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Walking Lake Como and Maggiore
Ordinær pris 339,00 krThis guidebook describes 28 day walks and the Sentiero del Viandante trek around Lakes Como and Maggiore in Northern Italy. The day routes range from 3 to 20km in length are graded 1 to 3. The mini trek up the eastern shore of Lago di Como from Lecco to Colicocan can also be cut into one-day stages if desired.
There is something for everyone, from easy leisurely strolls for first-time walkers to strenuous climbs up panoramic peaks. The clear maps, inspirational photographs and information about accommodation and public transport options help to make this guidebook an ideal companion to exploring the exceptional scenery, views and culture of the Italian Lakes. A basic English-Italian glossary is also included.
Picturesque Lago Maggiore has been working its magic on writers and visitors for centuries. Blessed with a mild climate and delightful position close to the Alps, it attracts flocks of admirers to its shores and islands adorned with sumptuous villas and gorgeous ornamental gardens, a legacy of the late Renaissance. Ever magnificent, the splendours of Lago di Como were broadcast by the likes of Pliny and Strabone back in ancient Roman times.
- Publisert: September 2023
- Utgave: 2. utgave
- Antall sider: 192
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786311689
Walking Lake Garda and Iseo
Ordinær pris 269,00 krThis guidebook describes 20 walks around Lakes Garda and Iseo in Northern Italy. The routes range from 4 to 13km in length and are graded 1 to 3. There is something for everyone, from easy leisurely strolls for first-time walkers to strenuous climbs up panoramic peaks.
The clear maps, inspirational photographs and information about accommodation and public transport options help to make this guidebook an ideal companion to exploring the exceptional scenery, views and culture of the Italian Lakes. A basic English-Italian glossary is also included. Formed by ancient glaciers and hemmed in by awesome towering cliffs, Lago di Garda boasts a superb network of well-marked trails exploring alpine ridges and peaks, in addition to ancient stepped ways to fascinating industrial archeology sites.
The southern shores are very Mediterranean in flavour, lined with olive groves and vineyards. Beautiful Lago d'Iseo is one of Italy's well-kept secrets. Well out of view until you actually reach its shores, it boasts an attractive mountainous island, appropriately named Monteisola.
- Forfatter: Gillian Price
- Publisert: April 2019
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- Antall sider: 128
- ISBN: 9781786310248
Walking on Corsica
Ordinær pris 309,00 krWith stunning coastlines and impressive craggy mountains, Corsica is an island with diverse landscapes for day walkers of all abilities to enjoy. Across 25 day walks, this guidebook explores sandy beaches, forested river valleys, and waterfalls, as well as high mountain passes to lookouts and glacial lakes. This guidebook is a brilliant introduction to walking on Corsica, and offers plenty of information on food, plant life, and history.
Bases include coastal towns of Bastia, Bonifacio, Porto Vecchio, and Ajaccio, as well as mountain villages of Corte, Evisa and Zonza. Each walk features detailed mapping alongside comprehensive route description. All the walks are graded for difficulty and range from easy-going low-level walks on good tracks or paths, to challenging and exposed high-level routes for experienced walkers.
The guidebook also includes lots of practical information including a list of useful contacts, accommodation listing, and a glossary of French/Corsican terms. Whether you choose a coastal stroll to enjoy wildflowers and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, or a mountain walk with dizzying views across craggy peaks, this guidebook offers something for walkers of all abilities looking to discover the many delights of Corsica.
- Forfatter: Gillian Price
- Publisert: November 2021
- Utgave: 2. utgave
- Antall sider: 134
- ISBN: 9781852849658
Walking on Gran Canaria
Ordinær pris 279,00 krThe guidebook describes 45 day walks across eight areas of Gran Canaria, including Las Palmas in the north to Playa del Ingles in the south. Also included is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR131, an island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary Islands. There are walks suitable for those of all abilities, ranging in landscape from coastal clifftops to the dramatic volcanic mountains inland.
Walks venture through villages and towns, and up to the summits of the highest peaks on Gran Canaria. Each walk gives information on access (predominantly using the island's good bus services), details of places offering food and drink, and notes on the interesting features passed along the way. The book also provides lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers as well as practical information on accommodation, currency and language.
