778) Ann Yearsley, 'Clifton Hill', from Selected Poems (1785) Helen Maria Williams, Letters Written in France, in the Summer 1790 (1790) Charlotte Smith, Rural Walks: In Dialogues: Intended for the Use of Young Persons (1795) Mary Wollstonecraft to William Godwin, 10 September 1796 Dorothy Wordsworth, The Alfoxden Journal (1798) Sarah Murray, Companion and Useful Guide to the Beauties of Scotland (1799) Dorothy Wordsworth, The Grasmere Journal (1800) Jane Austen to Cassandra Austen Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice (1813) Mary Shelley, History of a Six Weeks' Tour through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland (1817) Jane Austen, Persuasion (1817) Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818) Dorothy Wordsworth to William Johnson, 21 October 1818 Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, The Journal of Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, 16 May 1822 Ellen Weeton, Miss Weeton's Journal of a Governess (1825) Dorothy Wordsworth, 'Thoughts on My Sick-Bed' (1832) Charlotte Bronte to Emily Jane Bronte, 2 September 1843 Harriet Martineau, A Year at Ambleside (1845) Emily Bronte, 'Loud Without the Wind was Roaring', from Poems, by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell (1846) Christina Rossetti, 'The Trees' Counselling' (1847) Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights (1847) Harriet Martineau to Mr H. G. Atkinson, 7 November 1847, from Autobiography 'Often Rebuked, yet Always Back Returning', from Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey, ed. Charlotte Bronte (1850) Harriet Martineau, A Complete Guide to the English Lakes (1855) Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh (1856) Charlotte Bronte, The Professor (1857) Eliza Keary, 'Through the Wood', from Little Seal-Skin (1874) Kate Chopin, 'Beyond the Bayou' (1893) Gwen John to Ursula Tyrwhitt, 3 September 1903, La Reole Katherine Mansfield, Journal of Katherine Mansfield, Sunday, 16 May 1915 Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway (1925 Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse (1927) Virginia Woolf, Street Haunting: A London Adventure (1927) Nan Shepherd, 'Summit of Coire Etchachan', from In the Cairngorms (1934) Virginia Woolf, The Diary of Virginia Woolf, Tuesday, 2 October 1934 Frieda Lawrence, 'Not I, But the Wind . . .' (1935) Sylvia Townsend Warner, Summer Will Show (1936) Nan Shepherd to Neil Gunn, 14 May 1940 Flora Thompson, Heatherley (1944) Jessie Kesson, 'Blaeberry Wood' (1945) Jessie Kesson, 'To Nan Shepherd' (1945) Flora Thompson, Lark Rise to Candleford (1945) Janet Adam Smith, Mountain Holidays (1946) Anais Nin, 'The Labyrinth', from Under a Glass Bell (1948) C. C. Vyvyan, Down the Rhone on Foot (1955) Eleanor Farjeon, Walking with Edward Thomas (1958) Simone de Beauvoir, The Prime of Life, trans. Peter Green (1960) Nan Shepherd, The Living Mountain (1977) Jenny Nimmo, The Snow Spider (1986) Alexandra Stewart, Daughters of the Glen (1986) Muriel Gray, The First Fifty: Munro-Bagging Without A Beard (1991) Kathleen Jamie, 'At Point of Ness', from The Queen of Sheba (1994) Alice Oswald, 'Another Westminster Bridge', from Woods, etc (2005) Gwyneth Lewis, 'Imaginary Walks in Istanbul', from Sparrow Tree (2011) Cheryl Strayed, Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found (2012) Linda Cracknell, Doubling Back: Ten Paths Trodden in Memory (2014) Linda Cracknell, 'Assynt's Rare Animals?' (2015) Lauren Elkin, Flaneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London (2016) Melissa Harrison, Rain: Four Walks in English Weather (2016) Helen Mort, 'Kinder Scout', from No Map Could Show Them (2016) Camille T. Dungy, Guidebook to Relative Strangers: Journeys into Race, Motherhood and History (2017) Kate Davis, 'She teaches herself to walk across a limestone landscape', from The Girl Who Forgets How to Walk (2018) Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing (2018) Raynor Winn, The Salt Path (2018) Nancy Gaffield, Meridian (2019) Kathleen Jamie, Surfacing (2019) Anita Sethi, I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain (2021) Sasha Dugdale, 'The Fall of the Rebel Angels', from Deformations (2020) Sarah Moss, The Fell (2021) Polly Atkin, 'Unwalking', from Much With Body (2021) Sonia Overall, Heavy Time (2021) Merryn Glover, Of Stone and Sky (2021) WORKS INCLUDED PERMISSIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
£14.39
APA Publications The Rough Guide to Walks in & Around London
Book SynopsisThis practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Walks in and Around London guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Walks in and Around London easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to London contains 46 walks in this new edition and 5 of them are completely new walks. It has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London covers: London, The North Downs, The Weald, The South Downs, The Saxon Shore, The North Wessex Downs to the New Forest, The Thames Valley, The Chilterns and Blenheim, St Albans to Bedfordshire, Essex, Cambridge and the Fens.Inside this Walks in and Around London travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Walks in and Around London, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Hampstead Heath to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cambridge, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hyde Park.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Walks in and Around London, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Walks in and Around London travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking and sightseeing.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of London, Essex and The Thames Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip focussed on Walks in and Around London, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Walks in and Around London guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide covering Walks in and Around London features fascinating insights into London with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Regents Canal and spectacular Kensington Gardens.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Central London, the North Downs and many more locations in and around London reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Walks in and Around London allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£13.59
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Walking Arras
