Wandelgids Chilterns | Ordnance Survey

Wandelgids van een deel van Engeland, Schotland of Wales. Deze gids bevat 28 dagwandelingen, variërend van korte tochten tot pittige dagtochten. De bijbehorende kaarten zijn uitstekend: men heeft de topografische kaarten van Ordnance Survey gebruikt waarop de route is ingetekend. Daarnaast praktische informatie over de wandeling en wat beschrijvingen van het gebied. 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 steeped in history, from Windsor Castle and Richmond Park to Runnymede Meadows, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, and there are opportunities to absorb this evocative atmosphere, as well as genteel towns like Dorchester, Henley and Princes Risborough.   This book describes and maps 28 circular, graded walks all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes ran…

The essential map for outdoor activities in Chiltern Hills North. The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. This map now comes with a digital version which you can download to your smartphone or tablet.Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer map series details information essential in the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the best information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. FeaturesIcknield Way RidgewayNorth Buckinghamshire Way Icknield Way PathSwan's Way Two Ridges Link Aylesbury RingSouth Bucks Way Chess Valley Walk Chiltern Link Thame Valley WalkGrand Union Canal Walk Midshires Way Bledlow Circular Ride Hertfordshire Way Chiltern WayRidgeway (National Trail) Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire H…

Plunge into lovely countryside as you explore the west Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on London’s doorstep. Roam hills clothed in ancient woods and chalk-fed streams, then refresh yourself in the historic market towns of Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford, home of Agatha Christie.    Enjoy Henley-on-Thames, a quintessentially English town set along an exceptionally beautiful stretch of the River Thames  Experience the unique chalk landscape of the Chilterns and glimpse rare butterflies, birds of prey and orchids  Walk or cycle beloved recreational paths including the Chiltern Way, Oxfordshire Way and a section of the ancient Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road  Met zijn 4cm voor 1 km (2 ½ cm voor 1 mijl) schaal, is de OS Explorer kaartenserie de ideale en meest gedetailleerde kaartenreeks voor mensen die graag outdoor-activiteiten zoals fietsen, wandelen, paardrijden, klimmen en watersporten. Deze kaart is nog gedetailleerder dan de 'gewone' Landranger maps. Voor- …

Discover the east Chiltern Hills where they meet the Thames Valley, replete with lovely countryside, beautiful views and rich history. Delight in the unrivalled sailing reaches of Maidenhead; the Georgian architecture of High Wycome, the onetime furniture capital of England and the market town of Rickmansworth, set in beautiful country but a stone’s throw from London.    Bathe in natural beauty, from carpets of bluebells in the beech woods to red kites on the chalk grasslands and wildflower meadows where rare butterflies like the Adonis Blue flutter  Discover stately homes and historic houses including the gorgeous Italianate mansion of Clevedon, the charming Tudor manor Chenies and Milton’s Cottage where Paradise Lost was finished  Walk, cycle or hike a wide range of recreational paths including the Chiltern Way, South Bucks Way, Shakespeare’s Way and the Thames Path  Met zijn 4cm voor 1 km (2 ½ cm voor 1 mijl) schaal, is de OS Explorer kaartenserie de ideale en meest gedetailleer…

The essential map for outdoor activities in Chiltern Hills North. The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. This map now comes with a digital version which you can download to your smartphone or tablet.Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer map series details information essential in the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the best information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. FeaturesIcknield Way RidgewayNorth Buckinghamshire Way Icknield Way PathSwan's Way Two Ridges Link Aylesbury RingSouth Bucks Way Chess Valley Walk Chiltern Link Thame Valley WalkGrand Union Canal Walk Midshires Way Bledlow Circular Ride Hertfordshire Way Chiltern WayRidgeway (National Trail) Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire H…

Explore ten easy-paced, family-friendly short walks across the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Originating from a Saxon term meaning ‘wooded hollows, amid gentle hills’, the AONB straddles six counties, and is best known for its honey-coloured stone cottages, lush rolling hills, and deeply-cut wooded valleys. Walks explore quieter corners of the region, covering fine gardens, rivers, parkland, and charming villages.       What to expect from Cotswolds Short Walks Made Easy:   • For quintessential Cotswold views, follow the trail from Broadway, escaping the crowds up a gently sloping hill to a sleepy hamlet and tempting tearooms   • Take a stroll down the magnificent Broad Ride in Cirencester Park, briefly enjoying the beautiful Roman town of Cirencester   • Have your camera ready to snap the country’s most photographed cottages at Arlington Row, whilst on an outing from Bibury   • Admiring formal gardens at the stately homes of Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace, you can…

Explore the castles and coast of Northumberland from Dunstanburgh to Hadrian’s Wall with ten walks suitable for all ages and abilities. Discover England’s most northerly county from the North Sea coast to the North Pennines on hand-picked, leisurely rambles for the whole family.   Northumberland Short Walks Made Easy include:   - Circle dramatic Bamburgh Castle, looking out to the Farne Islands from wildlife-rich dunes, and see the grave of lifeboat heroine Grace Darling - Enjoy the tranquility of secluded Wooler Common with its wealth of wildlife and ancient remains on the edge of the Cheviots - Start at picturesque Craster and follow the coast path to Dunstanburgh Castle, a rugged ruin perched on a rocky, wave-battered headland - Ramble the shores of Kielder Water, spot nesting ospreys and stumble upon the fascinating artworks in the forest - Follow Hadrian’s Wall from Cawfields near Haltwhistle to see the iconic Roman structure close up, with stunning views in both directions - Str…