Walking, hiking, trekking Books

Book SynopsisA practical guide to involving babies and children in all sorts of adventures, whether it be cycling, camping, paddling, hiking, swimming or outdoor holidays.As soon as Bex Band, founder of the UK's largest women's adventure community, Love Her Wild, announced she was pregnant with her first child, the sympathy began. Enjoy your adventures while you can', It's going to be a big shock not being able to travel as much', and Aren't you going to miss adventuring?'It seemed as though having children was a death sentence when you're an outdoor adventurer. But it really doesn't have to be that way. Yes, it's a scary prospect how do you keep them safe? Where do they sleep? What equipment do you need? - but it's totally doable.When Bex''s daughter was just a few weeks old, Bex and her husband took her camping. Now age 2, she's been wild camping on Dartmoor, cycling along the coast, swimming in rural lakes and even carried in a backpack on a multi-day Negev de

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Book SynopsisLly?n''s two outstanding natural features are its coast and its hills. Having completed A Welsh Learner''s Ramble Along the Llyn Coastal Path (2012), Jean Brandwood''s passion for walking and culture was itching to write a second volume. It didn''t take long for the author to decide to head for the hills next.

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Book SynopsisThis book rounds up the 20 best dog walks in Shropshire, with all routes designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads. There are also recommendations here for dog-friendly pubs and cafes along the way. All featured routes are circular, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles, and showcasing some of Shropshire's most beautiful countryside. Highlights include Walks over the heath and moorland of Long Mynd, Grinshill and Brown Clee; Waterside walks at beautiful Llangollen Canal at Ellesmere and Grindley Brook with its narrowboats; Walks taking in historic sites, such as Ironbridge with its Bedlam Furnaces; the extensive ramparts of the Iron Age hill fort of Bury Ditches; and the ruins of Haughmond Abbey; All the walks include details of: Livestock and stiles; Distance and terrain; Recommended dog-friendly places to visit or stop for refreshment; Contact details for the nearest vets; Where to park;Table of Contents1 Oswestry Racecourse (3 or 51/2 miles) 2 Ellesmere - a watery walk (2 or 6 miles) 3 Green lanes at Grindley Brook (41/2 miles) 4 The quarries of Grinshill (21/2 miles) 5 Round Llanymynech Rock (2 or 31/2 miles) 6 Nesscliffe - hill and heath (2 or 5 miles) 7 Forest and abbey at Haughmond (31/4 miles) 8 Views from the Wrekin (31/2 or 5 miles) 9 A rural ramble at Ironbridge (5 miles) 10 On Wenlock Edge (21/4, 31/4 or 51/2 miles) 11 Little Stretton and the Long Mynd (7 miles) 12 Stomping Stiperstones (31/2 or 51/2 miles) 13 Prehistory on Stapeley Hill (3 or 4 miles) 14 In the Iron Age at Bury Ditches (33/4 miles) 15 A woodland walk at Clunton (31/4 or 5 miles) 16 Knighton - climbing Panpunton (23/4 or 31/2 miles) 17 Aloft on Brown Clee (41/4 miles) 18 Severnside at Highley (31/2 miles) 19 Woodland of the Wyre (41/2 miles) 20 In Mortimer Forest at Ludlow (4 miles)

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Book SynopsisWith everything from crystal-clear chalk streams to spectacular coastline, it's no exaggeration to say that Hampshire is blessed with some of the country's most beautiful water. These 20 Hampshire walks show off the county at its best. You'll explore famous rivers with walks along the Test and the Itchen, as well the lesser-known but equally attractive Wey, Dever and Alre. There are routes along peaceful tidal stretches, including the Beaulieu at Buckler's Hard and the Hamble at Bursledon, as well as glorious coastal walks on the Solent shore at Calshot and Pennington. The walks, which vary in length between 2 and 5 miles, are all circular and easy to follow. Each one offers an outing of discovery through some of the best of Hampshire's rich countryside.Table of ContentsThe Walks: 1. Stockbridge & the River Test (2 miles) 2. Bishopstoke & the River Itchen (5 miles) 3. Shawford & the Itchen Valley (2 miles) 4. Ovington & Itchen Stoke (11/2 miles) 5. Alresford & the River Alre (33/4 miles) 6. Romsey & the Andover Canal (31/4 miles) 7. Wherwell & the Test Way (3 miles) 8. Barton Stacey & the River Dever (41/4 miles) 9. The Test at Whitchurch & Laverstoke (53/4 miles) 10. Micheldever & the Dever Valley (31/2 miles) 11. Dogmersfield & the Basingstoke Canal (31/4 miles) 12. Froyle & the Wey Valley (5 miles) 13. Droxford & the River Meon (21/4 miles) 14. Wallington's River Estuary (41/4 miles) 15. Titchfield & the Lower Meon Valley (51/4 miles) 16. Bursledon & the Hamble Estuary (43/4 miles) 17. Calshot & Southampton Water (41/4 miles) 18. Buckler's Hard & the Beaulieu River (41/2 miles) 19. Pennington & the Solent Shore (3 miles) 20. Ringwood & the Avon Valley Path (43/4 miles)

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Book SynopsisDiscover the beautiful countryside around North Yorkshire with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 8 miles and are each centred on a broad variety of welcoming pubs recommended for their good food. Explore the meadows and woodland around Forge Valley and Grosmont, the waterfalls at Grassington and West Burton, waterside walks along the River Nidd and River Wharfe, some lovely villages and the attractive coastline around Robin Hood's Bay. Above all, you'll get to enjoy the magnificent views with routes covering parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Keith Wadd lives in North Yorkshire. He is a vice-president of the Ramblers' Association, is strongly committed to protecting public paths and rights of access, and is the author of several successful books of walks.Table of Contents1 Harrogate (5 miles) 2 Pateley Bridge (6 miles) 3 Linton Falls (5 miles) 4 Kettlewell (6 miles) 5 Giggleswick Scar (6 miles) 6 Ribblehead Viaduct (8 miles) 7 West Burton (3 or 4 miles) 8 Muker (6 miles) 9 Richmond (3 miles) 10 Boroughbridge & Aldborough (4 miles) 11 Kirk Smeaton (4 miles) 12 Thixendale (4, 6 or 8 miles) 13 Nunnington (4.5 or 5.5 miles) 14 Rosedale Abbey (5 miles) 15 Forge Valley (5 miles) 16 Robin Hood's Bay (8 or 5 miles) 17 Grosmont (7.5 or 4.5 miles) 18 Great Ayton (4 or 7 miles) 19 Osmotherley (5 or 8 miles) 20 Kilburn White Horse (6 miles)

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Book SynopsisDiscover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food. Explore some of Britain's most famous prehistoric remains such as the vast stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury; West Kennett with its famed long barrow; and above Bratton and Westbury a white horse gleaming on the chalk hillside. There are also many stunning villages and towns to enjoy, such as Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon, all carved from the glorious local bedrock. Add the great landed estates at Longleat and Stourhead, as well as the upper reaches of the Thames at Cricklade and the glorious hanging valleys on Cranborne Chase and you have as delightful a series of landscapes as you could wish to experience. All the walks include details of: * How to get to the start and where to park * Numbered route map and directions * Recommended local pubs and cafes * Points of interest along the way * Places to visit nearby Nigel Vile is the author of many popular walking guides, including Bristol and Bath - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire.

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Book SynopsisWith its rolling green hills, chocolate-box villages and uncrowded paths, the Chilterns is a walker's delight. This book, with its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 3 to 9 miles, takes you through the area's finest spots, with recommendations for all times of year. Highlights include: * Spring: ramble through the bluebell-carpeted woods of Cowleaze and Wendover * Summer: stroll along Coombe Hill and take in the far-reaching views of the Hambleden Valley * Autumn: walk in the blazing colour of Burnham Beeches and the Ashridge Estate * Winter: take a brisk winter wander along the River Thames at Goring or Bourne End All walks include: * Directions to the start * Parking info * Numbered route map and directions * Distance and terrain * Recommended local pubs and cafes * Points of interest along the wayTable of ContentsIntroduction Area map SPRING 1 Cowleaze Wood and Aston Rowant Nature Reserve 3 miles / 4.8km 2 Wendover Canal and Woods 7 miles / 11.2km 3 The Bradenham Estate 3 miles / 4.8km 4 The Hughenden Valley 4.5 miles / 7.2km 5 Hailey and Ipsden 3.5 miles / 5.6km SUMMER 6 Princes Risborough and Whiteleaf Cross 7 miles / 11.2km 7 Radnage to Lodge Hill 4.5 miles / 7.2km 8 Coombe Hill and Beacon Hill 7 miles / 11.2km 9 Chenies and the Chess Valley 6 miles / 9.6km 10 The Hambleden Valley 6.5 miles / 10.4km AUTUMN 11 Ashridge Estate 6.8 miles / 10.9km 12 Aldbury and the Grand Union Canal 9 miles / 14.4km 13 Nettlebed 3 miles / 4.8km 14 Burnham Beeches 3 miles / 4.8km 1 5 Henley-on-Thames 8 miles / 12.8km WINTER 16 Goring and the Thames Path 4 miles / 6.4km 17 The Lee and Lee Common 3 miles / 4.8km 18 Medmenham and the River Thames 3 miles / 4.8km 19 Bourne End and Spade Oak Lake 3 miles / 4.8km 20 Christmas Common 3 miles / 4.8km

