This new title to Orkney & Shetland presents the most northerly Pathfinder® Guide walks in our series: 28 outstanding walks – 23 circular & five there-&-back routes visiting eleven islands across both archipelagos. The size & nature of the islands lend themselves best to short & half-day walks where unhurried & free-range walking is encouraged & the endless distractions of scenery, seabirds, wildflowers & sea watching are best appreciated & enjoyed at a relaxed pace. In Orkney, the first walk is a short stroll around Hoxa Head with its extensive views across Scapa Flow & subsequent routes go on to explore more widely over Mainland Orkney & take in the islands of Hoy, Rousay & South Ronaldsay, concluding with a ramble along the breathtaking clifftops of Yesnaby to enjoy the Yesnaby Castle & North Gaulton sea stacks, in addition to the fine 2, 500-year-old Broch of Borwick. Among the other walks on Orkney you are guided round the sights of Kirkwall, taken to prehistoric Mid Howe Chambered Cairn, lead across a tidal causeway to Birsay, & to a good whale watching point overlooking the Pentland Firth from Cantick Head. In Shetl&, the first walk sets out from Sandsayre jetty to the tiny island of Mousa, renowned for two outstanding marvels – a very distinctive Iron Age broch & an RSPB reserve of international importance for petrels & other seabirds. Walks range across Shetland from wild & remote Hermaness, on the far northern tip of Unst, down to Sumburgh Head, its most southerly point, where in addition to visiting the lighthouse, the itinerary also

Includes:: the historically fascinating multi-period settlement complex of Jarlshof. In between, you can walk on the extensive silver sands of Banna Minn & St Ninian’s Isle, enjoy cultural heritage in Lerwick & Scalloway, & experience the rich natural beauty & airy peacefulness of Fethaland & the Sands of Breckon. 28 outstanding walks across Orkney & Shetland: walks range from 1¾ to 6¾ miles with clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps, GPS waypoints, where to park, & places of interest en route. These all-new routes have been researched & written by expert outdoor writer Terry Marsh & showcase beautiful photography of scenes from the walks. Pathfinder® Guides are Britain’s best-loved walking guides. Printed with weather-resistant covers featuring durable rounded corners, they are the perfect companion for country walking throughout Britain. With 80 titles in the series, & 2000 routes to choose from, a wealth of walks is available throughout Engl&, Scotland & Wales from Land's End to Unst & the Lleyn Peninsula to Southwold..

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Discover magical mountains & secret glens with shimmering lochs & hidden waterfalls, perfect for a summer swim. Explore lost ruins & castles, watch sea-bird colonies on dramatic cliffs or walk barefoot on white-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters. Wild camp in flower-covered dunes & retreat to ancient inns with roaring fires & even warmer welcomes. In this inspiring compendium you will find the best of Scotland’s unspoiled Highlands & Islands. Featuring stunning photography & engaging travel writing, this is the perfect guide for those seeking a wild adventure. New from the award-winning Wild Guide series, with over 900 secret adventures, hidden places & wild escapes. Taking you to places no other guidebook reaches. Secret beaches, crystal coves & tiny islands Dramatic sea stacks, caves & cliffs Waterfalls, lochs & river swimming Magnificent glens & mountains Sacred remains & lost ruins Wildlife wonders & ancient forests Local food & drink – from the best seafood to micro-distilleries Secluded luxury hideaways, cottages & quirky campsites Wild camping & bothies About the author Kimberley Grant is a travel & lifestyle journalist & photographer from Glasgow. David Cooper is a photographer, writer & mountaineer from the Shetland Isles. Richard Gaston is a travel & fashion photographer from Ayrshire. Together they have camped, climbed, walked, swum & eaten their way around the Highlands & Islands to bring you the best adventures Scotland has to offer. ...

Discover & explore Britain’s extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses in ancient forests, & ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since returned to nature. Including over 250 ruins & 28 maps, with a foreword by Sir Tony Robinson from Channel Four’s Time Team. Britain’s first guidebook to Britain’s ruins Detailed instructions on how to visit & gain access to over 250 hidden, wild or lesser known places (28 maps) stunning photography Wide family appeal – cuts across generations & brings history alive – also appeals to walkers & history buffs Best for lists & itineraries, including for families, explorers, nature lovers, foragers, campers & days out, sunset views, legends

Includes:: the best: Ancient Ruins – Earthworks & Standing Stones Abandoned villages & settlements. Mines & quarries – Copper Mines, Tin Mines, Coal Mines Factories, works & quays. Steelworks, Ironworks, factories. Modern Military – Airfields & Gun Emplacements. Ancient Military & Castles – Forts, Castles & Fortified Houses Grand Houses & Follies Urbex & Modern ruins Religious sites Hospitals, Schools & Theatres About the author Dave Hamilton is co-author of the best-selling Self Sufficient-ish Bible, & cult classic Grow your food for free. Dave lives in the South West of England where he teaches & writes about horticulture, wild food, history & ruins.

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