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Barry 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.
Includes 100 greatest walks in Britain that have been chosen by "Country Walking" magazine, Britain's walking journal, and contains the information you need to enjoy walking in the very best of Britain's countryside.
Discover the highlights of Hampshire with the help of this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide. The guide offers over 50 walks, including the Winchester Meadows, Silchester, Titchfield Haven, and the ancient manors of the Isle of Wight. A lively introduction to the county sets the scene.
This guide is for dog owners and dogs alike to discover some of Britain's most beautiful countryside. You can be safe in the knowledge that there is a walk to suit both needs and a dog-friendly pub or rest stop is not far away. 50 themed walks, each with fascinating background reading - 30 mapped, 10 mapped extensions and 10 easy-to-follow unmapped routes; Detailed information panels and concise, easy-to-follow walk directions; Each walk graded for difficulty and steepness; Presented in a handy pocket-size format; Includes a range of walks to appeal to casual walkers and hikers. Introduction by dog owner and walks author Ann Stonehouse, providing useful tips for dog walking; 8-page, 4-colour guide by pet food experts IAMS giving advice on caring for your dog; Detailed 1:25,000 OS (redrawn) maps with route and topographical features marked clearly; Location Map of the region gives the start point of all walks offered; Clear easy to follow route LDEPs for each walk; Information about footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines; Guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments; Each route focuses on a particular feature or point of
Walking is one of Britain s favorite leisure activities, and this guide to Suffolk features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Featured areall ofthe practical details you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and clear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been color coded according to difficulty, and annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Each has a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking, and public toilets."
Britain is well-known for its churches and cathedrals; buildings of great architecture and religious grandeur that form many of our recognisable skylines. But these grand structures are also full of facts, histories and stories that you may not have been aware of. Did you know that there are only three cathedrals in Britain without a ringing bell? Or that St Davids Cathedral, nestled away in a Welsh valley, has a very unique choir, where the top line is sung only by female choristers, aged eight to eighteen? How about that the Great Pyramids in Egypt were the world's tallest structures for over 3,870 years, until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311? Award-wining travel writer and editor Sue Dobson takes us on a journey around the United Kingdom, showing us her highlights while providing fascinating details and stories along the way.
Featuring a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities, this helpful guide features all the necessary practical details for a successful trip, including information on distance, gradient, level of difficulty, landscape, dog friendliness, parking availability, and restroom locations. Fascinating background on the history and wildlife of each area is provided, and local points of interest are indicated on accompanying full-color maps. All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way--including churches, country houses, museums, villages, and towns--as well as information on local restaurants, tea rooms, and pubs. Revised with new routes and updated maps and information, these guides are your key to experiencing the beauty and variety of the British landscape.