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Download or read book The Abbey Trail written by Clive Newsome and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Abbey Trail is an eight-day long-distance walk (with alternative circular day walks) through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside visiting some of England's greatest abbeys. This book provides brief histories for all the places along the trail and contains detailed maps that outline all the routes.
Book Synopsis The Borders Abbeys Way by : Paul Boobyer
Download or read book The Borders Abbeys Way written by Paul Boobyer and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Hayduke Trail written by Joe Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traversing six national parks, a national recreation area, a national monument, and various wilderness study areas, the Hayduke Trail is a challenging, 800-mile backcountry route on the Colorado Plateau. This guide book is designed for experienced desert trekkers seeking a thorough-hiking experience on a well-tested route.
Book Synopsis Appalachian Odyssey by : Steve Sherman
Download or read book Appalachian Odyssey written by Steve Sherman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trail along on this 2,000-mile, bliss-and-blister adventure away from interstates and into backwoods America. Cross the Smokies, survive Virginia floods, buck New Jersey heat, walk the Presidentials of the White Mountains, and traverse a mile-long gorge. Then, 150 days later, stand victorious on the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Appalachian Odyssey has everything—and then some—about the great hike. Inspiring for all ages whether you’re a backpacker or an armchair hiker. Appalachian Odyssey was awarded the Honorable Mention in the Outdoor Classic category by the 2009 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA). The Outdoor Classic Award is presented annually to an “unusual and lasting” book that over time has proven to be a significant work in the field.
Download or read book The Pilgrims' Way written by Leigh Hatts and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook details the Pilgrims' Way, an historic pilgrimage route to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of the shrine of the martyred archbishop, St Thomas Becket. The route is described both from Winchester in Hampshire (138 miles) and London's Southwark Cathedral (90¼ miles), with an optional spur to Rochester Cathedral. With relatively easy walking on ancient byways, the route from Winchester is presented in 15 stages of 5-14 miles: it can be comfortably completed in under a fortnight. It follows a major chalk ridge through scenic countryside, taking in characterful towns and villages and historic churches. The route from Southwark is described in 10 stages and includes a visit to the ruined Lesnes Abbey. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, advice on making the most of a trip and information on the historical background to the pilgrimage, key historical figures and local points of interest. Accommodation listings and details of facilities and transport links can be found in the appendices. Pilgrimages to Becket's shrine began within a few years of the his death in 1170, although Canterbury was a popular destination even before this time due to the nearby shrine of St Augustine. The route has featured in literature, drama and film, and forms the setting for Geoffrey Chaucer's famous Middle English work, The Canterbury Tales.
Book Synopsis Walking the Midshires Way by : Ron Haydock
Download or read book Walking the Midshires Way written by Ron Haydock and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Yorkshire Dales Walks with Children by : Steve Rickerby
Download or read book Yorkshire Dales Walks with Children written by Steve Rickerby and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abbey's Journey written by Glida Bothwell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abbey Green hates Seattle, rain, and him. With her life in shambles after a breakup and the loss of her job, it seems she has no other option but to return to her hometown of Boise, Idaho, to stay with her widowed mother. During her trip, when she is plagued by strange dreams, Abbey has no idea they are foretelling of what is to come. While visiting her childhood home and doing her best to deal with her mother’s declining mental capacity, Abbey uncovers a dusty trunk in the attic. Inside is a gold locket and an old handwritten diary that details a young woman’s journey from Kentucky to Oregon during 1852. A short time later, as Abbey holds the locket in her hand, she is suddenly thrust back in time where she joins a wagon train headed west on the Oregon Trail during the same time period. While on a journey filled with hardships, tragedy, and adversity, Abbey not only gains new relationships but also insight into her own path forward in life. In this historical novel, a modern-day woman travels back in time to join a wagon train on the Oregon Trail, finding insight into her twenty-first century life.
