• by Dennis Kelsall This superbly-written and good looking book will take you on ten short circular walks to the very best stretches of coast, pubs, tea shops, and viewpoints that the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast, in West Wales, has to offer. Defining the south-westernmost tip of Wales, Pembrokeshire’s coastline is arguably the most beautiful and varied in the British Isles. Virtually all of it lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Relative isolation has left it largely untouched by modern development and most of its length is a wild frontier where the endless confrontation between sea and land is played out. Long stretches of coast face the fury of Atlantic storms and weakness and faults in the high cliffs are eroded into caves, coves and inlets. However, the harder rock, some of which is 700 million years old, resists the onslaught and stands out in rugged promontories and headlands. Elsewhere, sheltered landings and harbours, fine beaches and secluded bays reveal other aspects of this glorious landscape. In spring and summer the cliff tops break out in the pink, blue, white and yellow of countless flowers and sea crags are alive with nesting birds, while some of Britain’s largest seal populations arrive in autumn to give birth. It was this wild beauty that prompted the establishment of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in 1952. Despite being one of the UK’s smaller National Parks, it embraces a third of the county including all the offshore islands, the Daugleddau estuary, and the Preseli Hills. The Park is also home to the popular Pembrokeshire Coast Path — now part of the larger Wales Coast Path.  Discover dramatic coastlines at St Davids Head and Strumble Head, Manorbier and Tenby. Climb to lofty coastal panoramas at Carn Ingli and Carn Llidi. Enjoy characterful waterside pubs at Porthgain and Cresswell Quay. Or relax over a quiet cup of coffee or tea and cake at two of Pembrokeshire’s cosiest and most welcoming tea shops and cafés.  Unmissable.    
  • The ten walks featured here highlight the very best Welsh lighthouses and huge variety of the coastline of Wales. From vast expanses of sand, sea and sky, such as at Whiteford Point and Llanddwyn Island, to rugged coastline where seabirds wheel and skrike and porpoise and seals slide through the waves, like Strumble Head and South Stack, these walks to lighthouses guarantee a fine day out. All are circular, and vary from short and easy, like the to Talacre lighthouse, to longer and more demanding, such as that to St. Ann’s Head lighthouse — but none are beyond any reasonably fit and enthusiastic walker.
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    An authoritative new guide to the classic, ‘must do’ fell walking rounds in the Lake District. This pocket-sized guide is designed to be taken with you and outlines the many classic fell walking rounds to be enjoyed on the Lakeland fells.
  • The fascinating inside story of pioneer rock climbers in Snowdonia, from the closing decades of the nineteenth century until the outbreak of the First World War.
  • If you've ever climbed Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa (or even just dream of climbing Snowdon) - Wales' highest mountain - then this stylish, superb quality sew-on embroidered patch makes a great souvenir, keepsake or gift.
    • Eye-catching, modern design
    • Full colour
    • Embroidered
    • 80mm high
    • Contrasting stitched edge
    • Colourfast and washable
    • Designed in Wales
  • by Jon Sparks The second in a series of themed cycle guides to the Lake District, Off-Road Rides outlines a series of cycle rides filling the often-overlooked gap between easy forest roads and hardcore mountain biking. The routes seek out enjoyable tracks and trails, linked by quiet lanes. They include café and picnic stops, plus points of interest along the way.
  • Lake District: Derwentwater - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Derwentwater in the Lake District

    DERWENT WATER IS ONE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT'S MOST POPULAR LAKES. Surrounded by fells, the island-dotted lake is  three miles long and lies just to the south of Keswick. This luxurious, silky neck tube features wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork of the lake and its beautiful shore. Now you or a friend can own this stylish and permanent souvenir of an iconic part of the English Lakes. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.
    Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
     
  • Lake District: Coniston - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Coniston in the Lake District

    CONISTON IS ONE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT'S LOVELIEST LAKES. Over five miles long and surrounded by the Cumbrian fells, Coniston is a justified favourite with visitors. The luxurious, silky neck tube features wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork. Now you or a friend can own this stylish and permanent souvenir of an iconic part of the English Lake District. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.
    Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
     
  • Snowdon - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale historic (1912) map artwork: Snowdon in Snowdonia

    SOMETIMES CALLED 'THE TOP OF WALES', Snowdon is the highest and best-known peak in the country, reaching 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level. This historic, 1912 Ordnance Survey map snood shows the summit and all six main paths up, making it the ideal gift or souvenir for mountain fans everywhere. Note: The historic mapping used on this snood is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct modern OS online or sheet map and a compass.
  • by Vivienne Crow This exciting, new and interactive guide brings families with children ten of the very best family adventures in the Lake District National Park.  With expertly-chosen adventures, superb photographs, clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale maps, and four themed interactive challenges for every adventure, these guides set a new standard in design, concept, clarity and ease-of-use.  
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    South Cornwall's best coastal pub walks

    The excellent pubs along the South Cornwall coast complement the walking on this superlative stretch of the South West Coast Path. Each walk incorporates a stretch of the South West Coast Path, and starts and finishes close to a superb pub. Combined they cover the very best stretches of Cornwall's southern coastline, one of great natural beauty and variety. The pub walks here are also ordered from west to east, starting with Sennen Cove and finishing at Fowey. All the pubs are situated either right on the coast or a short distance inland — some in coves and harbours, others right on the beach — and almost every one is open all day. With the pubs open all year and the walking good in all seasons, South Cornwall’s stunning coast is a year-round destination.   
  • The Yorkshire Dales' Finest Views

