Walking, hiking, trekking Books

Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Diary of an MP''s Wife comes a beautiful discovery of Britain''s great coastal path''A real achievement - unexpectedly moving with every beat and turn of its taut, precise prose'' Rory Stewart''Beautifully written... a contemplative, Paul Theroux-like exploration of our most stunning coastline'' Daily Telegraph''Swire ingeniously evokes the landscapes, famous people who lived here and, especially, the flora and fauna'' GuardianIn Edgeland, the political diarist Sasha Swire escapes the confines of Westminster to walk the northern stretch of the South West Coast Path. Starting at Minehead in Somerset, she follows the well-trodden path to Land''s End in Cornwall, walking it in sections over a decade-long period, returning each year like a migratory bird.The result is an immersive, beguiling and literary exploration of one of the most enigmatic, Trade ReviewA meditation on language and journeys - knowing, alert to the politics and history of landscape - to the mundane within the transcendental. A real achievement - unexpectedly moving with every beat and turn of its taut, precise prose * Rory Stewart *Beautifully written... In the contemplative, Paul Theroux-like exploration of our most stunning coastline, Swire escapes the stifling Lilliputian world of Westminster to follow the path from Minehead in Somerset to Land's End in Cornwall... A lively mix of history, botany, philosophy, poetry and personal family memories -- Celia Walden * Daily Telegraph *Swire is an amiable companion, who ingeniously evokes the landscapes, famous people who lived here and, especially, the flora and fauna -- Simon Worrall * Guardian *A glorious historical ramble along a favourite coastline * Robin Hanbury-Tenison *Swire, brought up in Cornwall, has given free rein to her considerable literary talents and pondered places and prospects with fascinating details and soulful observations * Rory Knight Bruce *Such range and surprise - every turn she makes on the South-West Coast Path, Sasha Swire turns up another story, another glimpse of history or archaeology or local lore. Edgeland is itself like the best days out on the cliffs - deeply rewarding and enjoyable * Philip Marsden *

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Book SynopsisA captivating nature memoir telling the story of Britain's Green Belt, our national obsession with the countryside, and the author's childhood, for fans of LOVE NINA, Alan Bennett and THE SHEPHERD'S LIFE.Trade ReviewGrindrod's evocative and intelligent exploration of the green belt and its place in our national consciousness is part history and part memoir. He deftly weaves the two together, transforming what might otherwise have been a dry, technical discussion of planning and housing policy into a heartfelt narrative . . . One of the great strengths of Grindrod's book is his moving portrait of his late parents . . . [his] personal yet highly informative account of the origins and meaning of the green belt provides an excellent point of departure for an essential debate about its future, one that is likely to be contentious but is long overdue. -- PD Smith * Guardian *Illuminating and enjoyable . . . tolerantly and unsentimentally, he gets us close up to the green belt as it actually is today . . . what truly lifts it is the personal element, above all Grindrod's portrayal of family life. -- David Kynaston * Spectator *Grindrod writes beautifully about nature . . . a lucid, evocative book, suffused with sadness and anger. -- Lynsey Hanley * Financial Times *Well-researched and engaging . . . It allows the reader to reconsider parts of the country that they might have taken for granted, and offers its own modest encomium to a part of England that seems under threat. -- Alexander Larman * Observer *A coherent, deeply researched study . . . the experience of Grindrod's very ordinary yet unique family upbringing forms a logical sequence underpinning much of what he says about the green belt. -- Gillian Tindall * TLS *Fascinating * Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways *A satisfying ramble through the Green Belt of past and future with a backpack full of research . . . thought-provoking [and] compelling' -- Laura Waddell * The List *A terrific, and very moving read. Fascinating study in the emotional landscapes of cities. A hymn to the peripheral that is totally on target. -- Leo Hollis, author of CITIES ARE GOOD FOR YOUWhat better lens to view the current friction between nature and our engorged cities than the Green Belt? A brilliant idea, brilliantly executed. -- Tristan Gooley, bestselling author of THE WALKER'S GUIDEOutskirts is dotted with funny anecdotes and familiar cultural references from a 1970s childhood. Grindrod segues elegantly between memoir and fascinating social history * BBC Countryfile *Very topical . . . interesting and moving . . . Grindrod has the knack of putting an issue into precisely the right perspective -- John Greening * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 50 of the best waterfall hikes in South Carolina and Georgia. Many of the hikes and waterfalls are located along the border between the two states, within easy access of each other.

