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by Dennis Kelsall This attractive and good looking book will take you on ten short circular walks to some of the finest and most iconic views and viewpoints along the rugged Pembrokeshire coast, in West Wales. For some hillwalkers, the ‘view’ is only achieved on attaining the summit. But here, the endless convolutions of the coastline create an ever changing scene, both in front and behind; with every step shifting the perspective, bringing something different into sight. While the distant view can stretch for miles, inlets, coves and bays may remain hidden, only revealing themselves at the last moment. More immediately, the cliffs are broken by crevices, ledges, caves and natural arches, while just offshore are stacks and wave-washed shoals. Behind, the hinterland is a patchwork of hill, common and agriculture, while the vista out to the sea is endlessly changed by the weather, tide and hour. And, where accessible, the prospect from the beach is different again. Memorable walks to unmissable views. -
Mountain and Hill Walking in Snowdonia is a two volume in-depth guide to every summit of note in the Snowdonia National Park. Each recommended route is described in detail and accompanied by a full colour relief map. All the routes are circular and include information on parking, distance and height gained. Volume 2 covers the southern half of the National Park. -
This new and wholly revised edition of a classic walking book contains fascinating, easy to follow walks exploring the unexpected past — from quiet strolls to hill and country rambles, by river, wood and ancient lane. A fascinating journey back in time ... -
Discover the very best of the dramatic Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales. These ten themed walks will take you to the best and most iconic places across Snowdonia, from the mighty Aber Falls in the north, to Cadair Idris, in the south. Famous for its lofty mountains and open hills, Snowdonia is characterised, too, by dramatic upland lakes and tarns enfolded within glacial troughs and valleys, and short, steep rivers tumbling to the sea. Discover vast empty beaches, friendly pubs and stunning views, hidden lakes and awesome waterfalls, challenging hills and mighty mountains. Every one is a walk to enjoy and savour on the day, and to remember long afterwards. -
WITH MORE THAN FORTY MOUNTAINS over 2,500 feet spread across the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, it is tricky to choose just ten favourites. This careful selection aims to illustrate the rich diversity of mountain walks within the National Park. Classic Munros such as Ben Lomond and Stob Binnein are all visited, while other peaks are combined with near neighbours to provide more challenging walks. Enjoy the ten best circular walks exploring the mountains and beinns of the lovely Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Featured walks include:- Ben Lomond (Ptarmigan Ridge),
- Ben Donich,
- The Cobbler,
- Ben Vorlich,
- An Caisteal,
- Cruach Ardrain,
- Beinn Odhar,
- Stob Binnein,
- Ben Venue
- Ben Ledi
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South Wales' best coastal pub walks
This pocket-sized guide gives walkers ten easy, circular walks to amazing coastal pubs along the South Wales section of the Wales Coast Path. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Each of the short circular walks has been selected for both the quality of the pub and the walk itself. The routes cover the very best walking country in the area. All are in landscapes with particular historical or wildlife interest, and all follow part of the Wales Coast Path. -
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Scotland: Ben Nevis - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Ben Nevis in Scotland
BEN NEVIS IS THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SCOTLAND AND THE BRITISH ISLES. Rising to 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level, the summit is reached by around 100,000 visitors a year. This detailed Ordnance Survey mapping snood shows the mountain and its awe-inspiring surroundings, making it the ideal present or souvenir for everyone who loves this most famous of Scotland's mountains. 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
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by Laura Hodgkinson This good looking, modern walking book will take you on ten short circular themed walks across South Wales' ever-popular Brecon Beacons National Park. The Brecon Beacons was Britain’s 10th National Park, established in 1957 to preserve and highlight the unique landscape of the area. The Brecon Beacons are said to be named after the historical practice of lighting beacons of fire upon hilltops to forewarn neighbouring valleys of invasion. The Brecon Beacons cover 1,344 square kilometres / 519 square miles with it’s spectacular waterfalls, valleys and expanse of hilly terrain; the Black Mountain to the west, the Fforest Fawr Geopark, Waterfall Country and the Pen y Fan range at the centre, and The Black Mountains to the east. The variety of flora and fauna is as vast as the landscape. Rare sub-arctic, alpine plants thrive within this unique climate. Mammals you're likely to spot include include wild mountain ponies, horseshoe bats, otters and water voles. Often seen birds of prey include the buzzard and iconic red kite. It's a wonderful area for walking and for everyone with a love of the outdoors. -
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Helvellyn - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale historic map artwork: Helvellyn in the Lake District
HELVELLYN HAS BEEN A POPULAR CUMBRIAN SUMMIT FOR MANY YEARS. The snood's tightly woven material features a detailed historic colour map dating from 1912 — and shows the mountain in all its timeless beauty. A wonderful keepsake, gift or souvenir 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. -
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. -
South Devon's best coastal pub walks
The lovely pubs along the South Devon 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 great pub. Combined, they cover the very best stretches of South Devon's coastline, one of great natural beauty and variety. The pub walks are ordered from west to east, starting at Noss Mayo on the Yealm estuary and finishing at Branscombe, near Beer. All the pubs are situated either right on the coast or a short distance inland — some in coves and harbours, others almost on the sand — and the majority are open all day. With the pubs open all year and the walking good in all seasons, the South Devon Coast is quite rightly a year-round destination. -
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.
