Peak District Walking on the Level

Peak District Walking on the Level
Author: Norman Buckley
Publisher: Sigma Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781850588115

Scattered across the length and breadth of the Peak District, this title features 28 carefully selected short walks to choose from. It is ideal for family outings, for those who prefer easier walks, and all those who simply don't have the time for an all-day walk.

Dark Peak Walks

Dark Peak Walks
Author: Paul Besley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781852845193

A guidebook to 35 day walks exploring the valleys and landmarks of the Dark Park area of the Peak District National Park, and 5 longer routes exploring the region's more wild and remote gritstone edges and open moorland. With a variety of distances, terrain and strenuousness there are routes for all levels of ability. The day walks are circular and range from 7 to 22km (4-14 miles), and can be enjoyed in between 3 and 7 hours. The longer routes - 3 linear and 2 circular - are between 25 and 45km (15-28 miles) in length, and take from 8 to 13 hours to complete. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each day walk, and 1:100,000 maps for longer routes GPX files available to download Refreshment and public transport options are given where relevant Information given on local geology and wildlife Easy access from Hathersage, Castleton, Glossop, Sheffield

Walking in the Peak District - White Peak East

Walking in the Peak District - White Peak East
Author: Paul Besley
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2023-04-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 178362826X

This guidebook to walking in the Peak District details 35 day walks and 7 longer trails in the eastern part of the White Peak, part of the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. This volume includes walks near Bakewell, Matlock and Eyam, the plague village, as well as the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail and White Peak Circular. Ranging between 4 and 12 miles in length and largely following well-marked paths over gentle landscapes, these walks are suitable for walkers of all abilities. Walking in the Peak District is enjoyable all year round although the famous limestone landscapes can be slippery in or after wet weather. Walks are illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping, while the longer walks and trails are covered by 1:100,000 scale mapping. Free GPX files available to aid navigation. Walkers can use the longer trails to link day walks into longer routes or explore the area on the three-day White Peak Circular, starting in Birchover. While geologically fascinating with its layers of limestone and gritstone, the White Peak is also a landscape rich in history and art. These walks visit sites including medieval churches, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cromford Mill, and Eyam, a village devastated by plague in the 1660s. Out on the hills are stone circles and ancient sites such as the Neolithic burial site of Arbor Low.

Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West

Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West
Author: Paul Besley
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-08-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783628707

This guidebook is the ideal companion for walkers who want to explore the western section of Derbyshire's White Peak area. Starting in towns and villages including Castleton, Ilam, Buxton, Tideswell, Hartington and Longnor, these day walks are perfectly suited for year-round trips to the Peak District and are suitable for walkers of all abilities. Across 40 day walks, this guidebook offers a range of routes that showcase the best of the Peak District landscape: rolling green hills rising up to limestone ridges, deep dales with meandering rivers, and limestone caves and pinnacles. There is plenty of history to explore too, with many walks visiting historical sites from Neolithic, medieval and industrial periods. Most of the walks range between 4 and 9 miles and can be enjoyed in 2-4 hours walking. As several start from the same car park or village, many walks can be combined for longer days out. Each walk features clear OS mapping and detailed route description interspersed with insights into the area's history, geology, art and culture, making this a brilliant guide for both navigation and learning about the Peak District.

Walks to Viewpoints

Walks to Viewpoints
Author: Chiz Dakin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781908632784

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten best walks to the most stunning viewpoints in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured viewpoints include: Monsal Head, High Wheeldon, Hen Cloud, Lose Hill, Shutlingsloe, Thorpe Cloud, Alderman¿s Hill, Monsal Hidden View, Over Owler Tor and Mam Tor.

Walking the Ribble Way

Walking the Ribble Way
Author: Dennis Kelsall
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2023-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783629452

Guidebook to walking the Ribble Way, a 72 mile route following the Ribble valley, from the estuary mouth near Preston to the river's source on Cam Fell in the Yorkshire Dales. The book contains OS map extracts and full route description split into 7 convenient stages, with suggestions for day walkers.

Walking on Harris and Lewis

Walking on Harris and Lewis
Author: Richard Barrett
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-11-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783629517

This guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 and 14 miles (4 to 22km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbet. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level, and include the An Cliseam horseshoe, visits to ancient historic monuments like the stone circles of Calanais and the famous Butt of Lewis lighthouse, all illustrated with OS 1:50,000 maps and dramatic photography. The routes take in most of the main summits as well as historical and geographical places of interest. A list of all the Marilyns (British hills of any height with a drop of at least 150m on all sides) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda is included at the back. Tips are also included about walking on St Kilda, Berneray, Taransay, The Shiant Islands and The Flannan Isles, along with a short Gaelic glossary and route summary table, and advice on practicalities to make the most out of any walking trip on Harris and Lewis.

The Pilgrims' Way

The Pilgrims' Way
Author: Leigh Hatts
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783624604

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 (901⁄4 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.

The Best of Britain: The Peak District

The Best of Britain: The Peak District
Author: Roly Smith
Publisher: Crimson
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1780590334

Every year, more and more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights and rigorous security checks and holiday in Britain. 22 million people visit the Peak District every year, making it one of the most popular national parks in the world. No wonder, given the range of stunning scenery and traditional life. There are many walking guides to the Peaks, but this is the first guidebook to focus on having a superb holiday in the area, covering all the attractions and modern facilities for the visitor, all written by locals who know the area like the back of their hand. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area and expert advice, to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide includes: - The best attractions for young couples, families and groups of friends - Recommendations from local characters and celebrities - Where to find fresh organic and local produce and tucked-away farm shops and delis - Recommended places to eat out - from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants - Wet-weather options - for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down - Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!) - The best places to stay - from cosy cottages to boutique hotels - Local legends, festivals and pubs