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The Fife Coastal Path runs around the coastline of eastern Scotland for 117 miles (187 km) from Kincardine on the Forth to Newburgh on the Tay. Starting west of the famous Forth bridges, the route heads through former mining towns towards the villages of Fife's East Neuk (corner), with their rich tradition of smuggling and fishing. After rounding Fife Ness, the route follows the coastline through St Andrews, golf capital of the world and former religious centre of Scotland.Fife has long played an important part in Scottish history and the route passes many castles, towers and churches. There are splendid views along the coast and over the Firths of Forth and Tay, with great chances to sight seabirds, seals and dolphins. The villages have welcoming pubs, famous fish-and-chip shops and good B&Bs. Transport by train and bus makes for easy access throughout. The guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy the Fife Coastal Path – on foot, or on a bike where cycling is appropri…

The Annandale Way is a charming long walk in a little-known, but very accessible, part of southern Scotland. Walked southward from source to the sea, it starts in the sheep town of Moffat, and runs for 56 miles (90 km) via Lochmaben, with superb views from the top of Almagill Hill. A slightly shorter branch of the route goes via Lockerbie and Eskrigg Nature Reserve. The two branches rejoin north of Annan to reach the Solway Firth at Newbiebarns.  This guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy your trip:   detailed route description for walking from north to south foreword by broadcaster Stephen Jardine background on the history and economy of Annandale seven pages of habitats and wildlife with superb images planning information for transport and accommodation seven pages of detailed mapping of the route at 1:44,000 summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops concise directions for those who prefer to walk south to north lavishly illus…

“A testament to excellent research, writing and photography” - Malcolm Hodgson, Trail Manager   The Cleveland Way is one of England’s oldest and best-loved National Trails. It runs for 108 miles (174 km) around the North York Moors National Park, starting inland at Helmsley, offering panoramic views over the vales of York and Mowbray and from the Cleveland Hills. After reaching the coast at Saltburn, it heads south along the dramatic sea cliffs, with their tales of shipwrecks and smugglers, to end at Filey.   The route features ancient burial mounds, ruined castles, abbeys and Roman remains, with more recent traces of industrial history. Vast areas of heather moorland are host to a wide range of wildlife. The Cleveland Way is easily accessible by public transport and is divided into easy stages by villages of character with friendly pubs and accommodation. Above all, walkers are welcomed with warm Yorkshire hospitality.   Our new second edition has larger-scale mapping, several route …

The Yorkshire Dales are famously beautiful valleys in northern England, but Nidderdale is perhaps the least known of them. Unique among the dales, this scenic valley has three large reservoirs made in the 20th century by damming the River Nidd, creating a haven for birds including rare species. The valley is also rich in human heritage, from mining to Methodism. This 54-mile circuit starts and ends in the charming village of Pateley Bridge, and can be walked comfortably over four to six days. The book has all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:   • concise directions, printed on rainproof paper   • 12 pages with detailed route mapping (1:40,000)   • background on River Nidd, minerals and textiles   • four page section on habitats and wildlife   • contact details for accommodation and transport   • Link routes from Ripon and Knaresborough   • lavishly illustrated with 95+ colour photos.

Lange afstandswandelgids van de St. Cuthbert's Way wandeling. Wandelgids met kaarten en beschrijving. op waterbestendig papier, in spiraalbinding. Follow the footsteps of St Cuthbert in this easy-going walk of 63 miles (101 km) from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. St Cuthbert's Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails, and it is also one of England's great trails. Starting from the ruins of Melrose Abbey, it winds alongside the River Tweed, and after about 31 miles you walk across the border into England on high ground.   The Way includes a section of Roman road and passes castles, hill forts and historic ruins along the way. Most people will complete it comfortably within 5 or 6 days. Its summit is Wideopen Hill (369m/1210ft), and its barefoot finale is the Pilgrim Way to Lindisfarne with its priory and castle.   The route is fully waymarked, the gradients are modest and it has welcoming B&Bs and pubs at strategic intervals…

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 unspoiled Causeway Coast of Antrim is one of Ireland's best-kept secrets. The World Heritage Site of the Giant's Causeway is the jewel in its crown, and its amazing geology is best enjoyed on foot. The Causeway Coast Way offers 32 miles (51 km) of waymarked, easy-going walking with welcoming B&Bs and pubs at strategic intervals. It combines well with a trip to Rathlin Island and walking the more challenging Moyle Way.   The book gives options for walking holidays that most people will complete comfortably within 4 to 6 days. This guidebook contains all that a walker needs to plan and enjoy their holiday, including route maps for Causeway Coast and Moyle Ways (1:85,000); concise, up-to-date directions for both routes; geology and legend of the Giant's Causeway; background on habitats and wildlife; feature on Rathlin …

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…