Gran Canaria is a hugely popular holiday destination but despite this it offers many peaceful locations for walkers to explore and some truly beautiful and striking scenery. This collection of walks showcases the island's remarkably varied landscapes - from arid semi-desert to moist laurisilva 'cloud forests' and rugged mountains and coast.
- Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
- Publisert: Januar 2020
- Utgave: 2. utgave
- Antall sider: 240
- ISBN: 9781852848545
Walking on Harris and Lewis
Ordinær pris 319,00 krAlso included is information on walking opportunities on other islands, including St Kilda, Berneray and the Shiant Islands. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walkSized to easily fit in a jacket pocketRefreshment options are given for each walkLocal points of interest are featured including Calanais Standing StonesIncludes a list of all the Marilyns (hills with a prominence of 150m or more) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda
- Publisert: Des. 2022
- Utgave: 3. utgave
- Antall sider: 192
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786311450
Walking on Jura, Islay and Colonsay
Ordinær pris 239,00 krThis guidebook presents a selection of 23 walking routes on the wild and beautiful southern islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, with nine walks on Jura, one on neighbouring Scarba, seven on Islay and five on Colonsay, plus a spectacular 5-day trek along Jura's dramatic west coast.
In addition to clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS mapping, the guide offers practical advice on the various options for getting to the islands, accommodation and amenities. There are suggestions for linking walks and notes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations, making it easy to devise longer day walks or multi-day itineraries. Also included are fascinating overviews of the islands' rich history, geology, plants and wildlife. Beautiful colour photography completes the package.
The wildest of the southern Hebrides, the walking on Jura is frequently rugged, with many routes crossing remote and often pathless terrain that calls for fitness, self-reliance and navigational competence. The routes on the other islands are somewhat easier, but should still not be underestimated. The routes showcase the islands' magnificent scenery, which is as diverse as it is beautiful, ranging from wild moorland to flower-strewn machair and small pockets of native woodland.
Publisert måned: Aug.
Publisert år: 2019
Utgave: 3.utg
Sider nr: 240
Walking on La Palma
Ordinær pris 269,00 krCicerone er en inspirerende og pålitelig aktivitetsguideserie. Inneholder mange detljerte kart og fine foto. Guidene er skrevet av friluftsfolk for friluftsfolk.
Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, and covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the island, and the island-hopping GR131.
With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options and transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts and a Spanish-English glossary. The book also includes lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete and can be started and finished at any point around the island.
The GR131 trail is exclusively high level and mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.
- Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
- Publisert: 2019
- Utgave: 2. utgave
- Antall sider: 236
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852848538
Walking on Lanzarote & Fuerteventura
Ordinær pris 229,00 krThis guidebook describes 21 walks on Lanzarote, 2 on Isla La Graciosa (off Lanzarote's northern coast) and 22 on Fuerteventura, including 14 walks on the GR131 long distance trail, which traverses all seven of the Canary Islands (including Isla de Lobos at the tip of Fuerteventura). The routes span a wide range of arid, agricultural and natural areas. Walks feature hill and mountain trails, Lanzarote's Timanfaya volcanic national park, coastal walks along Fuerteventura's golden beaches and ancient island villages.
Routes are illustrated with the author's own clear, custom-drawn colour maps and inspirational photography. Full contact information is included for public transport and accommodation providers and tourist information offices as well as an extensive topographical glossary and route summary table to help you choose the best walk, or combine a couple of routes, according your requirements. Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is part of a five-volume series to the whole of the Canary Islands.
Forfattere: Paddy dillon
Publisert måned: 2.utg
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 240
Walking on Malta
Ordinær pris 279,00 krThis guidebook describes 33 half- and full day walks on the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The routes range from 2.5-30km, beginning with a short heritage trail around the city of Valletta. Then follows a series of walks around the coastline of Malta, with a final few moving inland to explore the island's interior, before a description of the Heritage Trail around Mdina and Rabat.
