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Canoeists' Guide To The River Wye This guide has been produced by the Enviroment Agency Wales. The guide provides useful information for canoeists using the River Wye. It contains a detailed itinery of the river, together with information to help you plan and enjoy your canoeing trips. ISBN 1857 05635 3, Tenth Edition (2001) Price: £ 7.99 out of stock
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Hereford and the Wye Valley This comprehensive walker's guide divides naturally into four sections oHerefordshire oThe Malvern Hills oThe Wye Valley oThe Forest of Dean. Each section has a selection of interesting walks and an introduction embracing flora, fauna and history. The walker can discover the secrets of Malvern Water, Elgar, the cider industry and the peculiar traditions of mining in the Forest of Dean, amongst many other topics. A particular value is the way in which the entire region is covered in one handy volume allowing the walker greater freedom to change area according to his or her feelings for the day. The core of this book is the selection of fifty-four walks. Each contains a route description and a sketch map, plus additional information about the area and the sights to be seen. Each route description also provides details of the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 map(s) covering the route. Some walks give optional variations to shorten or extend the walk. Others are capable of being linked together. The aim is to provide a flexible guidebook, so that newcomers to the area can follow clear routes, but those more experienced can use the book for reference whilst devising their own routes. The walks range in length from 2km (1 mile) to 23km (14 miles).
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Walking Offa's Dyke Path Offa's Dyke was constructed by the powerful King of Mercia in the late eighth century to mark out the western boundary of his kingdom. Hundreds of years later this is the inspiration for a 170-mile long-distance footpath traversing the border country of England and Wales. David Hunter describes the whole route and makes suggestions for circular walks covering sections of it. Undertaken in its entirety the route offers an attractive and at times demanding prospect for the long-distance walker. Done in sections, the walker can please himself. Useful information on parking, maps required, distances, etc., are included and the book is illustrated with colour and black and white photographs. The Offa's Dyke Path makes its way through varied, sometimes wild, often remote, and frequently superb scenery, linked by a succession of historic towns and attractive villages. It is an intricate weaving of paths, ancient tracks and quiet lanes, sometimes favouring England, sometimes Wales, and occasionally a carefully neutral treading of the division between the two, following the spirit if not always the line of the dyke. Diversions are made from its course to seek a more scenic route, and indeed there are many gaps where the dyke was never built. This book has been designed to allow some flexibility in following the official route. While this is fully described, alternative routes which allow visits to places of interest or to find accommodation are included and form part of the total mileage quoted. Each chapter covers what for some would be regarded as more than a full day's walk. The overall distance has been further subdivided to allow for shorter excursions, a there-and-back exploration, or to assist in planning round walks. Series:Long Distance Trails, Author:David Hunter, ISBN:1-85284-160-5 Size:174x116, No of pages::224pp, Cover:Laminated, Last published:1994 Price: £ 9.99 |
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Brecon Beacons: A Walker's Interpretation
Guide The Brecon Beacons National Park has a considerable advantage for the average walker. Short, gentle, safe circular walks are numerous in this area. These vary greatly in character from low-level valley walks, including woodland and waterfalls, to combined valley and ridge walks. Relatively short distances need to be travelled by car as the walking areas are directly linked by roads. These factors make this an ideal area for individuals or families of any walking ability. The large number and wide choice of routes means that a walk can be selected to suit the weather and a wide variety of abilities and interests. The book describes 33 walks in detail with a commentary on every aspect of things seen along the way, so that in addition to its recreational role it has a fascinating educational role as well. The Brecon Beacons National Park has excellent road communication with south Wales, the Midlands and the south-east of England. All the walks described in this guidebook are covered by the Brecon Beacons National Park Central Area Outdoor Leisure Map 11. The ideas for this book came from a realisation that many walkers in the Brecon Beacons wish to know more of the countryside they come to enjoy and explore. One solution is for them to follow one of the many guided walks organised by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. This guidebook has the added advantage of giving information on all aspects of the countryside, as though the walker were accompanied by several experts at the same time. Series:British Mountains, Author:Andrew Davies & David Whittaker, ISBN:1-85284-182-6 Size:174x116, No of pages::200pp, Cover:Laminated, Last published:1998 Price: £9.99 |
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Hillwalking in Wales: Volume 1: - Arans-Dovey Hills