Book Synopsis Curious Tales of Old North Yorkshire by : Howard Peach
Download or read book Curious Tales of Old North Yorkshire written by Howard Peach and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hiking Waterfalls in New England by : Eli Burakian
Download or read book Hiking Waterfalls in New England written by Eli Burakian and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Waterfalls in New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in New England will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
Book Synopsis The Lost Abbey of Eynsham by : Steve Parrinder
Download or read book The Lost Abbey of Eynsham written by Steve Parrinder and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eynsham was one of the few religious foundations in England in continuous use from the late Saxon period to the Dissolution. This book aims to rescue this important abbey from obscurity by summarising its history and examining its material remains, most of which have never been published before.
Book Synopsis Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes by : Robert Louis Stevenson
Download or read book Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Cosimo Classics. This book was released on 1879 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 23 September 1878 Stevenson set out from Le Monastier in the Haut Loire, to tramp through the wild region of the Cevennes. His only companion was a small donkey to carry basic necessities, and a commodious "sleeping sack". In the next 12 days, at a pace dictated by the donkey and carrying most of the supplies himself, he travelled 120 miles across rivers, mountains and forests. His stylish and witty account was published in 1879.
Book Synopsis Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail by : Matthew Nelson
Download or read book Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail written by Matthew Nelson and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents can set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a 'bible' of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether) so that day-hikers as well as thru-hikers can feel confident about the route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain, this new book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian heading for the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Book Synopsis Hiking the Green Mountains by : Lisa Ballard
Download or read book Hiking the Green Mountains written by Lisa Ballard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DREAM IT Hiking the Green Mountains features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40 easy-to-follow trails that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history. PLAN IT This guide provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Classics and lesser-known hikes Photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS coordinates Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more DO IT A combination of scenic geologic features and a healthy stewardship for the natural world has led to lots of great hiking trails in the Green Mountains, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area. Find hikes suited to every ability Experience the thrill of exploring nature away from the crowds Discover dramatic natural features, spectacular views, and more
Book Synopsis On the Trail of Robert the Bruce by : David. R. Ross
Download or read book On the Trail of Robert the Bruce written by David. R. Ross and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the astonishing blow-by-blow account of how, against fearful odds, freedom-fighter Bruce led the Scots to win their greatest victory ever in the War of Independence. The trail takes us to Bruce sites in Scotland and beyond, over 70 in all, with fully detailed maps. Elaborate illustrations help set the scene on the Bruce's story, which is one part blood and gore, two parts love and laughter. Ross proves himself a master of writing hands-on history with attitude.
Book Synopsis 100 Hikes of a Lifetime by : Kate Siber
Download or read book 100 Hikes of a Lifetime written by Kate Siber and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2020 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ultimate hiker's bucket list, from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to Micronesia's off-the-beaten-path Six Waterfalls Hike, treks through 100 energizing experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala--to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming, ) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. So pack your gear and lace your boots: this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the best hikes of your life!
Book Synopsis Five-Star Trails: Louisville & Southern Indiana by : Valerie Askren
Download or read book Five-Star Trails: Louisville & Southern Indiana written by Valerie Askren and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best hikes in Louisville, Kentucky, and beyond! Louisville is known as the City of Parks, and its population has long valued the natural landscape and the provisioning of outdoor recreation. Nestled within the Ohio Valley and bordered by the Knobs region to the south and heavily wooded areas to the north, Louisville lies near an endless array of hiking opportunities: national forests, state and local parks, and nature preserves. Explore 40 of Louisville’s five-star trails—including the best walking paths and hidden hiking treasures in central Kentucky and southern Indiana. With hikes in this guide divided into five distinct areas, you’ll wind through hilly woodlands, around beautiful lakes, along meandering creeks, and across expansive meadows. Kentucky author and hiking expert Valerie Askren details easy strolls along Louisville’s many paved trails, treks past lovely ponds and fields of wildflowers, and longer hikes traversing densely wooded hills—all offering a broad spectrum of diverse landscapes. Inside you’ll find: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests Full-color GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience the area’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