Walks on Gozo start with a heritage trail around Victoria, followed by a clockwise exploration of spectacular coastal walking that allows a complete circuit of the island. The final walk on Gozo wanders over a series of little hills further inland, while the last walk in the book might be the best of them all: a circuit around the lovely little island of Comino. The guidebook also gives details of accommodation, transport and tourist information.
Malta may be known as a tourist destination, but it also offers plenty of historic walks, stunningly beautiful and dramatic architecture and excellent scenery, especially around the cliffs and coastlines.
- Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
- Publisert: September 2019
- Utgave: 3. utgave
- Antall sider: 240
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852848224
Walking on The Greek Islands of The Cyclades
Ordinær pris 269,00 krThis guidebook offers 35 day walks across the four Cycladic islands of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini. Best explored in spring and autumn, each island offers a unique walking experience and the walks range from easy 4km town tours to 16km hikes visiting remote peaks in wild interiors. This is the first guide to feature the new 50km Naxos Strada, which is introduced as a series of five day walks.
The walks often follow traditional paved paths which have been used by locals for centuries and the guide offers a wealth of insights into the history, geology and wildlife of the areas travelled through. Dotted amongst rugged mountains and working farmland are historic sites dating back to the height of Ancient Greece and impressive rural monasteries. On the coast, white sand bays and dramatic cliffs frame the expansive blue Aegean sea.
For each walk, this guide includes detailed route description and Anavasi mapping to aid navigation. It also contains information about getting to the Cyclades and island hopping, along with an English-Greek glossary of key words and phrases and an appendix full of useful contacts.
- Forfatter: Gilly Cameron-Cooper
- Publisert år: Mai 2020
- Utgave: 1. utgave
- Antall sider: 256
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786310095
Walking on the Isle of Man
Ordinær pris 249,00 krA guidebook to 40 walking routes on the Isle of Man. The varied selection of day walks, which range from 1 to 14 miles long (2 and 22km) take in the best scenic routes right across this delightful island. Many routes can be combined to create longer more ambitious walks.
The Isle of Man offers the walker a wonderfully diverse range of landscapes within a relatively compact island setting, and the routes reflect this diversity - scale the highest point Snaefell (620m), cross wide-open moorlands, drift over beaches and climb coastal clifftops. The assortment provides walkers with fantastic trails, along with detail on the wildlife, wild flowers, unique history and points of interest encountered. Alongside detailed route descriptions and OS 1:50,000 maps (blown up to 1:40,000 for greater clarity), there is plenty of practical information on getting to and around the Manx Isle and advice on making the most out of any exploration of the Isle of Man.
- Forfatter: Terry Marsh
- Publisert: Mai 2023
- Utgave: 3. utgave
- Antall sider: 176
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786310927
Walking the Brittany Coast Path
Ordinær pris 309,00 krA guidebook to walking a 624km (388 mile) section of France’s GR34 Brittany Coast Path, also known as the Sentier des Douaniers (Customs Officers’ Path), from Mont-Saint-Michel to Roscoff. Suitable for any moderately fit walker, the trail can be hiked in around a month. The route is described from east to west in 28 stages of between 13 and 33km (8–20 miles).
Also included are suggestions for four 5-day itineraries taking in some of the highlights, for the benefit of those who require or would prefer a shorter trip.
- Forfatter: Carroll Dorgan
- Publisert: 2022
- Utgave: 1. utgave
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786310613
Walking The Cambrian Way
Ordinær pris 229,00 krDubbed 'the mountain connoisseurs' walk', the Cambrian Way stretches 479km between the mighty castles of Cardiff in the south and Conwy on the north coast. Traversing the heartland of Wales, the challenging route crosses the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia, passing through two national parks and visiting many of the country's iconic summits, including Pen y Fan, Pumlumon, Cadair Idris and Snowdon itself. It can be walked in three weeks (or in shorter sections) and is suitable for experienced hillwalkers with sound navigational skills.
