Author: Time Out Guides Ltd Publisher: Time Out Guides ISBN: 1846702216 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 418
Book Description
The first volume of the acclaimed Time Out Country Walks has been fully revised and updated, featuring 52 walks within easy reach of London, all starting and ending at railway stations. The walks take travelers through the glorious countryside, all on scenic footpaths with a minimum of road-walking. Recommendations for the best pubs and cafés are included, while easy-to-use maps and cut-off suggestions help those who choose to shorten the walk.
Author: David Sharp Publisher: ISBN: 9781845130626 Category : Thames Path (England) Languages : en Pages : 192
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Running for 180 miles (288 km) from the river's source in ruralloucestershire to the Thames barrier, the Thames Path is England's newestational Trail and one of the most varied and accessible of the country'song-distance paths. The Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks lead the walkerhrough tranquil water meadows, past the dreaming spires of Oxford and theageantry of Windsor and Hampton Court, through the heart of the capital, toondon's Docklands and beyond. This is the official guide to the Path andill be invaluable to the long-distance walker and weekend stroller alike.
Author: Guy Vowles Publisher: ISBN: 9781874192497 Category : Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
The Palladian Way is the brainchild of Cotswold walker Guy Vowles. It was born out of a previous idea for a long distance walk between Oxford and Bath but was extended northwards to Buckingham where the author was educated nearby. The realization that there was a Palladian bridge at Prior Park outside Bath to match the one at Stowe suggested
Author: Robert E. Johnson Publisher: Roaring Forties Press ISBN: 1938901517 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 290
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Berkeley Walks celebrates the things that make Berkeley such a wonderful walking city—diverse architecture, panoramic views, tree-lined neighborhoods, historic homes, unusual gardens, secret pathways, hidden parks, vibrant street life, trend-setting restaurants, and intriguing history. Fascinating and surprising sidelights include the apartment building from which Patty Hearst was kidnapped; Ted Kaczynski’s home before he became the Unabomber; and the residences of Nobel laureates and literary Berkeleyans such as Thornton Wilder, Ann Rice, and Philip K. Dick. Bob Johnson and Janet Byron—longtime city residents and tour guides—designed these 18 walks to showcase the many elements that make Berkeley’s neighborhoods, shopping districts, and academic areas such fun to explore. Visitors will discover a vibrant community beyond the University of California campus borders, while locals will be surprised and delighted by the treasures in their own backyards. Highlights of the book include a focus on architects Joseph Esherick, John Galen Howard, Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, James Plachek, Walter Ratcliff, Jr., and John Hudson Thomas, 100 archival and original photos, and 20 maps, including a map of Berkeley bookstores.
Author: Christopher Knowles Publisher: ISBN: 9781873877166 Category : Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
This guide covers the Cotswold Ring, a 55-mile circular route which takes in much of the northern Cotswolds, making use of existing rights of way and long-distance footpaths. The walk may be undertaken over several days, or in sections. Another title from the Cotswold Publisher, Reardon.
Author: Katherine Stathers Publisher: Frances Lincoln ISBN: 0711252866 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 402
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Explore the diverse cultural and historical legacy of the world's greatest writers, artists and composers on foot. This unique trans-continental culture trip around the world presents a series of inspiring walks, treks, and hikes that vary between easy one-hour strolls, half day trails, and multi-day expeditions for people who love a walking holiday and are looking for a more immersive experience. The book includes walks in easy to reach countryside areas, national parks, the wild, and the great cities of the world. From an urban Street Art Walking Tour of East London to a traverse through the Georgian melting pot city of Tbilisi to a literary-themed Millennium Tour of Stieg Larsson’s Stockholm, Discover the World in 500 Walks with Writers, Artists & Musicians has all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next walking adventure.
Author: Automobile Association (Great Britain) Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393315028 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 268
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Here are short tours--most take a half-hour to one or two hours--of 165 villages of unusual interest, beauty, and charm.
Author: Vic Heaney Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1471730352 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 165
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A grandfather goes for a walk. A mere 1900 kms. Backwards through his life, from his home in the French Pyrenees to his beginnings in Northern England. His aims: to walk for 70 days - to arrive on his 70th birthday - to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. 2 years of training; 17.5 Million steps walked - to raise funds and awareness of this dreadful illness. Vic Heaney's first wife Gaile was a victim of pancreatic cancer. There are many physical challenges, not least an eye condition which means he can not read maps and has difficulty walking on uneven ground. Some weeks his total climbs would have seen him conquer Everest. Many characters are met on the way. Even those who say, "Where are the Pyrenees?" are sent on their way with an appreciation of the awfulness of pancreatic cancer. Then the same grandfather writes a book about his epic walk. Join Vic in his great adventure. And feel good about it - every purchase will help to raise more funds to help conquer pancreatic cancer.
Author: Jilly MacLeod Publisher: Batsford Books ISBN: 1849941165 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 125
Book Description
This eBook has an attractive retro feel, with nostalgic line drawings and hand-drawn maps. Each of the 20 walks have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are circular and none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the following: Clear, easy-to-follow route directions Detailed hand-drawn maps Refreshments and pubs Parking information OS map references In addition, each walk contains information on wildlife, or other special attractions to watch out for while walking. The ideal gift for anyone wanting to explore the countryside within easy reach of London. Author Information Jilly Macleod studied Zoology at University College, London before joining a leading publishing company as a book editor. She worked on the successful Natural History list at HarperCollins and recently helped compile The National Trust Book of the Countryside. She is a keen walker and British countryside enthusiast and recently hiked Hadrian's Wall.
Author: Time Out Guides Ltd
Author: David Sharp
Author: Guy Vowles
Author: Robert E. Johnson
Author: Christopher Knowles
Author: Katherine Stathers
Author: Automobile Association (Great Britain)
Author: Vic Heaney
Author: Nick Moon
Author: Jilly MacLeod