Ol19

Ol19

Author: Great Britain. Ordnance Survey

Publisher:

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780319240113

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.


The Lune Valley and Howgills

The Lune Valley and Howgills

Author: Dennis Kelsall

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2021-08-26

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1783625627

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This guidebook offers a wide range of walks from the source of the river Lune in the Howgill Fells to Glasson Dock, just below Lancaster. The 40 day walks range between 3 and 11 miles in length and are all illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping. The walks start in the north of the region and follow the River Lune southwards to the sea, with bases including Orton, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Lancaster. They explore the infinitely varied landscape as the river Lune flows between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks and the Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also included is an outline of a 60-mile, 6-day route walking the River Lune from end to end, with lots of background information about the area's history, geology and also all the local facilities to help you plan your trip. There are magnificent views from the empty hilltops, delightful natural woodlands full of wildlife, stunning secluded side valleys and open moorland vistas to be explored in Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire.


Cycling the Pennine Bridleway

Cycling the Pennine Bridleway

Author: Keith Bradbury

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2012-12-20

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1849657017

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This guidebook covers the northern stages of the Pennine Bridleway, through Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, a dedicated and waymarked mountain biking and horse-riding trail that opened in 2011. Using part of the Mary Towneley Loop, the route is described for mountain bikers from Summit, just outside Rochdale all the way to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria, in about 176km. 11 circular day mountain bike routes are included for those who do not wish to ride the whole route as a linear trail. It splits the main bridleway into rides of 8 - 16 miles in length. A grand total of 384km of trail are covered, mapped using OS map extracts and illustrated with profiles, photographed and described in enough detail to suit all levels of navigational ability. Appendices also offer information on local facilities, accommodation, bike shops and other useful contacts for planning your days out or longer trip along the Bridleway, and information provided before each route description includes distance, ascent, grading, estimated time and percentage of route off-road, as well as maps needed and pubs and cafes en route.


25 Great Walkers' Pubs in the Yorkshire Dales

25 Great Walkers' Pubs in the Yorkshire Dales

Author: Mike Appleton

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-05-15

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1445653303

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This fascinating collection of photographs, facts and stories charts the history of some of the Dales most famous and interesting old pubs, inns and taverns.


Britain: The Lake District

Britain: The Lake District

Author: Vivienne Crow

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2015-09-13

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1860114407

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This title features dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation. Colour section gives a photographic overview of the region, together with special features of the particular counties, tailored itineraries and lists of the best things to do - whether it's walks, beaches or activities. There are top Don't Miss sights for each chapter. Explore the gentle green hills and woods of Southern Lakeland, west of Windermere. Visit Hill Top, the delightful farmhouse that Beatrix Potter purchased with the proceeds from Peter Rabbit. Wander the beautiful Eskdale, Duddon and Borrowdale valleys. Take refuge from the rain in the splendid Tudor country house of Sizergh with its lovely gardens and beautifully panelled rooms. Follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright and walk the fells with his unique walking guides for company. Discover the haunts and inspirations of Wordsworth's lakeland - Ullswater, Kendal and Keswick, and the walk from Easdale Tarn to Grasmere.


Great Mountain Days in the Pennines

Great Mountain Days in the Pennines

Author: Terry Marsh

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2013-03-22

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1849658919

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An inspirational large-format guidebook describing 50 walks in the Pennine mountains. Exploring all aspects of this beautiful upland area, the walks are graded with plenty of inspirational options for both first-time and experienced walkers. Routes range from 10-21km (6-13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3-7 hours Covers the North Pennines, Howgills, Yorkshire Dales, South Pennines and Dark Peak Routes include Cross Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Ingleborough, Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent, Pendle Hill, Kinder Downfall and a traverse of Ilkley Moor Clear route description alongside 1:50,000 OS mapping reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity Many routes are suitable for fell running