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Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant, Topographic Map.The Haute Route-aka the High Route or Mountaineers' Route-traverses the French and Swiss Alps. It was conceived as a summer mountaineering route in the mid-nineteenth century by members of the English Alpine Club. Though originally called 'The High-Level Route' by members of the Alpine Club, in 1911, a group first successfully established a winter route from Bourg St. Pierre to Zermatt on skis and afterwards the name of the route was translated into French. As a result of their success, the French term stuck, and the journey gained a reputation amid skiers and ski mountaineers as a classic must-do winter/spring tour. There is also a non-technical Walker's Haute Route that has gained in popularity and become a classic in and of itself. This Topographic Map Guide outlines two different variations of the Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland: one for hikers and one for skiers. The northernmost route or, Walker's Route, depic

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Book SynopsisIn this thoroughly revised and updated new edition of "Trekking Tibet" travellers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how to seek out the most rewarding treks in a region of the world few get to visit. This book features one of the most detailed histories of Tibetan culture and geography available for travellers. New features of the 3rd edition include an expanded section on East Tibet, with a new 15-day bicycle route around one of region's holiest mountains. Also included is a new trekking route over a glaciated 19,300-foot pass used by Heinrich Harrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet. Other new treks include a five-day tour in the popular Lhasa region of the pilgrimage circuit of Lhamo Latsho; a new trek route over a pass used by George Mallory in 1921 on his first reconnaissance of Everest; a two-day trek in the Shishapangma region; and, four new treks in the Mount Kailash region.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how walking -- rather than driving -- San Franciscos famous scenic route gives you an active, fun way to enjoy and fall in love with the most beautiful city in the world. Get to know the City by the Bay as you never have before with this full color guidebook, which provides 17 bite-size walks, each complete with turn-by-turn instructions, maps, and historical facts and information. Get up close and personal with the most popular visitor locations in San Francisco, and explore the little known neighborhoods that the locals enjoy: Chinatown, Fishermans Wharf, the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, the Cliff House, Ocean Beach, Twin Peaks, Mission Dolores, even the Ferry Building and AT&T Park. ''Walking San Franciscos 49 Mile Scenic Drive'', written by two San Francisco "insiders", includes detailed maps, points of interest, info on bus routes and parking, recommendations for visiting "hidden gems" and must-see museums, plus plenty of tips and stats to help walkers, such as step counts and mile distances, hill steepness rating, weather tips, and more. Along with the 17 well-crafted primary walks, the book also offers fantastic bonus hikes through beaches, parks, stunning oceanside cliffs, and historic neighbourhoods.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hit the legendary trail with Moon Drive & Hike Pacific Crest Trail.*Make your escape on shorter trips from nearby cities, hit all the national parks along the PCT, or drive the entire two-week route from California to Washington*Find your hike along the Pacific Crest Trail with detailed trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, mileage, and tips for picking the right section of the trail for you*Discover adventures on and off the trail: Watch the bubbling mud pots below Lassen Peak or admire Joshua trees in the sparse and peaceful Mojave Desert. Savour artisan, homemade-style pies of all kinds in Julian, sample craft beers in Bend, or gorge yourself at Timberline Lodge's gourmet brunch buffet. Cross the Columbia River on the historic Bridge of the Gods, climb into the massive granite peaks of the North Cascades, or catch a magical sunrise over the eastern edge of Oregon's Crater Lake*Take it from avid hiker Caroline Hinchliff, who shares her insight on the best spots for wildlife-watching, glamping, or having a Wild moment *Full-colour photos, strategic itineraries, easy-to-use maps and site-to-site driving times*Get the lowdown on when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and braving different road and weather conditions, plus tips for LGBTQ travellers, seniors and road-trippers with kidsWith Moon Drive & Hike Pacific Crest Trail's practical tips and local know-how, you're ready to lace up your hiking boots, pick a trailhead, and embark on your adventure.For more epic getaways, check out Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail.

