Walking, hiking, trekking Books

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisWith clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks along the South Cornwall Coast include: Land?s End and Sennen Cove, Perranuthnoe, The Loe, The Lizard, St Anthony Head, Nare Head, Dodman Point, Polruan and Lantic Bay and Rame Head.Table of Contents1. Land's End 2. Perranuthnoe 3. The Loe 4. Lizard Point 5. Helford Estuary 6. St Anthony Head 7. Nare Head 8. Dodman Point 9. Polruan & Lantic Bay 10. Rame Head 11. Useful Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisNew, fully revised and updated edition with new cover, new diversions and official route changes, new OS mapping with latest highlighted route, updated accommodation, amenities and services. The guide breaks the Carmarthen Bay & Gower section - from Tenby to Swansea- down in to twelve handy day sections and is one of seven Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path. Endorsed and checked by National Resources Wales, and structured, researched and written by outdoor experts, these attractive and comprehensive guides contain everything you need to walk the Wales Coast Path. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey mapping for the whole route, stunning professional photographs, and fascinating interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.

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

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

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Book SynopsisThe OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS Landranger now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer.

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

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

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Book SynopsisLoch Ness, with its legendary monster, is the most famous of all lochs. It holds more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined and the countryside around it features an equally great variety of walks, with more waymarked trails and easy routes suitable for families than many other parts of the Highlands. Further north lies the magnificent Glen Affric - Scotland's most beautiful glen. This is a wonderful area of the Highlands for walkers, having the highest mountains north of the Great Glen but also some splendid lower-level and forest walks. To the east is the fertile Black Isle, packed with charming villages and some fine beaches, whilst further north still is Dingwall, a gateway to the spectacular Northern Highlands.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 35 day walks exploring the valleys and landmarks of the Dark Park area of the Peak District National Park, and 5 longer routes exploring the region’s more wild and remote gritstone edges and open moorland. With a variety of distances, terrain and strenuousness there are routes for all levels of ability. The day walks are circular and range from 7 to 22km (4–14 miles), and can be enjoyed in between 3 and 7 hours. The longer routes – 3 linear and 2 circular – are between 25 and 45km (15–28 miles) in length, and take from 8 to 13 hours to complete. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each day walk, and 1:100,000 maps for longer routes GPX files available to download Refreshment and public transport options are given where relevant Information given on local geology and wildlife Easy access from Hathersage, Castleton, Glossop, Sheffield Table of ContentsMap keys Overview map Introduction Geology Plants and wildlife History The future Local services and transport The walks Responsible walking Maps and navigation Using this guide Eastern Dark Peak Walk 1 Chatsworth to Birchen Edge Walk 2 Longshaw Estate and the gritstone edges Walk 3 Fox House to Big Moor Walk 4 Fox House to Stanedge Pole Walk 5 Grindleford to Higger Tor Central Dark Peak Walk 6 Hathersage to Stanage Edge Walk 7 Wyming Brook to Stanage Edge Walk 8 Bamford Moor Walk 9 Win Hill to Hope Cross Walk 10 Kings Tree to Shepherds Meeting Stones Walk 11 Westend and Bleaklow Stones Walk 12 Derwent Edge Walk 13 Alport Castles and the Woodlands Valley Walk 14 Margery Hill to Back Tor Walk 15 Low Bradfield and Dale Dyke Walk 16 Langsett to Howden Edge Walk 17 Langsett to Pike Lowe Walk 18 Torside to Bleaklow Head Walk 19 Wildboar Clough to Lawrence Edge Walk 20 Old Glossop to Bleaklow Head Walk 21 Kinder Scout Northern Edge Walk 22 Kinder Scout Western Edge Walk 23 Kinder Scout Walk 24 Kinder Scout Southern Edge Walk 25 The Great Ridge Northern Dark Peak Walk 26 Dunford Bridge to Ramsden Clough Walk 27 Crowden Horseshoe Walk 28 Crowden to Chew Valley Walk 29 Marsden to Black Hill Walk 30 Alphin Pike to Birchen Clough Walk 31 Binn Green to Great Dove Stone Rock Walk 32 Cotton Famine Road Western Dark Peak Walk 33 Goyt Valley to Shining Tor Walk 34 Derbyshire Bridge to Shutlingsloe Walk 35 The Roaches Long day walks Walk 36 Marsden to Edale Walk 37 Langsett to Edale Walk 38 Gritstone edges Walk 39 Edale Horseshoe Walk 40 Kinder Scout skyline Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Aircraft crash site locations

