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Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles

Author : Graham Uney
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783623365
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles written by Graham Uney and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland's Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainland, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay) and the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainland, West Burra, East Burra, Foula, Fair Isle, Isle of Noss, Bressay, Whalsay, Papa Stour, Muckle Roe, Out Skerries, Esha Ness, Yell, Fetlar and Unst). Routes vary in length from 1 mile to 16 miles, with something to suit all abilities. Offering a variety of landscapes together with a wealth of remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae and Jarlshof, Orkney and Shetland are a walker's dream. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear OS mapping and a time estimate for completing each route. The book includes plenty of information on the region's wildlife, archaeology and history, as well as practical tips such as when to go, what to take and getting to and around Orkney and Shetland. Quiet, remote and abounding in rare plants and wildlife, together with some of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites, Orkney and Shetland offer a treasure trove of natural and historic wonders, and makes an ideal walking holiday destination.

Orkney

Author : Mark Rowe
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 1804692514
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Orkney written by Mark Rowe and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt’s guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe, who is something of a specialist on the more remote parts of Scotland. Bradt’s guidebook combines all the practical details a traveller could need (when to visit, suggested itineraries, local culture, accommodation, and where to eat and drink) together with insightful background that ranges from geography and geology to architecture and archaeology, plus significant coverage of wildlife. Comprising 70 islands, of which just 19 are inhabited, Orkney is extraordinary. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney harbours many archaeological treasures, including Skara Brae, the most important Stone-Age village in northern Europe, and Maeshowe chambered tomb, whose entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Here you’ll also find the Old Man of Hoy, a spectacular 140m-high sea stack; Scapa Flow, scene of the dramatic scuttling of the German fleet in 1919; and dramatic nature reserves with cliffs upon which one in six UK seabirds nests. The deeper you delve – made easy with Bradt’s Orkney – the more you uncover. Foodies will be delighted by an astonishing number of local food outlets and family producers, some going back more than 100 years. Discover Scotland’s first carbon-neutral island (or that’s the plan!), the island whose past may have included sky burials, and the world’s shortest scheduled commercial flight (just 60 seconds!). Or why not attend one of the world’s leading science festivals or Scotland’s sole wine festival? New for this edition are additional mapped walks; greater detail on history; expanded coverage of archaeological developments, the outer isles, new or enhanced visitor attractions including croft tours – all in the UK’s top destination for cruise ships and an increasingly popular location for family staycations. With much to enchant archaeology enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists, wildlife watchers, beach lovers and genealogists, Bradt’s Orkney is the ideal guide for those who travel with curious minds to discover far-flung places of great cultural, historical and wildlife interest.

Orkney

Author : John Fergusson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781907025525
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Orkney written by John Fergusson and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sitting just off the north coast of Scotland, between the Atlantic and the North Sea, Orkney is probably the only place where, in the space of a single day, you can walk along a golden beach with seabirds and seals, clamber over wartime ruins, descend into ancient tombs or wander around a house that is older than the Pyramids. With rugged cliffs, rolling waves, prehistoric sites and stunning wildlife, Orkney is a wonderful place to go for a walk. This guide will help you make the most of it.

Orkney Folk Tales

Author : Tom Muir
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750955333
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Orkney Folk Tales written by Tom Muir and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orkney Islands are a place of mystery and magic, where the past and the present meet, ancient standing stones walk and burial mounds are the home of the trows. Orkney Folk Tales walks the reader across invisible islands that are home to fin folk and mermaids, and seals that are often far more than they appear to be. Here Orkney witches raise storms and predict the outcome of battles, ghosts seek revenge and the Devil sits in the rafters of St Magnus Cathedral, taking notes! Using ancient tales told by the firesides of the Picts and Vikings, storyteller Tom Muir takes the reader on a magical journey where he reveals how the islands were created from the teeth of a monster, how a giant built lochs and hills in his greed for fertile land, and how the waves are controlled by the hand of a goddess.

Under Brinkie's Brae

Author : George Mackay Brown
Publisher : Steve Savage Publishers Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781904246077
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Under Brinkie's Brae written by George Mackay Brown and published by Steve Savage Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hand-book to the Orkney islands

Author : Orkney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Hand-book to the Orkney islands written by Orkney and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Outrun: A Memoir

Author : Amy Liptrot
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393609006
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (936 download)

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Download or read book The Outrun: A Memoir written by Amy Liptrot and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s wild writing: sexy, unguarded, raw, and ardent … highly recommended.”—The Millions After a decade of heavy partying and hard drinking in London, Amy Liptrot returns home to Orkney, a remote island off the north of Scotland. The Outrun maps Amy’s inspiring recovery as she walks along windy coasts, swims in icy Atlantic waters, tracks Orkney’s wildlife, and reconnects with her parents, revisiting and rediscovering the place that shaped her. A Guardian Best Nonfiction Book of 2016 Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller New Statesman Book of the Year

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Publisher : Youguide International BV
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book written by and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Orkney's Italian Chapel

Author : Philip Paris
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845026144
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Orkney's Italian Chapel written by Philip Paris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orkney's Italian Chapel was built by Italian POWs held on the island during the Second World War. In the sixty-five years since it was built it has become an enduring symbol of peace and hope around the world. The story of who built the chapel and how it came into existence and survived against all the odds is both fascinating and inspiring. Author Philip Paris's extensive research into the creation of the Italian Chapel has uncovered many new facts, and this comprehensive new book is the definitive account of the chapel and those who built it. It is a book that has waited to be written for sixty-five years.