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 4 and 6 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every walk is a dog friendly pub. Walk highlights include classic seaside routes taking in Whitstable, Tankerton, Sandgate & Hythe; a stretch of the beautiful Pilgrims' Way; the meadows and fields around the North Downs; and the picturesque villages of Fordwich and Trottiscliffe. All the walks include details of: * Recommended dog friendly pubs * Distance and terrain * Details of livestock and stiles * Numbered route directions * Points of interest along the way * Contact details for the nearest vetsTable of ContentsArea map Introduction Advice for Dog Walkers THE WALKS 1. Botany Bay: Botany Bay Hotel (4 miles) 2. Coldrum: The George Inn (2 1/2 miles) 3. Conyer: The Ship Inn (2, 5 or 7 miles) 4. Cooling: The Horseshoe & Castle (3 miles) 5. Crockham Hill: The Royal Oak (2 miles) 6. Farnborough: Change of Horses (2 miles) 7. Folkestone: The Harbour Inn (2 miles) 8. Ightham: The Chaser Inn (3 1/2 miles) 9. Ivychurch: The Bell Inn (2 1/2 miles) 10. Leeds: The George Inn (2 1/2 miles) 11. Lenham: The Red Lion (2 1/2 miles) 12. Newenden: The White Hart (2 miles) 13. Pluckley: The Black Horse (4 1/2 miles) 14. Sandgate: The Sandgate Hotel (5 miles) 15. Sandwich: The Crispin Inn (4 1/2 miles) 16. Shoreham: Ye Olde George Inn (4 miles) 17. Tankerton: The Royal (4 miles) 18. Westbere: Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (3 1/2 miles) 19. The White Cliffs: Coastguard (6 miles) 20. Wormshill: Blacksmith's Arms (2 1/2 miles) Other dog friendly pubs in Kent

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Book SynopsisExplore London's countryside beyond the end of the line. A book of 26 walks which explore the landscape at the end of the London Underground. Have you ever wondered about those mysterious destinations displayed on the indicator boards of the London Underground? Have you ever thought of travelling to these distant outposts of the metropolis to see what they are actually like? Now there is a reason to set out and investigate all the terminus points of the London Underground. Discover a treasure trove of wonderful countryside, canals, rivers, lakes, parks, heaths, hills and valleys, forests and woods on these walks all just beyond the end of the line.

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Book SynopsisThe 20 circular walksin this book showcase North Yorkshire at its very best from rolling hills andquaint villages to wide open moorland, sleepy woodlands and waterfalls.The walks rangebetween 3 and 7 miles in length.At the heart of everyroute is a top-rated local pub.

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Book Synopsis20 accessible walks covering Kerry's spectacular scenery. Walks around Kenmare, Killarney, Dingle, Iveragh Peninsula and North Kerry. Illustrated with the author's drawings. Completely updated and revised.

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Book SynopsisScotland still has hundreds of miles of `dismantled railways', the term used by Ordnance Survey, and the track beds give scope for many walks. Some track beds have been `saved' as Tarmacadam walkway/cycleway routes while others have become well-trodden local walks. The remainder range from good, to overgrown, to well-nigh impassable in walking quality. This book provides a handy guide to trackbed walks with detailed information and maps. It is enhanced by numerous black and white old railway photographs, recalling those past days, and by coloured photographs that reflect the post-Beeching changes. The integral hand-crafted maps identify the old railway lines and the sites of stations, most of which are now unrecognisable. The `Railway Age' is summarised and describes the change from 18th century wagon ways and horse traction to the arrival of steam locomotives c.1830. The fierce rivalry that then ensued between the many competing companies as railway development proceeded at a faster pace is recounted. Although walkers may be unaware of the tangled history of the development of the railway system during the Victorian era, many will have heard of, or experienced, the drastic 1960s cuts of the Beeching axe. However, in more recent times Scotland has experienced a railway revival - principally in the Greater Glasgow area but with new stations and station re-openings elsewhere. The long awaited 30-mile Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, the longest domestic railway to be built in Britain for more than a century, is something on a very different scale. Early passenger numbers have exceeded expectations and towns served by the line have seen significant economic benefits. Many railway enthusiasts cling to the hope that more lines will be reinstated. Meanwhile, those walks offer a fascinating and varied selection of routes that can fill an afternoon, a day or a long weekend - an ideal opportunity to get walking!Trade Review'Lavishly illustrated with a fascinating range of images, maps, timetables and stats, this book is packed with everything you need to know about the routes, stations, junctions and towns'. West Highland News

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Book SynopsisHARVEY Superwalker map at 1:30,000 scale. Clear, easy to use, waterproof, GPS compatible. The most detailed map available of this area. The National Park, the Twelve Bens plus the Mamturks on one sheet. An inset of Clifden is included. Names are in Gaelic and English and major access routes are shown.

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Book SynopsisThe Ultramap covers a large area yet is small enough to slip in a pocket.It is a fully detailed genuine original HARVEY map. The Ultramap is tough, light and 100% waterproof. To provide the biggest area on the smallest lightest sheet, the Ultramap is printed double sided. The ingenious folding pattern allows you to open the Ultramap directly to any part, and either side, of the sheet. The two sides are aligned, so when you reach the edge of the Ultramap sheet you simply flip it over without re-folding. There's an overlap as well, so you can map read continuously. The magic scale of 1:40,000 enables the Ultramap to provide all the detail you would expect to find on a large scale walking map, including rights of way and boundaries

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Book SynopsisCovers Pitlochry, Loch Tummel & Blair Atholl. Includes Ben Vrackie, one of the best viewpoints in the southern Highlands; Pass of Killercranckie and Aberfeldy. Lightweight, detailed, clear and easy to read. Printed on 100% waterproof, tearproof paper. GPS compatible

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Book SynopsisDetailed map for runners and walkers of the Ochils at the magic scale of 1:40,000. Covers a large area yet is handily compact. Pocket perfect! Well known hills are Dumyat, Ben Cleuch and Castle Craig Hill. Magnificent views over the Forth Valley. Places of interest and enlargements of the steep and narrow glens: Alva Glen, Mill Glen and Dollar Glen. Fully detailed genuine HARVEY mapping Use without a map case: tough and 100% waterproof Opens directly to either side of the sheet

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland - the peaks, passes, valleys and bases - to help readers identify the best destinations for their chosen mountain activity. Dozens of individual valleys are described, together with the mountains that wall them, with recommendations given for their finest walks, treks and climbs. Working eastwards across the country, this guide is divided into seven chapters: Chablais Alps, Pennine Alp, Lepontine and Adula Alps, Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps, Bernese Alps, Central Swiss Alps and the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps, each devoted to a specific range or group of connecting ranges. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Swiss Alps have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before.Table of ContentsOverview Map Introduction About this Book The Mountain Ranges Practicalities When to Go Weather Getting There Getting Around Accommodation Mountain Huts Maps and Guidebooks Health Considerations The Mountains Mountain Activities Safety Dos and Don'ts Mountain Rescue Plant and Animal Life Environmental Ethics Information at a Glance Chapter 1: Chablais Alps 1:1 Val de Morgins 1:2 Val d'Illiez 1:3 Vallon de Susanfe 1:4 Rhône Valley Approaches 1:5 Vall#xe9;e du Trient Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 2: Pennine Alps 2:1 Val Ferret 2:2 Val d'Entremont 2:3 Val de Bagnes 2:4 Val de Nendaz 2:5 Val d'H#xe9;r#xe9;mence 2:6 Val d'H#xe9;rens 2:7 Val de Moiry 2:8 Val d'Anniviers 2:9 Turtmanntal 2:10 Mattertal 2:11 Saastal 2:12 Simplon Pass Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 3: Lepontine and Adula Alps 3:1 Simplon Pass East 3:2 Binntal 3:3 Val Bedretto 3:4 Valle Leventina 3:5 Val Verzasca 3:6 Valle Maggia and its Tributaries 3:7 Valle di Blenio 3:8 Vals Calanca and Mesolcina 3:9 The Northern Valleys Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 4: Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps 4:1 Val Madris and the Averstal 4:2 Engadine Valley: Left Bank 4:3 Val Bregaglia 4:4 The Bernina Alps 4:5 The Swiss National Park Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 5: Bernese Alps 5:1 Alpes Vaudoises 5:2 Les Diablerets to the Rawil Pass 5:3 The Wildstrubel Massif 5:4 Kandersteg and the Gemmipass 5:5 Blu?emlisalp and the Gasterntal 5:6 The Kiental 5:7 Lauterbrunnen Valley 5:8 Grindelwald and the Lu?tschental 5:9 Haslital and Grimsel Pass 5:10 The Southern Valleys Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 6: Central Swiss Alps 6:1 Uri Alps: Dammastock Group 6:2 North of the Sustenpass: Titlis Group 6:3 Glarner Alps Access, Bases, Maps and Guides Chapter 7: Silvretta and Rätikon Alps 7:1 Silvretta Alps: Lower Engadine 7:2 Silvretta Alps: Prättigau 7:3 Rätikon Alps 7:4 The Alpstein Massif Access, Bases, Maps and Guides APPENDIX A Glossary of Alpine Terms APPENDIX B Selective Bibliography APPENDIX C Index of Maps APPENDIX D The Swiss 4000m Peaks Index