Book SynopsisWalking Arras marks the final volume in a trilogy of walking books about the British sector of the Western Front. Paul Reed once more takes us over paths trodden by men who were asked to make a huge ' and, for all too many, the ultimate ' sacrifice. The Battle of Arras falls between the Somme and Third Ypres; it marked the first British attempt to storm the Hindenburg Line defences, and the first use of lessons learned from the events of 1916. But it remains a forgotten part of the Western Front. It also remains one of the great killing battles of the Great War, with such a high fatal casualty rate that a soldier's chances of surviving Arras were much slimmer than even the Somme or Passchendaele. Most soldiers who served in the Great War served at Arras at some point; it was a name very much in the consciousness of the survivors of the Great War. Ninety years later, while there has been development at Arras, it is still an impressive battlefield and one worthy of the attention of any Great War enthusiast. This book will give a lead in seeing the ground connected with the fighting in 1917. Making a slight departure from the style of the previous two walking books, the chapters look at the historical background of an area and then separately describe a walk; with supplementary notes about the associated cemeteries in that region.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 100 Great Walks with Kids: Fantastic stomps
Book SynopsisThis book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes. Starting with a useful and informative introduction with advice on making walks with kids successful and enjoyable (best clothing and equipment, food and drink, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for commonly-encountered problems), the book divides the walks themselves by geographical area: - England: south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east - Wales: south, central, north - Scotland: borders and south,central, north and islands Each route is graded according to its relative difficulty but all will be short to moderate in length, and very achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness and symbols will indicate hazards, refreshments, toilets, dog-friendliness and buggy suitability. As well as being themed, each walk will include other points of interest along the way to keep the children engaged and encourage the idea that spending time outdoors is enjoyable and fun. Illustrated throughout with the authors’ photography showcasing the beauty of Britain, this will be an attractive and inspiring guidebook for all families wanting to make the most of the great outdoors.Trade ReviewBursting with ideas for family adventures. Expertly researched and written, with illustrated maps and simple step-by-step directions, it covers everything from pushchair-friendly strolls to more challenging ascents with kids. And the best thing? It covers the whole of Britain, so there's something for everyone! * Trail Magazine *Packed full of ideas and advice to get me and my little adventurer out there exploring... This is a book for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with their kids, and there are a whole range of walks to suit kids of all ages... Your children will love using it to plan your next adventure just as much as you will. -- Rob Haggan * theoutdooradventureblog.com *Jen and Sim are terrifically well equipped with the knowledge and experience to pick out the best and most suitable walks for children... Perfect for littler legs, walks are arranged by region and feature at-a-glance symbols... There's also bags of tips on boosting the fun factor on family walks... there will no doubt be other gems that we might never have discovered without this well researched outdoor guide. -- Natalie Hoare, Editor * Walk: Magazine of the Ramblers *Features family-friendly walks of all kinds, from buggy-friendly routes to little mountain adventures...packed with practical tips. * Country Walking *Discover the beauty of Britain with 100 wonderful walks that'll appeal to the small people in your life. With useful advice on making family walks successful and fun... and packed with inspiring routes and beautiful photography. * Countryside Magazine *
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mountain Man: 446 Mountains. Six months. One
Book Synopsis'Proof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job.' Alastair Humphreys Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months – the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported, he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your everyday life. From collapsing tents and horrific storms to near-fatal mountaineering mishaps, James endured his fair share of hardship out in the hills. But the good times far outweighed the bad. He slept wild under the stars, met eccentric locals, and exchanged the 21st century social media bubble for a simpler, more peaceful existence. What did he learn along the way? That life is more fulfilling when you switch off your phone and climb a mountain. Chosen by The Great Outdoors magazine as their book of the year, all readers will be inspired and motivated by James’s amazing adventure, and the book concludes with a section on how YOU can achieve your next adventure. Whether it’s something to get the kids involved in at half term, a fun challenge to tackle solo or with friends, or a record-breaking attempt of epic proportions, James will guide you through everything you need to do to plan and execute your adventure. This paperback edition also features a Foreword by adventurer and writer Anna McNuff.Trade ReviewProof that epic adventures are open to everyone, even if you've got a day job. -- Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Londons Hidden Rivers
Book SynopsisA fantastic guide to exploring the hidden rivers of London.London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Effra have left their mark on the city, and still form an important part of our subterranean world.- From the former watering hole, by the Earl's Sluice, where Canterbury pilgrims rested, David Bowie rehearsed and Henry Cooper trained, to the Gardens by the Westbourne where a young Mozart performed.- From Counter's Creek and its burial grounds of Kensal Green and Brompton to the River Effra and the West Norwood cemetery.- From the pipe carrying the River Tyburn over Baker Street Underground station to the grate in Farringdon through which the River Fleet can be heard (and seen).David Fathers shows the course of London''s hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks, illustrating the traces they have left and showing the ways they have shaped the city. Each w
£10.44
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch Voices on the Path
Book SynopsisWalking may seem a simple act. But it has a long history, much of it unnoticed. It has always carried a wide range of associations, in a myriad of areas, including manual work, philosophy, social class, landscape, political protest, cartography, poetry, religion, tourism and art. Wales is especially rich in traditions of walking - walking by its own people and by visitors.
