Walking the Galloway Hills
Title | Walking the Galloway Hills PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald Turnbull |
Publisher | Cicerone Press |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2019-07-15 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783627697 |
This guide covers 34 day walks and one long-distance route in the wild and remote hills of Galloway. Although there are some shorter and easier routes, many of these hill walks are long and on rugged terrain, so are more suitable for experienced walkers. The walks cover the evocative areas of The Merrick, The Awful Hand, The Rhinns of Kells, the Minnigaff hills and Cairnsmore of Fleet, among others. The guide uses OS 1:50,000 maps with detailed route descriptions and photos accompanying each route. Key information such as distance, time, and ascent are given. A harshness grade gives an indication of how rough the ground is expected to be, and suggestions of variants, shortcuts and ways to extend each walk are also given. The Galloway Hills are small, but special. They stretch just 15 miles from west to east, and 25 miles north to south almost as small as Snowdonia. Within this largely pathless area there are 28 summits over 2000ft (600m) including four Corbetts. Plenty of background information is given on the region's fascinating and important history.
Short Walks in Cornwall: Land's End and Penzance
Title | Short Walks in Cornwall: Land's End and Penzance PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Turner |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 133 |
Release | 2024-06-06 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 178765138X |
15 of the best short walks in Cornwall around Land's End and Penwith. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and between 2.5km and 8.5km, so they're perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something that the whole family can enjoy. Easy-to-read OS maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes St Ives, Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Nine Maidens, Mên-an-Tol, Pendeen Watch, St Michael's Mount, St Just, Gurnard's Head and Botallack Head All routes are accessible by public transport Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops GPX files available for download
Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps
Title | Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps PDF eBook |
Author | Gillian Price |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2016-08-31 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783623667 |
A guidebook to 18 graded day walks and 6 multi-day treks across the Maritime Alps. Exploring the varied scenery of the border between France and Italy, the day walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and treks are suitable for hikers with some alpine trekking experience. The day walks range from 6 to 20km (4–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 3–7 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 22 to 67km (14-42 miles), can be completed in 2–7 days, and include a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime. Sketch maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and facilities Advice on preparation and planning Easy access from Nice
The Tour of the Bernina
Title | The Tour of the Bernina PDF eBook |
Author | Gillian Price |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 2015-03-11 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783621761 |
A guidebook to two trekking routes in the Swiss and Italian Alps. The Tour of the Bernina, a circular route around Piz Bernina covering 119km (74 miles), is suitable for trekkers of all experience levels and can be completed in 9 days. The Alta Via Valmalenco, a circular route in the shadow of Monte Disgrazia covering 94km (58 miles), is suitable for trekkers with some Alpine trekking experience and can be completed in 8 days. The Tour of the Bernina is presented anti-clockwise in 9 stages, each between 7 and 19km (4–12 miles) in length, whilst the Alta Via Valmalenco is presented clockwise in 8 stages of 8–14km (5–9 miles) in length. Several extensions and detours are also included allowing the route to be adapted. Sketch maps included for each stage Detailed information on accommodation and amenities Advice on planning and preparation Highlights include the Diavolezza
The GR5 Trail
Title | The GR5 Trail PDF eBook |
Author | Paddy Dillon |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2024-07-17 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783622830 |
A guidebook to trekking the southern section of the GR5 trail between Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) and either Nice or Menton. Covering 674km (420 miles), this long-distance trek through the French Alps can be walked in 1 month and is suitable for moderately experienced hikers. The route is described from north to south in 32 stages, each between 11 and 31km (7–19 miles) in length. Variant routes such as the GR55 through the Vanoise National Park and the GR52 through the Mercantour National Park finishing at Menton are also detailed. 1:100,000 maps included for each stage Detailed information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route A south–north route summary table is also provided for those wanting to walk in the opposite direction Part of a 3-volume set, accompanying Cicerone guidebooks The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura and The GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine are also available
The Book of the Bothy
Title | The Book of the Bothy PDF eBook |
Author | Phoebe Smith |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2015-09-15 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783622245 |
A guidebook celebrating the bothies of England, Scotland and Wales: a network of huts, cottages and shelters – often in remote mountainous locations – that are completely free to use. The author presents a selection of 26 of her favourite bothies, with notes on access, water, facilities, history and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Includes advice on how to use bothies and bothy etiquette Routes (with mapping) to all of the 26 bothies featured, plus suggestions for what to do when you get there (including nearby hills you might climb) A history of bothies Personal recollections of visits to the 26 bothies Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne (Glen Coe), Ben Alder Cottage, Ruigh Aiteachain, Ryvoan, Shenavall, Warnscale Head, Greg's Hut and Nant Syddion The majority of bothies are in the Scottish Highlands, but the guide also includes bothies in Dumfries and Galloway, Northumberland, the Pennines, the Lake District, Snowdonia, Mid-Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Trekking in the Apennines
Title | Trekking in the Apennines PDF eBook |
Author | Gillian Price |
Publisher | Cicerone Press Limited |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2015-12-22 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1783622717 |
A guidebook to trekking the Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA), a 400km waymarked trail through Italy’s Appenine mountains. Extending from Bocca Trabaria to Passo Due Santi through the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, the route is straightforward and suitable for a broad range of trekkers, with walking on paths, forestry tracks and quiet lanes. The GEA is presented in 23 day stages, graded by difficulty, of between 8 and 25km, with accommodation available at each stage end (though camping is also possible on some stages). With convenient access by public transport, it is also easy to walk a shorter section of the route. Route description illustrated with sketch mapping and elevation profiles Comprehensive notes on accommodation and facilities Peaks including Monte Prado (the highest peak in Tuscany) Advice on preparation and planning Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket