Walking, hiking, trekking Books

Book SynopsisInside you'll find:- Easy itineraries for one to three days in Grand Canyon National Park, from a morning bike ride along the South Rim, to a day hike in the inner canyon, to a full weekend exploring the park- The top hikes in Grand Canyon: Whether you're looking to stretch your legs for a couple hours or challenge yourself to an epic trek, you'll find trailheads, detailed trail descriptions, individual maps, mileage, and elevation gains- Can't-miss experiences: Make it the perfect getaway for you with the best views, scenic drives, picnic spots, and more. Trek into Havasu Canyon to see stunning waterfalls or drive to viewpoints along Hermit Road. Go on a rafting adventure on the Colorado River and spot wildlife like elk and bighorn sheep- Stunning full-color photos and maps throughout, plus a full-color foldout map- Essential planning tips: Find out when to go, where to stay, and what to pack, plus up-to-date information on entrance fees, reservations, and safety advice- Helpful resources on Covid-19 and visiting the Grand Canyon- Know-how from Arizona local and Grand Canyon expert Tim Hull Make the most of your adventure with Moon Best of Grand Canyon.Visiting more of North America's incredible national parks? Try Moon USA National Parks.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're hopping between microbreweries or hiking the Appalachian Trail, get to know this charming Southern hub with Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a weekend in Asheville to five days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, designed for outdoor adventurers, foodies, history buffs, and moreThe best local flavor: Indulge in award-winning cuisine on a food tour, discover the microbreweries that earned Asheville the title of "Beer City USA," and catch a live show from a local band. Admire the art deco architecture downtown, gallery-hop in repurposed warehouses, or check out an indie bookstoreUnique outdoor experiences: Hike through the mountains and meadows along the Appalachian Trail, take a dip in the hot springs dotting the hillsides, or break out the binoculars for some top-notch wildlife-watching. Set up camp in the Pisgah National Forest, peep the changing leaves in autumn, or go rafting, kayaking, or canoeing on the French Broad RiverHonest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from North Carolina local Jason FryeFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough background on the culture and history, wildlife, and geographyFind your adventure with Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains.Expanding your trip? Try Moon North Carolina. Looking for more Southern city charm? Try Moon Charleston & Savannah.

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Book SynopsisPack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the rugged coastline, towering redwoods and best hiking trails in NorCal with Moon Northern California Hiking. Inside you'll find: Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to take leisurely seaside walks or challenging journeys around the Sierras, enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips Find Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for breathtaking waterfalls, spring wildflowers, or hiking with your dog, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Wander the terraces of the Ecological Staircase in Mendocino, hike up granite domes and through the high meadows of Yosemite. Hear the waves crash as you walk to a majestic tide fall in Point Reyes National Seashore. Conquer the summit of Lassen Peak, roam through vineyard-covered hills in Napa and

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Book SynopsisExplore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week on the coast, with ideas for every season Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a 'chowdah suppah,' and unwind on a sandy pocket beach Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Take a moose safari, experience the rush

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Book SynopsisMake the most of the natural beauty and adventurous spirit of the 'U.P.,' from vast aquamarine waters to charming upland towns, with Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, whether you want to see the best of the peninsula in a week or two or spend a long weekend on Mackinac Island Top experiences and things to do: Relax in a cozy lake lodge or a grand Victorian-style hotel, sample local vintages at U.P. wineries, kick back at an outdoor summer concert, or tour dozens of picturesque lighthouses. Indulge in local delicacies like Cornish pasties, Swedish meatballs, and Mackinac Island fudge. Wander around the country's best-preserved ghost town or watch costumed interpreters reenact battles at historic military sites Best outdoor adventures for every season: Hike past colorful maple forests and rushing waterfalls, and spot wild moose, red foxes, and white-

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Book SynopsisCharming small towns, verdant rainforests, rocky coastline, and mountain meadows: experience the surreal beauty and endless adventure of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from a weekend in Olympic National Park to a weeklong tour of the peninsula Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Tour the oldest lighthouse on the Puget Sound, explore Kurt Cobain's hometown, or immerse yourself in the region's rich maritime history. Dig for a dinner of fresh razor clams and savor fresh-caught Dungeness crab. Stroll through a fragrant lavender farm, shop for unique handcrafted goods, or peruse small-town galleries for local art. Sample one-of-a-kind red blends and fruit wines or kick back with a local brew and some jazz music The best hikes of the Olympic Peninsula: Find your adventure with hike descriptions, directions, difficulty ratings,

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Book SynopsisA Practical, Pocket-Sized, and Beginner-Friendly Birding Guide Oregon’s coast is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Best Little Book of Birds: The Oregon Coast will help you find them. From regal ospreys and iconic eagles to frenetic sandpipers and colorful kingfishers, this easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make the Oregon coast the natural wonder that it is. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding on the coast will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the coast.