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to some of the best bothies in the UK. Featuring 26 selected bothies, the author shares her memories of using these free 'stone tents' in some of the country's wildest and most remote locations. Alongside notes on legends and landscape, wildlife and history, the book is full of expert guidance and tips on how to make use of bothies, from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walking routes in. Inspiring and fun, the book showcases bothies in Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Lake District, Pennines, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and Northumberland, and is a personal celebration of the world of bothying. Hidden away in the hills and mountains of England, Scotland and Wales - for years known only to a lucky few - is a network of huts, cottages and shelters. Completely free to use, these secretive refuges can be life-savers, quick stops and destinations in themselves. The network of British bothies is cared for by the Mountain Bothies Association, and day-to-day by the walkers, climbers and mountain lovers who rest there.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Welcome to the wonderful world of bothying What are bothies? History of bothies Facilities to expect Why bothy? Finding a bothy MBA or not? The bothy book Safety issues Etiquette Traditions How you can help What to take when bothying A note on fuel The best bothies - or why these 26? Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Tunskeen Lowther Hills Kettleton Byre Glen Coe Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne Scottish Highlands Lairig Leacach Dalwhinnie Ben Alder Cottage Great Glen Blackburn of Corrieyairack East Highlands Ruigh Aiteachain Balmoral Glendar Shiel Stable Cairngorms Bob Scott's Hutchinson Memorial Hut Ryvoan Wester Ross Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse) Shenavall Isle of Skye The Lookout Torridon Craig Sutherland The Schoolhouse Glencoul Sandwood Estate StrathChailleach Wales Brecon Beacons Grwyne Fawr Mid-Wales Nant Syddian Snowdonia Arenig Fawr Carneddau Dulyn England Lake District Warnscale Head Mosedale Cottage Pennines Cross Fell Northumberland Kershopehead

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk, a 416km route traversing the region from the Mediterranean Coast to the Atlantic, from Maro near Nerja to Bolonia. This long-distance trail through southern Spain is suitable for any reasonably fit walker and can be walked in 3 weeks. The route is presented from east to west in 21 stages of between 12 and 26km (7–16 miles). It visits 6 Natural Parks and some of the region’s most beautiful villages, including Frigiliana and Ronda. GPX files available to download 1:100,000 maps included for each stage Accommodation details Advice on planning and preparation Information about Andalucia, its towns and villages, and local points of interest Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Author's preface Introduction The Andalucían Coast to Coast Walk: an overview Plants and wildlife Andalucía: the historical context Getting there When to go Accommodation Eating out in southern Spain Language Money Communications What to take Maps Staying safe Using this guide The route Day 1 Maro to Frigiliana Day 2 Frigiliana to Cómpeta Day 3 Cómpeta to Sedella Day 4 Sedella to Alcaucín Day 5 Alcaucín to Ventas de Zafarraya Day 6 Ventas de Zafarraya to Riogordo Day 7 Riogordo to Villanueva de Cauche Day 8 Villanueva de Cauche to Villanueva de la Concepción Day 9 Villanueva de la Concepción to Valle de Abdalajís Day 10 Valle de Abdalajís to Carratraca via El Chorro Day 11 Carratraca to El Burgo Day 12 El Burgo to Ronda Day 13 Ronda to Montejaque Day 14 Montejaque to Cortes de la Frontera Day 15 Cortes de la Frontera to El Colmenar Day 16 El Colmenar to Jimena de la Frontera Day 17 Jimena de la Frontera to Castillo de Castellar Day 18 Castillo de Castellar to Los Barrios Day 19 Los Barrios to El Pelayo Day 20 El Pelayo to Tarifa Day 21 Tarifa to Bolonia Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading

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Book SynopsisSuitable for every trekker, from novice to expert, and containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach, lead or instruct others, this book covers every aspect of trekking: planning, travelling, accommodation, in-country support, the environment, staying healthy, dealing with problems, and hazards such as rivers, rocky ground and snow.

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Book SynopsisGary Sutherland could never fathom hillwalkers and had always managed to ignore the West Highland Way despite living on the doorstep of Scotland's most famous trail. Then one day he decided to consecutively walk the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way and Speyside Way to complete a hat-trick of iconic Scottish treks.

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Book SynopsisTrekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this fourth edition of the bestselling guidebook devoted to Canada's 1200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide.Outlining the seven major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into shorter, more attainable segments and thoroughly describes the terrain and condition of each. Not only are these trail segments invaluable for planning shorter trips along the GDT, Lynx's pre-trip planning advice will also prove indispensable for long-distance hikers overcoming such daunting logistical challenges as resupply, navigation, and access.Complete with new colour photos, detailed maps, and updated information, Hiking Canada's Great Divide 4th Edition will continue to serve domestic and international hikers alike in navigating this remarkable mountain wilderness trail.You can support the Great Divide Trail by visiting The Great Divide Trail Association.