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the west of France’s Provence. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Drome Provencale, the Vaucluse and the Var regions of Provence, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round. The routes range from 4-16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-7 hours. Walks span from the Baronnies in the north to the Ste-Baume ridge in the south and can be tackled from charming bases such as Nyons, Apt and Aix-en-Provence. Sketch maps are included for each route Highlights include Baronnies, Ste-Baume ridge, Vaucluse, Sainte-Baume massif Information on local history and wildlife GPX files available to download Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on Provence Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface Introduction A short history of Provence Provençal writers and artists Plants and flowers Wildlife Regional specialities Markets Travelling to Provence When to go Accommodation Clothing and equipment Using this guide Drôme Provençale Walk 1 Nyons Olive Walk Walk 2 Ferme de la Lance Walk 3 The Cougoir Walk 4 Serre de Crema Walk 5 Rocher de Bramard Walk 6 Gorges de L#xe9;oux Walk 7 Grande Javoni#xe8;re Walk 8 Ch#xe2;teau d'Ubrieux Walk 9 Around the Rocher de St-Julien Walk 10 Gorges de Toulourenc Walk 11 Lavender Walk from Aulan Vaucluse Walk 12 Vaison-la-Romaine to Crestet Walk 13 The Gambade from Gigondas Walk 14 Dentelles de Montmirail Walk 15 Le Barroux to La Roque-Alric Walk 16 Gorges du Curnier Walk 17 Gorges de la Nesque Walk 18 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and the Wall of the Plague Walk 19 Abbaye de S#xe9;nanque Walk 20 Colorado Provençal Walk 21 Fort de Buoux Walk 22 Mourre N#xe8;gre Var Walk 23 Montagne Ste-Victoire Walk 24 Marcel Pagnol Country Walk 25 Mont Olympe Walk 26 Montagne de la Ste-Baume Walk 27 Ste-Croix from Nans-les-Pins Walk 28 Old village and castle of Rougiers Walk 29 Mourre d'Agnis Walk 30 Circuit de Latay Appendices Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Maps Appendix C Tourist information Appendix D Market days Appendix E Glossary of Provençal words

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the east of France’s Provence. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Alpes Maritimes, Alpes de Haute-Provence and Mercantour regions of Provence, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round. The routes range from 4-21km (2-13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. They go from key areas including Vence, Grasse and Digne-les-Bains. Sketch maps are included for each route Local highlights include Mont Mounier, Verdon Gorge and Estérel Information on local history and wildlife GPX files available to download Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on Walking in Provence Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface Introduction A short history of Provence Provençal writers and artists Plants and flowers Wildlife Regional specialities Markets Travelling to Provence When to go Accommodation Clothing and equipment Using this guide Alpes Maritimes Walk 1 Baou des Noirs and Baou des Blancs Walk 2 Baou de St-Jeannet Walk 3 Chemin du Paradis Walk 4 Pic de Courmettes and Puy de Tourrettes Walk 5 Baou de St-Jean Walk 6 The Route Napol#xe9;on Walk 7 Vall#xe9;e de la Siagne Walk 8 Pic du Cap Roux Walk 9 Est#xe9;rel Circuit and Lac de l'Ecureuil Walk 10 Mont Vinaigre Alpes de Haute-Provence Walk 11 Three Chapels Walk from Digne-les-Bains Walk 12 Walk in the R#xe9;serve G#xe9;ologique Walk 13 Bigue du Siron Walk 14 The Cousson Walk 15 The Cucuyon Walk 16 Rochers des M#xe9;es Walk 17 Gorges de Tr#xe9;vans Walk 18 The Verdon Gorge - Sentier Blanc-Martel Walk 19 Lower Verdon Gorge Walk 20 Sommet de Cr#xe9;mon Mercantour Walk 21 Moulin de la Barlatte Walk 22 Plateau de la Lare from Sauze Walk 23 Gorges de Daluis Walk 24 Circuit from St-Martin d'Entraunes Walk 25 Col des Champs from Entraunes Walk 26 Lakes Circuit from the Col de la Cayolle Walk 27 Mont Pelat Walk 28 Circuit above P#xe9;one Walk 29 Mont Mounier Walk 30 Around Mont d'Auvare Appendices Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Maps Appendix C Tourist information Appendix D Market days Appendix E Glossary of Provençal words

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to hiking and mountain biking in the Sacred Valley of Peru, including the Inca Trail. 40 routes (7 to Machu Picchu) visiting all major Incan sites discovered from Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Vilcabamba and in the remote region around Mount Ausangate. The routes are graded for difficulty, and most routes can be done on foot or by mountainbike and timings are given for each, as well as advice on whether it is preferable to undertake a particular route with a local guide or trekking agency, in the less well-known areas. The guidebook includes practical information on getting to and around the area, how to make the most out of any trip as well as plenty of background detail on the Incan history and places of interest explored on the routes. The Andes are the second highest mountain range in the world, after the Himalaya, but they have the most spectacular range of altitude - from 6000m down to just above sea level - making for some thrilling MTB descents on ancient Incan roads. The area also has a spectacular collection of ancient Incan sites, with new sites yet to be uncovered, and is still farmed by the direct descendants of the Incas, often seen in their colourful traditional dress in the local villages.Table of ContentsMap key Overview maps Preface Introduction The story of the Incas The Sacred Valley History in the making Don't miss… Exploring by bike or on foot Centres and bases Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Food Health matters Safety Language Money Communications Trekking Mountain biking What to take Hazards and annoyances Cultural impact Maps and waymarking Using this guide 1 Tourist Trails to Machu Picchu Route 1 Agua Calientes to Machu Picchu Route 2 The Classic Inca Trail 2 Around Cusco Route 3 To Calca via H'uchuy Cusco Route 4 The back way to Ollantaytambo Route 5 To Urubamba via ‘44' Route 6 Urquillos Canyon 3 Around Urubamba Route 7 Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Route 8 Moray to Paucarbamba Route 9 Abra Azulcocha to Calca Route 10 Calca to Lares Route 11 Chicón summit Route 12 To Lares via the Pumahuanka valley 4 Around Ollantaytambo Route 13 Pumamarca Route 14 Choquechaca Route 15 To Lares via Abra Wakawasi Route 16 To Lares via Patacancha Route 17 The Weaver's Trek Route 18 Inca Raccay and Q'orimarca Route 19 Ñaupa Iglesia (Pachar Caves) Route 20 Las Canterras quarries and Inti Punku Route 21 The Veronica glacier Route 22 Patacancha valley Route 23 To Quillabamba via Abra Yanamayu Route 24 To Quillabamba via Abra Malaga Route 25 To Ivochote and Pongo de Manique Route 26 Machu Picchu ‘back door' route Route 27 To Huayllabamba and the start of the Inca Trail Route 28 Ollantaytambo to Soraypampa via Salkantay 5 South and West of Machu Picchu Route 29 Mollepata to Huayllabamba Route 30 Soraypampa to Machu Picchu via Salkantay Route 31 Soraypampa to Machu Picchu via Hydroelectric Route 32 Choquequirao from Cachora Route 33 Inca Wasi from Yupanqua Route 34 Huancancalle to Choquequirao Route 35 Huancancalle to St. Theresa via Yanama Route 36 Huancancalle to St. Theresa via Abra Mojón Route 37 Mollepata to Choquequirao Route 38 Espiritu Pampa (Vilcabamba) 6 Ausangate Route 39 Tinqui to Pitumarca via Ausangate Route 40 Tinqui to Pitumarca via Puca Punta Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of Spanish and Quechan words Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Further reading

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a range of 17 day-walks and multi-day treks throughout the mountains of Montenegro. Routes range from short (2km) walks through to multi-day treks throughout this fascinating region. Some routes are circular and some linear, with variants and extensions described so that you can plan a day walk or longer trip. The guide also includes generous background information, covering mountain huts and shelters, travel to and within the country, history and language, as well as what to expect in the various mountains and National Parks the routes explore. The Dinaric Alps are some of the wildest, most spectacular, and least visited in Europe. But they are easily accessible, and many areas have well-marked trails. They present an opportunity to travel through outstandingly beautiful and remarkably unspoilt natural scenery, which sees few visitors.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ABOUT MONTENEGRO Geography Geology Climate When to Visit Weather Forecasts Vegetation and Wildlife Mediterranean and Mountain Plants Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians Birds History Culture Festivals Food and Drink Menu Reader Language Key Words for Walkers TRAVELLING IN MONTENEGRO Visas Getting to Montenegro Flights from the UK and Western Europe Travelling via Croatia Travelling via Italy By Rail or Bus from the UK and Western Europe Local Transport Bus Train Taxi Hitching Warning: Cross-Border Travel Accommodation Money Currency Costs Carrying Money Changing Money ATMs Staying in Touch Telephones Mobiles Internet WALKING IN MONTENEGRO Highlights Mountain Huts and Camping Katuns Water Food and Supplies Equipment Maps Trail Markings National Parks Long-Distance Routes Safety in the Mountains Mountain Rescue and Emergency Telephone Numbers ABOUT THIS GUIDE About the Routes Route Summary Table Rating and Arrangement of Routes Timings and Stages Maps and Sketch Maps Local Spelling and Place Names ORJEN Walk 1: Subra Stage 1: Kameno - Vratlo Hut Stage 2: Vratlo Hut - Subra (return) Stage 3: Vratlo Hut - Kabao (return) Stage 4: Vratlo Hut - Kameno Further Possibilities Zuba?ki kabao from Vratlo Hut Walk 2: Zuba?ki kabao Vrbanj - Zuba?ki kabao (return) LOV?EN Walk 3: Jezerski vrh Bukovica - Jezerski vrh - Ivanova korita Walk 4: Kotor Fortress Kotor Fortress (return) DURMITOR Walk 5: Central Durmitor Stage 1: Žabljak - Lokvice Stage 2: Lokvice - veliki Me?ed -Terzin bogaz (return) Stage 3: Lokvice - Bobotov kuk (return) Stage 4: Lokvice - Minin bogaz (return) Stage 5: Lokvice - Ledena pe?ina (return) Stage 6: Lokvice - Trojni prevoj - Samar (return) Stage 7: Lokvice - Žabljak Walk 6: Durmitor Circuit (via Škr?ko jezero) Stage 1: Lokvice - Trojni prevoj - Zeleni vir - Samar - Škr?ko jezero Stage 2: Škr?ko jezero - Planinica - Ališnica - Crvena greda - Jablan jezero Stage 3: Jablan jezero - Žabljak Walk 7: Durmitor Circuit (via Velika Struga) Stage 1: Lokvice - Velika Struga -Donja Ališnica Stage 2: Donja Ališnica - Crvena greda - Jablan jezero - Žabljak Further Possibilities Savin kuk Sedlena greda Tara Canyon Crno jezero BJELASICA Walk 8: Biogradsko jezero Circuit of Biogradsko jezero (return) Walk 9: Biogradska gora Stage 1: Biogradsko jezero - Crna glava - Peši?a jezero Stage 2: Peši?a jezero - Trešnjevik Further Possibilities Strmenica KOMOVI Walk 10: Komovi Stage 1: Trešnjevik - Štavna Stage 2: Štavna - Kom Vasojevi?ki (return) Stage 3: Štavna - Kom Ljevorije?ki (return) Stage 4: Štavna - Trešnjevik Further Possibilities Kom Ku?ki Magli? KU?KA KRAJINA (ŽIJEVO) Walk 11: Ku?ka krajina Stage 1: Veruša - Bukumirsko jezero Stage 2: Bukumirsko jezero - nameless pass (return) Stage 3: Bukumirsko jezero - Štitan (return) Stage 4: Bukumirsko jezero - Magli? (return) Stage 5: Bukumirsko jezero - Veruša Further Possibilities Treskavac Vila Krisitor PROKLETIJE Walk 12: Volušnica dom Radni?ki - Volušnica (return) Walk 13: Krošnja and Karanfili dom Radni?ki - Krošnja - Severni vrh (return) Walk 14: Kotao dom Radni?ki - Kotao (return) Walk 15: Ropojana Valley and jezero Vusanje - Jezero (return) Further Possibilities O?njak Maja Rosit Maja Kolata Maja Jezerce OTHER AREAS Sinjajevina Mora?ke planine Bio? Rumije Skadarsko jezero APPENDICES Appendix A: Long-distance route Biogradsko jezero - Veruša (Walks 9-11): Summary of Stages and Facilities Appendix B: List of Mountain Huts and Shelters Appendix C: Further Reading Appendix D: Contacts and Useful Addresses Appendix E: Language Notes and Glossary Appendix F: History Appendix G: Montenegro's Principal Mountain Areas and Major Peaks

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes 20 walks and 7 short treks in Croatia. Around half the routes focus on the striking limestone ranges of Gorski kotar and Velebit, which form part of the Dinaric Alps, but there are also routes in Dalmatia and on the Istrian peninsula, as well as four walks centred around the capital, Zagreb. They are easily accessible from the coastal resorts and main cities such as Zagreb, Rijeka and Split, and the guide includes advice on the most convenient bases. Showcasing Croatia's majestic scenery, the routes range from short, easy walks to more challenging treks and mountain traverses. Step-by-step route description is accompanied by clear mapping, and there are notes highlighting where refreshments are available on or near the trails. The treks make use of mountain huts and shelters, details of which are provided, although it is also possible to camp. The guide also includes information on local points of interest, fascinating overviews of Croatian history, plants and wildlife and a comprehensive English-Croatian glossary. Many routes take in the dramatic karst landscapes and peaks of Croatia's mountains; others explore the country's stunning national and nature parks - including the breathtaking UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes; yet more visit local attractions and highlights, such as Vrelo Cave and Pazin's castle and gorge.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geography and geology History Architecture, art and culture Wildlife and plants Climate Getting to Croatia Visas Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Language Money Postal services and telecommunications Equipment Maps Walking and trekking in Croatia What to do in an emergency Using this guide Part 1 Walks around Zagreb Route 1 Grafičar, Sljeme Route 2 Vrh Sljeme Route 3 Veternica Cave Route 4 Samoborsko gorje Part 2 Istria and the Opatija Riviera Route 5 Vrh Učka Route 6 Pazinska jama Part 3 Gorski kotar Risnjak National Park Route 7 Vrh Risnjak Route 8 River Kupa source Route 9 Risnjak, Snježnik and Hahlić Skrad and Fužine Route 10 Vražji prolaz (‘the devil's throat') and Zeleni vir Route 11 Burnji Bitoraj Route 12 Bajersko jezero and Vrelo cave Velika kapela Route 13 Bjelolasica, Bijele stijene and Samarske stijene Route 14 Klek Part 4 Velebit Northern Velebit National Park and Central Velebit Route 15 Mali Rajinac, Veliki Zavižan and Botanički vrt Route 16 Northern Velebit and Central Velebit Paklenica National Park and Southern Velebit Route 17 Anica kuk Route 18 Manita peć Route 19 Južni Velebit (southern Velebit) and Paklenica Part 5 The Dalmatian Hinterland Route 20 Dinara Route 21 Krka National Park Route 22 Plitvice Lakes National Park Part 6 Central Dalmatia Route 23 Mosor Route 24 Kozjak Route 25 Biokovo traverse Part 7 Southern Dalmatia Route 26 Sniježnica (Ilijin vrh) Route 27 Sveti Ilija (Pelješac) Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Gateway cities - Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Split Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Croatian language notes and glossary Appendix E Other hiking areas in Croatia Appendix F Further reading

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational guidebook to Britain's National Trails - 19 long-distance walking routes through England, Wales and Scotland. Together, these routes (National Trails in England and Wales and Scotland's Great Trails) cover well over 3100 miles (5000km), exploring the rich scenic and historic countryside of Britain. If you've ever wanted to walk a National Trail, this larger format book is perfect for planning, offering stage by stage overviews for each route including the popular South West Coast Path, Hadrian's Wall Path, Pennine Way, West Highland Way, Cotswold Way, Offa's Dyke Path, South Downs Way, Southern Upland Way and many others. Outline schedules for each of the National Trails allow you compare the routes and choose your next walking trail. Whether relatively short and easy, or longer and more strenuous, there's a challenge for you. Basic day-by-day route descriptions for each trail are illustrated with maps and profiles, helping you choose the best routes to walk. Information is provided on access to and from the routes, maps, public transport, guidebooks, TICs, accommodation and useful websites.Table of ContentsForeword Route Summary Table Introduction Wanted: A Long Green Trail Making Trails Trail Theme Waymarking Path Associations Maps Guidebooks Long-distance Laughs Websites Accommodation Food and Drink Tourist Information Centres Preparing for a Long Walk General Fitness Packing Best Time of Year Making Time Who's Going? Planning Public Transport Daily Routine Emergencies England 1 South West Coast Path 2 South Downs Way 3 North Downs Way 4 The Ridgeway 5 Thames Path 6 Cotswold Way 7 Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path 8 Yorkshire Wolds Way 9 Cleveland Way 10 Pennine Bridleway 11 Pennine Way 12 Hadrian's Wall Path Wales 13 Pembrokeshire Coast Path 14 Offa's Dyke Path 15 Glyndwr's Way Scotland 16 Southern Upland Way 17 Speyside Way 18 West Highland Way 19 Great Glen Way APPENDIX 1 Useful Contacts APPENDIX 2 England Coast Path