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Book SynopsisFind everything you need to know about the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which beckons hikers, cyclists, and equestrians to its diverse and unforgettable landscapes.Stretching more than 800 miles from the USA-Mexico border to the Utah state line, the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) passes through a unique blend of desert, forest, and canyon terrain. To hike the best of it?or to backpack the entire route?you want a comprehensive guide assembled by AZT experts. Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail is widely considered a ?bible? of the trail?s twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology.Written by trail-savvy members of the Arizona Trail Association, including executive director Matthew J. Nelson, this guidebook serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether), so day-hikers and thru-hikers can feel confident about the entire route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, the wildlife, and the diversity of terrain, this book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian. Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail will fuel your adventures from start to finish.Inside you?ll find: The entire trail divided into 43 sections Unique trail features, route details, day-trip options, and difficulty levels for every section Guide to resources in 22 welcoming Gateway Communities Chart of water sources along the AZT Nearly 50 detailed maps that highlight every AZT passage Full-color photography that portrays the majesty of this national treasure

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Book SynopsisFew hikers know the North Georgia Mountains as well as Johnny Molloy. In 50 stunning trails, he’ll take you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and landmarks such as Tallulah Gorge, Raven Cliff Falls, and the Chattooga River. In a region with an incredible wealth of hiking options, Molloy outlines his picks for the most worthwhile routes, providing options for day, overnight, and multi-day hikes for explorers of every skill level. This fully updated 4th edition of 50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains features 5 brand new trails, detailed maps, clear and concise directions, and expert tips for enjoying every moment of your hike—whether you’re looking for sublime mountaintop views, peaceful walks through nature, or your next great challenge. Including full-color photographs and maps, this is the perfect book to help you plan the ultimate Georgia outdoor adventure!

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Book SynopsisThe classic high-level walk from Irish Sea to North Sea Originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, the Coast-to-Coast Walk has steadily become one of Britain’ s most popular long-distance walks, and it is not hard to see why. Planned to seek out the most spectacular high ground across the country, it takes you from the sea in the west to the sea in the east via three of England’ s loveliest National Parks: the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Its 192 miles, from the quiet Cumbrian village of St Bees to Robin Hood’ s Bay, are a substantial test of endurance that will take even a fit walker a fortnight to accomplish, but also a wonderfully varying walk, from sea cliffs to craggy mountains and lakes, then across rolling dales and finally heather moorland. For everyone who reaches Wainwright’ s Bar at journey’ s end on the North Yorkshire coast it will have been the walk of a lifetime.Trade Review'Packed with colour photographs, detailed information and anecdotes as well as route directions, all in a very readable style. The text includes highlighted references to points featured in the OS maps, which makes it easy to link the two and provides plenty of detail.'A practical companion fit for any keen ramblerA practical companion fit for any keen rambler 'Packed with colour photographs, detailed information and anecdotes as well as route directions, all in a very readable style. The text includes highlighted references to points featured in the OS maps, which makes it easy to link the two and provides plenty of detail.'

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Book SynopsisBarry Stone, author of 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die, delves into some of the lesser-known aspects of the world's most famous - and not-quite-famous-yet - trails.The perfect accompaniment to practical guidebooks, Stone relates how slings and carabiners kept him from falling headlong off the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and reports on the progress of the continental-wide monster, the Trans Canada Trail, gaps in which are still being filled by countless grass-roots communities.With walks that will appeal to everyone regardless of ability, The 50 Greatest Walks of the World includes British classics such as the Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke Path, and the Old Man of Hoy as well as personal favourites such as Italy's Cinque Terre Classic and the Isle of Skye's Trotternish Ridge, one of Britain's finest ridge traverses with almost 2,500m of ascents. Whether it's a climb, a stroll, or a life-changing slog, this book has the walk for you.

