Bøker og kart

A guidebook to walking the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross on the Firth of Forth through the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Fife to St Andrews on Scotland's North Sea coast. Covering 103km (64 miles), this fully waymarked trail takes around 6 days to hike.

The route is described from south to north in 6 stages between 14 and 16km (8-10 miles) in length. An alternative first stage begins at North Queensferry, joining the main route at Dunfermline.

• Forfattere: Shana Lee Hirsch og Victoria Hunter
• Publisert: 2024
• Antall sider: 112
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312242

Would you like to explore the best of Exmoor? This guidebook covers 15 of the area's best short walks (between 4.5 and 11km, all under three hours) including Dunkery Beacon, Valley of Rocks, Allerford, Selworthy, Tarr Steps, Great Hangman, Dunster and Malmsmead.

• Forfatter: Steve Davison
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311900

Would you like to explore the best of Ivybridge and Princetown? This guidebook covers 15 of Dartmoor's best short walks including Cox Tor, Great Staple Tor, Merrivale, Drizzlecombe, Ditsworthy, Sheepstor and Wistman's Wood.

• Forfatter: Steve Davison
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311924

• Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
• Publisert: Okt. 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312433

• Forfatter: Gillian Price
• Publisert: 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 96
• ISBN: 9781786311849

A guidebook to cycling the 720km (447 mile) Route des Grandes Alpes through southern France. This long-distance cycle between Lake Geneva and Nice on the Mediterranean coast is suitable for experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 1-2 weeks. Presented in 14 stages between 31-75km (20-46 miles)6 routes variants are also describedRoute takes in 17 major climbs, including the famous Col de l'Iseran (the highest paved pass in the Alps), the Col du Galibier and the Col d'IzoardRoute passes through Vanoise, the Écrins and the Mercantour national parksOvernight stops include Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isère, Briançon, Saint-Martin-Vésubie, SospelPerfect for cycling late Spring through early autumn.

1:150,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route. GPX files available to download. Detailed information on preparation, equipment and accommodation.

• Forfatter: Giles Belbin
• Publisert: 2022
• Antall sider: 192
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310545

Guidebook 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

15 of the best short walks in the South Downs around Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images.

Includes ancient hill forts, Bramber Castle, Devil's Dyke, the Long Man of Wilmington, Litlington White Horse, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and from 4km to 13km (2–8 miles). Most routes are accessible by public transport. Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download.

• Forfattere: Nike Werstroh og Jacint Mig
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312037

• Forfatter: Kev og Min Reynolds
• Publisert: Mai 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312259

A guidebook to walking or cycling the California Missions Trail. The 802 mile (1291km) pilgrimage route from Sonoma to San Diego links 21 Christian missions founded by the Spanish over 200 years ago. It can be enjoyed by walkers of all abilities, or alternatively, 95% of the route is also suitable for road bikes.

The Missions Trail is described in 20 stages of between 16 and 60 miles, with alternative options for cyclists. It can be walked in 50-60 days or cycled in 12-20 days. 

• Forfatter: Sandy Brown
  
• Publisert år: 2022
• Antall sider: 320
  
• ISBN: 9781786311139

A 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

A guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the Cotswolds. Exploring the Cotswolds National Landscape across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, there´s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 9-19km and take between 3 and 6 hours to complete.

Suggested extensions and shortcuts are also given for many routes allowing you to adapt the walks to you. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walkDetailed information on refreshments and public transport are given for each walkEasy access from Cheltenham, Gloucester and BathLocal points of interest are featured including sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail

• Publisert: Jan 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 170
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk

All the information you need to walk the Cotswold Way. Trailblazer Cotswold Way guide is an all-in-one hiking route guide with the most detailed maps for the Cotswold Way, a 102-mile National Trail that runs from Chipping Campden to Bath, following the beautiful Cotswold escarpment for most of its course. This is the fully revised and updated 5th edition.

The trail leads through quintessentially English countryside with little villages of honey-coloured stone to the well-known town of Bath. The guide Includes: 44 large-scale maps at just under 1:20,000 (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile) - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more and trail profiles8 town plans - Chipping Campden, Broadway, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge, and the city of Bath and 8 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs. Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks. 

• Publisert: Jan 2024
• Utgave: 5. utgave
• Antall sider: 189
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk

15 of the best short walks in the Lake District around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Buttermere, Derwentwater, Cat Bells, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Rannerdale Knotts, Castle Crag, Ashness Bridge and SkiddawMost walks are under 3 hours in durationAll routes bar one are accessible by public transportInformation on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download

• Forfatter: Vivienne Crow
• Publisert: Januar 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312020

A 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

A guidebook to 3 high-altitude treks in Pakistans Karakoram mountains, plus 2 shorter routes on the flanks of Nanga Parbat in the neighbouring Himalaya. With the exception of the Fairy Meadows trek, all the routes are strenuous and are recommended for experienced trekkers. The guide includes 3 treks of 12 days each (excluding rest days): Biafo to Hispar via Snow Lake; a K2 Base Camp Trek; and a crossing of Gondogoro La.

The Nanga Parbat routes visit Fairy Meadows (3 days) and Diamir or West Face (5 days). Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles. Advice on planning and preparation, including trek operators. Safety considerations. History of mountaineering and exploration in the Karakoram. Offers views of 5 of the worlds 8000m peaks

• Forfatter: Bart Jordans
• Publisert: 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 240
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310569

• Publisert: Des. 2022
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 192
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311450

Here is a guidebook to the Elbe Cycle Route, possibly the easiest long-distance cycle route in Europe, being almost entirely flat or downhill for some 1200km. Cruise alongside one of Europe's great rivers as it flows from its source, through Czechia and Germany to the North Sea. This guidebook describes the route across 29 stages (together with a practical prologue stage), with stages ranging from 21 to 69 kilometres.