These two volumes are designed to explore the delights of the Welsh hills,
including those beyond the popular ranges of Snowdonia. The author brings
in not only the summits but the mountain lakes as well. The mountain
groups are arranged alphabetically and the two volumes cover the
following: Vol. 1: Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Carneddau, Cwmdeuddwr hills, Dovey hills. Vol. 2: Ffestiniog hills, Fforest Fawr, Glyders, Hirnants, Mynydd Du, Nantlle/Hebog hills, Plynlimon, Radnor Forest, Rhinogs, Siabod/Moelwyns, Snowdon, Tarrens. Each chapter contains: oA list of peaks and lakes in each mountain group oA diagrammatic map of the group oA general overview of the group oThe main ways up each of the peaks oHigh-level walks oLower-level walks oWalks for easier days. Absolutely essential for all lovers of the Welsh landscape THIS GUIDE IS NOW OUT OF PRINT - A NEW EDITION PLANNED FOR 2006 Series:Snowdonia, Author:Peter Hermon, ISBN:1-85284-081-1, Size:174x116 No of pages::256pp, Cover:Laminated, Last published:Reprinted 1996 Price: £ 9.99 |
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Hillwalking in Wales: Volume 2 - Ffestiniog - Tarrens(Reference #185284082X) These two volumes are designed to explore the delights of the Welsh hills, including those beyond the popular ranges of Snowdonia. The author brings in not only the summits, but the mountain lakes as well. The mountain groups are arranged alphabetically and the two volumes cover the following: Vol. 1: Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Carneddau, Cwmdeuddwr hills, Dovey hills. Vol. 2: Ffestiniog hills, Fforest Fawr, Glyders, Hirnants, Mynydd Du, Nantlle/Hebog hills, Plynlimon, Radnor Forest, Rhinogs, Siabod/ Moelwyns, Snowdon, Tarrens. Each chapter contains: oA list of peaks and lakes in each mountain group oA diagrammatic map of the group oA general overview of the group oThe main ways up each of the peaks oHigh-level walks oLower-level walks oWalks for easier days. Absolutely essential for all lovers of the Welsh landscape. Series:Snowdonia, Author:Peter Hermon, ISBN:1-85284-082-X Size:174x116, No of pages::272pp, Cover:Laminated, Last published:1991 Price: £ 9.99 |
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Backpacker's Britain Volume 2 - Wales The mountains of Wales are a great place to get away from it all for a few days, and this book describes the very best backpacking routes throughout the principality. A total of 25 two or three-day walks take you into the most scenic, beautiful and wild parts of Wales, each one with a night or more out among the mountains at wild camp sites, bothies or hostels. The routes cover all the main mountain ranges, from Snowdon, the Glyderau and Carneddau in the north, down to the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Fforest Fawr ranges in the south. Everything in between is included too, such as the superb ridges of the Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns and Cadair Idris, and the bleak moorland vastness of the Cwmdeuddwr hills and Plynlimon. Details of equipment, mountain safety and navigation as well as a bibliography to make this a complete guide to backpacking in Wales. Wide coverage of the ranges of Wales from the north to the south DUE TO BE PUBLISHED JUNE Full colour Routes are indicated on OS maps Illustrated with the authors own photographs Accompanies Volume 1 ñ Northern England Series:Backpacking Author:Graham Uney ISBN:1 85284 408 6 Size: No of pages::160 Cover: Last published:JUNE 2004 Price: £ 11.99 |
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Land's End to John O'Groats - A Cycle Guide(Reference #1852841885) A classic cycle tour from Land's End to John O'Groats, which can be completed in a couple of weeks, but with enough leisure to enjoy the variety of British landscapes along the way. The trip takes the cyclist through much of our most dramatic scenery, including the Cornish coast, Dartmoor, the Welsh Border country, the central Pennines, the Cumbrian fells and the Scottish Highlands, and takes in many attractive, off-the-tourist-track towns and villages. Simon Brown has divided the 950-mile trip into 14 daily rides, averaging 68 miles a day on a variety of open roads and gentle cycle ways. Each section includes a detailed route map, relief map, route description, points of interest along the way, details of major towns and a summary of facilities. An informative introduction provides the basics of cycle touring and cycle maintenance for the less experienced cyclist. Series:Bike Guides, Author:Simon Brown, ISBN:1-85284-188-5, Size:174x116 No of pages::116pp, Cover:Laminated, Last published:1995 Price: £8.99 |
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The Hillwalkers Manual The leading practical manual for the walker, covering equipment, safety, navigation, survival and photography. The book is split into the following sections The Hillwalker's World - Weather and seasons, physical features, altitude and nature, organisations, hill environment Equipment - Footwear, clothing, rucksacks, winter, equipment care Navigation - Using the map, compass work, other methods of navigation Techniques - Route planning, preparation, footcare, group leadership, solo walking, walking technique Survival - Being prepared, dealing with natural hazards, accident and rescue Photography- Cameras, lenses, filters, tripods, film, storage, techniques, sharp photographs, light, composition. Series:Techniques Author:Bill Birkett ISBN:1 85284 341 1 Size:A5 No of pages::200pp Cover:Laminated Last published:New edition 2002 Price: £ 12.99 |
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