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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…

Meest duidelijke wandelgids van de route: veel details in kaarten en informatie, beide kanten op beschreven! The essential guidebook to walking the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path. One of the UK's most visited National Trails, it runs the length of the Roman Wall from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle.   Begun in AD122 and stretching from the River Tyne to the Solway Firth, Hadrian’s Wall was a massive feat of engineering and is the best preserved frontier from the classical Roman Empire. Today it is a World Heritage Site, with iconic scenery and fascinating archaeological remains like Birdoswald, Housesteads and Vindolanda, giving a glimpse into Roman life and power. The trail is presented here in 10 stages, with suggestions for five and eight-day itineraries. It is suitable for beginners, although a reasonable level of fitness is required if doing it as a multi-day trek. The route is described both west to east and east to west, and the guidebook also features extensio…

Beschrijving van Hadrian's Wall Path. Historische en culturele aspecten komen vrij uitgebreid aan bod, praktische informatie is wel summier. Kaartmateriaal van Ordnance Survey is zonder meer uitstekend! Since it opened in 2003 Hadrian's Wall Path has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance paths. Its 84 miles are a convenient week's walking, shadowing for the most part the historic line of Hadrian's Wall in its spectacular progress across the superbly wild landscape of the north of England. Starting in what used to be Tyneside's shipbuilding heart, and joining Newcastle in the east with Carlisle in the west, it takes you via the extraordinary Roman forts of Vindolanda and Housesteads, close to handsome towns like Hexham and Corbridge, to finish on the lonely shores of the Solway Firth with views of Scotland. Comprehensive and engrossing, this official guide, published in conjunction with Natural England, is the only companion you need. Ordnance Survey mapping for the entire…

Goede wandelgids van de hele route van kust naar kust. Met veel details zijn alle etappes beschreven. Tevens informatie over overnachtingen en openbaar vervoer. Hadrian’s Wall Path, 84 miles from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd-century fortification built – in the border country between England and Scotland – on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122. Hadrian’s Wall Path is the first National Trail to follow the course of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This week-long walk is regarded as one of the least challenging of the National Trails. 7 town plans and 45 large scale walking maps – at just under 1:20,000 – showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more Itineraries for all walkers – whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets, all updated for the new edition – camping, bunkhouses, h…

Aan de hand van een aantal wandelingen die beperkt worden beschreven, krijg je een goede kijk op de grootsheid van de Muur. Over de hele lengte verspreid een aantal tochten die niet al te lang zijn. Leuke gids om de muur op een originele manier te leren kennen. The Great Wall of China is the largest construction on earth, yet myths about it are more widely known than facts. The best way to appreciate the Great Wall is to explore it on foot. This richly illustrated book focuses on especially rewarding parts of the Ming Dynasty Wall (1368-1644). The guidebook offers: - walking notes on seven sections in detail - clear site plans of Badaling, Mutianyu and Simatai - two map panels showing the entire Wall network, plus one panel around Beijing (larger scale) - practical information about transport and travel - introduction to Mandarin Chinese, Pinyin and pictographs - lavishly illustrated, with 70 colour photographs - rucksack-friendly format The sections include Laolongtou, where the Wall…

“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 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…

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.