The book includes both linear and circular walks, and there are opportunities to link routes together and create longer walks across the length and breadth of the island.

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

ISBN: 9781783622801

Category: Sports & Recreation

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This guidebook describes 44 walks on the popular and accessible Isle of Arran. The routes are between 2 and 20 miles (3 - 32km) in length, ranging in difficulty from easy waymarked forest trails to more arduous mountain walks, exposed ridge routes and scrambles. The book includes both linear and circular walks, and there are opportunities to link routes together and create longer walks across the length and breadth of the island. Highlights include Goatfell, the nearby Holy Isle, Beinn Nuis, Beinn Tarsuinn, the Sannox Horseshoe, Glen Rosa and the Cock of Arran. All the routes are clearly described with OS 1:50,000 mapping, with extra notes revealing the archaeology, history and natural wonders of the island. The book includes background information on travel to Arran, public transport, and a Gaelic/English glossary. There's something here to suit walkers of all fitness levels and abilities. Often described as 'Scotland in miniature', Arran boasts a rich variety of landscapes, and walks have been chosen to showcase this variety. For an island, travel to Arran is remarkably easy: it is not far to Glasgow, from where onward connections to the Isle of Arran are swift and frequent.

This book features 40 of the author's favourite walks around the island.

Author: Phil Turner

Publisher: Pocket Mountains S.

ISBN: 1907025324

Category: Arran, Island of (Scotland)

Page: 95

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With dramatic mountain ridges towering over the moorland of its northern half, and a lusher, softer landscape in the south, Arran is often dubbed as Scotland in miniature. This book features 40 of the author's favourite walks around the island.

Routes Up the Main Hills and Ridges in the North of the Isle of Arran Ronald Meek ... One can still sometimes walk in the hills all day in June and September — and occasionally even in July and August — without seeing another human ...

Author: Ronald Meek

Publisher:

ISBN: UCAL:B2797397

Category: Arran, Island of (Scotland)

Page: 59

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Author: Ronald Lindley Meek

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:504797365

Category:

Page: 64

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25 Walks: Ayrshire and Arran describes 25 walks in some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside.

Author: Alan Forbes

Publisher: Mercat Press Books

ISBN: 1841830348

Category: Travel

Page: 109

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25 Walks: Ayrshire and Arran describes 25 walks in some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. On Arran you can explore Machrie Moor or climb to the top of Goatfell, while in Ayrshire you can enjoy a stroll on the banks of the River Ayr or a walk that takes in a visit to Culzean Castle. In the words of the author: "there is something here for everyone, and I hope that you enjoy discovering these walks as much as I have."

Author: Mary Welsh

Publisher:

ISBN: 1873597304

Category: Arran, Island of (Scotland)

Page: 154

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This is a guide to the walks on the moutainous island of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. Known as 'Scotland in miniature', the island provides a fine range of coastal, moorland, woodland and hill walks.

Author: Richard Hallewell

Publisher:

ISBN: 1872405479

Category: Walking

Page: 32

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This is a guide to the walks on the moutainous island of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. Known as 'Scotland in miniature', the island provides a fine range of coastal, moorland, woodland and hill walks.

... Campsie Fells and Lomond Hills Walking in the Pentland Hills Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis Walking on Rum and the Small Isles ...

Author: Peter Aylmer

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783626717

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 208

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This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to 18 miles and are mostly circular. Also included is a description of the Essex Way which crosses the county in 11 stages from Manor Park, on the fringes of London, to the port of Harwich - a distance of 96 miles. The walks are suitable for all abilities and there are shorter alternatives for many of the longer routes. With a huge variety of scenery and walking landscapes, Essex surprises and delights in equal measure. It boasts a 350-mile coastline (which, away from the busy seaside resorts, is barely known), numerous estuaries and river valleys, great and ancient forests, and more green lanes than any other English county except Dorset. Each walk is described step-by-step, illustrated with OS map extracts and packed with historical, and geological information about the landscape the route passes through.

Walking the Munros Vol 2 – Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms West Highland Way Map Booklet Winter Climbs Ben Nevis ... Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis Walking on ...

Author: Stuart Haines

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783626878

Category: Travel

Page: 256

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The essential guidebook for walking in Abruzzo, a wild and beautiful region of Italy which includes the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park. 40 walks include the Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and an ascent of Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy. Walks range from 4km to 25km and there are routes for all abilities. Alongside detailed route descriptions and maps there is advice on where to stay, access and parking information to get you to the start, and a useful Italian-English glossary. Despite being close to Rome, Abruzzo is one of Italy's least known and populated regions - a spectacular and harmonious blend of snowy mountains, grassy plains and forested canyons; of hillside olive groves, vineyards and long sandy beaches. Its stunning natural environments are protected in three national parks, one regional park and many smaller reserves. Thousands of years of history are reflected in a multitude of abandoned castles, hilltop villages and ancient farmsteads; religious dedication echoed in splendid abbeys, silent churches and remote hermitages.