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Book SynopsisSetting off on foot from Winchester, Ken Haigh hikes across southern England, retracing one of the traditional routes that medieval pilgrims followed to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Walking in honour of his father, a staunch Anglican who passed away before they could begin their trip together, Haigh wonders: Is there a place in the modern secular world for pilgrimage? On his journey, he sorts through his own spiritual aimlessness while crossing paths with writers like Anthony Trollope, John Keats, Jane Austen, Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, and, of course, Geoffrey Chaucer. Part travelogue, part memoir, and part literary history, On Foot to Canterbury is engaging and delightful. “My father didn’t need this walk, not the way I do. For him it would have been a fun way to spend some time with his son. He had, I begin to realize, a talent for living in the moment… Perhaps a pilgrimage would help me find happiness. Perhaps I could walk my way into a better frame of mind, and somehow along the road to Canterbury I would find a new purpose for my life. It was worth a shot.” Audio edition from PRH available from Audible, Kobo, Google, and Apple Books.Trade Review"On Foot to Canterbury is a beautifully written and eloquent story that skillfully weaves historical anecdotes into a journey through rural England, leaving the reader with practical, sage advice on how to deal with loss and depression, but most of all, on how to live. Haigh’s eye to detail is a delight to read, as are his frequent musings on landscape and history. This subtle, moving story stays with you long after the book is finished." -- Jury members, 2021 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction“We discover [Haigh’s] life long battle with depression, growing middle age angst, his tenuous relationship with his father and his drifting away from the Anglican Church of his youth…. A worthwhile read…[and] a brave book…” -- Robert Burcher"It bristles with historical asides and stories of encounters along the way, and is full of warmth and wit." -- Sebastian Milbank, The Tablet, November 10, 2021"Those who have walked the Pilgrims' Way from Winchester will find this book an enjoyable account." -- Leigh Hatts, Walking The Pilgrims' Way, November 6, 2021"The narrative is immediately engaging; it’s both entertaining and thought-provoking... Haigh’s journey took him beyond his physical destination, to a Pilgrims’ Way of the mind and soul. On Foot to Canterbury did the same thing for me." -- A.M. Potter, North Noir, November 10, 2021“Haigh takes readers on an elegant historical tour of England as he walks for two weeks from Winchester to Canterbury. With the patient eye of a historian, he explores churches and describes the landscape…. Having misplaced his own faith, Haigh explores his relationship with God, coming to appreciate British author Julian Barnes’ statement, 'I don’t believe in God, but I miss him.’” Nicola Ross, December 6, 2021 [Full post at https://nicolaross.ca/everyone-should-go-on-a-pilgrimage]“Walking Pilgrim’s Way takes you through a literary landscape in England where you keep being reminded of books you’ve read and enjoyed,” said Haigh. “Part of the pilgrimage for me was visiting these places that meant so much to me as a reader.” Erika Engel, September 29, 2021 [Full interview at https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/former-collingwood-library-ceos-book-details-the-progress-of-his-pilgrimage-4470123]"On Foot to Canterbury is deeply felt and spiritual, funny and mournful. It deserves a wide readership. These long pandemic months lend themselves well to armchair travel and Haigh is a welcome companion. As he writes, 'After all, walking a pilgrimage is really just walking in the footsteps of those who have gone before, and there is some comfort in knowing that.' It may even inspire a pilgrimage of your own." Bryn Evans, Alberta Views Magazine, April 2022…On Foot to Canterbury…describes a circular journey, with a narrator who is a restless wanderer and aspires to ‘walk my way into a better frame of mind’.… As Haigh notes, travelling plays an enormous role in his life, and the linear pilgrimage from Winchester to Canterbury—a road rich with historical and literary significance—is inspired by a tentative plan made with his father. Initially, he is reluctant to carry out this plan after his father’s death, but ‘itchy feet’ and a constant awareness ‘of the existential clock ticking’ lead him to revise it into his own journey through a process of relentless self-doubt and grieving…. The linear path to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury—with multiple allusions to Bunyan, Chaucer, Raleigh, Walton, and Keats—becomes Haigh’s journey, and it ends with his hope that ‘it inspires you to take journeys of your own’.” Dorothy F. Lane, Canadian Literature, September 28, 2022 [Full review: https://canlit.ca/article/vicious-and-virtuous-circles]Table of ContentsPrelude xi 1 | Winchester 1 2 | Winchester to New Alresford 23 3 | New Alresford to Alton 41 4 | Alton to Farnham 57 5 | Farnham to Newlands Corner 67 6 | Newlands Corner to Dorking 89 7 | Dorking to Reigate 107 8 | Reigate to Godstone 119 9 | Godstone to Otford 131 10 | Otford to Addington 145 11 | Addington to Rochester 163 12 | Rochester to Thurnham 183 13 | Thurnham to Lenham 199 14 | Lenham to Wye 213 15 | Wye to Canterbury 227 16 | Canterbury 245 Acknowledgements 253 Notes 255 Suggested Reading 263

