Your Journey Into Ryde is a community book created by Historic Ryde Society containing three interesting walks that will introduce you to the town of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight (UK). Read an enlightening story about Ryde's Royal associations, its history and heritage, and details about the town's growth and development. Extract from the Introduction: Welcome to Ryde! The history of the town as you see it today dates from around 1800. The shoreline fishing community of Lower Ryde and the hill...
The Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland's finest circular long-distance trail, running 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of Arran in a memorable week-long hike from Brodick. It's accessible from near Glasgow by the Ardrossan ferry. Famous as`Scotland in miniature', Arran is rich in scenery, castles, caves and standing stones. The walking is varied, from mountain paths to deserted beaches, from minor road-walking to boulder-hopping, and in places it is refreshingly rugged. Arran's wildlife is u...
It's Time to Take a Hike! The best way to experience Boston is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Lafe Low and Helen Weatherall as they help you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of Beantown. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. See Boston's stellar views from the Skyline Trail at Blues Hills...
The definitive guide to Britain’s stunning wildlife heritage, showcasing more than 475 walks through the Wildlife Trust’s forest, heaths, moors and woods. Published in conjunction with the Wildlife Trusts, Wildlife Walks is a superb guide to more than 475 of the UK's top nature reserves, all of them owned and managed by the unique network of Wildlife Trusts. Organised by region, each entry includes information on access and conditions, opening times, facilities, how to get there, and local at...
New Guinea Birds (Pocket Naturalist Guide)
by James Kavanagh and Waterford Press
Lying just south of the equator, New Guinea’s is one of the top birding destinations on Earth. Its diverse habitats are home to over 800 species of permanent or migratory species of birds including the spectacular birds of paradise, many of which are endemic to the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excelle...
Exploring the Appalachian Trail (Exploring the Appalachian Trail)
by Doris Gove
32 day hikes and overnight trips in Georgia, North Carolina, and TennesseeComplete with elevation profiles, topographic maps, descriptions of terrain, and notes on landmarks, side trails, and sheltersIncludes directions to trailheads and information on available parkingCompletely revised and updated to reflect recent trail changesIndexes sort the hikes by difficulty and length
Worcestershire & The Malverns A Dog Walker's Guide (20 Dog Walks)
by Carl Flint
This collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. Explore the open heathland of the Clent Hills and Old Hills near Callow End, Iron Age hillforts at British Camp and Bredon Hill, the woods near Pershore and the Lickey Hills Country Park, and picture-postcard villages such as Broadway in the Worcestershire Cotswolds. These routes, ranging from 21/2 to 51/2 miles in length, will allow you to explore...
Forty routes reveal the essential charm of this diverse county - along the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, in the valleys of the Eden and Medway, among the rich acres of the Weald, and the parklands and clifftops of eastern Kent. In addition, there's plenty of background information on items of interest seen along the way, and essays that describe the landscape features. "Walking in Kent Vol II" is at once a footpath guide and a visitor's guide to the geography, people and places of Kent. T...
A companion to our guides to San Francisco and New York, Beat Atlas: A Guide to the Beat Generation in America is a state-by-state guide to the rest of the nation's significant Beat locales. From Jack Kerouac's Lowell to William Burroughs' Lawrence, Kansas, to Neal Cassady's Denver--and everywhere in between--Beat Atlas contains a wealth of historical information subdivided by region and state for easy reference and is illustrated with photographs by Allen Ginsberg. Written by Ginsberg biographe...
Discover more than 950 of the best parks in all 50 states in this completely updated guide from National Geographic. Bask in the spectacular beauty, thrilling terrain, and quiet peacefulness of the country's finest state parks, hand-picked by park directors and National Geographic editors. This fully updated fifth edition includes 750 additionaloff-the-beaten track destinations. Beautifully written descriptions tell the stories of the parks, from their wildlife, natural features, and history t...
Among the great cities of the world, London's inimitable character is striking. Unconstrained by a house style and strict planning, it has thrived, with each generation adding new chapters and details to its gripping story. The streets of London have always shown a tumult of different influences, just like the teeming crowds who live and work in them. Every age has left its mark and competes for your attention. In an age when the city's skyscrapers are getting bigger and bigger, it can be tru...
Experience Rome like a local: on foot! Enjoy a passeggiata through the vibrant streets and cobblestone alleyways of the Eternal City, an ancient capital bustling with modern life. Inside you'll find: *Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Prati, Trastevere, Monti, and more, with colour-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions*Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guide*"Top Ten" lists for restaurants, famous film l...
Hiking the Road to Ruins (Rivergate Regionals Collection)
by David A Steinberg
This user-friendly, beautifully illustrated, and occasionally eccentric guidebook, blazes the trail to more than twenty unusual landmarks and hard-to-find destinations, all within a two-hour drive of New York City. Geared for the experienced hiker or camping adventurer, the book includes hikes to a variety of urban ruins, including a World War II-era air force base, a vacant dairy farm, pine plantations, abandoned quarries, tunnels, cemeteries, and iron mines.
This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Snowdonia's stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though the day stages are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles g...
Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip (First Edition)
by Carter Walker
From stunning waterfalls, glaciers, and geysers to wide open spaces begging to be explored, answer the call of the wild with Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip. Inside you'll find:*Maps and Driving Tools: Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-colour photos throughout*Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best hikes, views, places for wildlife-watching...
Soak up the sun, dance till dawn, hike through wild forests, or explore Greek history: Escape to the Mediterranean with Moon Greek Islands & Athens. *Choose the right islands for you, with strategic itineraries for different timelines, budgets, and activities, whether you want to lounge on the best beaches, linger in ancient villages, explore the outdoors, or island-hop for a little taste of everything*Focused coverage of Athens and 18 Greek islands, including Santorini, Mykonos, Karpathos, Corf...