Suggested schedules include 13, 15, 17 and 19 day options, making this a perfect 2-3 week cycle tour. Map extracts at a scale of 1:150 accompany clear route description, with gradient profiles provided where they are helpful. Background information on the region's history and natural environment is also provided, as are practical tips relating to preparation, transport to the start and finish, accommodation, amenities, navigation, safety and more.

History abounds along this waymarked route. Pedal passed restored palaces, cathedrals, churches and other baroque and rococo buildings; see where the Iron Curtain once stood; and discover the great cities of Dresden, Magdeburg and Hamburg.

• Forfatter: Mike Wells 
• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 272
• ISBN: 9781786310552

Although Hong Kong is often thought of as intrinsically urban, just a short distance from the big cities are lush mountains and attractive and varied countryside. This guide presents the highlights of this hiking-friendly territory, detailing 21 graded day walks and four short treks: Hong Kong Trail (presented in 3 day stages), Lantau Trail (5 days), MacLehose Trail (5 days) and Wilson Trail (5 days). The day walks - of 5 to 22.5km - cover Hong Kong, Kowloon, the New Territories and the islands and range from easy hikes suitable for families to challenging ascents of Hong Kong's highest peaks.

The territory's compact nature and excellent public transport infrastructure make it easy to access the routes. The guide has all you need to explore Hong Kong's excellent network of trails. Route description is accompanied by clear mapping and there are comprehensive notes - including Chinese place names - to help visitors navigate the public transport system.

Alongside practicalities such as getting there, equipment and weather, information on local points of interest offers an insight into Hong Kong's rich geology, history and culture. The Hong Kong archipelago is one of surprising diversity and contrast, where high-rise modern cities are set against a backdrop of verdant green mountains, and sandy beaches lie right alongside dense jungle. There are also plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting and chances to experience the fascinating 'East meets West' culture.

• Forfattere: S. Whitmarsh
• Publisert: 2023
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 264
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310514

All the mapping you need to complete the 182 mile (290km) Thames Path National Trail, from the Woolwich Foot Tunnel in London to the river's source in Gloucestershire. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the Thames Path, where the route is divided into 20 stages, with each stage ranging from 4 to 16 miles. This gentle riverside walk takes roughly two weeks to complete.

This booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps has been designed for convenient use on the trail. It shows the full and up-to-date line of the National Trail, along with the relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend. Conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack and provides all the mapping needed to complete the trail.

Passing through London, Windsor and Oxford as well as rural countryside, this National Trail offers walkers a diverse range of landscapes and scenery. With excellent public transport services at each stage, this trail can also be completed in bite-size pieces - why not relish the route over several weekends throughout the year and discover the many moods of the Thames with the passing seasons?

• Publisert: April 2023
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk

A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a 182-mile National Trail from the Woolwich Foot Tunnel in London to the river's source in near Cirencester, passing from central London through Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, and rural countryside. Described in 20 sections, of between 4 and 16 miles (6.5-32km), it is an mainly flat route with good access by public transport and typically takes two weeks to walk. On its way it passes historic sites such as Greenwich, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Runnymede, Windsor Castle and Oxford.

This guidebook features complete OS 1:50,000 scale mapping of the route and comprehensive information about accommodation, facilities, refreshments and transport links for each stage of the route. It is crammed with fascinating details about the places and features passed along the way. A separate pocket-sized map booklet is also included showing the full route on 1:25,000 scale OS maps, providing all the mapping needed to complete the trail.

The Thames Path is an easy riverside walk that discovers the constantly changing character of the River Thames.

• Publisert: April 2023
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311481

A guidebook to 43 circular day walks covering the northern and eastern Yorkshire Dales. The walks range between 3 and 11.5 miles in length, and there are suggestions for devising longer days by combing routes. Step by step route directions include lots of information about the area, and each walk is illustrated with clear OS mapping and vibrant photographs.

From Pateley Bridge and Aysgarth in the East to Kirkby Stephen and Richmond in the north, each valley has a character and history of its own and this guide covers the varied fell and dale landscapes of the Howgills, Mallerstang, Swaledale, Wensleydale, Coverdale and Nidderdale. The north and eastern regions of the Yorkshire Dales are full of wild, rugged fell tops carved by limestone crags, deep scooped-out dales with lonely farms far from villages, the ruins of medieval castles as well as the warm bustle of Dales villages and good pubs. The Howgills north of Sedbergh have a different look, with their wide domes, steep sides and long miles of grassy ridges.

• Forfatter: Dennis og Jan Kelsall
• Publisert: Mars 2022
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852847982

This guidebook to cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata through western Spain describes the 930km route from Seville to the coastal city of Gijon in around 2 weeks (14 stages). A pilgrimage variant, the Camino Sanabres, to Santiago de Compostela is also described (16 stages in total). Empty roads and gentle climbs make the route accessible to a wide range of bikes and cyclists.

Both road and off-road versions are presented, and the guide shows how they can be combined to create a perfect touring, hybrid or gravel cycling trip. The guide includes leg-by-leg route descriptions, 1:150,0000 colour mapping, elevation profiles and helpful ride planners to show where riders can swop from the off-road to the road route. There is advice on equipment, travel and transporting your bike, alongside a list of accommodation contacts and a useful Spanish glossary.

The Ruta Via de la Plata is one of Spain's most important pilgrim routes. The 2-week journey takes in 7 UNESCO world heritage sites (Seville, Merida, Caceres, Salamanca, Leon, Zamora, and Oviedo) with the famous pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela if the Camino Sanabres is taken. There is lots of good-value accommodation available, from hostels to palaces, and plenty of chances to sample Spanish gastronomy.

• Publisert: Mars 2022

This 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