Walking Great Britain: England, Scotland, and Wales - Paperback
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mountaineers BooksISBN-13:9781680513172ISBN-10:1680513176UPC:9781680513172Book Category:Travel, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Europe, Special Interest, WalkingBook Topic:Great Britain, Hikes & WalksSize:7.40 x 5.40 x 0.60 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SCTW8HT2JT
"Exceptionally informative and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal resource for itinerary planning." ― Midwest Book Review
Walking Great Britain guides walkers and hikers of all levels and interests to the region's superlative trails. From easy riverside strolls to challenging mountain summits, these beautiful, classic routes span the most scenic parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. They lend themselves to a good day's walking with detail about local history, cultural and literary highlights, plus ecological and geological tidbits sprinkled throughout. Join in Great Britain's national pastime while visiting varied and stunning landscapes--hidden waterfalls, wild beaches, long lochs, deep gorges, dramatic cliffs, striking sea stacks, high peaks, picturesque peninsulas, colorful gardens, Roman ruins, turreted castles, and more. Most trails are easy day trips close to popular towns and destinations, making this a perfect guide for a quick outing between museum visits or a week's worth of robust striding.
- 63 walks packed with local history, cultural and literary highlights, ecological and geological tidbits, and more
- Brief descriptions of gateway towns and services
- 75 full-color photos and detailed walk maps
- At-a-glance chart featuring trail information and amenities
Walking Great Britain guides walkers and hikers of all levels and interests to the region's superlative trails. From easy riverside strolls to challenging mountain summits, these beautiful, classic routes span the most scenic parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. They lend themselves to a good day's walking with detail about local history, cultural and literary highlights, plus ecological and geological tidbits sprinkled throughout. Join in Great Britain's national pastime while visiting varied and stunning landscapes--hidden waterfalls, wild beaches, long lochs, deep gorges, dramatic cliffs, striking sea stacks, high peaks, picturesque peninsulas, colorful gardens, Roman ruins, turreted castles, and more. Most trails are easy day trips close to popular towns and destinations, making this a perfect guide for a quick outing between museum visits or a week's worth of robust striding.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mountaineers BooksISBN-13:9781680513172ISBN-10:1680513176UPC:9781680513172Book Category:Travel, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Europe, Special Interest, WalkingBook Topic:Great Britain, Hikes & WalksSize:7.40 x 5.40 x 0.60 inchesWeight:1.142Product ID:SCTW8HT2JT
Hansen, Heather: - Heather Hansen is an award-winning reporter, specializing in environmental and travel writing. She is the author of Wildfire: On the Front Lines with Station 8, and her work has appeared in High Country News, National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Outside, Mountain Gazette, and others. She splits her time between Boulder, Colorado, and Cambridge, UK. Follow her online at heather-hansen.com.
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