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 Borders Abbeys Way

Author: Paul Boobyer
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783627360
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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.

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.

St Cuthbert's Way

Author: Mary Low
Publisher: Wild Goose Publications
ISBN: 1849526680
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
There's nothing like putting one foot in front of the other, day after day, in all weathers, for getting you in touch with the things that really matter. St Cuthbert's Way runs from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, off the coast of Northumberland. This book, designed as a 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 world- Songs, meditations and stories- Ideas and resources for a contemporary pilgrimage experience

Celtic Christianity and Nature

Author: Mary Low
Publisher: Polygon
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
Love of nature is often said to be one of the characteristic features of Celtic Christianity. This work describes how native beliefs about nature were rejected, transformed or restated as the peoples of early medieval Ireland and the Hebrides made Christianity their own. With close reference to the literature of the period it examines the importance of land, hills and mountains, water, trees, fire, the sun and the elements in early Christian and biblical imagery. At a time when Celtic Christianity is increasingly romanticized, this work sets out to put the subject back onto a solid scholarly footing.

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

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.

Walkers' Britain

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780749520915
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description

St Cuthbert's Wild School for Boys

Author: Ingrid Skeels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484165027
Category : Ability
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
St Cuthbert's Wild School for Boys is an exciting story of discovery for children and everyone who cares about learning, play, nature and the wild.Jack hates school and never plays out in the gritty, traffic-jammed city where he lives. He's about to explode with boredom when by chance he is sent to St Cuthbert's Wild School for Boys, a wonderful and very different kind of school. Suddenly, teachers are interesting, lessons are brilliant, learning is exciting and life is full of campfires, stories, treehouses and the great outdoors. But freedom comes with risks and challenges. And when the school is threatened with closure and only something extraordinary can save it, Jack just might have a plan.This story is about friendship, change, finding out what you are good at and discovering the joys of learning, nature and the wild.