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Book SynopsisPractical wisdom from poets, philosophers and scientists – alongside advice, inspiration, activities, meditations, and much more – to connect you with nature and the seasons on your daily walk. Being outdoors is a balm to the soul, and what better way to experience the wonders of nature in all their seasonal glory than with a daily walk? This thoughtful guide explores what happens to our minds, bodies and spirits when we spend time outdoors and suggests a wide range of beneficial walking activities, meditations, reflections, advice and inspiration to help you connect with nature and get the most out of each season. Whether basking in summer sunshine or crunching golden leaves underfoot, finding joy in springtime blossom or taking solace in winter’s hush, you can enjoy the benefits of a positive mindset, happier social interactions, resilience – and much more! – that the beauty and power of walking in nature can bring.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes 40 short walks on Skye: the shortest is only a couple of minutes, the longest no more than 35. Joanna Young wrote this book after family holidays in Skye revealed the need for short walks suitable for all ages, fitness levels and motivation as well as all weather conditions.

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Book Synopsis... hillwalking is only one of the passions in my life. In my experience, those who love the mountains are passionate people who are passionate about many things. That said, there are times, as I describe herein, when I simply have to go to the hills. - RALPH STORER Ralph Storer's highly entertaining exploration of the lure of the hills is underpinned by hard-won experience - he has climbed extensively in the British Isles, Europe and the American West, though his abiding love is the Scottish Highlands. His breezy anecdotes of waling and climbing around the world in all sorts of conditions are gripping and full of fun. This man has done more things in a sleeping bag than sleep, and in The Joy of Hillwalking he cheerfully tells all. His sense of humour is as irrepressible as his relish for adventurous ascents, but he doesn't have his head in the clouds when it comes to serious issues such as public access and conservation.Trade ReviewA light hearted and often highly amusing guide to the pleasures of the great outdoors. - THE SCOTS MAGAZINE A treat for all hillwalkers active or chairbound. - SCOTS INDEPENDENT

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Book SynopsisBased on its predecessor, Short Walks in the Cairngorms, and companion to Hill Walks in the Cairngorms (2005), this book is a clear and comprehensive guide to some of the easier, level walks in 'Monarch of the Glen Country'. The problems posed by the closure of the Cairngorm chairlift, and consequently the restricted access to the mountains, are dealt with effectively by this informative and varied guide.