    Many memories of walks in the Dales are distilled into the fine views one experiences, and it would be a mistake to assume that great views necessarily entail sustained climbs up to the top of the nearest fells.   As Wordsworth would have it, one might be ‘surprised by joy’ when coming out of a belt of woodland into fields, or onto the edge of a limestone outcrop, or discovering a hidden valley. Finding a contouring path  with a panorama of the bucolic dale below slowly unfolding is so rewarding, as is contemplating the changes of light as the shadows of clouds play upon the wide open moorlands so characteristic of  the Yorkshire Dales. The underlying geology, mainly of gritstone and limestone, give rise to different farming practices and other land use which, in turn, provide different vistas and experiences for the walker. Classic Dales’ scenery of limestone pavements, scars and screes features strongly as do the atmospheric limestone gorges formed by glacial action. The two main upland glacial lakes in the Dales and their associated wetlands also feature, as do some lovely riverside strolls through flower-rich meadows. These walks reflect the variety of scenery in the landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. They are also an invaluable guide to the best views and locations for the keen photographer. Enjoy!       
  • Wales: Cadair Idris - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Cadair Idris in Snowdonia

    CADAIR IDRIS IS THE SECOND-HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK.  Rightly popular with walkers, it stands at the southern end of the National Park near Dolgellau. This detailed Ordnance Survey mapping snood shows the shapely mountain and its three main routes of ascent, making it the ideal present or souvenir for everyone who has climbed, or dreams of climbing, this wonderful summit. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.
    Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
     
  • Wales: Tryfan & the Glyders - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Tryfan & the Glyders in Snowdonia

    WALES' FAMOUS OGWEN VALLEY is home to the shallow, ribbon lake of Llyn Ogwen (alongside the main A5) , which divides the two main mountain rages of the Snowdonia National Park — the Carneddau and the Glyderau. Key mountains here include mighty Tryfan and the Glyders. This detailed Ordnance Survey mapping snood shows the lake and its dramatic surroundings, making it the ideal present or souvenir for everyone who loves this iconic valley and its surrounding peaks. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.
    Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
     
  • by Alf Alderson As one of the UK’s most beautiful regions it’s no surprise that the Lake Districtis so popular amongst cyclists. It also has a fearsome reputation — climbs such as Honister Pass and Whinlatter Pass are challenging enough to have featured in the Tour of Britain, whilst the grueling combination of Hardknott and Wrynose Passes between Little Langdale and Eskdale offers some of the toughest cycling in the country, with 33 per cent gradients in some places. But the Lake District is not all super-steep hills, fortunately! There are plenty of easy lakeside cycle paths and quiet country lanes, along with the mountain bike centres at Whinlatter and Grizedale, where even the youngest cycling enthusiast can get to know this beautiful landscape. So with a little effort, anyone can access some truly magnificent Cumbrian scenery on their bike
  • Peak District: Castleton - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Castleton in the Peak District

    CASTLETON AND THE GREAT RIDGE LIE AT THE HEART OF THE PEAK DISTRICT. This attractive, silky smooth snood features historic coloured map artwork showing the area in detail. The perfect souvenir or gift. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.
    Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
     
  • This book is a climbing classic. Hardback. The Day the Rope Broke is the gripping tale of the ascent and tragic descent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
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    Tea Shops in South Cornwall

    A walk on the South Cornwall coast without a visit to a tea shop is like Ant without Dec or fish without chips. What could be better than sitting down to afternoon tea – jam, first, of course! – at the end of a lovely walk along the crest of roller-coaster cliffs? Or tucking into a Cornish pasty while gazing out at a beautiful sandy bay? And you won’t just find the time-honoured favourites; the cafes, tea shops and bistros of South Cornwall also serve up tasty brunches, vegan lunches and gluten-free cakes all washed down with excellent artisan coffees, local beers and even tea grown in the county. Modern or traditional, you’ll find it here.  
  • by Julia Goodfellow-Smith 2023's stand-out new personal development book. Live Your Bucket List: Simple steps to ignite your dreams, face your fears and lead an extraordinary life – starting today, uses the author’s personal experiences to provide insight into achieving a specific bucket list dream. Instead of reinventing the wheel, readers can learn from Julia’s mistakes and triumphs to make their own bucket list adventure the best possible success.  FREE - Download your free 'Live Your Bucket List' templates: charts, diagrams & certificates  
  • Peak District: Castleton (Vintage) - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood

    Wearable large-scale historic map artwork: Castleton in the Peak District

    CASTLETON AND THE GREAT RIDGE LIE AT THE HEART OF THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK. The ever-popular town lies between the gentle limestone 'White Peak' to the south, and the starker gritstone 'Dark Peak' to the north. This attractive, silky smooth snood features historic coloured map artwork showing the area in detail. Note: The historic mapping used on this snood is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct modern OS online or sheet map and compass.  
  •   If you like walking up Lakeland's most iconic fells followed by a visit to an excellent and nearby pub or inn, then this is the book for you. Well-known outdoor author Carl Rogers cleverly combines some of Cumbria's finest fell walks with its best-loved pubs. They're a marriage made in heaven — with some super natural pairs such as the Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater with Melbreak literally just behind the pub. Up a fell and down a pint - what could be better?
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