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Book SynopsisAn Atlantic BestsellerNew Brunswick offers a dizzying array of hiking challenges, spectacular views, and amazing wildlife. In this expanded and updated fourth edition of Hiking Trails of New Brunswick, veteran trail enthusiasts Marianne and H.A. Eiselt lead hikers from one end of the province to the other, along river valleys, through provincial and national parks, along the coasts, and up and down mountains.Newly illustrated in full colour with striking photographs and maps, this comprehensive guide includes more than 100 trails, with detailed trail descriptions, tips, and sidebars on natural and historical features. Featuring up-to-the-minute information, the essential guide to hiking in New Brunswick has just become even better.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the longest, most exciting hiking and cycling trail in the world? It can only be The Great Trail. Spanning the entirety of Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic Oceans, this improbable route covers 24,000 kilometres.The Best of The Great Trail is the essential companion to this national trail. In volume 2, Michael Haynes completes his two-book set on The Great Trail, leading hikers and cyclists through thirty "must-see" trails of Western Canada in five provinces.Beginning in downtown Victoria, Haynes sets off for the forests and coasts of Vancouver Island before heading east into British Columbia's mountainous interior, the foothills of Alberta, the plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and the rugged terrain of northern Ontario. Along the way, he explores the imposing Rocky Mountains, the grasslands of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the unforgiving shoreline of Lake Superior, and the urban centres of Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Illustrated in full colour with detailed maps and sumptuous photographs, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 2 is a "must have" for both experienced outdoors people and armchair travellers who want to explore the wonders of this phenomenal trail.

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Book Synopsis"If you are a fan of the great outdoors and love to hike or would like to start hiking, Michael Haynes writes an invaluable trail guide. Go out and buy the book and then go explore. You will not be disappointed." — Edwards Book BlogA fresh new edition of the bestselling guide, now with full-colour maps and images.The National Capital Region and its environs offer an extraordinary variety of hiking. And there’s no better person to guide you than Michael Haynes. From the urban oasis of the Ottawa Greenbelt to the pastures and lakes of Eastern Ontario and the rugged hills and winding rivers of western Quebec, Michael Haynes offers hikers an authoritative guide to 50 of the best trails in the area: from short urban trails to full-day wilderness excursions and even a few mid-winter hikes. With each trail accompanied by a full-colour elevation map and beautifully composed photographs, this book is the perfect accompaniment for your next adventure in Ottawa, Gatineau Park, and beyond.Trade Review"If you are a fan of the great outdoors and love to hike or would like to start hiking, Michael Haynes writes an invaluable trail guide. Go out and buy the book and then go explore. You will not be disappointed." -- Edwards Book Blog

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Book SynopsisAn Atlantic Bestseller"A nature lover’s delight." — Chronicle HeraldNo one has done more to bring New Brunswick’s waterfalls to popular attention than Nicholas Guitard. He has sought out and documented hundreds of waterfalls, first on his website and then in a bestselling trail guide.Now ten years after the publication of the first edition, Guitard has a newly updated guide. From well-known favourites like Hays Falls and the "Grand Canyon of New Brunswick" at Walton Glen Gorge to previously unpublished waterfalls like Cigar Falls in Dalhousie, the second edition of Waterfalls of New Brunswick features 60 new waterfalls — all with full-colour maps and Guitard’s sumptuous photographs. You’ll want to get out and explore!Trade Review"A nature lover's delight." -- Chronicle Herald

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Waterfalls of Nova Scotia.Benoit Lalonde travels to the bountiful sights of Nova Scotia’s most fabled island in Waterfalls of Cape Breton Island.What Cape Breton Island lacks in size, it makes up for in the number, diversity, and sheer drama of its waterfalls. Bringing together one hundred of the Island’s greatest waterfalls and hidden gems from the Fleur de Lys, Marconi, Bras d’Or Ceilidh, and Cabot trails, this new guide explores iconic and little-known falls from all parts of the Island, including Uisge Bàn Falls and the tallest waterfall in Nova Scotia, Rocky Brook Falls. And yes, each entry includes useful information on the hiking distance to each waterfall, the best seasons to visit, the source, and the height of the fall itself.Complimented by gorgeous colour photographs, full-colour maps, and bonus features, Waterfalls of Cape Breton Island is an invaluable reference for explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive hiking guide to Atlantic Canada’s largest urban space, Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality, 3rd Edition, marks the arrival of a new compendium by the East Coast’s most accomplished hiker, Michael Haynes. Featuring 50 new and revamped trails, this updated edition contains Haynes’s latest recommendations for recreation within a city that’s seen significant changes to its landscape through both urban development and climate change.Featuring short, medium, and long trails (including several specifically recommended for winter hiking), Haynes’s latest trail guide holds the secret to a perfect Halifax daytrip for everyone from those looking to break in their first pair of hiking boots to experienced hikers. This family-friendly volume marks the first update to Haynes’s seminal Halifax trail guide series since 2010.