£14.75
Countryside Books Guide to East Sussex Pub Walks
Book SynopsisDiscover the beautiful countryside around East Sussex with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. These 20 circular routes vary in length from 21/2 to 7 miles and are centred on a broad variety of pubs - all recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the region's diverse landscape, with walks ranging from the flatlands of the Pevensey Levels to the heights of Beachy Head and the magnificent Seven Sisters Country Park. Take in the far-reaching views around the South Downs, the pretty villages of Alfriston and Firle, the tranquil waters of the Royal Military Canal and Arlington Reservoir, and the glorious coast near Rye. Along the way you'll uncover the rural pathways, fields, meadows, quiet lanes and waterways that make East Sussex the perfect walking county.Table of ContentsIntroduction THE WALKS 1 Ditchling (33/4 miles) 2 Kingston near Lewes (43/4 miles) 3 Forest Row (31/4 miles) 4 Isfield (31/4 miles) 5 Fletching (31/4 miles) 6 Firle (4 miles) 7 Hartfield (41/2 miles) 8 Fairwarp (33/4 miles) 9 Exceat (41/4 miles) 10 Alfriston (21/2 miles) 11 Arlington (43/4 miles) 12 East Dean (31/4 miles) 13 Mayfield (31/4 miles) 14 Rushlake Green (43/4 miles) 15 Wadhurst (41/4 miles) 16 Burwash (5 miles) 17 Battle (43/4 miles) 18 Ewhurst Green (41/2 miles) 19 Winchelsea (21/2 miles) 20 Rye Harbour (41/4 or 71/4 miles)
£6.99
Gill The Mourne and Cooley Mountains: A Walking Guide
Book SynopsisThe Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker’s paradise. The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline in a compact region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cooley Peninsula – a finger of land in County Louth bounded in the north by the spectacular Carlingford Lough – is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. These exhilarating walks will take you to the highest point in Northern Ireland. Trek through the picturesque woodland trails of Castlewellan and Tollymore. Discover the highest passage tomb in Ireland. Walk along an old smuggler’s route, tranquil reservoirs and the sand-dunes of Murlough Nature Reserve. The more ambitious will relish the Mourne Wall challenge, and some summits include optional scrambles to the top of dramatic granite tors or rocky outcrops. Each graded route is illustrated with photographs and specially drawn maps. Snippets on the rich flora, fauna, geology, history, heritage and folklore of each area are included throughout. So, get your walking boots on and discover the impressive landscape that spawned the legend of the Táin Bó Cúailnge and inspired C. S. Lewis’ magical world of Narnia.
£12.34
Harvey Map Services Ltd Ben Alder
Book SynopsisIncludes Creag Meaghaidh and Corrour Station. Detailed map for hillwalkers at the popular 1:25,000 scale of the area around Ben Alder west of Dalwhinnie and the A9. Includes 24 Munros, 4 Corbetts and 3 Grahams. Tough, light, durable and 100% waterproof Genuine, original, HARVEY mapping Opens directly to either side of the sheet Easy to re-fold 1392 x 486mm flat
£14.50
Cicerone Press Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: Including
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 21 day walks on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Isla La Graciosa plus 14 stages of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of these Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The day walks range from 5 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the Lanzarote and Fuerteventura sections are described in 14 stages covering 241km (150 miles). 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include Timanfaya volcanic national park Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National Parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura What to take Waymarking and access Maps Emergencies Using this guide Lanzarote Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices South Lanzarote Walk 1 Fem#xe9;s and Barranco de la Casita Walk 2 Fem#xe9;s and Pico de las Flores Walk 3 Fem#xe9;s to Puerto Calero Walk 4 Fem#xe9;s to Playa Blanca Walk 5 Playa Blanca to El Golfo Walk 6 Yaiza to Tinajo Walk 7 Mozaga to Uga Walk 8 Cueva de los Naturalistas Walk 9 Mancha Blanca and Caldera Blanca North Lanzarote Walk 10 Tinajo, Sóo and Caleta de Famara Walk 11 Tiagua, Sóo and Caleta de Famara Walk 12 Teguise to Caleta de Famara Walk 13 Costa Teguise and Montaña Tinaguache Walk 14 Teguise to Guatiza Walk 15 Arrieta to Caleta de Famara Walk 16 Ye and Salinas del Río Isla La Graciosa Walk 17 Caleta del Sebo and Montaña Amarilla Walk 18 Caleta del Sebo and Montaña Bermeja GR 131 - Playa Blanca to Orzola Walk 19 GR 131 - Playa Blanca to Yaiza Walk 20 GR 131 - Yaiza to Montaña Blanca Walk 21 GR 131 - Montaña Blanca to Teguise Walk 22 GR 131 - Teguise to Haría Walk 23 GR 131 - Haría to Orzola Fuerteventura Introduction Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Tourist information offices Jandía Walk 24 El Puertito and Las Talahijas Walk 25 Gran Valle and Cofete Walk 26 Pico de la Zarza Walk 27 Costa Calma and Playa de Sotavento Mid-Fuerteventura Walk 28 Cardón and Montaña de Cardón Walk 29 Vega de Río Palmas to Ajuy Walk 30 Tiscamanita and Morro Jorjado Walk 31 Antigua to Betancuria North Fuerteventura Walk 32 Casillas del Ángel, Tefía and Tetir Walk 33 Tindaya, Vallebrón and La Matilla Walk 34 Lajares, El Cotillo and Playa de Esquinzo Walk 35 Lajares and Calderón Hondo Walk 36 Parque Natural de Corralejo GR 131 - El Puertito to Isla de Lobos Walk 37 GR 131 - Punta de Jandía to Morro Jable Walk 38 GR 131 - Morro Jable to Barranco de Pecenescal Walk 39 GR 131 - Barranco de Pecenescal to La Pared Walk 40 GR 131 - La Pared to P#xe1;jara Walk 41 GR 131 - P#xe1;jara to Betancuria Walk 42 GR 131 - Betancuria to Tefía Walk 43 GR 131 - Tefía to La Oliva Walk 44 GR 131 - La Oliva to Corralejo Walk 45 GR 131 - Isla de Lobos Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
