Peak District in the Pathfinder Guides series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each Pathfinder guide

Includes:: 28 varied walks ranging from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes & is accompanied by 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with marked, colour-coded routes. Introductory sections profile the county or region covered, with recommendations on the best time to visit & a brief explanation of GPS. An

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The southern, White Peak area of the Peak District National Park on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL24, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. Centred on the area bordered by Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock & Leek, coverage

Includes:: Dove Dale, Wirksworth, Carsington Water, Tittesworth Reservoir, the Derwent Vally Heritage Way, a section of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail, etc. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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The southern, White Peak area of the Peak District National Park on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL24, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. Centred on the area bordered by Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock & Leek, coverage

Includes:: Dove Dale, Wirksworth, Carsington Water, Tittesworth Reservoir, the Derwent Vally Heritage Way, a section of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail, etc.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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There just isn`t a bad time to walk in the Peak District, each season offers something new. The twenty circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 8 miles & are enjoyable all year round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. In spring, the fields around Monyash are golden with cowslips & the woods near Hayfield are a sea of bluebells. On a fine day in summer there are wonderful views over the hilltops & the moorland around Edale is violet with heather. Autumn brings colour to the Tissington Trail & the reservoirs near Holme are a splendid place to see migrant birds. To appreciate the special atmosphere of the Derwent Valley you should visit in winter. All the walks include details of:* How to get to the start * Where to park* Numbered route map & directions* Distance & terrain* Recommended local pubs & cafes * Points of interest along the way Whenever you manage to pay a visit to the nation`s oldest national park, you`ll be rewarded with stunning scenery & some excellent pubs in its quaint villages. Peter Naldrett lives in Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District, & is a geography teacher & journalist. He writes regularly for magazines & is the author or a number of successful walking books including Derbyshire & the Peak District
- A Dog Walker`s Guide & The Lake District
- A Dog Walker`s Guide.

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Pathfinder Peak District covering Eyam, the Chatsworth Estate & the Monk`s Dale Nature Reserve. This selection offers interest, regional variety & balance of routes in the Peak District providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Robin Hood`s Stride to the much more challenging walks in Thornhill this volume contains something for everyone. Covering walks through the whole of the Peak District both popular & little know scenic routes including Crowden, Eyam & Win Hill. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in the Peak District from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all Peak District waypoints -Where to park, good pubs & places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched & written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints. With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country. ...

Walking is one of Britain`s favourite leisure activities, & this fantastic walking guide to the Peak District features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface & access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking & public toilets. ...

Peak District: East & South is one of the titles in the Great Britain: Freedom to Roam Rambling Guides for England & Wales. The series was published in light of the ‘right to roam’ legislation, with the aim of creating a series of walking handbooks covering areas of mountains, moorland & heath newly opened up to walkers in England & Wales. An introduction is provided for the overall area, including details on natural history, cultural history & landscape. Selections of walks are provided, with on page OS mapping, for ramblers to choose their own difficulty levels. Special features & en-route points of interest are noted, as well as practical visitor related information. ...

Bradt`s Slow Travel Peak District brings a new perspective to this much-loved area. Slow down & let expert local author Helen Moat guide you to not just all the well known places, but away from the crowds to uncover the hidden corners of the Peak District. The author`s love of interesting & colourful story is linked to the natural & manmade features of the area, highlighting the quirky & unusual, places & points of interest off the beaten tourist track, from dales to abandoned mills, historical ruins, strange follies & irresistible pubs. Connect with the people who work & live in the National Park through first-hand accounts of their experiences, & discover great places to cook, eat & drink, with an emphasis on tasty, local & good quality food in atmospheric venues & locations. An emphasis on car-free travel throws up a range of options: walking, cycling, boating, buses & trains
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Peak District: Northern & Western Moors is one of the titles in the Great Britain: Freedom to Roam Rambling Guides for England & Wales. The series was published in light of the ‘right to roam’ legislation, with the aim of creating a series of walking handbooks covering areas of mountains, moorland & heath newly opened up to walkers in England & Wales. An introduction is provided for the overall area, including details on natural history, cultural history & landscape. Selections of walks are provided, with on page OS mapping, for ramblers to choose their own difficulty levels. Special features & en-route points of interest are noted, as well as practical visitor related information. ...

Aimed at photographers of all abilities who are keen to improve their landscape photography skills, Peak Landscape & Light showcases leading photographer Karen Frenkel's stunning images of the Peak District, Britain's first & most popular national park, & explains where to go & what to do to get that special, once-in-a-lifetime shot. Karen shares the technical & practical knowledge she has built up over many years of outstanding professional work. On a glorious journey through the ever-changing seasons of the Peak, this beautiful book shows which locations are at their best depending on the time of the year & under different lighting & weather conditions. Also included is information on the geology, history & wildlife of the area & detailed technical notes on the equipment & settings used for each photograph. ...