Fietsgids 20 Classic Sportive Rides - South West England | Cicerone

This guidebook offers 20 sportive cycling routes in the best cycling areas of south east England. The training rides range between 60 and 117km (37 to 73 miles) in length, and offer a wide range of challenge, from flat routes for pacing training, to tough, hilly routes to climb.   The 20 sportive routes are found in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and East Sussex, a collection from near Oxford down to the south coast by Bournemouth and Portsmouth.   From the Surrey and Chiltern Hills to the New Forest and South Downs, there are miles of cycle-friendly roads suitable for sportive training. All 20 routes are graded for difficulty and include timings, ascent, food-stops and access information, as well as annotated route maps and clear route descriptions.   Sportive cycling is a growing sport, and this guide provides routes for experienced riders and those new to this sport. Useful information on bike maintenance and equipment, to travelling aro…

Guidebook to 30 routes celebrating the best day and weekend walks on the England Coast Path, a new National Trail. Includes a varied selection of walks along the country's diverse shoreline, on cliff paths, estuaries, beaches and saltmarsh. Routes from 9 to 45km to suit all ages and abilities, many of which can be enjoyed all year round. At around 4500km (2800 miles), the England Coast Path is the longest coastal trail in the world. This inspirational large-format guide presents a handpicked selection of 30 highlight sections, offering a taste of England's stunning and diverse shoreline. Routes range from 9 to 45km, spanning between 3 hours and 2 days, offering options to suit all abilities. They can be accessed by public transport and are walkable year round (weather permitting!). Route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS map extracts. Included in each walk are comprehensive listings of public transport, toilets and places to eat and drink, which highlight the excellent walki…

Goede wandelgids van het langste gemarkeerde wandelpad van Groot Brittanië; 1015 km! Uit de bekende Cicerone serie, dus met mooie foto's en duidelijke routebeschrijvingen en kaartjes. The South West Coast Path is Britain's longest way-marked trail, measuring a staggering 1015km (630 miles). Written by the well-known outdoor writer, Paddy Dillon, the guide provides a wealth of detailed knowledge to help tackle this immense route with confidence. It describes the way-marked trail from Minehead to Poole along the north Devon, Cornish and south Devon coastline to finish at Poole Harbour. A full introduction provides the route's historical background, advice on accommodation along the route and details on travelling to and around the South West.There is detailed information on how to use this guide to make the most of your walk, whether you choose to walk the whole route in one go or decide to achieve sections at intervals.Day-by-day route summaries accompany the 45-day stages and the fina…

A booklet of all the mapping needed to walk the South West Coast Path between Minehead and St Ives. Covering the northern section of this 1014km (630 mile) National Trail along the north Devon and Cornish coastline.   The full route is shown on 1:25,000 OS maps Route passes through Lynmouth, Westward Ho!, Clovelly, Bude, Padstow, Newquay The map booklet can be used to walk the path in either direction Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket The relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend is included An accompanying Cicerone guidebook – The South West Coast Path – is also available

Degelijke fietsgids met 25 mountainbike routes in west en noord-west Schotland. Goede beschrijvingen en duidelijke kaarten.   This guidebook to  mountain biking routes in North and North West Scotland describes 25 MTB routes north of the Great Glen, Covering a large geographical area,including Fort William, Rannoch Moor, Glen Spean, Ben Nevis, Sutherland, Torridon and Skye, the routes give a real flavour of the variety of different bike riding available. The routes range from 19.5km to 73.25km, graded moderate to very hard. Many are long and committing, so good preparation and fitness are essential, and in some cases a willingness to “hike and bike”.   Each route has a clear and detailed route description along with 1:50,000 OS mapping and a height profile. All routes have key information, including distance on and off-road, ascent, grade, time and the nearest pub and cafe.  There is also advice on equipment, planning and preparation, before you hit the trails.   Scotland is rightly r…