£13.46
Cicerone Press Suffolk Coast and Heath Walks: 3 long-distance
Book SynopsisThe three long-distance walks described in this book - the Suffolk Coast Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk and the Sandlings Walk - link together to provide a comprehensive and varied circuit of the entire Suffolk Heritage Coast. The Suffolk Coast Path stretches along the coast between Lowestoft and Landguard Fort, close to Felixstowe in the south, a total distance of 60 miles (97km) depending on whether beach walking or inland options are followed. The Stour and Orwell Walk continues where the Suffolk Coast Path ends, starting at Landguard Point threading for 40 mile (64km) around the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers to finish at Cattawade, close to the Essex border. The Sandlings Walk (59 miles/94.5km) explores the heathland region that lies immediately inland from the Suffolk coast. With the exception of the first stage, between Ipswich and Woodbridge, the route of the Sandlings Walk lies entirely within the confines of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. With a unique landscape of cliffs, marshes, dunes and shingle beaches, and rare plants and birdlife galore, there is much to attract anyone seeking interesting day walks or longer multi-day itineraries.
£11.66
Cicerone Press The North York Moors: 50 walks in the National
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 walks in the North York Moors, the largest continuous expanse of heather moorland in England. Routes range from short and easy low-level walks to long and strenuous routes across the high moors, including the Lyke Wake Walk – a 4-stage, 65km (40 mile) route traversing the national park from west to east. The walks range in length from 7–22km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in between 2 and 7 hours. They are arranged by area into the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket GPX files available to download Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local history and archaeology Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Brief history of the moors North York Moors industries Getting to the North York Moors Getting around the North York Moors Accommodation Food and drink When to walk Maps of the routes National park visitor centres Tourist information centres Emergency services Using this guide The Tabular Hills Walk 1 West Ayton, Hackness and the Forge Valley Walk 2 Hackness, Broxa and Whisper Dales Walk 3 Lockton, Stain Dale, Saltergate and Levisham Moor Walk 4 Levisham and the Hole of Horcum Walk 5 Levisham Station, Levisham and Newton-on-Rawcliffe Walk 6 Hutton-le-Hole, Lastingham, Cropton and Appleton-le-Moors Walk 7 Gillamoor, Boonhill Common and Fadmoor Walk 8 Newgate Bank, Rievaulx Moor and Helmsley Bank Walk 9 Helmsley, Beck Dale and Ash Dale Walk 10 Hawnby Hill and Easterside Hill The Hambleton Hills Walk 11 Rievaulx Abbey and Old Byland Walk 12 Byland Abbey, Mount Snever and Oldstead Walk 13 Sutton Bank, Gormire Lake and the White Horse Walk 14 Osmotherley, Thimbleby, Siltons and Black Hambleton The Cleveland Hills Walk 15 Osmotherley, Beacon Hill and High Lane Walk 16 Chop Gate, Cringle Moor and Cock Howe Walk 17 Chop Gate, Urra Moor, Hasty Bank and Cold Moor Walk 18 Kildale, Ingleby Moor and Battersby Moor Walk 19 Kildale, Leven Vale, Baysdale and Hograh Moor The Northern Moors Walk 20 Great Ayton, Easby Moor and Roseberry Topping Walk 21 Guisborough, Gisborough Moor and Hutton Village Walk 22 Danby, Siss Cross, Commondale and Castleton Walk 23 Scaling Dam, Clitherbeck, Danby and Beacon Hill The High Moors Walk 24 Chop Gate, Cock Howe, Ryedale and Wetherhouse Moor Walk 25 Chop Gate, Tripsdale, Bransdale and Bilsdale Walk 26 Low Mill, Harland, Rudland Rigg and West Gill Walk 27 Church Houses, Bloworth Crossing and Farndale Moor Walk 28 Hutton-le-Hole, Ana Cross, Spaunton Moor and Lastingham Walk 29 Rosedale Abbey, Hartoft, Lastingham and Ana Cross Walk 30 Rosedale Ironstone Railway around Rosedale Head Walk 31 Rosedale Ironstone Railway from Blakey to Battersby Walk 32 Westerdale, Fat Betty, Westerdale Moor and Esklets Walk 33 Danby, Castleton, Botton Village and Danby Rigg Walk 34 Lealholm, Heads, Glaisdale Moor and Glaisdale Rigg Walk 35 Glaisdale Rigg, Egton High Moor and Egton Bridge The Eastern Moors Walk 36 Goathland, Simon Howe, Wheeldale and Mallyan Spout Walk 37 Rail Trail from Moorgates to Goathland and Grosmont Walk 38 Goathland, Sleights Moor and Whinstone Ridge Walk 39 Goathland, Eller Beck, Lilla Howe and Goathland Moor Walk 40 Chapel Farm, Lilla Howe and Jugger Howe Beck Walk 41 Sleights, Ugglebarnby, Falling Foss and Littlebeck The Cleveland Coast Walk 42 Runswick Bay, Hinderwell, Staithes and Port Mulgrave Walk 43 Runswick Bay, Kettleness and Goldsborough Walk 44 Whitby, Saltwick Bay, Robin Hood's Bay and Hawsker Walk 45 Robin Hood's Bay, Boggle Hole and Ravenscar Walk 46 Cloughton, Staintondale, Ravenscar and Hayburn Wyke The Lyke Wake Walk Walk 47 Osmotherley, Carlton Bank, Cringle Moor and Hasty Bank Walk 48 Clay Bank, Urra Moor, Bloworth Crossing and Blakey Walk 49 Rosedale Head, Hamer, Wheeldale Moor and Simon Howe Walk 50 Eller Beck, Lilla Howe, Jugger Howe Moor and Ravenscar Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts
£12.30
Cicerone Press Walking the Camino dos Faros: The Way of the
