Produced in association with the Ramblers, this walking guide covers the popular Yorkshire Dales area & combines detailed route descriptions with information on the local history & wildlife. The magnificent Yorkshire Dales include impressive limestone formations, beautiful waterfalls & shadowy peaks. Picturesque dales such as Swaledale, Wharfedale & Dentdale meander through the area, where abbey ruins, ancient farmhouses & villages wait to be discovered. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology & history of the area, & describes the flora & fauna inhabiting it. The main section of the book comprises 30 walks, suitable for all abilities, from young children to experienced walkers. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty & type of terrain, as well as a fact file summarising useful information, such as start & finish points, duration, safety advice & points of interest. Illustrated with colour maps from the Ordnance Survey each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. As well as route descriptions, the text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way & information about the natural history of the area, & is accompanied by stunning colour photographs. NEW FOR 2010 Overview map on inside front cover showing start points of the walks. Walks are colour coded to indicated level of difficulty: green for the simpler walks, then amber for moderate walks, then red for the more challenging walks aimed at more experienced walkers. Front cover flap contains the key to symbols used in the text & on the route maps. Ideal as a book mark during use. ...

” Day Walks in the Yorkshire Dates” is the fourth title in ” Vertebrate Publishing`s” series of compact & portable hill walking guidebooks. This book showcases 20 circular routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between 6 & 11 miles (10km & 17km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of all abilities. The routes are split into three geographical areas
- south, east, & north
- & include walks to the Dales` most regarded beauty spots, such as Malham Cove, Cautley Spout, Brimham Rocks & the Norber Erratics, as well as the trio of sought-after peaks; Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough & Whernside. The author of this guidebook, Bernard Newman, is a freelance outdoor writer & photographer, & former editor of the internationally acclaimed Mountain magazine. A Yorkshire Dales local & graduate geologist, in his route descriptions he explores the incredible geology that has created the breathtaking scenery on show in the Dales. Each route in this guide is described with easy-to-follow directions & details of distance, navigation information, refreshment stops & is plotted on clear & easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 mapping.

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A detailed topographic map from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Wensleydale & Swaledale (showing part of National Park & the Pennine Way). Edition A2; Publication date January 2009 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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Pathfinder Yorkshire Dales covering parts of the National Park, Ribblesdale & Swaledale. This selection offers interest, regional variety & balance of routes in the Yorkshire Dales providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Ingleton Waterfalls to the much more challenging walks in Gunnerside, this volume contains something for everyone. Covering walks through the whole of the Yorkshire Dales both popular & little know scenic routes including Wharfedale, Wendleydale, & Burnsall. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: 28 great Yorkshire Dales walks from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all Yorkshire Dales 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. ...

The Yorkshire Dales in the Short Walks guide series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each title

Includes:: 20 varied walks that are suitable for walkers of all ages & abilities & is accompanied by detailed Explorer 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with colour-coded marked routes. The guides are structured in three main sections with different levels of difficulty- short & easy walks, those of modest length that may include uphill walking & more challenging routes that may be longer & over more rugged terrain- covering a total of 20 walks. Each walk has a mini summary & an information box with details of starting points, distance, approximate time, parking & any individual route features. There is also information on refreshments, local transport & public toilets en route. Appendices provide further useful information on walking safety, GPS, the Countryside Code, local organisations & Ordnance Survey maps.

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A detailed topographic map from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Whernside, Ingleborough & Pen-y-ghent (Showing part of the National Park & Pennine Way). Edition A2; Publication date February 2009 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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This attractive & cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, & interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity & ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Aysgarth & Cauldron Falls, Janet`s Foss & Goredale Scar, Catrigg Force, Kidson & Currack Forces, The Strid & Posforth Gill, Mill & Whitfield Gills, Ingleton Waterfalls, Linton Falls & Ghaistrill`s Strid, Uldale Force & Hardraw Force. ...

The 30 circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 8 miles & encompass the best of the Yorkshire Dales; with its green valleys, hills, moorland & woodl&, all intersected by a labyrinth of footpaths & trails to suit all ages & every level of fitness. Each walk showcases some of the finest landscape in the region, & all come with a recommendation for a renowned local pub. Featured local gems include England`s highest single drop waterfall, Hardraw Force; the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct on the Settle-to-Carlisle railway; the tranquil village of Langthwaite; & the peacefully meandering waterway, Bishopdale Beck. Added to this list must be the fascinating Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, the 500, 000 year old Stump Cross Caverns near Appletreewick & Malham Tarn, one of the largest & most beautiful natural lakes in Yorkshire. All walks include the following
Details:* How to get to the start & where to park* Numbered route map & directions* Distance & terrain* A recommended local pub* Points of interest along the way Originally published as Pub Strolls in the Yorkshire Dales, the book has been updated & is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the glorious countryside of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Central Yorkshire Dales at 1:25, 000 in a series of Walker’s Maps published by the AA with the cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. The map is double-sided & coverage

Includes:: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Swaledale, Arkengarthdale, Wensleydale, Bishopdale, Coverdale, Nidderdale, Wharfdale, Littondale, Langstrothdale, Settle, Grassington, Starbotton, Lofthouse, Buckden, Carlton, Aysgarth, Hawes, Muker, Keld, Langthwaite, etc. Maps in the AA Walker’s series are identical to the OS Explorer maps & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating in England & Wales the traditional public rights of way paths, including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. Also shown are other routes with public access, including permissive footpaths & bridleways. For Scotl&, where different access rights apply, the maps provide an additional note explaining the regulations. Special marking indicates National Trails & Recreational Routes & for cyclists the maps show traffic-free routes & the National Cycle Network. A wide range of symbols highlights locations of special tourist interest: camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, historic buildings (indicating where appropriate National Trust, English Heritage, Historic Scotland or Cadw), sites for various recreational pursuits, country pubs, public toilets, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of the topography with contours at 5 or 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & colouring and/or graphics for different types of vegetation. Additional colouring shows access l&, including areas managed by the National Trust, Forestry Commission & Woodland Trust. All the standard information expected of high quality survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings or embankments, individual isolated buildings, etc. For GPS users the British National Grid is drawn at 1km intervals.

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Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way, 210km / 130 miles long circular route presented by Harvey Map Services at 1:100, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear resistant, contoured map, with enlargements for the course of the route in the urban areas, plus additional tourist information. The route, with alternative start/finish points in Ilkley or Skipton, is presented on one panel (but please note that the centre of the map inside the circuit of the route is blocked out by descriptions). Topography is indicated by contours at 75m intervals with additional altitude colouring, plus gradient markings on steep sections. Sections on main roads & points requiring particular care are clearly marked. The route is annotated with 1km markings for the whole circuit, plus with distances for its individual sections. Symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including campsites, youth hostels, bunkhouses & other accommodation, pubs & tea shops, food shops, banks, cycle hire & shops, etc. The map has the lines the British National Grid but without the coordinates. Enlargements show the course of the route through Ilkley, Skipton, Settle, Ingleton, Hawes, Grassington & Bolton Bridge. The map

Includes:: a route profile & brief descriptions are provided for numerous locations along the route. Additional information

Includes:: phone numbers of youth hostels & cycle hire or shops. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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