Best Walks of the Southern Highlands 2/e

Author: Gillian Souter
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925868111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
For those in the urban centres of Sydney, Wollongong or Canberra, the Southern Highlands offer a fast escape with natural attractions that can't be found along the coast. The Highlands form part of the Great Dividing Range and numerous spectacular waterfalls tumble off its sharp eastern edge.

Scottish Highlands

Author: Jim Manthorpe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781873756843
Category : Highlands (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Covers eighty-one hills in the Scottish Highlands Detailed maps in the classic Trailblazer style including tricky trail junctions walking times and points of interest Plus places to stay places to eat and a full-color flora identification section

The West Highland Way

Author: Robert Aitken
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Opened in 1980, the West Highland way was Scotland's first long distance walking route. This text is a companion guide for those taking the walk from Glasgow to Fort William and provides Ordinance Survey maps. It has been revised to incorporate changes in the character of the route over the years.

Best Walks of the Shoalhaven 2/e

Author: Gillian & John Souter
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925403558
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
The Shoalhaven boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making it perfect for exploring on foot. The 2nd edition introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions, over 150 full- colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.

Hiking Big Bend National Park

Author: Laurence Parent
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762797460
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

Author: Iain Harper
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783628448
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
This guidebook describes the Cape Wrath Trail, a long-distance trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath crossing the wild northwest of the Scottish Highlands. The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, with 6 alternative stages along the way, allowing for a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks. A long tough trek with no waymarking, this is for the tried and tested backpacker. The guidebook includes OS mapping, route profiles and detailed route descriptions and gives you all the information you need about accommodation (including hotels, bothies, B&Bs and bunkhouses), campsites and amenities en route, to help you plan and prepare for this epic challenge. The Cape Wrath Trail is regarded as the toughest long-distance route in Britain and offers unparalleled freedom and adventure to the experienced and self-sufficient backpacker prepared to walk for many days in remote wilderness. Travelling through the wild and rugged landscapes of Morar, Knoydart, Torridon and Assynt, it will test the limits of your endurance.

Great Scottish Walks

Author: Helen Webster
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
ISBN: 1839812109
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Great Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best long-distance hiking trails in Scotland. Whether you're keen to experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover more accessible trails like the Forth & Clyde Union Canal Towpath in the Central Belt or yearn for the remote wilderness of walks like the Cape Wrath Trail and Skye Trail, this book offers inspiration for long-distance walkers of all experience levels who want to challenge themselves on Scotland's greatest trails (and even those who wish to tackle the trails as day walks or in shorter sections). The walks are illustrated with stunning photography, showcasing the incredibly varied Scottish mainland and island landscapes that you can discover, from the remote mountains and glens, coastal sea stacks and beaches, to the lush farmland and canals of the lowlands. There are countless towns, villages and historical sites that you'll want to stop and visit along the way, rich in Scotland's heritage and culture. This book provides everything you need to inspire you to explore further, including an overview of what to expect from each route, logistical information about tackling the routes over a number of days, overview mapping, and practical information about access, public transport, accommodation and local amenities. With Great Scottish Walks, let Helen and Paul equip you to take on your own long-distance adventure and discover the amazing trails that Scotland has to offer.

Day Walks Tasmania

Author: John Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920995119
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Describes 40 walking areas around Tasmania with a total of 98 walk variations. For each walking area, one walk is described in detail and a series of variations based on the main walk are also given if appropriate. Areas covered range from Apsley Gorge, Wineglass Bay, Cape Raoul, Cape Huay, Mt Wellington (3 walks), Hartz Mountains, South Cape Bay, Mt Field (4 walks), Mt Anne (2 walks), Cradle Mountain (6 walks), Ben Lomond, Mt Arthur, Cataract Gorge, Asbestos Range (2 walks), Liffey Falls, Meander Falls (2 walks), Mersey valley (4 walks), Mt Roland, Black Bluff, Dial Range and Rocky Cape (2 walks).The book is a full colour production with colour topographic maps. Map sizes range from half page to 1 and a half pages for each walk and standard metric scales of 1:25 000 or 1:5 000 are used. The guide also includes a 2 page key map of Tasmania and a 6 page Walk Index designed to assist with selecting a walk.

Best Bush and Coastal Walks of the Central Coast 2/e

Author: Matt McClelland
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925403589
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the Central Coasts parks, bushland, lakes and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.

Best Walks of the Illawarra 2/e

Author: Gillian & John Souter
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925868456
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Includes over 40 walks from the Royal National Park to Gerringong. Walk notes are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps, and snippets about local history and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Over 150 full-colour photos complement the text and provide a clear sense of the features on each walk.