Book SynopsisThis guidebook explores the Camiño dos Faros (the Way of the Lighthouses), a 200km hike around the remote northwest corner of Spain. Starting in the old whaling town of Malpica and ending in Fisterra (Spain's Land's End), the eight day hike along the Costa da Morte follows a path that sticks limpet-like to the Atlantic coast. It's a spectacular walk along dramatic cliffs and around deep, verdant river estuaries, exploring the rich Galician culture and history. With stages between 18 and 29km per day, this is a hike suitable for walkers willing to undertake reasonably long days and the occasional scramble up and down beach paths. The guide provides in-depth descriptions of the route alongside clear mapping to aid navigation. It includes practical information for both before and during your trip, and details about wildlife and historic sites along the walk. In the back of the guide are a series of appendices listing accommodation, main Galician festivals, and useful contacts. The Camiño dos Faros follows the wild coast of the Costa da Morte, which is battered by storms racing in from the Atlantic. For shipping it is one of the world's most dangerous coastlines and its ominous name meaning 'the coast of death' is well deserved. 'Dos Faros' refers to a series of beautifully located lighthouses that attempt to warn sailors of the perils that await them. The sea has shaped the landscape and the Galician culture, and the locally caught seafood including razor clams and percebes should not be missed.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Route summary table INTRODUCTION Camiño dos Faros - a Galician coastal walk Camiño dos Faros and the sea The Costa da Morte Flora and fauna What's the walking like? The eight day schedule Food and accommodation Planning your walk Getting there What to take Finding your way Using this guide CAMIÑO DOS FAROS Stage 1 Malpica to Praia de Niñóns Stage 2 Praia de Niñóns to Ponteceso Stage 3 Ponteceso to Laxe Stage 4 Laxe to Arou Stage 5 Arou to Camariñas Stage 6 Camariñas to Muxía Stage 7 Muxía to Praia de Nemiña Stage 8 Praia de Nemiña to Cabo Fisterra Appendix A Trek planning table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Main Galician festivals Appendix D Useful contacts
£13.46
Cicerone Press Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West:
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks exploring the western White Peak in the Peak District National Park. Covering Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The walks range in length from 6–24km (4–15 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Many walks start from the same car park or village so can be combined for longer days out. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on refreshment and transport options Highlights include Winnats pass and Mam Tor Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on the White Peak
£11.66
Cicerone Press Trekking in the Indian Himalaya
Book SynopsisGuidebook to 8 treks in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, including the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, the Valley of the Flowers and the source of the Ganges. Ranging from 4 to 10 days, the trekking routes take in soaring mountains such as Shivling, alpine meadows, glaciers, holy sites and national parks with protected species such as snow leopard and musk deer.
£21.21
Hallewell Publications Walks Deeside
Book Synopsis
£5.52
Hallewell Publications Walks South Peak District: Including Bakewell and
Book Synopsis
£5.52
Reardon Publishing The Palladian Way: A Classical Walk Past the
Book SynopsisThe Palladian Way is the brainchild of Cotswold walker Guy Vowles. It was born out of a previous idea for a long distance walk between Oxford and Bath but was extended northwards to Buckingham where the author was educated nearby. The realization that there was a Palladian bridge at Prior Park outside Bath to match the one at Stowe suggested a suitable title and the discovery of many classical houses and large estates along the route has helped to make the trail more than just another long walk. The majority of this 200km (125m) trail passes through beautiful countryside and many interesting villages with a wealth of historical background so that walkers can discover parts of England they would not normally visit. THE MAKING OF A LONG DISTANCE TRAIL The inspiration for a new long distance walk can come from many sources. In my case it was a loan of a book. "The Wayfarers Journal" is an elaborate production describing a number of routes which a small, rather quirky group of men who called themselves the "Viators" (Latin for "the travellers") started walking in the 1950s. They researched their routes and kept records. Some 30 years later a chance meeting with a journalist one lunch time at a pub close to Hadrian's Wall, led eventually to publication. Many of their walks or "iters" had Roman connections and ITER XXXVI particularly interested me. The cover pages contain a map of a route "South Cotswolds-Bath to Oxford 108 miles" but unfortunately there is no descriptive text. The book is out of print but I managed to acquire a copy and transposed the route on to modern OS maps. One January I set off to walk the first three days from Oxford. Their route was quite convoluted and I soon decided that I could plan something more interesting. I started the first walk over with a good friend with whom I had walked the length of Scotland and England a few years previously. We left Oxford via the tow path of the Oxford canal which we found to be rather unattractive with some of the houseboats described by my friend as "sinking assetsA". He also enquired about the length of the intended new route which now fell short of the magic 100 mile mark. By coincidence, about the same time, I was talking to another friend about my old school, Stowe, and he commented that his own old school, Prior Park, also had a Palladian bridge in the grounds. This was an eye opener to me and set me thinking. Stowe is north of Oxford and a route via Woodstock and Blenheim would not only avoid the difficulties around Oxford but would also take the distance down to Prior Park and Bath to over the 100 mile distance.