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Book SynopsisThe all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook—now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington.For nearly fifty years, David and Mary Macaree’s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province’s most popular and most trusted hiking guide, with more than 100,000 copies sold to date. Author Stephen Hui carries on the Macarees’ legacy in 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia—an all-new, expanded follow-up inspired by their beloved classic.With an additional selection of trails on the Gulf Islands and in Washington’s North Cascades, options for hiking with children, and rainy day recommendations, 105 Hikes covers a wider area and wider range of abilities than its predecessor. Like the Macarees, Hui provides detailed information about how to get to each trailhead (including transit options, where available), distance and elevation gains, estimated hiking times, and points of natural or historical interest. But he also includes all-new features such as an at-a-glance summary of all the hikes in the book; tips for hiking safely and ethically; clear, topographical color maps; a rating system for hike quality and difficulty; Indigenous place names where appropriate; and shorter or longer options for every outing.Trade Review"Printed in vivid colour with a photograph and a map accompanying every hike, [105 Hikes] is a guide for outdoor enthusiasts that was obviously produced by a member of the hiking community who shares its values and appreciation for nature."—The Georgia Straight"Whether you’re a casual Grouse Grinder or a backcountry enthusiast, 105 Hikes—the all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook, now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington—is a must-have and will inspire you to take advantage of the great outdoors right in our backyard."—Read Local BC"Using maps, photos and detailed descriptions of routes, Hui’s book is indispensable for the serious hiker who wants challenges and is prepared to hoof it across rough terrain."—The Coast Reporter"A fine successor to 103 Hikes, and I hope it goes through as many editions as the Macaree-Bryceland books."—The Ormsby Review

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Book SynopsisWith over 1000 years of history, the Way of St. James is one of the classic long distance walks. This historical route along almost 1000 kilometres from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela offers unique cultural, scenic and nature experiences. Since the Holy Year of 2010 the Way of St. James has gained even more in popularity and attracts more and more people from very different backgrounds, faiths and generations. It does not matter what the reason might be for setting out on the path to Santiago de Compostela - in the end you are confident that you have had a quite special experience. The Rother walking guide describes in a total of 42 stages the whole of the Camino francés from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port via Roncesvalles, as well as the Aragon route from the Somport pass via Jaca to Santiago de Compostela, including possible secondary routes and the extension to Finisterre or Muxía. Thus the Way of St. James leads through a wealth of diverse landscapes, continuously interrupted by culturally and historically interesting places like Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Puente la Reina, San Juan de Ortega, Burgos or Leon, to name but a few. The natural experience dominates at first with the Pyrenean mountains, then the Rioja region characterised by vineyards, followed by the endless barren wastes of the Castillian plateau. But finally, it is the greenery of Galicia that rewards you for all your efforts and deprivations of the long journey, before you reach the climactic destination of Santiago de Compostela. If you still have time, then continuing to the coast, to Finisterre and Muxía, is highly recommended. Detailed maps, precise descriptions of the individual stages including easy-to-read height profiles, as well as comprehensive details of the infrastructure along the way such as medical services, shopping opportunities or banks, make your planning of the walk easier, especially for deviations from the stages described in this guide. Detailed information is also given about the location and standard of accommodation in the pilgrim hostels along the way, graded accordingly with one to three St. James shells. General tips on planning the route and equipment at the start of the book make this walking guide into a compact and practical guide. Special mention is also made of historical and scenic delights, as well as regional peculiarities, local fiestas and culinary specialities. A selection of representative photos provide insights into the diversity of landscape and culture experienced along the Way of St. James.

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Book Synopsis48 walks mostly in the Muntana mountains above the northwest coast, but also coastal walks in other areas of Mallorca.

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Book SynopsisOff the west coast of Scotland, south of the Isle of Skye and north of Mull and Ardnamurchan, the islands' of Coll and Tiree are the most westerly of the Inner Hebrides and have a reputation as being amongst Scotland's sunniest places. Together with the Small Isles archipelago of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna to the north, these Hebridean gems provide a remarkable range and variety of walking. The 36 routes in this book explore these six magical islands rich histories and thriving wildlife as well as the fine sandy beaches, awe-inspiring cliffs and coves, wild interiors and dramatic mountain ranges which make them so special.