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Book SynopsisHillwalking is a way of life for Robin Howie, whose name is very well-known in Scottish hillwalking circles and whose knowledge of the Scottish high tops is second to none. For over ten years his popular weekly hillwalking column has appeared in The Scotsman where his pleasure of walking in the hills is apparent to the reader. Some claim to buy the paper solely to read his column while others have long-demanded that his walks be made into a book. Generous with his help and advice to other walkers, this collection of shorter, lower-level walks will appeal to families and those less sure of venturing to the high tops. Conveniently arranged within shires with a location map, each walk has a useful factfile that summarises the map, start point, distance, terrain, duration of walk, height to be climbed and the all-important nearest refreshment point. 100 Scotsman Walks is a distillation of a lifetime of highs and lows, enhanced by the artist's eye and the wordsmith's descriptive powers. It will be a delight for active or ex-walkers, for the would-be explorer or armchair enthusiast, for the whole family, young or old - a book in fact for everyone.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia’s Karavanke. Exploring the 120km mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike. Walks range from 4 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–9 hours. Two 2-day walks with overnight mountain hut stays are included taking in the Košuta ridge and Peca massif. Sketch maps are included for each walk Detailed information on public transport, route access and accommodation Highlights include Stol the highest peak in the range Table of ContentsMap key Overview map of Slovenia Overview map of the Karavanke Introduction Landscape and geology Climate and weather Environment Wildlife and flowers The walks When to go Getting there Travelling within Slovenia Accommodation Food and drink Money and shopping Communications Health and hazards Language Maps Waymarking Equipment Using this guide The Western Karavanke Walk 1 Pec (Tromeja) Walk 2 Trupejevo poldne and Vošca Walk 3 Kepa Walk 4 Dovška Baba Walk 5 Hrušica to Planina pod Golico Walk 6 Golica Walk 7 Hruški vrh and Klek Walk 8 Dovška Baba to Planina pod Golico Walk 9 Ajdna Walk 10 Stol Walk 11 Vajnež Walk 12 Stol from Austria Walk 13 Dobrca Walk 14 Preval Walk 15 Begunjšcica Walk 16 Vrtaca Walk 17 The Ljubelj Pass Walk 18 Košutica Walk 19 Košuta The Eastern Karavanke Walk 20 Hochobir (Ojstrc) Walk 21 Olševa Walk 22 Peca Walk 23 Uršlja gora (Plešivec) Appendix A Walk summary table Appendix B Key names in German Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational guidebook to 50 great walks throughout the Pennines. A wide range of routes in this larger format book have been selected to help walkers explore all aspects of this beautiful upland area. The walks are all graded, from moderate to strenuous, and are between 6 and 13 miles long, with plenty of options for both first-time and more experienced walkers. Ranging between the North Pennines, Howgills, Yorkshire Dales, South Pennines and Dark Peak, this guide offers the best of the mass of fell and moor that makes up the backbone of England. Routes include Cross Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Ingleborough, Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent, Pendle Hill, Kinder Downfall and a traverse of Ilkley Moor and many are suitable for fell running. The circular walks are all graded, making this guidebook equally suitable for first-time and more experienced walkers looking to explore new corners of the Pennines. All routes are illustrated with 1:40,000 OS mapping and plenty of colour photography.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction About this guide Weather to walk? Before you start THE WALKS North Pennines 1 Thack Moor and Black Fell 2 Melmerby Fell and Fiend's Fell 3 Cross Fell 4 High Cup Nick and Backstone Edge 5 Cauldron Snout and Widdybank Fell 6 High Force and Cronkley Fell 7 Harter Fell and Grassholme 8 Bowes Moor North West Dales - Eden Valley and The Howgills 9 Hartley Fell and Nine Standards Rigg 10 Lunds Fell, Hugh Seat and High Seat 11 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell 12 Green Bell 13 The Fairmile Circuit 14 Cautley Spout and The Calf 15 The Calf from Sedbergh Yorkshire Dales 16 Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat 17 Upper Swaledale and Rogan's Seat 18 Dodd Fell Hill and Drumaldrace 19 Gragareth and Great Coum 20 Whernside 21 Ingleborough 22 Giggleswick Scar 23 Nappa Cross, Rye Loaf Hill and Victoria Cave 24 Pen-y-Ghent and Plover Hill 25 Fountains Fell 26 Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove 27 Buckden Pike 28 Great Whernside 29 Cracoe Fell and Thorpe Fell 30 Elslack Moor and Pinhaw Beacon 31 Rombalds Moor and Ilkley Moor South Pennines 32 Pendle Hill 33 Boulsworth Hill 34 Delf Hill and Stanbury Moor 35 Wadsworth Moor 36 Worsthorne Moor and Black Hameldon 37 Thieveley Pike and Cliviger Gorge 38 Bride Stones Moor 39 Luddenden Dean and Midgeley Moor 40 Stoodley Pike 41 Langfield Common 42 Blackstone Edge 43 Rooley Moor and Cowpe Lowe 44 White Hill and Piethorne Clough Dark Peak 45 Saddleworth Edges 46 Lord's Seat and Mam Tor 47 Kinder Downfall 48 Rowlee Pasture and Alport Castles 49 Back Tor and Derwent Edge 50 Stanage Edge Appendix 1 Concise walk reference and personal log Appendix 2 Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisOn eight treks in Nepal's Himalaya; to Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dolpo, Api and Mugu, the true spirit of trekking is captured in Kev Reynolds' reverence, curiosity and ongoing love of the world's greatest mountain range. The Himalaya are no ordinary mountains. Stretching through five countries and dwarfing all others, they have captured the imaginations of travellers and mountain lovers for centuries. While some seek to reach their snowy heights, many more step out onto winding and climbing trails to trek through the heart of the mountains, and live - if only for a little while - the life of an adventurer. The first time a trail is explored offers unknown beauty and fresh experience around every turn. This is Kev Reynolds' collection of eight such discoveries along popular trails and into lands previously locked away. Brought to life in vivid style, Reynolds evokes the scent of fragrant rhododendron jungles and travelling past terraced fields, hillside villages and ancient temples. Then exploring into hidden valleys beyond the reach of civilization, and on to towering, ice-locked peaks that scratch the sky. All proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of this popular guidebook contains everything the walker needs to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, with three routes taking from 2-7 days. It includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning in the light of new Trail regulations. This 2011 edition has been released for the centenery of Bingham's "discovery" of Machu Picchu. It contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book includes a drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels), plus a detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels); detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs; background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru; advice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist and updated Trail regulations; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; and a phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English. The book is in full colour, with over 80 photographs, printed on waterproof paper.Trade Review"This is a practical and helpful guide, based on good knowledge of the terrain" John Hemming "The overall layout is excellent. ... [includes] a delightful chapter on the wildlife that can be found in the Andes, together with a concise analysis of some of the principal conservation issues ... Many tourist books cover the Inca Trails to Machu Picchu, but with its overall thoroughness and excellent preparatory guidance, "Explore the Inca Trail" stands out from the rest and goes a long way towards enabling the traveller to truly live the trail." The British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal and Spain "The guidebook is an ideal companion: it's lightweight, concise and full of advice which is highly pertinent. Some of that advice ... is surprisingly detailed for such a slim volume. Importantly it doesn't exceed its own brief - this is a guidebook specific to the Inca Trail with no dead weight ... It's ideal for those, like many heading off on charity fund-raising treks, whose goal is to enjoy this classic hike to one of the greatest sights on the planet." tgo (The Great Outdoors) review October 2002 "This is no mere guide book: sure, it provides plenty of well written text and many superb illustrations (frightening mountain scenes, many Inca structures, and loads of wildlife - from condors and guanacos to marvellous tiny plants) to describe so much of that wonderful Andean wilderness. But it does a great deal more: here you find full details of every kilometre of each of those three routes, a wealth of health and safety information, even Spanish and local vocabulary." Online review at (Amazon.co.uk) "The style is ideal for a trail guide - concise, readable, informative and entertaining. The maps are clear, cleverly packaged and totally usable. A wonderful array of photographs completes the package." Online review (Amazon.co.uk)