£10.99
Mara Books Best Walks in North Wales
Book Synopsis
£8.99
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Cornwall: 20 Short Walks for
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Lancashire: 20 Circular Walks
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Pocket Mountains Ltd Fort William and Lochaber: 40 Favourite Walks
Book SynopsisWith the historic town of Fort William at its heart, Lochaber boasts some of Scotland's most celebrated mountains and glens, beautiful sea lochs and, on the craggy west coast, dazzling white sandy beaches. Ben Nevis may draw the crowds, but with countless miles of lower-level paths and tracks to explore there is far more than Britain's highest mountain for walkers to enjoy in the region which lays claims to the title of 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK'.This guide features 40 varied walks that take in the very best of Lochaber. From the iconic Glencoe and Glen Nevis to the wild lands of Ardnamurchan and Moidart, there is something for everyone in this diverse selection of routes.
£8.21
Pocket Mountains Ltd The Chilterns: 40 Favourite Walks
Book SynopsisWith some of the most picturesque countryside in England, yet only a short hop from London, the Chiltern Hills are just waiting to be explored. The glorious views from high ridges, ancient woodlands brimming with wildlife and downs alive with wild flowers and butterflies make the Chilterns and the communities within them English to the core. The vast network of well-established paths provides a wonderful walking country with history and nature keeping you company at every step. If you are planning to get away from it all in the Chilterns, this collection of 40 moderate walks is your perfect guide.
£8.21
Pocket Mountains Ltd The Pentland Hills, Midlothian and East Lothian:
Book SynopsisThink of East Lothian and Midlothian and a low-lying, predominantly rural landscape may well spring to mind, yet the Pentland Hills, just south of Edinburgh, rise to nearly 600m in height and provide some of the finest hillwalking in Scotland with wonderful views from the summits. To the east, the Lammermuir Hills may not have quite the same appeal as their near neighbours but they still offer superb hillwalking options, while North Berwick Law, Traprain Law and the Garleton Hills make up for what they lack in height with a succession of incredible panoramas. Away from the high ground there a lovely pockets of woodland, wildlife-rich country parks, fascinating historic sites and forty miles of coastline between Musselburgh and Dunbar with some of the best dune-backed beaches in the country to enjoy.
£8.21
Pocket Mountains Ltd Cheshire: 40 Favourite Walks
Book SynopsisFull of surprises and infused with history, Cheshire is a wonderful place to go for a walk! From the wild and open hills of the Peaks to the low-lying pastures of the Plain, Cheshire is covered in a spider's web of footpaths, bridleways, towpaths and trails and is well served by welcoming pubs and cosy cafes. There is so much to see in this corner of England and there is no better way to explore it than by lacing up your boots and setting off on foot - armed of course with this selection of 40 circular walks.Table of Contents1.
£8.21
Pocket Mountains Ltd Brighton and the South Downs: 40 favourite walks
Book SynopsisFacing the sea and backed by rolling chalk downland, Brighton is a great place from which to explore one of England's most recognisable and best-loved landscapes. As well as the old chalk grasslands, the South Downs incorporate a variety of habitats, including deciduous, coniferous and mixed woodland, heathland, wetland, shingle beach and saltmarsh. The 40 walks in this guidebook cover the area of the Downs around Brighton, extending to Eastbourne in the east and as far as Worthing and the Findon Valley in the west, and from the Channel coast to the foot of the Downs' steep northern escarpment at the edge of the Sussex Weald.
£8.49
Scottish Mountaineering Club The Grahams & The Donalds
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the Scottish Mountaineering Club's best-sellers, The Munros and The Corbetts, this definitive guidebook recommends the best journeys on the next principal listings of Scottish hills. Written and compiled by some of the foremost authorities on the Scottish mountains and brought to life with maps and vivid colour photographs, this richly illustrated guide details more than 250 routes, including, where appropriate, logical combinations with neighbouring hills. Ranging between 600m and 762m, there are 231 Grahams, while the Donalds comprise the 141 summits and Tops above 2000ft (610m) in the Scottish Lowlands. At such an accessible height range, these hills are increasingly popular and offer challenges across the country for both the occasional and dedicated walker. The lower height limit for a Graham was changed from 2000ft (609m) to 600m by Alan Dawson, the keeper of the list, after the book was sent to print. Consequently 3 hills removed from the list in 2014 once more qualify as Grahams along with 9 new summits, taking the total from 219 to 231. So that users of this book have route information for all of the hills on the official list, we have prepared an addendum containing updated information to Grahams already in the book, together with route descriptions and maps for the newly added and reinstated hills in the list below. This is available as a free download at https://bit.ly/GrahamsAdd. Whether you're looking to climb all the summits on Scotland's principal lists or just want some great days off the beaten tracks, The Grahams & The Donalds is a book no hillwalker should be without. About the SMC The SMC produces a number of Hillwalkers' Guides including the best and most popular guides to the Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds, together with a series of area guidebooks covering all of Scotland. In addition, it produces Scramblers' Guides and the definitive series of Climbers' Guidebooks covering summer and winter climbing in Scotland. SMC guidebooks are published by the Scottish Mountaineering Press. The Scottish Mountaineering Press is a wholly owned subsidiary of a charity, the Scottish Mountaineering Trust, to whom we channel all of our profits. At the Press we promote and share Scotland's natural wonders by embracing the creativity and art born out of an explorer spirit, and by celebrating the endeavour and joy in a life lived outdoors. About the Editors Rab Anderson co-authored the previous SMC guidebook to The Munros, as well as editing The Corbetts. He has written or contributed to various guidebooks for the SMC, most recently the Climbers' Guide to the Outer Hebrides (co-author) and the acclaimed Hillwalkers' Guide to The Grahams & The Donalds (co-author and co-editor). Rab lives in Edinburgh. Tom Prentice co-authored the SMC Hillwalkers' Guide to The Munros. From his home in Glasgow he has made a career out of photographing and writing about Scotland's mountains, contributing to magazines, newspapers, radio and television, as well as authoring and publishing numerous books.