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Book SynopsisSix million years ago, the evolving human brain existed only to instruct our bodies to move. In Mindful Walking, psychologist Hugh O''Donovan takes us back to this very basic connection between the brain and the body, and looks at how, by focussing on the simple act of moving, we can achieve better emotional and physical health.Uniting this concept of mindfulness in movement along with the three paths of change for a better life - walking, talking and meditation - this book shows us how we can better manage the distractions that clog our path to happiness, while also improving our physical well-being.Including simple exercises on how to incorporate mindful walking into our everyday lives, Mindful Walking is for seasoned walkers, city amblers or people learning how to walk again after illness.Take your first steps on the journey to physical health and mental happiness.

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Book SynopsisLiterature and a love of the English countryside are natural companions.Walking the Literary Landscape by Ian Hamilton and Diane Roberts brings the two together in a collection of 20 circular routes in the north of England, all between 3 and 9 miles (5 and 15 kilometres) in length. The walks explore the physical settings that inspired some of our greatest literature.Walk in the footsteps of writers like Arthur Ransome, who drew inspiration from the Lake District for his classic children's adventure Swallows and Amazons, or the Brontë sisters whose love of the moors around Haworth echoes through the centuries. See Chatsworth, the Peak District house that thrilled Jane Austen, and tread carefully in Whitby, the Yorkshire seaside town where Bram Stoker set his most famous creation Dracula.Each route introduces you to a landscape familiar to some of our greatest writers, and is accompanied by clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, straightforward directions, and information on each area's literary links, refreshment stops and local amenities. Everything you need for a great literary walk.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the walksWalk timesNavigationFootpaths and rights of waySafetyThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartArea MapThe Lake District1 Bassenthwaite Lake and Dodd (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)2 Carrock Fell (Charles Dickens)3 Coniston Water and Torver (Arthur Ransome)4 Far Sawrey and Windermere (Beatrix Potter)5 Grasmere and Rydal Water (William Wordsworth)6 Walla Crag and Derwentwater (John Ruskin)The North East, the Moors & the Dales7 Blanchland (W. H. Auden)8 Humbleton Hill and Wooler (William Shakespeare)9 Cleadon Hills and Marsden Rock (Catherine Cookson)10 Whitby (Bram Stoker)11 Around Thirsk (James Herriot)12 Upper Wharfedale and Hubberholme (J. B. Priestley)13 Malham Tarn and Cove (Charles Kingsley)Peak District, South Pennines & Cheshire14 Hurst Green and Stonyhurst College (J. R. R. Tolkien)15 Haworth and the moors (The Brontë sisters)16 Mytholmroyd and the Calder Valley (Ted Hughes)17 Mam Tor and the caverns (Arthur Conan Doyle)18 Around Chatsworth (Jane Austen)19 Knutsford and Tatton Park (Elizabeth Gaskell)20 Daresbury (Lewis Carroll)AppendixAbout the authors

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, following Britain’s longest ancient monument: the eighth century earthwork that once marked the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the east. The 285km (177 mile) route from Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow to Prestatyn is suitable for walkers of most abilities. The route is described from south to north in 12 stages of between 17 and 29km (11–18 miles), with additional suggestions for faster and slower itineraries. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping with the route line Public transport information for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections Handy trek planner, route summary table and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary GPX files available to download Table of ContentsMap key Route summary table Overview map and profile Trek planner INTRODUCTION From the Severn to the Irish Sea Planning your trip Selecting a schedule When to go Travel to the Path Transport along the Path First and last nights Accommodation Facilities Baggage transfer What to take Planning day by day Using this guide Maps and GPS Waymarking Weather forecasts Phones and wi-fi Emergencies All about the Welsh Marches Geology and landscape Plants and wildlife Border prehistory Offa and the Dyke The Welsh Marches after Offa OFFA'S DYKE PATH Stage 1 Above the Lower Wye Gorge Stage 2 Sheep and cider in remote Monmouthshire Stage 3 Crossing the Black Mountains Stage 4 Gladestry and Hergest Ridge Stage 5 The Radnorshire Hills Stage 6 Ups and downs in deepest Shropshire Stage 7 The Vale of Montgomery and Long Mountain Stage 8 Across the Severn valley Stage 9 Exploring the unknown Marches Stage 10 The Vale of Llangollen and Eglwyseg Rocks Stage 11 The Clwydian Range Stage 12 Northern hills and coast Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation along the route Appendix C Topographical Welsh glossary Appendix D Further reading

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