The guide presents the route in 21 stages, offering comprehensive route description illustrated with OS 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profiles. Details of accommodation and facilities are provided, along with a helpful trek planner showing their distribution along the route: although the trail passes through remote areas, it is possible to stay under a roof every night - though camping is also a possibility, should you prefer. There are background notes on Wales's history and geology and local points of interest, and a glossary of Welsh place-names, useful contacts and accommodation listings can be found in the appendices.
- Forfattere: George Tod og Richard Tyler
- Publisert: 2019
- Antall sider: 261
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852849900
Walking the Cape Wrath Trail
Ordinær pris 319,00 krThe guidebook includes OS mapping, route profiles and detailed route descriptions and gives you all the information you need about accommodation (including hotels, bothies, B&Bs and bunkhouses), campsites and amenities en route, to help you plan and prepare for this epic challenge. The Cape Wrath Trail is regarded as the toughest long-distance route in Britain and offers unparalleled freedom and adventure to the experienced and self-sufficient backpacker prepared to walk for many days in remote wilderness. Travelling through the wild and rugged landscapes of Morar, Knoydart, Torridon and Assynt, it will test the limits of your endurance.
- Publisert: 2022
- Utgave: 4. utgave
- Antall sider: 176
- ISBN: 9781786311344
Walking The Hebridean Way
Ordinær pris 249,00 krOfficially launched in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis. Suitable for most walkers with a moderate level of fitness, it can be completed in 8-14 days and is rich in natural, historical and cultural interest.
This guidebook presents the Hebridean Way in 10 stages of 16-35km (10-22 miles), plus two additional stages to extend the route to the Butt of Lewis in line with future plans. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, stunning photography to whet your appetite and a wealth of information about local points of interest. The introduction offers an overview of the islands' geology, history, plants and wildlife as well as comprehensive practical advice for walking the route, such as when to go, how to get there (and back) and what to take.
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 186
Walking The Isle of Skye
Ordinær pris 219,00 krThis guidebook describes 87 of the best walks and scrambles on the Isle of Skye. Not only limited to the popular routes on the Black Cuillin or Skye's 12 Munros, the guide offers a comprehensive selection of routes in all areas of the island; in Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish and Trotternish. The routes range in length from 2 to 23km, so while there are opportunities for novice walkers, routes can also be combined for longer trails and difficult scrambles.
Skye can delight walkers and scramblers at every turn, from sea stacks to fell tops; corries to rugged cliffs and plenty in between. Walkers on Skye should be prepared for strenuous trails and wilderness, as well as changeable weather, navigation, and - depending on the route - scrambling skills. Alongside detailed descriptions and OS maps for every route, the guidebook also includes practical information essential to making the most out of a visit to Skye.
- Forfatter: Terry Marsh
- Publisert: 2021
- Antall sider: 288
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852847890
Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Ordinær pris 329,00 krA guidebook to walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail between Amroth near Tenby and St Dogmaels by Cardigan. Covering 290km (180 miles) and over 10,500m of ascent, this trail takes around 2 weeks to hike. The route is described from south to north in 14 stages between 15 and 27km (9-17 miles) in length.
An abbreviated route description is also given for those walking the route north to south, as well as alternate routes to avoid high tide and military range closures. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 OS maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line The book features a handy trek planner that highlights information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the routeSized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
- Forfattere: Dennis & Jan Kelsall
- Publisert: 2024
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- Antall sider: 262 + Karthefte
- ISBN: 9781786312082
Walking the Pennine Way
Ordinær pris 249,00 krThe Pennine Way is Britain's oldest, toughest long-distance footpath - and arguably its most iconic. Now a National Trail, the 427km (2651/2 mile) route from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders offers wayfarers the opportunity to immerse themselves in wild beauty of the North. The Pennines boast rolling hills, sweeping moorland and wide glacial valleys, and the Pennine Way has come to embody personal challenge and adventure.
This guidebook presents the route in 20 daily stages of 10.5-31.5km (61/2-191/2 miles). Step-by-step route description is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and information about points of interest along the way, as well as advice on facilities and planning your trip, tips for walking the route and an alternative 15-day itinerary. Useful contacts and full accommodation listings can be found in the appendices.
