Wandelgids Edinburgh Hidden Walks | Collins

Edinburgh is one of the most richly layered historical cities in Europe, with the medieval layout of the Old Town and the neoclassicism of the Georgian New Town attracting visitors from all over the world. Like Rome, Edinburgh has its Seven Hills, while two waterways slip unseen through the capital. These 25 walks feature the best of the city, as well as the harbours, beaches and nature reserves of the Firth of Forth, the hills and glens of the Pentlands and the parkland of some of the finest nearby country estates.  

Handy little full colour map of central Edinburgh with a high level of detail. Clear mapping from Leith in the north to The Meadows in the south, and Edinburgh Zoo in the west to Holyrood Park in the east. Map at a scale of 1:11,000 (6 inches to 1 mile).   Clear, detailed, full colour mapping is presented in a handy format ideal for the pocket or handbag. It is excellent value and covers the most visited area of central Edinburgh. It is an essential buy for tourists and residents alike.   This map includes: • Detailed central area map • Around Edinburgh map extending to airport, Pentland Hills and Forth Road Bridge • Tourist locations • Tram, train and bus stations • Listing of major places to visit, with additional details for Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse • Detailed street index

Explore new places with dependable maps from Collins. This brand new edition retains the delightful water-colour mapping, with individual paintings of all the main sights and landmarks.   This brand new edition retains the delightful water-colour mapping, with individual paintings of all the main sights and landmarks.   Popular areas at larger scale, hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, comprehensive travel information and index.   This map includes:   • Large-scale plans of the Castle, Royal Mile, Botanic Gardens, Leith and Newington   • Shop-by-shop street maps of Princes Street, George Street, Victoria Street and the Grassmarket   • Railway stations, bus routes, taxi ranks and car parks   • Historical and contemporary anecdotes   • Suggestions for day trips out of the city   • Comprehensive index   Area of coverage:   Covers the centre of Edinburgh from Inverleith Park in the north to The Meadows in the south, and from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in the w…

Een stad om van te houden Edinburgh is doordrenkt met geschiedenis. In Old Town leiden kronkelige straatjes je langs imposante architectuur en monumenten. De Royal Mile, van kasteel naar paleis, is wereldberoemd. Het 18de-eeuwse New Town met statige huizen vormt daarmee een fraai contrast. Edinburgh ligt aan zee, heeft talloze parken en is omgeven door heuvels, zoals de oude vulkaan Arthur’s Seat. De wijken Leith en The Shore geven het gevoel even uit de stad te zijn. Met de vier wandelingen in deze gids verken je Old en New Town, beklim je Arthur’s Seat, kun je uitwaaien op Portobello Beach en een groene route naar Leith lopen. De omgeving van Edinburgh wordt in een apart hoofdstuk beschreven: de beroemde bruggen bij Queensferry, de mystieke Rosslyn Chapel en de prachtige Pentland Hills. Deze Odyssee Reisgids biedt: - Bekende en onbekende bezienswaardigheden - Heldere, kleurrijke lay-out - Duidelijke wandelkaarten - Relevante informatie over cultuur en geschiedenis - Tips voor horeca…

This guidebook describes a ‘green chain walk’ of 69km (43 miles) around Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, linking the city’s green spaces, and highlighting the people who shaped its future and the natural forces that created the landscape. Divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles), the route can be followed as a continuous multi-day walk or as individual day walks. • A 69km (43 miles) walk around Edinburgh divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles) • The route can be followed as a multi-day walk, or as individual day walks. • Each section is accompanied by details of public transport between the city centre and the section's start and finish points. 45 fully annotated Ordnance Survey Street View maps detail the route. • Geological, historical, architectural and cultural highlights are included in a variety of panels adjacent to the main text. • Edinburgh The Walk guides the walker through glorious cityscape, coastline, r…

Rewalked and updated in 2021, Walks Edinburgh, Midlothian & West Lothian including The Pentland Hills features walks in and around Scotland's capital city. The guide covers the city of Edinburgh, the farmland and coast to the west, and the northern part of the Pentland Hills - the latter providing an extensive network of fine hill walks within easy reach of the city. The 23 walks featured range from 1 mile to 22 miles (1.5-35km). Routes include: Holyrood Park & Arthur's Seat, South Queensferry to River Almond, Roslin and thirteen walks in the Pentland Hills. The guide is part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.