Wandelgids Cotswolds - Heart of the Cotswolds | Rucksack Readers

Handige compacte wandelgids met 40 dagwandelingen. Deze gids bevat kleine kaartjes en leuke uitgebreide informatie over wat er langs de route te zien is. Goede wandelkaarten zijn echter we noodzakelijk voor deze tochten: de Ordnance Survey explorer maps of Landanger maps zijn zeer geschikt.   From upland outlooks and secret valleys to rolling pastures and honey stone villages, nature and history weave together in the Cotswolds to create a landscape that is the epitome of rural England. In these 40 walks Dominic North unlocks the secrets of the Cotswolds, from the hills and lanes in the north to the languid riverbanks and ancient woods of the south. Along the way discover sleepy villages, grand country houses and architectural curiosities, and then reach out to explore three of England's most celebrated cities, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Plaatsen in het boekje Bath, Bathampton, Batsford, Belas Knap, Bibury, Blenheim Park, Blockley, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, …

Deze gids een goede beschrijving van de lange afstands route. De kaarten zijn schetsmatig maar wel duidelijk. The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It runs for 80 miles (128 km) from the fishing port of Buckie to Aviemore in the foothills of the Cairngorms. Following the lovely valley of the River Spey, you walk through countryside rich in malt whisky and wildlife, along riverside paths, railway trackbed and forest and moorland tracks.   The second edition was fully revised, with mapping from Footprint in six panels, updated plans of villages along the Way, including a fresh Grantown plan and directions from the terminus in Buckie. In 2016 we released the revised version of this essential trail guide, with fresh photos, new mapping and many other updates. These included documenting the 6.5-mile route extension to Kincraig, which opened in 2015, and 11-mile Badenoch Way.   This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the Speyside Way:   the Way step-by-step,…

Deze gids geeft een goede beschrijving van de lange afstands route. De kaarten zijn schetsmatig maar wel duidelijk. This fully waymarked trail runs for 101 miles/162 km southward from the beautiful natural harbour of Tarbert to Macrihanish, near the Mull of Kintyre. Criss-crossing the entire peninsula, you pass castles, abbeys and prehistoric remains, sometimes walking along rugged coastline, sometimes high on forestry tracks with glorious views over Arran, the Firth of Clyde and towards Ireland. You will enjoy many wildlife sightings in this peaceful area, famous as Scotland only "mainland island".   Since it opened (2006) the route has changed in places. The 2023 edition of this essential guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: 11 pages with mapping showing the whole route (1:70,000); the Way step-by-step, with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops; habitats and wildlife; whisky-making in Kintyre; side-trip to the island of Gigha; and planni…

Beschrijving van de Kerry Way, een bekend lange afstands pad in Ierland. Goede beschrijvingen / Engels. "An eye-catching, colourful publication with clear directions" - Irish Mountain Log   The Kerry Way runs for about 130 miles (210 km) through Ireland’s most spectacular mountain landscapes, starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. Dramatic peaks and glens, wild moorlands, lakes and windswept passes blend magnificently with extensive coastal panoramas. The complete walk takes about nine days, but it can easily be shortened. The third edition of our guidebook was fully revised in 2021 with updates to the route options and the step-by-step directions. It has customised mapping at 1:45,000, a better scale than the OSI Discovery maps, and it contains 100 colour photos, many of them new.   This book is in our lighter, more pocket-friendly format, with perfect binding instead of concealed wiro.   This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the Kerry Way:   the Way in…

This charming walk runs for 79 miles (127 km) from Ilkley in the Yorkshire Dales to Bowness in the Lake District. The route heads north through Wharfedale, crisscrossing the river, and rises over high moorland to pick up River Dee through Dentdale. It joins River Lune briefly before heading west to Bowness on Lake Windermere. The LDWA has documented Link Routes for walkers beginning in Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford.   Along the Way, you’ll see impressive railway viaducts and fine stone bridges; Bolton Priory and many small churches; limestone scenery with stone walls, hay meadows and lime kilns; and heritage centres you can visit. Above all, the route is blessed with many small villages with B&Bs and welcoming pubs at strategic intervals. Gradients are modest and most people will complete it comfortably in 6 or 7 days.   This guidebook has all you need to plan and enjoy the Dales Way:   detailed directions for the main Way walked south to north detailed directions for the Bradfor…

Uitgevoerd in de vorm van een klapper, met ringband geeft deze gids een goede beschrijving van de lange afstands route. De kaarten zijn schetsmatig maar wel duidelijk. This edition of our popular guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy trekking the Inca Trail, including   site plan of Machu Picchu ruins description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs background on Inca culture and stonework, and on modern Peru extended section on Andean wildlife advice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist updated details on recent Trail regulations medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English drop-down map showing three va…

The Dingle Way runs for 114 miles (183 km) around Ireland’s beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry Airport. The complete walk takes most people eight days, but it can easily be shortened.   The Dingle Way follows country lanes, quiet roads and cliff-top paths, punctuated by long stretches of glorious beach walking. It offers spectacular seascapes and mountain views. The peninsula is rich in wildlife, archaeology and charming Irish pubs.   The guidebook’s fourth edition has been revised for 2023, with updated mapping showing route alterations, additional Gaelic placenames, factual updates and fresh photos. It is in our pocket-friendly rainproof format with robust perfect binding.

Uitgevoerd in de vorm van een klapper, met ringband geeft deze gids een goede beschrijving van de lange afstands route. De kaarten zijn schetsmatig maar wel duidelijk. The Cateran Trail is one of Scotland’s Great Trails – a circular walk of 64 miles (104 km) starting in Blairgowrie, near Perth, following in the footsteps of cattle-rustlers (caterans). This waymarked Trail follows ancient paths through glens, mountains and farmland of Highland Perthshire, with fine scenery, heritage and wildlife. The nearest village is never more than 7 miles (11 km) away, and gradients are easy to moderate. The Trail can be completed comfortably within 4-5 days, and several route variants are described, including the option for a weekend Minitrail.   Our third edition has been fully revised in June 2024 with details of six route changes, updated mapping and many new photos. It is lighter and more pocketable than before, with perfect binding (glued and sewn).   This guidebook contains all you need to p…