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Book SynopsisThe foot, loved by some, hated by others, but mostly criminally neglected. But thanks to this book, the foot will now get the attention it deserves! Fit Feet for Life draws attention to our feet and the big toe and takes the reader on an entertaining and richly illustrated journey from the evolution of the two-legged, barefoot pedestrian to the modern sneaker and the twists and turns of modern orthopedics and insoles. Marco Montanez's foot fitness concept "Toebility" strengthens the feet and helps with common foot problems such as hallux valgus and heel spur. Using his Toebility concept, the author gives 19 different exercises for the feet, all with accompanying photos. With this guide, the reader will finally get their feet fit.

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Book SynopsisTENERIFE - A WALKER'S ISLAND Tenerife is a big island - 2034 square kilometres big. It offers walkers a wide variety of exciting landscapes to choose from; everything from coastal strolls, high altitude summits, pine forests and laurel forests, challenging and strenuous routes to easy country walks. Walk! Tenerife is a comprehensive walking guide book to Tenerife's best walking. 42 fully detailed walking routes with large scale maps. GPS Waypoints for all 42 routes can be downloaded for free from Discovery Walking Guides website. In the North choose from walks through pine forests and along forest tracks and walking trails, with fine views in clear weather. The South has diverse routes; forest walks, mountains and barrancos, villages and untouched wild countryside. The West offers mountain routes and rugged country hikes. The Central High Altitude region is home to some of the most exciting mountain and canadas routes within the National Park, including the Paisaje Lunar route, and the challenges of `The Big One - Crater Rim Challenge' and the ascent of Mount Teide. The rugged Anaga in the far north-east offers wild beauty, tiny hamlets, soaring peaks and plunging barrancos. Routes vary in approximate walking time from 90 minutes to over 6 hours, and from 5 to 18 kilometres in length. Ascents and descents are shown for each walk. Difficulty ratings from 2 to 5 walker help you choose the right route. Refreshment ratings are shown and vertigo risk is shown where appropriate. Some routes are circular, others linear `out-and-back' or linear one way. Access to routes by bus and/or by car ensure you reach the start and get back from the end safely. Enjoy the rich variety of landscapes and adventures that Tenerife has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThe A-Z Adventure series features the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping in a convenient book, complete with index. The A-Z Adventure series is an innovative concept that utilises Ordnance Survey 1:25000 mapping in a book, therefore eliminating the need to fold and refold a large sheet map to the desired area. OS 1:25000 is Ordnance Survey's most detailed mapping, showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites. Unlike the original OS sheets, this A-Z Adventure Atlas includes a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels, making it easy to find the required location quickly. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. At a book size of 240mm x 134mm it is the same size as a standard folded OS map. This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Brecon Beacons (East) features 70 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping covering:•Brecon Beacons National Park (eastern part)•Pen y Fan•The Black Mountains•Merthyr Tydfil•Abergavenny•Pontypool•Brecon Also featured is visitor information for the Brecon Beacons National Park, advice about safety and security when walking and a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites. This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors. Also available: A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Brecon Beacons (West).

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Book SynopsisA collection of diverse, classic walks covering all aspects of what the Gower peninsula and Carmarthen Coast offers.

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Book SynopsisLooking for some of the best pub walks around Dartmoor? Look no further! The 15 circular walks in this pocket-sized guidebook take in beautiful scenery and all start/finish at a top-rated local pub. Experience Dartmoor's vast and varied landscape at its best; from the dramatic moorland around Princetown and Peter Tavy to the beautiful woods of the Bovey and Plym Valleys; from South Zeal in the north to Buckfast in the south. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Impressive Lydford Castle; The charming village of North Bovey with its thatched cottages & picturesque village green; The remains of an old copper mine & the wonderful views from Ramsley Hill; St Pancras church, the cathedral of the moor, in Widecombe-in-the-Moor; Hound Tor, which, according to legend, was formed when a pack of hounds was turned to stone.

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