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Book SynopsisThe world's highest mountain has lured visitors from all over the world ever since its discovery. Attempting its summit is dangerous and requires special skills and experience, but the trek to its Base Camp in Nepal can be completed by well-prepared walkers of any age - safely and enjoyably. The views from the route are breath-taking, and the trek is punctuated by intriguing Buddhist monuments and monasteries. In the aftermath of the earthquakes in April/May 2015, Nepal needs trekkers more than ever. The authors focus on the popular route from Lukla to Base Camp, and also cover the trek to the beautiful Gokyo Lakes with the challenging option to link the two valleys over the Cho La. They provide background on Sherpa culture and religion and on wildlife and geology. There's a wealth of practical information on preparation, including how to prevent and manage altitude sickness. This award-winning guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy your trek: details of each section showing trekking time and altitude gain/loss; how to choose a tour operator; background on Nepal, Sherpa culture, geology and wildlife; nine pages of detailed mapping at 1:50,000 of all trekking routes; lavishly illustrated, with over 90 colour photographs; rucksack-friendly, weatherproof format. Trade Review"Packing in as much information in its 80 pages as many books will bloat out over 200 ..."; Judges' comment, OWPG Award for Excellence guidebook winner, October 2016; "The guide is well illustrated, easy to navigate and dip in and out of depending what you are looking for and written in an easy to understand style. Profits from the sale of the book are being donated to Mountain People, a charity that helps the people of Nepal help themselves."; Reviewed by Scotland Outdoors 2016 page 23, which nominated it as "Our favourite"; "The contents are very well organised with quite detailed information on a number of background topics in the first half to help you plan your trip and to help you better understand the cultures and practices in Nepal and in the the Solu Khumbu. The sections on Buddhism and on altitude effects and Acute Mountain Sickness seem particularly comprehensive from my perspective as somebody who lived in Nepal for five years, and are very readable. Overall, another excellent guide from Rucksack Readers, with an impressive amount of information in its 80 pages, all very accessible."; Patrick O'Sullivan, Editor, Irish Mountain Log, Autumn 2016 page 64

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Book SynopsisBatsford's Walking Guides is an exciting new gift series of walking books, aimed at the weekend, family walker. These small-format, portable, hardback books have an attractive retro feel, with nostalgic line drawings and hand-drawn maps. Each of the 20 walks have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are circular and none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the following: Clear, easy-to-follow route directions Detailed hand-drawn maps Refreshments and pubs Parking information OS map references In addition, each walk contains information on wildlife, or other special attractions to watch out for while walking. The ideal gift for anyone wanting to explore the countryside within easy reach of London.