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the 570km (354 mile) Traumpfad or 'Dream Way', an Alpine trek from Munich's Mariënplatz to the Piazza San Marco in Venice. The route is broken into 30 stages of between 5hrs 30mins and 9hrs, graded according to difficulty, with 5 alternative stages and the option to spend a day traversing a section of via ferrata in the Dolomites. Previous experience of Alpine trekking is not necessary as the route is suitable for most able walkers: however, a head for heights is essential. Known as 'Europe's playground', the Alps boast an unrivalled walking infrastructure and breath-taking views of angular peaks, flower-strewn valleys and verdant slopes. Hugely popular with German trekkers but little-known in the English-speaking world, Der Traumpfad revels in this stunning scenery. The route passes through German Bavaria then Austria before entering the Italian Tyrol, taking advantage of the region's extensive network of mountain huts for accommodation en route. With custom-designed mapping and stunning colour photography, the guide has all you need to get the best from your trek. Alongside detailed route descriptions, there is useful practical advice on when to go, what to take and refreshment stops, background information on the region's fascinating history, plants and wildlife and full contact details for over 80 places to stay. The result is an ideal companion to discovering this amazing route, regarded by many German trekkers as 'the hiking experience of a lifetime'.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Overview profile Route summary table Introduction History of the region The invention of a mountain pilgrimage The route The Alpine seasons Alpine flowers, animals and birds What's the walking like? How hard is it? How long will it take? When to go Accommodation Hut life Planning your walk What to take Finding your way Using this guide 1 Munich to the Inn Valley Stage 1 Munich to Wolfratshausen Stage 2 Wolfratshausen to Bad Tölz Stage 3 Bad Tölz to the Tutzinger Hütte Stage 4 Tutzinger Hütte to Vorderriß Stage 5 Vorderriß to the Karwendelhaus Stage 6 Karwendelhaus to the Hallerangerhaus Stage 7A Hallerangerhaus to Hall Stage 7B Hallerangerhaus to Wattens 2 Inn Valley to Pfunders Stage 8A Hall to the Glungezer Hütte Stage 8B Wattens to the Lizumer Hütte Stage 9 Glungezer Hütte to the Lizumer Hütte Stage 10 Lizumer Hütte to the Tuxer Joch Haus Stage 11A Tuxer Joch Haus to the Olpererhütte Stage 11B Tuxer Joch Haus to the Geraerhütte Stage 12A Olpererhütte to Stein Stage 12B Geraerhütte to Stein Stage 13 Stein to Pfunders 3 Pfunders to Alleghe Stage 14 Pfunders to Kreuzwiesen Alm Stage 15 Kreuzwiesen Alm to the Schlüterhütte (Rifugio Genova) Stage 16 Schlüterhütte to the Puezhütte Stage 17 Puezhütte (Rifugio Puez) to Rifugio Bo#xe8; Stage 18 Rifugio Bo#xe8; to Rifugio Viel dal Pan Stage 19 Rifugio Viel dal Pan to Alleghe 4 Alleghe to Belluno Stage 20 Alleghe to Rifugio Tissi Stage 21 Rifugio Tissi to Rifugio Bruto Carestiato Stage 22 Rifugio Bruto Carestiato to Rifugio Pian de Fontana Stage 23A Rifugio Pian de Fontana to Rifugio 7th Alpini Stage 23B Rifugio Pian de Fontana to Belluno Stage 24 Rifugio 7th Alpini to Belluno 5 Belluno to Venice Stage 25 Belluno to Rifugio Col Visentin Stage 26 Rifugio Col Visentin to Tarzo Stage 27 Tarzo to Ponte della Priulä Stage 28 Ponte della Priulä to Bocca Callalta Stage 29 Bocca Callalta to Jesolo Stage 30 Jesolo to Venice Appendix A Route planner Appendix B Accommodation along the route Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 41 graded walks and scrambles in the Anti-Atlas mountains. Exploring the dramatic scenery of southern Morocco, the walks are suitable for confident walkers and scramblers with good navigation skills. Walks range from 3 to 40km (2–25 miles), taking between 1hr to 2 days to walk. The scrambles are graded from 1 to 3+ allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. A 1-week 110km (68 mile) long-distance trek from Ait Baha to Ait Mansour across the north-west Anti-Atlas is also described. 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk and topos for scrambling routes GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, facilities and accommodation Highlights include Jebel El Kest. Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Location of routes Transport and communications Introduction The landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Geological evolution The Berbers and the Anti-Atlas History and politics Plants and animals Local culture Personal safety Terrain When to go What to take Money and entry requirements Where to base yourself Getting there Getting around Information and guides Eating and drinking Health and emergencies Route selection and grading Using this guide 1 Tafraout Route 1 Ouadou Desert Basin Walk and Scramble Route 2 The Painted Rocks and Tafraout Back Country Route 3 The Elephant's Trunk Route 4 Napoleon's Hat and the Three Flagpoles Scramble Adrar Mqorn Route 5 Direct from Ayerd Route 6 Traverse by Southeast Ridge Route 7 The Grid Ridge Scramble Route 8 Tahala Peaks Scramble and Walk 2 Ait Mansour and the South Route 9 Afra Ridge Scramble Route 10 Tasselt Walk Route 11 Tizi Ridge Scramble Ait Mansour Route 12 Northern Skyline Route 13 Southwest Rim and Summits Route 14 Southeast Towers 3 Ameln Valley and Abdellah Cirque Route 15 Jebel Amagdour (Horseshoe Route) Route 16 Ardrar Idekel Scramble and Walk Route 17 Tizgut Ridge Scramble Route 18 Above the Lion's Face Route 19 Below the Lion's Face Route 20 Ameln Villages Valley Traverse Abdellah Cirque Route 21 Abdellah Ridge Scramble and Azarhar Summit Route 22 Isefsas Peak Route 23 Azgour Ridge Scramble Route 24 Oumsnat Peak by Dinosaur Wall West Window 4 Jebel El Kest Route 25 The Summits from Tagdicht Route 26 Tagdicht Skyline Scramble Route 27 West Ridge Scramble and Summits from Anergui Route 28 West Ridge Scramble from Afantinzar Route 29 Jebel El Kest and the Ameln Summits 5 Taskra and the Northeast Route 30 The Tamgelochte Fortress Route 31 Amzkhssan Summit Route 32 Tassilla Summits Route 33 Jebel Taskra and the Tizi Skyline Route 34 The Targa Skyline 6 Tanalt and the Northwest Route 35 In Search of Darth Vader Route 36 Dwawj Circuit Adad Medni Route 37 The Tirki River Valley and Potter's Cave Route 38 The Lost World of Adad Medni Route 39 Adad Medni Tighmert Face Circular Walk Route 40 Jebel Imzi and the Dragon Tree Gorges 7 A Traverse of the Northwestern Anti-Atlas Route 41 From Ait Baha to Ait Mansour Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Distance table Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes the eleven-day 163km Tour of the Vanoise and the five-day 72km Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, two fantastic hut-to-hut treks through the pristine Alpine landscapes of France's Vanoise National Park. Three other short treks - the Tour of the Eastern Vanoise, the Tour of the Western Vanoise and a Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 - are also summarised. The routes tackle several passes in excess of 2500m but there are no glacier crossings, no significant scrambling and no lengthy paths exposed to either stonefall or vertigo-inspiring exposure (though optional variants may involve some slightly more challenging sections), and waymarking is usually clear - making this an ideal route for those new to Alpine trekking. The guide contains everything you need to plan and walk the routes, with advice on travel to the region, accommodation and recommended kit. Clear route description, mapping and overview statistics are provided for each day stage, there are notes on the region's plants and wildlife and other points of interest, and accommodation listings and a handy glossary can be found in the appendices. Completing the package, the beautiful colour photos will call to your wanderlust. The Vanoise is less well known than its neighbours Mont Blanc and the Ecrins massif but is equally beautiful. The scenery is quintessentially Alpine, with 3000m peaks decorated with gleaming glaciers and snowfields, valleys glistening with lakes and streams, towering moraine walls, impossibly steep rock slabs and, in the early summer, meadows extravagant with a riot of alpine flowers. A well-appointed network of refuges promises a warm welcome at the end of each day's walking. It's a perfect place to experience the pleasures of Alpine trekking and these routes offer the ideal opportunity to explore this magnificent region.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary tables Introduction Tour of the Vanoise Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Short tours in the Vanoise When to go How to get there Accommodation Notes for walkers Recommended maps Equipment Safety in the mountains The Vanoise National Park Wildlife and Alpine flowers Using this guide Tour of the Vanoise Stage 1 Modane to Refuge de l'Org#xe8;re Stage 2 Refuge de l'Org#xe8;re to Refuge de Plan Sec Stage 3 Refuge de Plan Sec to Refuge de l'Arpont Stage 4 Refuge de l'Arpont to Refuge du Plan du Lac Stage 5 Refuge du Plan du Lac to Refuge du Vallonbrun Stage 6 Refuge du Vallonbrun to Bonneval-sur-Arc Stage 7 Bonneval-sur-Arc to Val d'Is#xe8;re Stage 7A Bonneval-sur-Arc to Refuge de la Femma Stage 8 Val d'Is#xe8;re to Refuge de la Leisse Stage 8A Val d'Is#xe8;re to Refuge de la Femma Stage 9 Refuge de la Leisse to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Stage 9A Refuge de la Femma to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Stage 10 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de P#xe9;clet-Polset Stage 11 Refuge de P#xe9;clet-Polset to Modane Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Stage 1 Pralognan-la-Vanoise to Refuge de la Valette Stage 2 Refuge de la Valette to Refuge du Fond d'Aussois Stage 3 Refuge du Fond d'Aussois to Refuge de l'Arpont Stage 4 Refuge de l'Arpont to Refuge de la Col de la Vanoise Stage 5 Refuge de la Col de la Vanoise to Pralognan-la-Vanoise Short tours in the Vanoise 1 Tour of the Eastern Vanoise 2 Tour of the Western Vanoise 3 Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C French-English glossary Appendix D Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 100 walks in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region. Routes are graded according to difficulty, and range between short, easy strolls and long, challenging walks with overnight bothy stays.The walks range in length from 2 to 34km (1–21 miles) and include low-level routes, 3 scrambles and 44 Munro summits. Either 1:50,000 OS maps or 1:100,000 route maps included for each walk Easy access from Fort William and Kinlochleven Highlights include the Grey Corries, Aonach Eagach ridge scramble and Black Mount Information included on transport, accommodation and facilities Table of ContentsMap key Overview maps Introduction ‘Glen Coe, Glen Coe, it's the place to go…' Getting there, getting about, food and shelter Oh, Sir Hugh Munro Walking conditions When to go Safety in the mountains Maps Compass and GPS Using this guide Part 1 Fort William and Glen Nevis 1 Cow Hill and Druimarbin 2 Nevis Gorge 3 Meall Cumhann 4 Down Glen Nevis 5 Corrour Station to Glen Nevis 6 Caledonian Canal Part 2 Ben Nevis and the Aonachs Summit Summary: Ben Nevis 7 Ben Nevis by the Mountain Track 8 Carn Mor Dearg Ar#xea;te 9 Ledge Route 10 Half Ben Nevis (CIC Hut) 11 Meall an t-Suidhe 12 Carn Mor Dearg East Ridge 13 Aonach Beag from the Back 14 Aonach Mor by Gondola and Stob an Cul Choire Part 3 Grey Corries and Spean Bridge Summit Summary: Grey Corries 15 Grey Corries Ridge 16 Coire an Eoin 17 Stob Coire Easain North Ridge 18 Stob Coire Claurigh North Ridge 19 Cul Coirean 20 Lairig Leacach and Lochan Rath 21 Lairig Leacach to Stob Ban 22 Meanach Bothy to Stob Ban 23 The Innses 24 Lairig Leacach: Corrour to Spean Bridge Part 4 Mamores Summit Summary: Mamores 25 Mamores Main Ridge Eastbound 25A Bodach Bypass: Eastbound 26 Mullach nan Coirean North Ridge 27 Stob Ban North Ridge 28 Coire Mhusgain 29 Sgurr a' Mhaim and Devil's Ridge 29A Escaping the Devil 30 Gearanach and Garbhanach 31 Escape from Coire a' Mhail 32 Round the Back to Binnein Mor 33 Sgurr Eilde Beag to Binnein Mor 34 Coire na Ba to Stob Coire a' Chairn 35 Am Bodach East Corrie 36 Sgurr an Fhuarain: Descent 37 Coire na h-Eirghe 38 Mamores Main Ridge Westbound 38A Bodach Bypass: Westbound 39 Ring of Steall 40 The Back of the Binneins Part 5 Kinlochleven 41 Mam na Gualainn 42 Kinlochleven's Pipeline Path 43 Blackwater Dam 44 The Back of the Blackwater 45 Loch Eilde Mor to Lairig Leacach 46 Gleann Iolairean or Leum Uilleim to Corrour Part 6 Glen Coe 47 The Thunderbolt: Beinn a' Bheithir 48 Meall Lighiche and Sgor na h-Ulaidh 49 Signal Rock 50 Glencoe Lochan 51 Pap of Glencoe 52 Aonach Eagach 53 Am Bodach and the End of the Aonach Eagach 54 Buachaille Etive Beag 55 The Big Buachaille 56 Round Buachaille Beag: the Two Passes 57 Beinn a' Chrulaiste 58 The Lost Valley Visit Part 7 Bidean nam Bian Summit Summary: Bidean nam Bian 59 Coire nam Beitheach to Stob Coire nam Beith 60 East Coire nam Beitheach 61 Aonach Dubh to Stob Coire nan Lochan 62 Stob Coire nan Lochan Northeast Ridge 63 Gearr Aonach by the Zigzags 64 The Lost Valley 65 Beinn Fhada 66 Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Lairig Eilde 67 Dalness Waterfall Way 68 Beinn Maol Chaluim 69 Old Glencoe Road Part 8 Glen Etive 70 Beinn Sgulaird 71 Beinn Fhionnlaidh 72 Beinn Trilleachan 73 Ben Starav 74 The Back of Starav 75 Glas Bheinn Mhor 76 Tarsuinn Slabs: Meall nan Eun and Stob Coir' an Albannaich 77 Loch Etive Linear Part 9 Black Mount Summit Summary: Black Mount 78 Stob Ghabhar by Mam nan Sac 79 Stob Ghabhar South Ridge 80 Coirein Lochain of Stob Ghabhar 81 Stob a' Choire Odhair to Stob Ghabhar 82 Meall a' Bhuiridh to Creise 83 Sron na Creise 84 Beinn Mhic Chasgaig 85 The Black Mount Traverse: Northbound 86 The Black Mount Traverse: Southbound 87 Beinn Ceitlein to Black Mount 88 Beinn nan Aighenan 89 Glen Kinglass Part 10 Ben Cruachan and Oban Summit Summary: Ben Cruachan 90 Cruachan Horseshoe 91 Meall Cuanail 92 Beinn a' Bhuiridh add-on 92A Descent North from Beinn a' Bhuiridh 93 Cruachan Ridge in Reverse 94 Dalmally Horseshoe 95 Stob Garbh Southeast Ridge 96 Drochaid Ghlas Northeast Ridge 97 Cruachan Reservoir 98 Eunuch and Cockle 99 Kerrera Island 100 Beinn Lora Appendix A The Long Routes Appendix B Access (in particular during the deer-stalking season) Appendix C Information, accommodation and facilities Appendix D Further reading Appendix E Geology