£27.00
Nomad Publishing Wilderness Trekking Oman - Map: Western Hajar
Book SynopsisThis map is a practical addition to the guide for hiking in the Western Hajar, which is the western portion of the main mountain range in the Sultanate of Oman. The best walking weather in Oman is from mid-November to March. The traverse follows the spine of the mountains in a point-to-point walk taking sixteen days. It consists of eight one-day walks, two two-day walks and one four-day walk. There is a road intersection with a village or hotel between each of these eleven sections making it practical to walk sections rather than the full traverse. The track climbs to the highest accessible peak in the country at 2999m and finishes in remote dry valleys, called wadis, where impregnable cliffs have precluded road construction and electricity transmission. This has preserved the Arabian mountain lifestyle that has existed for centuries. This traverse is for hikers who are competent with GPS navigation, as only six of the sixteen day tracks are marked. There are two shorter options, of which one has two chain ladders that do not require ropes. These options together reduce the traverse to twelve days or make two multi-day circuits, one with hotels and the other entirely in the wilderness. A loop in the traverse can be used to make another three-day wilderness circuit, or can be skipped altogether to further reduce the traverse duration to nine days. In Oman there are no mountain rangers, so this traverse is for experienced hikers who are comfortable looking after themselves. I have selected the route over many years by linking ancient and current donkey trading and walking tracks. Exploring the Hajar Mountains with his family and Omani companions was John Edwards' passion during the sixteen years he spent living in Oman. His ambition with this project is to resurrect the historic trading routes connecting the mountain villages, enabling walking tourists to help sustain an emerging hospitality industry that uses some of the ancient village houses as hotel rooms, which otherwise will fall into ruin.
£11.40
Northern Eye Books Peak District (Top 10 walks): The finest walks in
Book SynopsisThis attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest short, circular, themed walks in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Peacock Inn, Bakewell - pub walk, Dovedale - dales and valleys, Castleton and Cave Dale - dales and valleys, Chatsworth - history walk, Stanage Edge - rocks and edges, Lud's Church - history walk, Three Shires Head - waterside walk, The Roaches - rocks and edges, Shutlingsloe - moors and tors, Edge of Kinder - moors and tors.
£8.10
Northern Eye Books Coastal Pub Walks: Dorset: Walks to amazing pubs
Book SynopsisOne of seven books in the new Top 10 Walks: South West Coast Path series, these attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular pocket-size format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.Table of Contents1. Harbour Inn, Lyme Regis 2. Anchor Inn, Seatown 3. Ilchester Arms, Abbotsbury 4. Pulpit Inn, Portland Bill 5. Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills 6. Lulworth Cove Inn, Lulworth Cove 7. Castle Inn, West Lulworth 8. Scott Arms, Kingston 9. Square & Compass, Worth Matravers 10. Bankes Arms, Studland
£8.10
Kittiwake Press Walks Around Hay-On-Wye
Book Synopsis
£8.12
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Yorkshire Dales: 20 Short
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Somerset: 19 Circular Walks
Book Synopsis
£8.49
PCCS Books Psychogeography and Psychotherapy: Connecting
Book Synopsis`Identity is tied to place. The environment is not the backdrop; it is woven through our identity.’ So writes Chris Rose in her introduction to this insightful collection on the mutually enriching relationship possible between psychogeography and psychotherapy. The book invites an interdisciplinary, reflective and at times poetic exploration of place as an integral feature of personhood, from the sauntering of the 19th century flâneur to today’s urban activism. Chapters range across diverse topics – gendered and embodied response to place and space, home and attachment, map-making, mindfulness in the city, outdoor group analytic therapy, the interplay between our internal and external landscapes, displacement from one country and cityscape to another, and the role of the urban therapist. These ground-breaking chapters offer new insights into our deep-rooted resonance with the landscapes we inhabit and contexts we construct. The book is illustrated throughout with original artwork by urban sketchers.Table of ContentsIntroduction – Chris Rose; 1. Outside in and inside out: an embodied and gendered response to space and place – Diane Parker; 2. Taking space – Jane Samuels; 3. Room to breathe – Chris Powell; 4. Mindfulness in the city: taking notice as therapeutic practice – Benedict Hoff and Richard Phillips; 5. Feeling my way: on walking, embodiment and practising psychotherapy – Liz Bondi; 6. Loitering, resisting and moving – Morag Rose; 7. The theory and practice of urban therapy – Phil Wood; 8. `Here’ is where I have a presence – Karen Izod; 9. `Not in the air and not on earth’: on negotiating the states in between – Valentina Krajnović; 10. Mapmaking – Chris Rose
£18.04
Bradwell Books Walks for all Seasons Derbyshire
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited The Mourne Mountains: The 30 best hikes,