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Book SynopsisThink the Munros are too difficult? Think again. Meet Baffies, the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike Mountaineering Club. Named after his footwear of choice [Baffies is a Scottish word for slippers], he is gifted in the art of finding the easiest way up any given mountain. This is the second in the Baffies’ Easy Munro Guide series of reliable rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros. Twenty-five routes, each covering one main Munro, all with detailed maps and full colour throughout – this lightly humorous and opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the summit.Trade Reviewthe second book is, as we had hoped it would be, more of the same and every bit as good as its predecessorUndiscovered ScotlandThe idea of an easy Munro guide is little short of geniusUndiscovered ScotlandBaffies' Easy Munro Guide Vol 2...features detailed descriptions of easy walking routes to the sumits of 25 central Highland Munros, annotated coulour photographs and OS maps, fascinating facts on landscape,history and Gaelic pronunciation and much more. THE COURIERTable of ContentsPREFACEINTRODUCTION01 Ben Cruachan02 Beainn a' Chochuill03 Meall nan Eun04 Stob Ghabhar05 Stob a' Choire Odhair06 Meall a' Bhuiridh07 Bein Fhionnlaidh08 Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir)09 Stob Dubh (and Stoc Coire Raineach)10 Bidean nam Bian11 Mullach nan Coirean12 Am Bodach13 Stob Coire a' Chairn14 An Gearanach15 Binnein Mor16 Ben Nevis17 Aonach Mor18 Stob Ban (Grey Corries)19 Bein na Lap20 Sgairneach Mhor (and Beinn Udlamain)21 Geal-charn (and A' Mharconaich)22 Beainn a' Chaorainn23 Beain Teallach24 Creag Pitridh25 Creag Meagaidh (and Stob Poite Coire Ardair)

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Book SynopsisBefore us in the bright spring sunshine lay the entire Clyde valley, dominated by the vast sprawling mass of Glasgow, the dear green place. There was a time no too long ago when the old heavy industries would have made this view much less clear. But today we could see the Cowal Hills and Greenock in the west to the Pentlands in the East.From the time he bagged his first Munro, Peter Kemp has remained an enthusiastic hillawalker and this book is a testament to his passion for Scotland's outdoors and hillwalking culture.Trade ReviewKemp’s narrative is amusing and not without insight into the ludicrous nature of some of the altercations… Kemp is an engaging storyteller and has some good stories to tell… This is a great wee book. THE ANGRY CORRIE

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Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge combines Ralph Storer’s extensive knowledge of mountains with his talent for writing quiz books. As the author of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros, Volumes 1-5, Storer is undeniably an expert in his field. His knowledge and understanding of the Scottish landscape makes this collection of questions a formidable one, even to the most educated reader.Storer’s quiz rounds are far-ranging and diverse, with truly something for everyone. Readers will encounter questions on Gaelic names, literature, history and statistics, making this unique book a thoroughly interesting and informative collection.Trade ReviewPraise for Mountain Trivia Quiz Challenge American edition:A delightful collection of questions… Storer has managed to mix great enjoyment and intellectual stimulation in one small book… It will offer you hours of fun and information. - KLCC NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIOA clever and informative quiz book… [it] deserves an honoured place in the bathroom-reading hall of fame as well as its very own backpack pocket. - SNOW COUNTRYIt’s great fun for everyone, whether at a campfire in the great outdoors or waiting for traffic to move during the five o’clock rush hour. - ABILENE REPORTER

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Book SynopsisNot surprisingly in a city as old and rich in history as London, there's a wealth of public monuments, statues and memorials: in fact London probably has more statues than any other major city in the world. It's streets, squares, parks and gardens are packed with monuments to kings and queens, military heroes, politicians and local worthies, artists and writers, and notables from every walk of life - including a few anti-heroes such as Cromwell and Wat Tyler. Many monuments celebrate great victories - not surprisingly - but there are also those that recall less momentous events, and even some that we may wish to disown today Everywhere you look in London there are statues to be seen: there are literally hundreds of major artworks. Many subjects remain famous (or infamous), some once-famous, while others are obscure and known only locally - but all contributed to this great city and nation in some way and most are deserving of their place in history. Some are works of art, others less so, but most are worthy in some way. What's more, we haven't just included statues and monuments, but also magnificent fountains, wall reliefs, street art and furniture, graffiti and murals, and more. Our 20 walks take in most of the city's great monuments, statues and memorials, but also many obscure, but no less interesting, other public works of art. All you need to enjoy them is a stout pair of shoes, a sense of adventure - and this book. We hope you find them as enjoyable and rewarding as we did.