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Book SynopsisThe 40 walks in this guidebook explore the stunning summer landscapes around Briançon. Walks range from 4 to 21km, and cover the valleys of Clarée, Cerveyrette, Ayes, Durance and Guisane, as well as the area around Vallouise and Montgenèvre. All the routes are circular and graded from easy to very hard, so there are walks to suit all abilities. Alongside detailed route descriptions and maps, the guidebook provides practical advice on when to visit and the best bases for exploring the region. There are notes on plants and wildlife, and information on the many hill forts in the area. Stunning photographs add to the appeal of this informative guide. The Briançonnais is a stunning mountain wilderness packed with snow-capped peaks, idyllic Alpine valleys, pastures full of wildflowers, sparkling alpine lakes, historic hill forts and a labyrinth of quiet paths. With a rural charm and a milder climate than the northern Alps, it is a region ripe for discovery, and this guide is the perfect place to start.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Valleys of the Briançonnais and Montgen#xe8;vre History Wildlife Pastous Plants and flowers Getting there Getting around Weather When to go Where to base yourself Accommodation Safety Food and drink Via ferrata What to take Maps Using this guide Clar#xe9;e Valley Walk 1 Col de Dormillouse Walk 2 Fort de l'Olive and Fort de Lenlon Walk 3 Col des Thures Walk 4 Lac Noir Walk 5 Refuge de Buff#xe8;re by the Côte Rouge Walk 6 Pic du Lac Blanc, Lac Laramon and Lac du Serpent Walk 7 Col des Muandes Walk 8 Tour of the Massif des Cerces Montgen#xe8;vre Walk 9 Le Chenaillet Walk 10 Fort du Gondran Walk 11 Mont Chaberton Cerveyrette Valley Walk 12 Alp du Pied Walk 13 Fort de la Lausette and the Peygus Walk 14 Col de Bousson Walk 15 Lac des Cordes Ayes Valley Walk 16 Lac du Plan Vallon Walk 17 Col des Ayes Walk 18 Fort de la Croix de Bretagne and la Grande Maye Walk 19 Lac de l'Orceyrette Durance Valley Walk 20 Lac Palluel and Lac Faravel Walk 21 Lac de Fangeas Walk 22 Dormillouse High Circuit Walk 23 Cr#xea;te de la Rortie Walk 24 La Grande Cabane Walk 25 La Blanche Walk 26 Chapelle St Hippolyte Walk 27 Croix de la Salcette Walk 28 Cime de la Condamine Walk 29 La Croix d'Aquila Guisane Valley Walk 30 Briançon and Fort des Salettes Walk 31 La Croix de Toulouse Walk 32 Circuit of le Grand Area Walk 33 La Grande Peyrolle by the Cr#xea;te de Peyrolle Walk 34 Grand Lac de l'Oule Walk 35 La Cime des Conchiers Walk 36 Lac de Combeynot Walk 37 Les Ar#xea;tes de la Bruy#xe8;re Walk 38 L'Aiguillette du Lauzet Circuit Walk 39 Lacs du Glacier d'Arsine Walk 40 Plateau d'Emparis Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Hill forts Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Bibliography and further reading