Book Synopsis30 epic walks in Northern Ireland's highest mountains which sweep majestically down to the Irish Sea at the pretty seaside town of Newcastle. This proximity to the sea is a characteristic of the Mournes, often creating a mysterious atmosphere, as frequently the high peaks can be seen rising dramatically out of a blanket of sea mist. The Mourne range is a stunning wilderness which is popular with local walkers but is relatively unknown to those outside of Ireland. The wild mountain terrain includes beautifully long ridges, magnificent summits and vibrant heather and gorse covered slopes. The highest peaks are completely encircled by the famous 22 miles long Mourne Wall. The 30 routes have been handpicked and clearly written by a local walker with decades of experience. This is the only guidebook for the Mourne Mountains with Real OSNI 1:25,000 Maps and includes: - Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to descriptions - Game of Thrones film locations - Graded routes to suit all abilities - Everything the hiker needs to know to plan routes: route descriptions, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more - Section on accommodation - Information on wildlife, plants & geology - The 21-mile Mourne Wall challenge walk - List of Irish place names - Full colour throughout
£13.29
Saraband Walking the Line: Exploring Settle & Carlisle
Book SynopsisWidely known as England's most scenic line, the enduring Settle & Carlisle Railway was built by the Midland between 1869 and 1876, as part of its quest to forge its own, independent route to Scotland. It is, uniquely for a railway in the UK, a Conservation Area in its own right - viaducts, tunnels, bridges, stations, trackside structures and railway workers' cottages. By walking all or parts of the route from Settle to Carlisle, you get the chance to get up close to the railway's magnificent architecture - but also to see the lonely and lofty fells, and stunning scenery from the Dales through the Pennines to the limestone pavements of Westmorland and the green Eden Valley. In the company of this knowledgeable guide, you'll also discover centuries' worth of local history and traditions: Roman remains, medieval castles, and the Romany who still meet at the annual Appleby Horse Fair gathering.Trade Review"An endearing love-letter to the Settle to Carlisle Railway. It is an enticing mix of reminiscence, history, characters and practical information that lift it far above the level of a conventional guide book. It is evocative and affecting, with a rich sense of time and place. Written with both style and clarity, it is a must for anyone who wants to walk the route or ride the train." Peter Gillman (author & Chairman of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Mission Accomplished: Restoration, Bad Navigation and All that Jazz; From Settle to Ribblehead: The Line’s Lofty Bit and a Curious Tale of Slavery; From Ribblehead to Garsdale: Of Castles, Kings, Ladies and a Vampire in Darkest Peru; From Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen: Red Kites, Red Squirrels and Tea and Biscuits; From Kirkby Stephen to Appleby: Return of the Pied Piper; From Appleby to Langwathby: Flightless Birds, Geese and Mushrooms; From Langwathby to Armathwaite: Paradise Left Behind; From Armathwaite to Carlisle: Postscript: Standing it All on its Head; Notes; Bibliography; Acknowledgements
£9.49
Saraband Writing Landscape
Book SynopsisInhabiting a landscape, walking a landscape, writing a place and time For Linda Cracknell, exposure to wind, rock, mist, and salt water is integral to her writing process. She follows Susan Sontag’s advice to “Love words, agonise over sentences, and pay attention to the world,” observing and writing her landscapes from the particulars of each moment. In this varied essay collection, Linda backpacks on a small island that is connected to the mainland only at low tide. In winter snow, she hikes the wooded hillside close to her home, a place she is intimately familiar with in all seasons. And she retraces over three days the steps of a trek made by her parents seven decades earlier. She explores her inspirations, in nature and from other artists and their work, and she offers thoughtful writing prompts. Reading this collection will take you to new places, open your eyes to the world, and suggest ways to take note and make notes as you go—to inspire your own attentive looking, journaling, and writing practice. Trade Review “A revealing and meditative reflection on writing and the facilitation of writing … Cracknell’s deep engagement with and love of nature runs through the essays … What elevates these essays … is their sheer depth and range … A fantastic insight into the creative process and the necessity of the wilderness to the construction, presentation and consumption of art. Whether to help your own creativity or simply to learn the art of Serious Noticing, this book is an inspiring read for every writer or nature-lover.” -- The Bottle Imp
£8.54
Saraband The Gathering Tide: A Journey Around the
Book Synopsis"Evocative, muscular." - Kathleen Jamie. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up ‘nature’s amphitheatre’. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the King's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don’t exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain’s most alluring coastal areas.Trade Review“Slides effortlessly from the environment to history, to stories of others, to personal anecdote, ‘sewn together into a continuous experience’. It succeeds magnificently. The account of crossing the bay with Cedric is as evocative as Macfarlane’s description of crossing the Maplin sands. * Robin Lloyd-Jones *
£11.69
Colorado Mountain Club Backpacking with Children: How to Go Lightweight, Have Fun, and Stay Safe on the Trail
£18.70
Bergverlag Rother Wolfsperger K Gomera Rother Walking Guide
Book Synopsis
£16.05
Calazo Forlag Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto
Book Synopsis
£16.14