... Glens Walking in the Cairngorms Walking in the Ochils , Campsie Fells and Lomond Hills Walking in the Pentland Hills Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking ...

Author: Ronald Turnbull

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783627691

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 208

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This guide covers 34 day walks and one long-distance route in the wild and remote hills of Galloway. Although there are some shorter and easier routes, many of these hill walks are long and on rugged terrain, so are more suitable for experienced walkers. The walks cover the evocative areas of The Merrick, The Awful Hand, The Rhinns of Kells, the Minnigaff hills and Cairnsmore of Fleet, among others. The guide uses OS 1:50,000 maps with detailed route descriptions and inspirational photos accompanying each route. Key information such as distance, time, and ascent are given. A 'harshness' grade gives an indication of how rough the ground is expected to be, and suggestions of variants, shortcuts and ways to extend each walk are also given. Plenty of background information is given on the region's fascinating and important history. If you like your wild landscape really wild? If you like your lakes to have whooper swans in the middle and no ice-cream vans around the edge? If you like to have one foot on bare rock and the other one deep in a peat bog? If you like your granite with goats on? Then Galloway is the place to go.

24 Routes and the Jersey Coastal Walk Paddy Dillon ... Hills Walking in the Scottish Borders Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis Walking ...

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

ISBN: 9781783628766

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 192

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Guidebook describing 24 coastal and inland walks on the island of Jersey, ranging from 4.5km (3 miles) to 12.5km (8 miles) in length. Almost all of the walks link directly with one or two other walks, allowing all kinds of extensions to the route. The walks can also be joined together to create the 80km (50 mile) Jersey Coastal Walk, part of the Channel Island Way. The walks use good paths and tracks as well as quiet country roads. Occasional more rugged paths explore the island's excellent cliff coastline. Jersey has an excellent bus network and the walks can be accessed by public transport. There are also plenty of opportunities for refreshment, details of which are provided in the text. Clear step-by-step route description is illustrated with States of Jersey 1:25,000 mapping (very similar in style to British OS mapping), and route statistics and a summary table make it easy to choose the ideal walk. Famous for sunshine, year-round walking, history and a wonderful coastline, Jersey is an intriguing destination for travellers. Outwardly British but with French overtones, the island has plenty of fascinating historical sites and attractions to visit, including castles, churches and museums. The guide includes a brief overview of Jersey's turbulent history and unusual constitutional status, as well as notes on local points of interest.

... 2 England The National Trails Walking The End to End Trail Walking on Uist and Barra Walking the Cape Wrath Trail Walking ... Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran ...

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783626595

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 296

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This guide describes a varied selection of 57 walks on the Portuguese island of Madeira, exploring the dramatic cliff coastline, scenic levadas (irrigation channels), dense laurisilva 'cloud' forests and high mountain peaks, plus three walks on neighbouring Porto Santo. There are routes to suit all abilities, from easy, level levada walks to steep and rugged mountain paths - some with exposed sections calling for a sure foot and good head for heights. Since the steep terrain of Madeira does not easily support circular walks, many of the routes are linear, however most can be accessed by public transport and there is the option to link routes to create longer outings and multi-day hikes. With a favourable climate and striking scenery, Madeira is a fantastic walking destination. The routes in this guide are spread across the whole island, and visitors may choose to base themselves in the capital, Funchal, or in one of the many smaller towns and villages. Regular flights and ferries link Madeira with Porto Santo, which boasts an exceptional sandy beach and pleasant, easy walking. The guide also outlines a day-cruise to the nearby uninhabited Ilhas Desertas. Comprehensive route description, overview statistics and sketch mapping are provided for each walk. There is practical advice on travel and transport, a basic map of central Funchal and fascinating notes of Madeira's geology, history, plants and wildlife. Useful contacts and a Portuguese-English glossary (including a menu decoder) can be found in the appendices.

Hadrian's Cycleway Isle of Man Coastal Path The Lancashire Cycleway The Lune Valley and Howgills Walking in ... the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis ...

Author: Laurence Mitchell

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

ISBN: 9781783624690

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 208

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This guidebook describes 40 day walks across Norfolk ranging in length from 4 to 12 miles. The walks are divided into five sections: the northeast coast and the Broads; south Norfolk, the Yare and Waveney; North Norfolk and the Coast; Central Norfolk and Breckland; and West Norfolk and the Fens. Each walk is described step-by-step, illustrated with 1:40K OS map extracts and packed with historical, geological and other information about the landscape the route passes through. All walks are circular, along footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes, and some use parts of long-distance paths, including the Peddars Way, Norfolk Coast Path, Boudica's Way and Weavers Way. The Fenland region of Norfolk's far west is flat and low-lying, as are the marshes and waterways of the Broads in the east, but between these two extremes there is a great deal of topography going on. The county is far more varied than most outsiders imagine, with several distinct and unique landscapes. As well as Broads and the Fens, it has the sandy Brecks, rolling farmland, ancient woodland, meandering rivers and the gorgeous North Norfolk coast with its beaches, shingle banks, salt marshes and tidal mud flats.

