Hadrian's Wall Path

Author: Gordon Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781898481430
Category : Hadrian's Wall Path (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
?Hadrians Wall Path runs for 86 miles from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend along the line of the Roman Wall completed in AD122 under the Emperor Hadrian. This National Trail crosses northern England from Irish Sea to North Sea and offers many chances to look at the forts, milecastles and interpretation centers within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guidebook contains all youll need to plan, and enjoy a classic weeks walking.

From Holy Island to Durham

Author: Richard Gameson
Publisher: Third Millennium Information
ISBN: 9781908990273
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This lavishly illustrated book explores the early history and significance of the Lindisfarne Gospels, widely regarded as the finest surviving Anglo-Saxon manuscript of the early Christian era in England, and an unquestioned masterpiece of medieval calligraphy and illumination.

The Afterlife of St Cuthbert

Author: Christiania Whitehead
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108490352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
This book surveys the textual representation of Cuthbert, the premier northern English saint, from the seventh to fifteenth centuries.

The Borders Abbeys Way

Author: Paul Boobyer
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783627360
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.

St. Cuthbert's Way

Author: Mary Low
Publisher: Wild Goose Publications
ISBN: 9781901557220
Category : Northumberland (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
St Cuthbert's Way runs from Melrose in the Scottish borders to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, off the coast of Northumberland. This new Pilgrims' Companion presents information essential for walking the Way, a field guide to places of interest along the route, an introduction to St Cuthbert and his time, songs, meditations and stories together with ideas and resources for a contemporary pilgrimage experience.

Cuthbert of Farne

Author: Katharine Tiernan
Publisher: Sacristy Press
ISBN: 1789590132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
The first historical novel about Cuthbert, much-loved saint of the North, a one-time warrior whose destiny it was to reconcile the warring parties in the early English Church.

Walking in the Scottish Borders

Author: Ronald Turnbull
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783628367
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
This guidebook provides 45 day walks in the Scottish Borders. Separated into six sections, these walks are divided between the north and south Cheviots, Tweed, Ettrick, Moffat and Manor hills and feature main centres including Wooler, Kelso, Melrose, Peebles and Moffat. The guide's seventh section outlines long distance routes, including a walk along the Border from Gretna to Berwick-on-Tweed. The Scottish Borders are rich in both history and geology. These walks explore many historical sites, from Iron Age forts on hillsides to bastles and towers dating from the Border Reivers era. The stunning and varied scenery is a result of complex geological processes; a visit to Dobb's Linn showcases preserved fossils, while the coastline at St Abbs Head features iconic folded rock formations which are home to a myriad of birds including guillemots. Each walk features 1:50,000 OS mapping, comprehensive route description and plenty of information about points of interest along the route. The walks are graded and can be easily customised with alternative start points, route variants and shortcuts. The guide's introduction offers plenty of practical information about how to get there and where to stay, while the appendices list useful contacts and tourist information centres.

Walking in Northumberland

Author: Vivienne Crow
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 178362602X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
A guidebook to 36 walks exploring Northumberland, including the national park, coast, North Pennines and Kielder. Route are graded by difficulty and cover a wide variety of terrain. The walks, accessible from bases such as Alnwick, Rothbury and Hexham, range from 7 to 22km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Notes on refreshments and public transport Local points of interest including Hadrian’s Wall Information on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife

Place of Repose

Author: Katharine Tiernan
Publisher: Sacristy Press
ISBN: 1789590817
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
A tale of violence and intrigue, revenge and reconciliation – and of true love lost and found. Set in the ninth century at the time of the Viking invasions, Place of Repose follows the flight of St Cuthbert's monks from Lindisfarne and their turbulent journey in search of a new home for the saint.

Scotland End to End

Author: Cameron McNeish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956295736
Category : Gore-Tex Scottish National Trail (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
By walking all the way through Scotland from Kirk Yetholm in the Borders to Cape Wrath in the far North-West, author and broadcaster Cameron McNeish witnesses at first hand the changes that have taken place in the landscapes of the country of his birth. The book is gloriously illustrated throughout by the photographs of landscape photographer Richard Else. It is a lavish book to keep and treasure. A celebration of all that's best about Scotland.