Hiking

'Mountains of the Yorkshire Dales' is the essential companion to walking the 31 rolling fells around the National Park that rise above 2000 feet. Paul Hannon's half-century of exploring the Dales has culminated in this hugely practical guidebook to...

A collection of circular walks covering historic and 'best kept' villages such as Eynsford and Lamberhurst; Lympne with its cliffs and sweeping vistas; Upnor on the River Medway; the fairy-tale sight of Leeds Castle; Appledore and its ancient port;...

The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching intermittently across southern and eastern England. It is an area characterised by beech woods and dry valleys, and these natural features are explored in the routes. The Thames Valley is...

You can tell a lot about people by how they walk. Matthew Beaumont argues that our standing, walking body holds the social traumas of history and its racialized inequalities. Our posture and gait reflect our social and political experiences as we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911408147Author Robin TetlowFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Redcliffe Press LtdPublisher Redcliffe Press Ltd

Are you looking to escape London for a few hours? Do you enjoy a walk in the country or a leisurely afternoon stroll, but don't want to take your car? Inside Pathfinder (R) Guide to Country Walks near London are 28 fantastic country walks all starting...

This brand-new title is one of three concurrent additions to the updated series of Paul Hannon's 'Short Scenic Walks' guidebooks. The principal feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day's stroll for...

100 short runs - ranging from 1 to 10 miles - ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted...

A guidebook presenting 69 routes visiting 139 of Scotland's 282 Munros (mountains over 3000ft). Covering the southern Highlands and the Isle of Mull, the hikes require good fitness and navigation skills plus experience in remote mountainous terrain:...

The Camino Finisterre is a walking route from Santiago de Compostele to Finisterre and Muxia on the coast of Galicia in Spain. This route highlights the best of Galicia - the wild coast, misty forests, rolling green hills, and myths and legends of this...

A guidebook to 40 walks spread throughout Portugal, with a focus on the country's many natural and national parks. Walks are graded from easy to challenging, with options to suit most abilities and ambitions. The walks range from 5 to 46km...

From the crumbly rhubarb-and-cream-coloured cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in the southeast to the surf-stroked craggy coves in the north, across the wilderness and woodland of Dartmoor and Exmoor, and through the verdant valleys and great green grazing...

A guidebook to 30 circular walks in Scotland's Pentland Hills. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Edinburgh's local hills, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities and are perfect for walking year-round. The day walks, all easily...

With over 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines, gorgeous sandy beaches, turquoise waters, meandering rivers and wide open countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora...

Both counties tend to be underrated by walkers, often overlooked in favour of the delights of the Thames Valley or the hillier Chiltern country of Buckinghamshire. But they do possess much fine walking country, with a diversity of terrain, gentle hilly...

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This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten best walks to the finest tea shops and cafes in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk,...

A guidebook to 41 scrambles in the Peak District National Park. Covering the Dark Peak and Roaches areas, the routes are graded 1-3 and range from those that are suitable for adventurous walkers to harder routes that require some climbing experience...

A guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872405360Author Peter Koch-OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Hallewell PublicationsPublisher Hallewell Publications

This conveniently sized guide is an invaluable point of reference for all walkers. Written by an author with a wealth of experience teaching navigation skills, it provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the key techniques - giving you the confidence...

Written by one of the best known navigation instructors in the UK this is the definitive and comprehensive 'how to navigate' textbook. It covers every aspect of mountain navigation; summer, winter and overseas, using traditional map and compass as well...

Guidebook describing 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest and the Fannichs and ranging from popular low-level hikes to serious mountain traverses. Numerous Munros feature, with...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Spain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike...

This guidebook offers all the information walkers need to enjoy the 344km (215 miles) of the Severn Way. Beginning at the River Severn's source in Powys, mid-Wales, the route follows the entire Severn Valley, meandering through many superb landscapes and...

Guidebook to the final 400km of the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Lucca to Rome. Crossing Tuscany in the heartland of Italy, the route goes through two of the region's most important cities, Lucca and Siena, and visits San Gimignano, Monteriggioni...

A new addition to the popular Top 10 Walks: Wales Coast Path series - handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. This attractive and cleverly constructed guide will give walkers ten of the best short circular walks to stunning...

Packed with stunning photography and beautifully designed the book is for all dog owners and those who love walking in the countryside. There are 20 featured walks around Greater Manchester and areas included are: Dunham Massey, Pennington Flash, Crooked...

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest short, circular, themed walks to curious and unusual places in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and...

Hadrian's Wall was one of the Romans' most ambitious structures. When completed, it ran for 73 miles between the west and east coasts of Northern England. It crossed the crags and hills of some of Britain's wildest and most beautiful terrain. The...

The definitive two-way guide to the Coast to Coast Path: both eastbound and westbound routes are described in full. Real Maps: Full Ordnance Survey mapping inside (1:25,000). All accommodation is numbered and marked on the maps. 19 different itineraries:...

A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling and award-winning Wild Guide series now released for Europe's favourite adventure holiday destination - including 800 secret places. Discover hidden mountain peaks, plunging waterfalls and pristine...

This map shows all of the 214 Wainwright Fells of the Lake District very clearly on a high quality topographical base map. It will especially appeal to those walkers who are aiming to climb all the Wainwright Fells and want a clear, user-friendly aid to...

A guidebook to the Dales Way between Ilkley and Bowness-on-Windermere. Taking in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park this week-long 127km (79 mile) walk is a perfect introduction to a multi-day hike. The route is presented...

The Cairngorms cover 300 sq miles, making it the most mountainous area in Britain, with an equally wide range of wildlife. The native pine forest, one of the final retreats of the red squirrel, supports small, uncommon birds like crested tits, redwings...

A guidebook to 21 day walks on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Isla La Graciosa plus 14 stages of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of these Canary Islands, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The day walks range from 5...

Great Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best long-distance hiking trails in Scotland. Whether you're keen to experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover more...

Would you like to explore the best of Land's End and Penzance? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 2.5 and 8.5km, all under three hours), including St Ives, Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Nine Maidens, Men-an-Tol, Pendeen...

For the best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Zakynthos (Zante) Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price...

Island Walks Book One - Lindisfarne to Iona is the first in a series of books that takes the reader on the trail as the author shares his recollections of each solo journey in words and images. Generously illustrated, with over 400 of the author's own...