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 70 day walks on the Azores. Exploring the varied scenery of all nine islands of this remote Atlantic archipelago, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 25km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The routes cover the three island groups: the Eastern Group (São Miguel and Santa Maria), Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial) and Western Group (Flores and Corvo). 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include an ascent of Pico, Portugal’s highest mountain Includes sections of the multi-day GR1 route Table of ContentsAzores general location map Map of the Azores Map key Introduction Location Geology Landscape Discovery and history Wildlife Protected areas Getting to the Azores Getting around the Azores Accommodation Currency Language Food and drink Weather Tourist information Emergencies Walking in the Azores Maps Waymarking and access What to take Using this guide Eastern Group Ilha de São Miguel Walk 1 Circuit of the Caldeira das Sete Cidades Walk 2 Sete Cidades and Lagoa Verde Walk 3 João Bom to Candel#xe1;ria Walk 4 Capelas to Rabo de Peixe Walk 5 Rem#xe9;dios and Janela do Inferno Walk 6 Lagoa do Fogo from Água de Alto Walk 7 Caldeiras and Salto do Cabrito Walk 8 Furnas and Lagoa das Furnas Walk 9 Pico do Ferro Walk 10 Povoação to Ribeira Quente Walk 11 Ribeira do Faial da Terra Walk 12 Lomba da Fazenda Walk 13 Pico da Vara Walk 14 Achadinha and Salga Walk 15 Fenais da Ajuda Walk 16 Ribeira Funda and Maia Ilha de Santa Maria Walk 17 GR1 Vila do Porto to Cardal Walk 18 GR1 Cardal to Norte Walk 19 GR1 Norte to Bananeiras Walk 20 GR1 Bananeiras to Vila do Porto Walk 21 Santa B#xe1;rbara and Norte Walk 22 Pico Alto Central Group Ilha Terceira Walk 23 Monte Brasil from Angra do Heroísmo Walk 24 Serreta and Lagoinha Walk 25 Gruta do Natal and Mist#xe9;rios Negros Walk 26 Rocha do Chambre Walk 27 Alagoa and Ponta do Mist#xe9;rio Walk 28 Baldio and Biscoito da Fontainha Walk 29 São Sebastião and Porto Judeu Ilha Graciosa Walk 30 GR1 Santa Cruz to Praia Walk 31 GR1 Praia to Luz Walk 32 GR1 Luz to Santa Cruz Walk 33 Caldeira and Furna do Enxofre Ilha de São Jorge Walk 34 GR1 Ponta do Topo to São Tom#xe9; Walk 35 GR1 São Tom#xe9; to Serra do Topo Walk 36 GR1 Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Cubres Walk 37 Norte Pequeno and Fajã da Penedia Walk 38 Pico do Pedro to Fajã do Ouvidor Walk 39 Santo António and Fajã de Al#xe9;m Walk 40 Farol dos Rosais and Pico da Velha Ilha do Pico Walk 41 Gruta das Torres to Madalena Walk 42 Fetais, Lajido and Santa Luzia Walk 43 Santana to Lajido Walk 44 Lagoa do Capitão to São Roque do Pico Walk 45 Caminho dos Burros Walk 46 Caminho das Lagoas Walk 47 Prainha do Norte Walk 48 Santo Amaro to Piedade Walk 49 Calhau, Manhenha and Piedade Walk 50 Calheta de Nesquim Walk 51 Lajes and Cabeço do Geraldo Walk 52 São João to Silveira Walk 53 Ascent of Pico Ilha do Faial Walk 54 GR1 Capelinhos to Capelo Walk 55 GR1 Capelo to Miradouro da Caldeira Walk 56 GR1 Miradouro da Caldeira to Porto da Boca da Ribeira Walk 57 Horta and Monte da Guia Walk 58 Morro de Castelo Branco Walk 59 Praia do Norte and Fajã Walk 60 Levada walk to Alto do Chão Walk 61 Caldeira do Faial Western Group Ilha das Flores Walk 62 GR1 Santa Cruz to Ponta Delgada Walk 63 GR1 Ponta Delgada to Fajã Grande Walk 64 GR1 Fajã Grande to Lajedo Walk 65 Lagoas to Fajã Grande Walk 66 Água Quente Walk 67 Fajã de Lopo Vaz Ilha do Corvo Walk 68 Lagoa do Caldeirão Walk 69 Cara do Índio Walk 70 Farol da Carneira Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Language notes and topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the Karnischer Höhenweg, or Carnic Peace Trail. The 170km hut-to-hut trail follows the World War I front line through the Carnic Alps, along the border of Austria and Italy, and is rich in historical, geological and cultural interest. It can be hiked in 1–2 weeks and is suitable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a head for heights. The guidebook covers both the Austrian variant, which is presented in 8 day stages, and the Italian variant, presented over 10 days, with stages ranging from 6 to 28km. Also included are optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks, such as Monte Coglians. 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage GPX files available to download Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary Accommodation listings included Advice on planning and preparation Table of ContentsMap key Area map Route overview map Route summary tables Introduction The Peace Trail The route World War I earthworks and remains The landscape and views Geology Plants and wildlife How hard is the walk? Selecting an itinerary Getting to and from the route When to go Accommodation and food Budget What to take Routefinding Safety and emergencies Using this guide The route Stage 1 Arnbach to Obstanserseehütte Stage 2 Obstanserseehütte to Porzehütte Stage 3 Porzehütte to Hochweißsteinhaus Stage 4 Austrian route: Hochweißsteinhaus to Gasthof Valentinalm Stage 4A Italian route: Hochweißsteinhaus to Rifugio Marinelli Stage 5 Austrian route: Gasthof Valentinalm to Zollnerseehütte Stage 5A Italian route: Rifugio Marinelli to Plöckenpass Stage 5B Italian route: Plöckenpass to Casera Pramosio Stage 5C Italian route: Casera Pramosio to Zollnerseehütte Stage 6 Zollnerseehütte to Nassfeld Stage 7 Nassfeld to Gasthaus Starhand Stage 8 Gasthaus Starhand to Arnoldstein Appendix A Route breakdown Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks exploring the Italian region of Umbria. Based in the area between Rome and Florence, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 3 to 19km (2–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–5 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. Sketch maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and facilities Highlights include UNESCO World Heritage towns and Lago Trasimeno Table of Contentsp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Overview maps Legend Introduction A potted history Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Culinary delights What to take Maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide 1 Alta Val Tiberina, Gubbio and Monte Cucco Walk 1 Monte Santa Maria Tiberina Walk 2 Monte Falcone Walk 3 Rocca d'Aries Walk 4 Monte Tezio Walk 5 Monte Foce Walk 6 Above Gubbio Walk 7 Monte Cucco Walk 8 Val di Rio Freddo 2 Lago Trasimeno and environs Walk 9 Tuoro and Monte Gualandro Walk 10 Passignano Ridge Walk 11 Isola Maggiore Walk 12 Isola Polvese Walk 13 Montemelino and Montesperello Walk 14 Paciano and Monte Pausillo Walk 15 Monte Arale 3 Orvieto and Todi Walk 16 Orvieto ring walk Walk 17 Orvieto Aqueduct loop Walk 18 Orvieto to Bolsena Walk 19 Titignano Loop Walk 20 Titignano to Roccaccia Walk 21 Civitella del Lago Walk 22 Todi and the River Tiber Walk 23 Vasciano-Montenero 4 Assisi and around Walk 24 Bettona-Collemancio Walk 25 Monte Subasio Walk 26 Spello and Monte Pietrolungo Walk 27 Bevagna to Montefalco 5 Spoleto and the Valnerina Walk 28 Spoleto and Monteluco Walk 29 Giro dei Condotti Walk 30 Spoleto to Sant'Anatolia di Narco Walk 31 Valnerina 1 Walk 32 Monte Coscerno Walk 33 Roccaporena to Cascia Walk 34 Monte Meraviglia 6 Norcia and the Sibillini Walk 35 Preci and Sant'Eutizio Walk 36 Campi to Norcia Walk 37 Monte Patino Walk 38 Monte delle Rose Walk 39 Piano Grande di Castelluccio Walk 40 Dogana Loop Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Italian-English Glossary Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 16 walks in Italy’s Cinque Terre. Following age-old paths linking the UNESCO-listed settlements of this beautiful coastline, the routes involve moderate to steep ascents and therefore call for a reasonable level of fitness. Walks range from 2 to 14km (1–8 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. There are routes starting from all five of the main villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – and all are accessible by public transport. 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 mapping included for each walk GPX files available for download Refreshment and public transport information provided Walks can be combined to create a 3–4 day trek across the Cinque Terre With notes on local history, plants and wildlife and cuisine Table of ContentsMap key Overview Map INTRODUCTION Exploring the Cinque Terre Walking Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there and getting around Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Walks Walk 1 Levanto to Monterosso Walk 2 Monterosso via Colla di Gritta circuit Walk 3 Monterosso to Vernazza via the sanctuaries Walk 4 Monterosso to Vernazza on the SVA Walk 5 Vernazza to Corniglia on the SVA Walk 6 Corniglia via Cigoletta and San Bernardino to Vernazza Walk 7 Corniglia via Volastra to Manarola Walk 8 Manarola panoramic loop Walk 9 Manarola to Riomaggiore on Via Beccara Walk 10 Riomaggiore high circuit Walk 11 Riomaggiore low circuit Walk 12 Riomaggiore to Porto Venere Walk 13 Campiglia circuit via Monesteroli and Fossola Walk 14 Punta Persico Walk 15 Porto Venere and Monte Muzzerone Walk 16 Palmaria island circuit Appendix A Village maps Appendix B Route summary table Appendix C Useful information Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Accommodation