... Glens Walking in the Cairngorms Walking in the Ochils, Campsie Fells and Lomond Hills Walking in the Pentland Hills Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking ...

Author: Gillian Price

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783626755

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 128

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This 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.

walking • trekking • mountaineering • climbing • mountain biking ... Borders Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis Walking on Jura, ...

Author: Mark Richards

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783628452

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 288

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This guide describes ascents of 28 Lake District fells that can be climbed from Borrowdale and the Newlands and Thirlmere valleys, including Catbells, a perennial favourite, and the mighty Scafell Pike, Great End and Great Gable. Easily accessed from Keswick, Borrowdale is a valley of exquisite natural beauty, with the lower wooded and heather-clad slopes giving way to sweeping moors and craggy heights. With such great variety within so small a vicinity, the fellwalker is spoilt for choice. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a 'Fellrangers' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.

Winter Climbs Ben Nevis and Glen Coe Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms Walking on the West Pennine Moors Walks in ... in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and ...

Author: Dennis Kelsall

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783624799

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 256

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A guidebook to 44 circular walks in the south and west of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with bases including Sedbergh, Malham, Grassington, Skipton, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks cover the valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale, Ribblesdale and Dentdale - each with its own distinctive landscape and character. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 23 mile (37km) challenge to bag three summits - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The walks range between 3.5 and 13 miles in length and showcase Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, beautiful views and rich heritage. With the exception of the Three Peaks walk, they are designed to suit most abilities: steeper sections are rare and usually short-lived. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping are provided for each route, along with information on nearby points of interest and facilities. Highlights include delightful riverside walking in Wharfedale, spectacular views of the distant Howgills and Lake District Fells, and the arresting limestone cliffs of Malham Cove providing a wonderful introduction to this magnificent area.

... Path Map Booklet Pennine Way Map Booklet The Coast to Coast Map Booklet The Coast to Coast Walk The Dales Way The ... in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran Walking on Harris and Lewis Walking on Jura, ...

Author: Mark Richards

Publisher: Cicerone Press

ISBN: 9781783628131

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 320

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This guide describes ascents of 36 Lake District fells that can be climbed from the valleys of Mardale (Haweswater), Kentmere and Longsleddale and from the east side of Ullswater. With few settlements, the area feels wild and remote, and the easternmost fells in particular see few visitors, offering a perfect getaway for walkers seeking solitude. Slightly further west lie some fantastic ridge-lines, including the much-loved Kentmere Horseshoe and High Street Roman road. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a 'Fellrangers' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.

... Vol 2 England The National Trails Walking The End to End Trail Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles Walking on Uist ... Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran ...

Author: Ronald Turnbull

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

ISBN: 9781783628728

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 320

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The south-eastern Grampians of the former county of Perthshire may be grassier and less rugged than other Scottish mountains, but they are just as big. The routes in this guide take you to the summits of these 'jolly green giants' - covering all of the region's Munros, often by unconventional routes, as well as several Corbetts and smaller hills - and also over the Atholl passes, along rivers and through the woods of Perthshire's 'Big Tree Country'. The 80 walks comprise a mixture of low-level, mid-level and mountain routes and are graded by both length and difficulty. Many are demanding, crossing remote, uneven, steep and/or pathless terrain, but also included are gentler walks on clear paths taking in local features of interest. The route description is illustrated with clear mapping (a mixture of OS 1:50,000 and smaller-scale maps for the longer routes) and the route summary table and grading information make it easy to choose an appropriate route. There is a wealth of information about the landscape and the region's fascinating history. Finally, appendices cover local facilities and access to the hills during the deer-stalking season. With highlights including the mighty Ben Lawers, Beinn Dorain, Ben Alder and Beinn a' Ghlo; Schiehallion; the great rivers Tay and Garry; the Birks of Aberfeldy; and old drovers' routes over the passes of Minigaig and Gaick, Perthshire has plenty to offer. And with historic towns, such as Perth and Pitlochry, and attractive villages, this is an ideal base for a walking holiday.

... Wales: Vol 2 England The National Trails Walking The End to End Trail Walking the Cape Wrath Trail Walking the Corbetts ... Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran ...

Author: Lesley Williams

Publisher:

ISBN: 9781783628339

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 264

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Guidebook describing 50 graded day walks in Valais, Switzerland, based around the resort towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee. The routes cover the Mattertal and Saastal valleys and their surrounding mountains and offer spectacular views of the Swiss 4000m giants, including the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. Welcoming huts offer refreshment on the routes.

... Wales: Vol 2 England The National Trails Walking The End to End Trail Walking the Cape Wrath Trail Walking the Corbetts ... Walking in the Southern Uplands Walking in Torridon Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Walking on Arran ...

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

ISBN: 9781783628599

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 352

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The 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.