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Book SynopsisIn 2014, a self-proclaimed 'relatively normal 50-year-old, overweight desk-jockey', took on the monumental task of attempting a 5,000-mile walk around the coast of mainland Britain in the name of two worthy charities.Developed and adapted from his award-winning blog, this is a journal documenting the highs and lows of his 42-week hike around Britain with only the support of his friends, family, the odd stranger or two and a trusty second-hand motorhome as a roving base camp. Peter Hill, the man behind the whimsical idea, never viewed the trek as a voyage of personal discovery and instead takes the reader on a truthful blisters-and-all journey with friendly enthusiasm, gentle humour, numerous trials, a few grumbles, the odd rant and many, many ice-creams. With added extracts from a driver's diary and fully illustrated with a selection of spectacular photographs, this book is only readable with a smile.

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Book SynopsisJoin Ian R Mitchell on a series of walks through Glasgow's industrial past as he retrieves the hidden architectural, cultural and historical riches of some of Glasgow's industrial and working-class districts. Many who enjoy the fruits of Glasgow's recent gentrification may be surprised and delighted by the gems. Ian Mitchell has uncovered beyond the usual haunts. An enthusiastic walker and knowledgeable historian, he invites us to recapture the social and political history of the working class in Glasgow. Taking in area including Pollokshaws, Springburn, Maryhill and Parkhead, Mitchell reveals the buildings that go unnoticed every day yet are worthy of so much more attention, and the stories behind them and their inhabitants. You will be inspired to follow in Mitchell’s footsteps and explore the Glasgow you thought you knew, and you will never be able to walk through Glasgow in the same way again.Trade ReviewWe tend to associate the figure of the 'flaneur' with Paris, a city that encourages walking through all districts. But here Mitchell reclaims it forcefully and often beautifully for Glasgow, exhorting us to explore areas once thought 'off limits' as well as the tourist attractions to provide also a history of the working class. - The Sunday Herald

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Book SynopsisIn 50 wide-ranging tales of adventure and misadventure, Ralph Storer takes his usual quirky look at the peculiar pursuit of messing about on mountains. Walking, climbing, mountain biking, caving… he’s tried it all but admits to expertise only in the lost art of festering. With room also for contemplation and argument, his 50 Shades will amuse, inspire and inform.Follow in his footsteps as he roves from the Lake District to the Alps, from Snowdonia to Scandinavia, from the Scottish Highlands to the deserts and canyons of America. Warm to his intrepid exploits of derring-do and not-so-derring-do as he gets snowbound in a tent, gets stuck on ice falls and in caves, and falls off mountain bikes and sand dunes.Culled from not-yet-a-lifetime of eclectic escapades both at home and abroad, his highly entertaining experiences will resonate with anyone whose aspirations outstrip their ability.Trade ReviewStorer's writing is light-hearted, easily digestible and skilful, as these 50 varied yet connected pieces of work demonstrate. - ACTIVE OUTDOORS

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Book SynopsisBaffies’ Easy Munro Guide to the Cairngorms is the third volume in Ralph Storer’s inspirational series of guidebooks dedicated to finding the easiest way up Scotland’s highest mountains. This latest volume covers the Cairngorms National Park.Trade ReviewHis books are exceptional… Storer subverts the guidebook genre completely. THE ANGRY CORRIE Packed to bursting with concise information and route descriptions. There should be room for this guide in every couch potato’s rucksack. OUTDOOR WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD, on Baffies’ Easy Munro Guide Volume 1Table of Contents1 Beinn a’ Ghlo – Carn Liath 2 Carn a’ Chlamain 3 Carn na Caim (& A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag) 4 Meall Chuaich 5 The Cairnwell (& Carn Aosda & Carn a’ Gheoidh) 6 Glas Tulaichean 7 Carn Bhac 8 Glas Maol (& Cairn of Claise) 9 Tolmount (& Tom Buidhe) 10 Mayar (& Driesh) 11 Broad Cairn (& Cairn Bannoch) 12 Carn an t-Sagairt Mor 13 Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach 14 Lochnagar – Cac Carn Beag 15 Mount Keen 16 Sgor Gaoith (& Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair) 17 The Devil’s Point 18 Carn a’ Mhaim 19 Derry Cairngorm 20 Braeriach 21 Cairn Gorm 22 Ben Macdui 23 Bynack More 24 Beinn a’ Bhuird 25 Ben Avon

