The Cumbria Coastal Way

The Cumbria Coastal Way
Author: Ian Brodie
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-09-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781852844301

This guidebook follows the continuous 298km (182 mile) walking route from Silverdale, on Morecambe Bay, towards Gretna on the Scottish border. The route links a number of gems of landscape, wildlife, archaeology and history along this often little-known coastline. A walk of 10?14 days suitable for all levels of ability.

The Cumbria Way

The Cumbria Way
Author: John Gillham
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783621532

A guidebook to the Cumbria Way, a 73-mile long distance path through the heart of the English Lake District from Ulverston to Carlisle. The route is largely low-level, but this book also describes alternative mountain days which add the Coniston Fells, Glaramara and Skiddaw en route. The guide divides the route into 5 stages of between 12 and 16 miles, but there is plenty of opportunity to plan your itinerary for a more easy-going 7 to 8 days. This guidebook also provides useful information for every stage, from accommodation to available facilities en route, as well as an annotated OS map and details on points of interest.

Hadrian's Coastal Route

Hadrian's Coastal Route
Author: Clifford Jones
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2024-03-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1803996358

'Be part of history, walk a frontier lost for over fifteen hundred years.' The Western Hadrianic Frontier of the Roman Empire is little known by the general public. Until recently the frontier was viewed as merely a series of forts with a fluid means of defence and administration between them, and the public was understandably drawn to the physical remains of Hadrian's Wall crossing from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend. Archaeologists have always known different, and it is only now that they are beginning to shout from the rooftops that the Western Frontier is as important as the stones that cross the Pennines. Fortunately, through the efforts of a small band of archaeologists and Historic England, the public perception is changing. There is a wealth of magnificent and diverse scenery and amazing archaeology which rivals the better-known sites along the Hadrian's Wall. Walking the frontier offers opportunities for personal adventure and discovery. There is plenty of variety in the west; catch a train or bus, buy local produce, enjoy a beer and a good bed, but most of all enjoy the quest. This fully updated and illustrated guide offers the walker an insight into this relatively unknown world – one that still has much to reveal.

The Coast to Coast Walk

The Coast to Coast Walk
Author: Terry Marsh
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2023-02-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783624396

Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from west to east in 13 stages of between 10 and 21 miles, with high and low-level alternatives for crossing the Yorkshire Dales and comprehensive route summaries for those preferring to walk the trail in the opposite direction. The guidebook comes with a separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps showing the full route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack. A comprehensive trek planner offers a helpful overview of facilities on route, and full accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the appendices. There is also a wealth of background information covering geology, history, wildlife and plants, and a list of further reading.

Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk

Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
Author: Alfred Wainwright
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-07-06
Genre: England, Northern
ISBN: 9780711239197

The first fully revised and updated edition of A. Wainwright's pocket-sized guide to the classic Coast to Coast Walk. From St Bees Head on the Irish Sea by way of the Lake District, the Pennines, Swaledale and the North York Moors and ending at Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea, this 190-mile walk has over the years become one of the best-loved long-distance routes in the world. First devised in the early 1970s, the walk has prompted countless enthusiasts to lace up their walking boots and follow Wainwright's example, and inspired TV series by Tony Robinson for Channel 5 and Julia Bradbury for BBC Four. This brand new edition of the Pictorial Guide contains Wainwright's hand-drawn route maps and his inimitable commentary, with the route, maps and text completely revised and brought fully up-to-date by Chris Jesty.

The Westweg

The Westweg
Author: Kat Morgenstern
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2017-01-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783624213

A guidebook to walking the Westweg (Westway) between Pfozheim in Germany to Basel in Switzerland. Covering 285km (177 miles), this long-distance trek through the Black Forest takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker. The route is described north to south in 13 stages, each between 15 and 28km (9–17 miles) in length. Two variants between Titisee and Basel are described, the western route takes in Feldberg, the Black Forest’s highest peak, whilst the quieter eastern route summits the Herzogenhorn peak. 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations GPX files available to download Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation

Isle of Man Coastal Path

Isle of Man Coastal Path
Author: Aileen Evans
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783626178

Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) is a 98 mile footpath around the Isle of Man. The route description is set out as a circuit and split into stages, with the longest walk being 15.5 miles and the shortest being 7 miles. Any fast walkers may wish to complete two stages per day, while those progressing at a more leisurely pace may decide to amble along and take in the splendid attractions along the way. Two further walks described in this guidebook, the 23 mile Millennium Way, which follows the ancient route of the kings, from Ramsey to Castletown, and the 14 mile Herring Way, which takes a more traditional route from Peel to Castletown. Both these routes cross the hills of the island's interior and can be combined to make an interesting longer walk.

Lakeland Church Walks

Lakeland Church Walks
Author: P. J. Donaghy
Publisher: Sigma Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2001
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781850587613

This guide combines Lakeland walks and over 50 noteworthy churches. The circular walks are from three-and-a-half to twelve miles, with alternative shorter options, and the book sets out to give insight into Britain's cultural and artistic heritage.

The Cumbria and Lake District Coast

The Cumbria and Lake District Coast
Author: Kevin Sene
Publisher: Matador
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-08-28
Genre: Coasts
ISBN: 9781800464049

The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the beautiful Lake District National Park.The Cumbria and Lake District Coast provides suggestions for places to visit along the coast, including picturesque harbours, stately homes, museums and seaside resorts. Readers will also discover less well-known sights such as medieval buildings, lighthouses and stone circles. The Lancashire shores of Morecambe Bay and the Scottish shores of the Solway Firth are included too. For those interested in the history of the coast, there is an introduction to the role of coastal trade through the centuries. Topics include the Roman coastal defences that once extended to Maryport beyond Hadrian's Wall, how mining contributed to the growth of ports such as Barrow, Millom and Workington, and the canals that linked ports at Lancaster, Ulverston and Carlisle to the shore. For wildlife enthusiasts, the book highlights the many nature reserves that dot the shoreline and the varied habitats that are found, such as sand dunes, lowland raised mires and spectacular sea cliffs. There are also tips on watching waterbirds, for which Morecambe Bay and the Solway Firth are famed, and on where to see seals and tidal bores such as the Arnside Bore. With stunning colour photographs, The Cumbria and Lake District Coast is a must-read for travellers and local residents alike. It will also be of interest to walkers along the England Coast Path, a fabulous new long-distance trail which is due to be completed shortly.