Orkney & Shetland Islands Footprint Focus Guide

Author : Alan Murphy
Publisher : Footprint Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 1909268836
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Orkney & Shetland Islands Footprint Focus Guide written by Alan Murphy and published by Footprint Travel Guides. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland’s northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries, making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian and Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey. • Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around. • Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness. • Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink. • Detailed street maps will help you find your way around. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down

Walking in the Scottish Borders

Author : Ronald Turnbull
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783628367
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking in the Scottish Borders written by Ronald Turnbull and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook provides 45 day walks in the Scottish Borders. Separated into six sections, these walks are divided between the north and south Cheviots, Tweed, Ettrick, Moffat and Manor hills and feature main centres including Wooler, Kelso, Melrose, Peebles and Moffat. The guide's seventh section outlines long distance routes, including a walk along the Border from Gretna to Berwick-on-Tweed. The Scottish Borders are rich in both history and geology. These walks explore many historical sites, from Iron Age forts on hillsides to bastles and towers dating from the Border Reivers era. The stunning and varied scenery is a result of complex geological processes; a visit to Dobb's Linn showcases preserved fossils, while the coastline at St Abbs Head features iconic folded rock formations which are home to a myriad of birds including guillemots. Each walk features 1:50,000 OS mapping, comprehensive route description and plenty of information about points of interest along the route. The walks are graded and can be easily customised with alternative start points, route variants and shortcuts. The guide's introduction offers plenty of practical information about how to get there and where to stay, while the appendices list useful contacts and tourist information centres.

Walking Awake: The Faces in Nature

Author : Denise Crawn
Publisher : Full Court Press
ISBN 13 : 9781938812095
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Walking Awake: The Faces in Nature written by Denise Crawn and published by Full Court Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Denise Crawn's eye opens up profound connections with the natural world around us. As W.H. Auden once said of E. M. Forster, she "trips us up like an unnoticed stone" as we stumble through the unaware routines of our lives. "Look " she says, coaxing us to see more deeply and rewardingly into the comradeship of the woods-and she does so in a manner more than merely visual: Her insight operates on a spiritual plane, hinting at richer meanings in these connections. And she offers compelling remarks from other men and women, as diverse as Vincent van Gogh and Albert Einstein, who have understood the wisdom of nature to further deepen the emotional impact of her compelling photographs-now yours to enjoy.

Walking the Dales Way

Author : Terry Marsh
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 178362874X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking the Dales Way written by Terry Marsh and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully waymarked trail from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, the Dales Way links two of England's most celebrated national parks, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Well served for accommodation and facilities, and with easy walking on riverside paths, it is one of the gentlest multi-day walks in Britain and therefore an ideal introduction to long-distance walking. It can be comfortably completed in 6-8 days. The guide offers comprehensive notes on local points of interest, as well as an overview of Dales geology, history, plants and wildlife to enhance the walking experience. The practical information is all there too, including when to go, how to get there and what to take, making for an ideal companion to enjoying this delightful route. Presented in six daily stages of 7-19 miles (with suggestions for alternative schedules), this guide describes the Way in both directions, with the main route description running from south to north. Step-by-step route description is accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, and a trek planner, showing where facilities are available, is included to facilitate planning. Accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the appendices. A separate, conveniently sized map booklet located in the back-cover sleeve provides all the OS 1:25,000 mapping needed to complete the trail.

The Instant

Author : Amy Liptrot
Publisher : Canongate Books
ISBN 13 : 1838854282
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book The Instant written by Amy Liptrot and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING Wishing to leave behind the isolation of her Orkney life, Amy Liptrot books a one-way flight to Berlin. She rents a loftbed in a shared flat and starts to look for work – and for love – through the screen of her phone. The Instant tells of the momentous year that follows, encountering the city’s wildlife in the most unexpected places, tracing the cycles of the moon, the flight paths of migratory birds and surrendering to the addictive power of love and lust.

Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Orkney (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839059214
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Orkney (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expert-curated guide book to Orkney shines a spotlight on a more unusual British city break, with a wealth of practical information on what to see and do. Each area or neighbourhood featured in this Orkney travel guide is explored in-depth with detailed coverage of the points of interest, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars on offer. Excursions to surrounding areas give plenty of options for those looking to enjoy a longer stay. This Orkney guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket Rough Guide to ORKNEY covers: Stromness and around, West Mainland, Hoy, Kirkwall, East Mainland, Lamb Holm, Burray, South Ronaldsay, Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Westray, Papa Westray, Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, North Ronaldsay, Shapinsay. Inside this travel guide to Orkney you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Orkney, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Stronsay to family activities in child-friendly places, like North Ronaldsay or city breaks in popular tourist areas, like St Magnus Cathedral. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering Stromness and around, West Mainland, Hoy, Kirkwall, Wyre and more, the practical ‘Places’ section of this Orkney travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides’ expert writers cover top attractions like Tomb of the Eagles and Maeshowe, and hidden gems like Old Man of Hoy and Castle o’Burrian. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Westray or Egilsay. This travel guide to Orkney tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Orkney. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this Orkney guide book is a convenient companion when you’re out and about exploring Skara Brae. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout this Orkney travel guide. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Orkney, getting around, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory.

Half hours in the far North

Author : North
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Half hours in the far North written by North and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Walking The Cumbria Way

Author : John Gillham
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783629142
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking The Cumbria Way written by John Gillham and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to walking the Cumbria Way, a 188km (73 mile) route between Ulverston and Carlisle. Suitable for walkers with some experience, this long-distance route through the heart of the Lake District can be walked in 5 days, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days. This largely low-level route is described here in five stages of between 19 and 26 kms (12 – 16 miles). Alternative mountain days can be added to include the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw. Route described from south to north with 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Variations to the itinerary suggested depending on required difficulty and time frame Route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary GPX files available to download