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 23 walks and treks on the Isles of Jura, Islay and Colonsay as well as neighbouring Oronsay and Scarba. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the southern Hebrides, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers.The 22 day walks range in length from 7 to 25km (4–16 miles) and can be linked to create your own itinerary. A challenging 5-day 89km (55 mile) trek along Jura’s remote west coast is also described. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and public transport Notes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations Highlights include the round of the Paps of Jura Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Jura Islay Colonsay History Geology Wildlife Getting to the Southern Hebrides Getting between the islands The routes Maps and route-finding Safety and emergencies What to take Using this guide Jura Walk 1 The Gulf of Corryvreckan Walk 2 Road End to Glengarrisdale Walk 3 The west coast walk Day 1 Ardlussa or Kinuachdrachd to Glengarrisdale Day 2 Glengarrisdale to Shian Bay Day 3 Shian Bay to Cruib Lodge Day 4 Cruib Lodge to Glenbatrick Bay Day 5 Glenbatrick Bay to Feolin Ferry Day 5A Glenbatrick Bay to the A846 via Glen Batrick Walk 4 North Jura coast and glens Walk 5 Tarbert to Cruib Lodge bothy Walk 6 Glengarrisdale to Cruib across Jura's northern hills Walk 7 Ardlussa to Corpach Bay and Am Miadar Walk 8 The Paps of Jura Walk 9 Evans' Walk to Glenbatrick Bay and return Walk 10 Glas Bheinn and Dubh Bheinn Scarba Walk 11 Cruach Scarba Islay Walk 12 Rhuvaal and the north-west coast Walk 13 An Cladach, McArthur's Head and the Sound of Islay Walk 14 An Cladach-Beinn Bheigier circuit Walk 15 Beinn na Caillich and Beinn Bheigier from Ardtalla Walk 16 The Oa peninsula Walk 17 Sanaigmore to Kilchiaran Walk 18 Ardnave Point Colonsay Walk 19 Around Oronsay Walk 20 South Colonsay coast Walk 21 Lower Kilchattan to Kiloran Bay Walk 22 North Colonsay coast Walk 23 Scalasaig to Kiloran Bay along the Old Road Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Walks on other islands Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 low-level and easy day walks in the southern part of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales. All circular except for Walk 10, which makes use of bus links, the routes vary in length and terrain ensuring that there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. The walks range from 3–19km (2–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. They are arranged geographically into 4 areas: the Rhinogydd, Mawddach Estuary, Bala to Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris to the Dyfi. 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk Details given of terrain, facilities and access for each walk Information given on local history, geology and wildlife GPX files available to download Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Snowdonia: Low-level and Easy Walks – North is also available Table of ContentsWalk 15 Morfa Mawddach and the Blue Lake Bala to Dolgellau Walk 16 Brithdir Walk 17 Foel Caerynwch Walk 18 Afon Melau Walk 19 Llyn Arenig Fawr Walk 20 Afon Lliw Walk 21 Gwastadros Walk 22 Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid Cadair Idris to the Dyfi Walk 23 Cwm Cywarch Walk 24 Castell y Bere Walk 25 Abergynolwyn Walk 26 Birds' Rock Walk 27 Dolgoch Falls Walk 28 Cwm Ratgoed Walk 29 Aberdyfi Walk 30 Machynlleth Appendix A Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisA collection of varied circular walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty around north Dolgellau in the Snowdonia National Park, comprising detailed directions about routes and terrain, clear maps and interesting information about plants and flowers, points of historical interest and accommodation facilities.

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Book SynopsisThis attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks on the high mountains of the Snowdonia 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: The Carneddau, The Glyderau, Tryfan, Y Garn, Snowdon, Moel Siabod, Moel Hebog, Rhionog Fawr, The Arans and Cadair Idris.One of a series of six books for Snowdonia in the popular Top 10 Walks series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. Other titles in the series include: Ridge Walks & Scrambles, Hill Walks & Easy Summits, Woodland Walks, Walks with History and Pub Walks.

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Book SynopsisThe Wales Coast Path - A Practical Guide for Walkers, now in an updated and fully revised second edition, is the bestselling and essential companion to the whole 896 mile path for both the serious long-distance walker and for day-trippers who wish to tackle the path one stage at a time. The Wales Coast Path - A Practical Guide for Walkers: Presents the complete Wales Coast Path via 73 manageable walks of approximately 9-15 miles each; Provides easy-to-follow route descriptions and contains over 80 hand-drawn maps; Is full of additional information on sites of historical, geological and wildlife interest; Suggests alternative routes that enable short visits to additional key locations just off the official Coast Path; Enables walkers to maximize local amenities and services such as public transport, car parking and accommodation options such as camp sites and B&BsTrade Review"This is the essential guidebook for the Wales Coast Path. Whether you are tackling the whole 896 miles or just enjoying a day walking by the sea, this guide is just what you need. Clear directions, simple maps, and good basic information about parking, public transport and accommodation; this guidebook has it all. Plus, it is just the right size for a coat pocket."Table of Contents1. The North Wales Coast: Chester to Caernarfon (149km - 93m) 2. The Isle of Anglesey: Menai Bridge to Menai Bridge (211.5km - 131 m) 3. The Llyn Peninsula: Caernarfon to Penrhyndeudraeth (170.5km - 106) 4. The Meirionnydd Coast: Penrhyndeudraeth to Machynlleth (115km - 71.5m) 5. The Ceredigion Coast: Machynlleth to St Dogmaels (117km - 73m) 6. The Pembrokeshire Coast: St Dogmaels to Amroth (291km - 180.5m) 7. The Carmarthenshire Coast & Gower: Amroth to Swansea (197km - 122.5m) 8. The South Wales Coast: Swansea to Chepstow (190.5km - 118.5m)

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Book SynopsisFollowing any of the 12 walks featured in the book will allow the user to walk in the footsteps of authors and statesmen, murderers and revolutionaries. It has proved a great success with all those who enjoy strolling London’s streets and have an interest in its history and what remains of the city's fascinating past.Trade Review"This book is a wonderful way to explore this sometimes secretive city, great for either hardened Londoners of first time visitors." Robert Elms, BBC London Radio

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Book SynopsisThe London's Hidden Walks Box Set (Vol.1-3) contains 37 detailed walks of the capital from the Georgian squares of Belgravia to the sparse industrial landscape of Silver Town. With detailed maps and over 1000 photos the three volumes are a perfect way to explore the city and unearth its fascinating stories.

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Book SynopsisThis is the revised and expanded 2nd edition of the first complete field guide for the mountains of Snowdonia through the seasons, its plants, animals and rocks. Everything you're likely to see in the hills at that time of year is here in one volume. The guide follow the seasons of Snowdonia; winter is the perfect time for studying rocks and lichen; in spring the bog flowers flourish and beautiful orchids bloom; summer brings fruits and flowers, and the treas are in full leaf; in autumn an amazing display of funghi appear, the hill farms are busy again in preparation for winter and as the nights draw in it is time again to sit beside the fire and tell tales of local myth and legend. A little knowledge of thyme, tormentil and thrift will enhance your day in the hills. Fossil trilobytes and roche moutonnee (rock sheep), bogbean beer and caterpillar fungus, are just some of the fascinating things you will discover.

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Book SynopsisThe county of Ayrshire is located on the Firth of Clyde on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland and is known as one of the most fertile areas of the country, famed for its cattle and crops. Although more industrial to the north, it is in the main a landscape made for walking with an abundance of open countryside and rugged little hills, golden sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets. It is also home to several renowned golf courses, including Turnberry and Royal Troon, and as the birthplace of Robert Burns, it attracts visitors from far and wide keen to explore the land that inspired the national poet. This guide features 40 mostly moderate walks full of interest which explore all aspects of the region, from craggy cliffs and caves to historic castles, ancient forests to sandy shorelines. Many of the routes are suitable for families and can be accessed by public transport.

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