In addition, the guide includes a pocket-sized map booklet containing all the OS 1:25,000 mapping needed to complete the trail, saving the need to carry numerous map sheets. The Pennine Way crosses three National Parks - the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park - and other highlights include Cross Fell, the highest point in England outside of the Lake District; the Cheviot Hills; Kinder Scout; the limestone cliffs of Malham Cove; the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. Overnight options range from camping to a mixture of hostels and B&Bs and there is great camaraderie amongst wayfarers.
- Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
- Publisert: Mars 2017
- Utgave: 4. utgave
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852849061
Walking the Sarsen Way
Ordinær pris 269,00 krGuidebook to the Sarsen Way (79km) from Coate Water Park to Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way (28km) connecting Salisbury to Wessex Ridgeway at Win Green. These long-distance paths are part of the Great Chalk Way. Both can be walked in a week and are suitable for all abilities.
The routes are presented in 8 stages, ranging from 10.5km to 17.3km. Reverse route descriptions are also included. Step-by-step route descriptions plus 1:50k OS mapping. Centres include Swindon, Chiseldon, Avebury, Durrington, Amesbury, Great Durnford, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Shaftesbury. Comprehensive planning information and notes on sites along the route. The compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack
- Forfatter: Steve Davison
- Publisert: Mai 2024
- Antall sider: 112
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786311269
Walking the South West Coast Path
Ordinær pris 329,00 krThe South West Coast Path National Trail (SWCP) measures a staggering 630 miles (1015km) from Minehead on the Somerset coast right round Devon and Cornwall to Poole in Dorset. The guidebook divides the route into 45 stages of between 12.5 to 37.5km, beginning and ending where amenities are available. Written by prolific outdoor writer Paddy Dillon, this guidebook is packed with lots of information for planning your walk, including clear step-by-step route descriptions and OS map extracts, public transport links, accommodation and facilities along the way.
Also described is the 17-mile South Dorset Ridgeway, from West Bexington to Osmington Mills, which can be used as a scenic way to shave 42 miles off the total distance. This epic route takes in Exmoor National Park, five AONBs and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, besides various nature reserves and SSSIs. No other stretch of coastline compares for scenic splendour, historical sites and availability of refreshments, accommodation and public transport, making it easy to split the South West Coast Path into week or weekend-long sections.
- Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
- Publisert: Mai 2021
- Utgave: 3. utgave
- Antall sider: 352
- ISBN: 9781786310682
Walking the Via Francigena (Part 1) Canterbury to Lausanne
Ordinær pris 349,00 krThe 2000km Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome is one of the world's great pilgrim routes, with a history spanning well over a millennium. This guide describes the first section, from Canterbury to Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva, a journey of 1090km passing through England, France and Switzerland. The route is suitable for walkers of all levels of ability, and the section from Canterbury to Besançon is also suitable for cyclists (mountain or hybrid/gravel bike). There are various options for accommodation, ranging from hotels and B&Bs to camping (although it is not essential to carry a tent), and the French section offers a unique opportunity to lodge with host families in welcoming chambres d'hôtes.
The guide has all the information you need to plan and prepare for a journey on the Via Francigena. You'll find a wealth of detail about facilities on route and accommodation, as well as tips on training, kit, travel and pilgrim credentials. The route is presented in 52 stages of 11 to 39.5km, although the clear presentation of facilities and intermediary distances makes it easy to customise your own itinerary. There are also notes on interesting features passed and local points of interest.
Beginning in historic Canterbury, England, with a gentle walk to the White Cliffs of Dover, the Via Francigena crosses the English Channel before turning inland to the rolling French countryside, site of WWI battlefields and charming French villages and towns. After visiting two of France's most beautiful medieval cathedrals, it passes through forests to the hilltop fortress of Langres. Besançon offers al-fresco dining in the city's historic plazas before the route continues, following the Loue River to its mountainous source. The unforgettable Gorge de l'Orbe of the Jura Mountains in Switzerland leads to the section's finish-point on the shores of Lake Geneva in beautiful, cosmopolitan Lausanne. Celebrating the diversity of the countries through which it passes and offering an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in Europe's beautiful landscapes and experience their culture, this is truly an international journey that will linger long in memory.
