Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya

Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya
Author: Philip Freakley
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2011-05-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1849653585

A guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles). Sketch maps are included Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus

Walking in Austria

Walking in Austria
Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2021-03-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783623985

A comprehensive guidebook detailing walking routes in Austria. The 101 walks reflect the diversity of this popular region and cover Austria's magnificent Alps - including the Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai and Zillertal - as well as the Dachsteingebirge, Hohe Tauern and the Karawanken. Graded according to difficulty and ranging from short walks of a few kilometres to day hikes and multi-day hut-to-hut tours, from the classic to the lesser-known, there is something to suit every level of ability and ambition. A full description of each route is accompanied by clear sketch maps. This book has all the information you need to make the most of an active walking holiday in Austria, including information on public transport, accommodation, gear required and safety issues, full details of over 100 mountain huts and a German-English glossary. Austria is one of Europe's most walker-friendly countries. Its 40,000km of well-maintained and waymarked trails pass more than a thousand Austrian mountain huts and countless attractive villages, hospitable hotels, inns and restaurants. It also boasts an extensive, integrated public transport system that is particularly useful for walkers.

Walking and Trekking on Corfu

Walking and Trekking on Corfu
Author: Gillian Price
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2024-07-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783622652

A guidebook to 22 day walks on the Greek island of Corfu, plus the Corfu Trail. Exploring both the island’s stunning coast and unspoilt interior, the routes are graded from easy to strenuous with options to suit most abilities and ambitions. The day walks range from 4 to 18km (2–11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. The 150km (93 mile) Corfu Trail traverses the island from south to north and is presented in 10 stages. Clear route description and sketch maps included for each walk Detailed information on refreshments and access Suggestions for walking bases Accommodation listings for the Corfu Trail Local points of interest, plants and wildlife and Greek cuisine

Walking in the Bavarian Alps

Walking in the Bavarian Alps
Author: Grant Bourne
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2023-06-29
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783626488

A comprehensive guidebook detailing walks in Germany's Bavarian Alps. Lying along the German-Austrian border in a thin sliver of land roughly 300km long, this area contains some of the most spectacular walking and beautiful scenery that Germany has to offer. 70 graded walks explore mountain landscapes, wild mountain gorges and alpine meadows as well as the region's picturesque villages, opulent baroque churches and fairy-tale castles like Neuschwanstein. There is also the northernmost glacier in the Alps (Blaueis), Germany's largest ice cave (Schellenberg) and its highest mountain, the Zugspitze, all visited on walks described in this guide. The walks are divided into six mountain areas, grouped around base towns to make planning a walking holiday as easy as possible. Bases include Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Marquartstein, Inzell, Oberammergau and Ramsau among others. The walks are mainly between 3 and 8 hours in duration, though some longer walks are included staying at mountain huts. The guidebook gives an outline of two multi-day tours and suggestions for shorter valley walks of less than 3hrs are also included. The Bavarian Alps make an ideal destination for an easy-to-organise and affordable walking holiday.

Walking in Essex

Walking in Essex
Author: Peter Aylmer
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783626712

This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to 18 miles and are mostly circular. Also included is a description of the Essex Way which crosses the county in 11 stages from Manor Park, on the fringes of London, to the port of Harwich - a distance of 96 miles. The walks are suitable for all abilities and there are shorter alternatives for many of the longer routes. With a huge variety of scenery and walking landscapes, Essex surprises and delights in equal measure. It boasts a 350-mile coastline (which, away from the busy seaside resorts, is barely known), numerous estuaries and river valleys, great and ancient forests, and more green lanes than any other English county except Dorset. Each walk is described step-by-step, illustrated with OS map extracts and packed with historical, and geological information about the landscape the route passes through.

Walking in Portugal

Walking in Portugal
Author: Simon Whitmarsh
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2024-05-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783625740

A guidebook to 40 walks spread throughout Portugal, with a focus on the country’s many natural and national parks. Walks are graded from easy to challenging, with options to suit most abilities and ambitions. The walks range from 5 to 46km (3–29 miles), with the two longest routes offering optional overnight stops; the day walks can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. A handful of routes are easily accessible from Lisbon, with others covering Peneda-Gerês National Park, Serra da Estrela Nature Park and the Algarve. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 maps GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking Local points of interest and background notes about Portugal Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

Walking La Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres

Walking La Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres
Author: Nicole Bukaty
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2023-09-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650227

A guidebook to walking La Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres pilgrimage route through Spain. The 995km route between Seville and Santiago de Compostela is detailed along with an extension to Astorga for those wishing to join the Camino Frances as well as alternative routes options via Laza or Verin. Designed for reasonably fit walkers, the guidebook offers a six-week itinerary best suited for walking in Spring or Autumn. Detailed descriptions of each stage, accompanied by 1:100,000 maps, ensure easy navigation and a seamless experience along the route. In addition to route guidance, the guidebook offers valuable information on pilgrim lodging, facilities, and preparation equipping you for a comfortable and well-supported journey. The route itself takes you through notable towns and cities such as Zafra, Mérida, Cáceres, Salamanca, Zamora, and Ourense, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Spain. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary pilgramage, where history, spirituality, and natural beauty converge.

Walking in the Picos de Europa

Walking in the Picos de Europa
Author: Robin Walker
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2024-07-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783629908

A guidebook to 38 walks and 4 short treks of 3-4 days in the Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. The walks cover the areas of Cangas de Onís, Cabrales, Liébana, Valdeón and Sajambre and range from easy valley hikes to ascents of the high peaks, so there is something to suit every ability. The walks range from 6 to 22km, and take between 3 to 8 hours. Four short treks of 3-4 days are also summarised in brief. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport Highlights include the Covadonga lakes and the Cares Gorge Information given on local geology and wildlife

Walking in the New Forest

Walking in the New Forest
Author: Steve Davison
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2024-01-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783628200

A guidebook to 30 day walks in the New Forest National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Hampshire and Wiltshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 5–17km (3–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–4 hours. Routes can be shortened, lengthened or combined allowing you to adapt the walks to suit you. 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk Refreshment and transport options are given Information included on wildlife and local history Easy access from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury

Walking in the Bernese Oberland - Jungfrau region

Walking in the Bernese Oberland - Jungfrau region
Author: Lesley Williams
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2024-10-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783629886

A guidebook to 50 day walks in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Jungfrau region the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley and Mürren. Walks range from 5 to 23km (3–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–10 hours. Each walk is graded to allow you to select the most suitable routes for your ability. Many also take advantage of the widespread public transport and lifts around the Bernese Oberland to provide options for walks at a higher altitude. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Highlights include Untersteinberg and Schynige Platte Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and alpine huts