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Book SynopsisIan and Krysia Brodie's carefully chosen walks are intended for all ages and abilities, guiding walkers through some of the most beautiful landscape in Lancashire. Straightforward instructions are accompanied by helpful maps, local information, historical background and attractive photographs, making this book a real joy to use.Table of ContentsContents Introduction vii 1 The twin rivers 1 2 Upper Wyresdale: around Abbeystead 9 3 Nether Wyresdale and Dolphinholme 19 4 Nicky Nook: a perennial favourite 27 5 Garstang to Scorton 33 6 Mills on the Calder 39 7 Exploring Barnacre 47 8 The Wyre’s middle reaches: Garstang and Churchtown 53 9 The Wyre’s middle reaches: St Michael’s and Great Eccleston 61 10 Down to the Saltings 67 11 Amongst the salt mines 73 12 When canals and railways held sway 81 13 Exploring the Lune estuary 87 14 Cockerham and the canal junction 93 15 The secretive River Brock 97 16 The badger’s river 103 17 Fellside parish: exploring Bleasdale 109 18 Exploring Bilsborrow and Brock 115

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Book SynopsisMore than just a travel guide, The Call of the Mountains is a lyrical testament to the power of the Scottish mountains to offer anyone of reasonable fitness either simple enjoyment or a deeper journey of transformation. From the pinnacles of Skye to the rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the flanks of Ben Lomond to the Pass of Glencoe; from the summit of Ben Nevis to far away Ben Hope – these lands can be your gymnasiums, your art galleries and your sacred spaces all in one. Based on 1,000 miles of trekking across these mountains, this book shows you: • Where to find the best views • How geology, history, culture, flora and fauna have shaped these mountainscapes • How engagement with these lands can nurture your spirit, as well as your body and mindTrade Review'Scotland has inspired legions of explorers and adventurers; this book will show you why. A wonderful journey through landscape, culture and obsession.' --MYLES FARNBANK, Director of Wilderness Scotland'This book quickly drew me in. These journeys are precisely depicted through the author's perceptive eye for detail and his obvious passion for the outdoors.' --STEVEN FALLON, mountain guide and record-holder for completing all the Munros 15 times'This is a wonderful book that should be read, and will then probably be re-read, by just about anyone with any interest in Scotland's mountains.' --Undiscovered Scotland

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Book SynopsisColeridge was the first person to walk the mountains alone, and not because he had to for work, as a miner, quarryman or shepherd, but because he wanted to for pleasure and for adventure. His rapturous encounter with their natural beauty, and its literary consequences changed our view of the world.This beautifully illustrated book contains an account of his walks and explorations in the Lake District based on the jottings in his notebooks and his vast correspondence.

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Book SynopsisSlow Ways is a grassroots initiative to create a national network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain''s towns and cities as well as thousands of villages. This giant network is being co-created and drawn by thousands of volunteers.Slow Ways was kick-started during the first lockdown with hundreds of volunteers suggesting thousands of routes. There are now over 8,000 routes in the network that cover over 120,000km. Using the Slow Ways website, people are now walking the routes to make sure they are good enough to be in the network. Split across a pair of Northern and Southern maps, each sheet is 126cm x 95cm. The two maps overlap, with the Northern map orientated in portrait and the Southern in landscape. Orkney and the Shetland are designed to be cut out of the Northern map, so they can be placed in the correct scale and location. On the front of each sheet is a graphic map of either Northern or Southern Great Britain, including Slow Ways route lines that can be colour

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Book SynopsisSlow Ways is an initiative to create a national network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain's towns, cities and national parks. So far volunteers have shared over 8,000 possible routes. Use this map alongside our website to imagine, plan, walk and share journeys.

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