- Forfatter: Sandy Brown
- Publisert: Februar 2023
- Utgave: 2. utgave
- Antall sider: 304
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852848842
Walking the Via Francigena (Part 2) Lausanne to Lucca
Ordinær pris 329,00 krAn indispensable guidebook to walking the Via Francigena between Lausanne and Lucca. This is the middle section of the pilgrim route connecting Canterbury to the Vatican City in Rome, and passes through some of the Via Francigena's most beautiful and dramatic scenery. Starting at Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) in Switzerland, the 725km route crosses the Alps into Italy at historic Great Saint Bernard Pass, descends through the Aosta Valley to the Po Valley, then climbs again to cross the Cisa Pass into Tuscany.
The route is described in 32 day stages averaging around 23km a day, but can easily be customised to other itineraries. It is suitable for any averagely fit walker, although there are a few steep mountainous stages. Relevant variants are described, including options to make use of boat, bus and train connections, and it is possible to cycle all or part of the Italian portion of the route.
In this guidebook, full stage directions are accompanied by maps showing the route line and the facilities available at different locations. Accommodation listings give invaluable information on low-cost pilgrim hostels and where to stay. There are useful city maps for Lausanne, Aosta, Ivrea, Pavia, Piacenza and Lucca, and a stage planning table lists intermediate distances between accommodation providers, so you can customise your own walking schedule.
- Forfatter: Sandy Brown
- Publisert: Juni 2021
- Utgave: 1. utgave
- Antall sider: 248
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786310866
Walks & Treks in The Maritime Alps
Ordinær pris 299,00 kr Salgspris 249,00 kr Spar 17%Guidebook to walking and trekking in the Maritime Alps on the border of Italy and France, just north of Nice. It includes 18 graded day walks, on both the French and the Italian sides, ranging from 6km to 20km in length and suitable for a range of abilities. There are also 6 longer treks, including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime.
Detailed route descriptions sit alongside colour maps, and there is full information about accommodation options down in the valleys and up in the mountains. Useful French-English and Italian-English glossaries of walking terminology are included, too. Rising to over 3000m above the sun-drenched French Riviera, the Maritime Alps form the western edge of the mighty Alpine chain.
- Forfatter: Gillian Price
- Publisert: 2016
- Antall sider: 220
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781852848453
Walks and Tours: Krakow
Ordinær pris 169,00 krThis compact, pocket-sized Kraków travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow you to organise your visit to Kraków without losing time planning. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.
- Publisert: Aug. 2024
- Utgave: 1. utgave
- Antall sider: 144
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781835290125
Walks and Tours: Warsaw
Ordinær pris 169,00 krThis compact, pocket-sized Warsaw travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow you to organise your visit to Warsaw without losing time planning. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.
- Publisert: Aug. 2024
- Utgave: 1. utgave
- Antall sider: 144
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781835290422
Walks in and Around London
Ordinær pris 269,00 krThis practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Walks in and Around London guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss.
Our colour-coded maps make Walks in and Around London easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to London contains 46 walks in this new edition and 5 of them are completely new walks. It has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and comes with a free eBook.
- Publisert: Aug. 2023
- Utgave: 5. utgave
- Antall sider: 264
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781839058493
Walks in the South Downs National Park
Ordinær pris 269,00 kr- Forfatter: Kev og Min Reynolds
- Publisert: Mai 2024
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781786312259
Weekender: Norfolk & Suffolk
Ordinær pris 169,00 krThis compact, pocket-sized Norfolk & Suffolk travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on weekend trips or shorter breaks in the UK. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries that allow you to organise your visit to Norfolk & Suffolk without losing time planning.
The Norfolk & Suffolk guide book covers: Norwich, The Brecks, King's Lynn to Holkham, Wells to Cromer, Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth, Southwold and around, Aldeburgh and around, Bury St Edmunds and around, Cambridge, around Cambridge, Colchester and Constable Country.
- Publisert: Okt. 2024
- Antall sider: 128
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781835290545