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Inspiring guide to 82 walking routes reaching the tops of the UK's 91 historic counties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from Inverness-shire's Ben Nevis (1344m) to Huntingdonshire's Boring Field (80m) visiting 10 national parks and the full range of UK countryside. OS maps, colour photography, many county facts.
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The Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 136 miles through the beautiful and varied landscape of the Welsh borders. Typically taking 10 days to walk, the route starts in Chepstow and follows the Wye valley to the slopes of Plynlimon, Powys. The Wye Valley Walk is a perfect mix of river and hill walking, suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
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An essential guidebook for anyone planning to walk the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome. Part 1 describes the first 945km of the pilgrimage from Canterbury to the Great St Bernard Pass. Contains all the planning information you need for your pilgrimage, including details of facilities and accommodation along the route.
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A guide to walking or backpacking along the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths, which stretch for over 150 miles along the stunning west coast of Scotland, within easy reach of Glasgow. Described in 11 day stages, passing through Girvan, Ayr and Ardrossan, good public transport means walkers can tackle it as day walks or weekend trips.
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Practical guidebook for anyone planning to do a long distance or challenge walk. Includes information on 15 routes from the 3 peaks (National, Yorkshire & Lancashire) to the Ten Tors with both serious and humorous approaches. Provides notes on what it takes to do a challenge walk, how to choose the challenge and much more.
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A handy guidebook for anyone planning to walk the Pennine Way National Trail. The 270-mile route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm typically takes around 18 days to walk. Suitable for fit and experienced long distance walkers, the book gives a step by step route description of the Way in 20 stages illustrated with OS mapping and profiles.
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The first English-language guide to winter mountaineering right across the Moroccan High Atlas of North Africa from Taroudant in the south-west to Midelt in the north-east, all accessible from Marrakech. Covers routes on 40 peaks over 3000m, including Jbel Toubkal, Ighil Mgoun, Jbel Tinergwet. For experienced winter walkers and mountaineers.
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Much-expanded new edition of this handbook of outdoor photography, covering digital photography and the whole range of outdoor activities including walking, running, cycling, water sports (in and on the water), as participant or spectator. Covers basic concepts, equipment and processing and optimising your images back at base.
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An inspirational guidebook to 20 classic treks in the Alps. As well as introducing new hiking areas in the Alps, classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt are included. Trekking in the Alps is immensely satisfying, and this book celebrates the rich and scenic diversity for which this great mountain range is renowned.
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Lakeland Fellranger walking guide by Mark Richards covering 29 summits in the North-Western Fells of the English Lake District, with a wide range of ascents between Borrowdale in the east and Buttermere in the west, and as far south as Honister Pass. All illustrated with the author's topos and panoramas and Harvey map extracts.
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Lightweight Camping provides detailed tips information and advice on how to get the most out of camping light - on foot or by bike, canoe or car. From picking a campsite in the wild to coping with bad weather, tips for campers with some or no experience on gear, luggage, campsites and camping with kids.
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A handy guidebook describing 30 walks in the Eden Valley, Cumbria. The wide variety of routes range from 3-17 miles in length explore the river Eden from Kirkby Stephen past Penrith and Carlisle to the Solway Firth. Many of the walks have views of the Lake District, Pennines and Scottish hills, and link with the Settle-Carlisle railway line.
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New guide to the Coast to Coast (C2C) Sustrans cycle route, across the UK, from Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland, through the English Lake District, the Eden Valley and the Pennines. 140 miles mostly on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads with off-road options and taster day rides described. For all abilities.
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The Speyside Way long-distance trail runs for 66 miles beside the river Spey from Aviemore to Buckie on the Moray coast. The connecting Dava Way and Moray Coast Trail are also described, and can be walked in their own right or linked to create a longer walk. Includes information for mountain bikers who can tackle most of the routes described.
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The Arctic Circle Trail is the longest waymarked trail in Greenland, and runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access. It traverses remote, empty, silent and stunningly scenic arctic tundra. There are excellent opportunities to see animals, birds and wild flowers and enjoy the use of free canoes and simple, free huts for shelter.
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