Accompanying BBC2`s BAFTA award-winning television series, ” Coast: The Walks” will inspire you to explore the best that the coastline of the British Isles has to offer. With more than 50 fantastic walks around Great Britain & Irel&, this practical guidebook features a variety of town & rural routes that are designed to suit both experienced walkers & those who fancy nothing more taxing than an afternoon stroll. Whether you crave the rugged beauty of Antrim & Skye, the seaside fun of Brighton & Great Yarmouth, the majestic cliffs of the Cornish & Pembrokeshire peninsulas, or the history of our great coastal cities, such as Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Hull, Liverpool & Plymouth, ” Coast: The Walks”

Includes:: all these places, & many more besides. As well as offering invaluable advice that will enable you to plan your day out, & tried-&-tested instructions to guide you on your way, the book helpfully highlights points of interest along the route: historic sites & buildings, topographical features, & wildlife to watch out far as you go
- each illustrated with a colour photograph. Equally at home in the car or on the bookshelf, ” Coast: The Walks” will encourage you to get out there & make the most of our wonderfully diverse & endlessly fascinating 10, 000 miles of coastline.


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” Coast & Beyond” is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth companion to BBC TWO`s BAFTA-winning series ” Coast”. It tells the fascinating stories of our own magnificent coastline &, for the first time, goes further afield to explore those of our neighbours, too. Steve Evanson, the producer of the television series, is our guide to great coastal landmarks, such as Blackpool`s Tower & Illuminations, St Michael`s Mount in Cornwall & the enormous Great Laxey Water Wheel on the Isle of Man. He also investigates local stories & events, including Brighton`s little-known silent-movie industry, the mysterious collapse of the Tay Bridge in 1879 & Spike Island
- the ` Irish Alcatraz`. What`s more, this book looks beyond the shores of the British Isles towards the coastlines of northwest Europe & northern France, which are inextricably tied to our own through trade, war, culture & geology. How can the crumbling white cliffs of Normandy help us to understand the erosion of our own chalk walls? What do Norwegian fiords & Scottish lochs have in common? & what impact did the Vikings have on the British coast?” Coast & Beyond” provides a wealth of information about the landscape, history & geography of our coastal regions, as well as maps & practical information for visitors, so that you, too, can discover the secrets of our coast...and beyond.
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Pocket Mountains' pocket-sized Coasts & Castles cycling guide covers the the National Cycle Network Route 1 from Newcastle to Aberdeen, via Edinburgh. The guide is divided into sections of the route, with an introduction followed by a detailed breakdown of the journey; further information is included such as difficulty, length, & terrain to expect. There are also additional tips on places to see, where to stay, & the nearest cycle centre for spares & repairs. Produced with Sustrans, The maps contained within the guide give a general overview, with only A & B roads marked; with it ...

Over a hundred years ago, the National Trust was founded to preserve places of historic interest & natural beauty in Engl&, Wales & Northern Irel&. Today it protects around 252, 000 hectares (623, 000 acres) of land & over 700 miles (1126km) of coastline. This exquisite collection reveals the true beauty of Britain`s countryside & coastal heritage. The variety is unmatched
- from the fells & lakes of Cumbria & the wilderness wetlands of the Fens to the granite columns of Giant`s Causeway & the spectacular beaches of the the Cornish Coast. This collection is not just a celebration of Britain`s diverse & extraordinary beauty but also the photographer`s art. Three leading British landscape photographers capture unforgettable images of Britain`s remarkable natural heritage, & encourage the preservation of our unique countryside & coastline for future generations.
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The coast of central Portugal around Lisbon in a series of detailed, indexed touring maps from Turinta, the country’s leading map publishers, each with street plans of main towns. Road network

Includes:: local country roads, most with driving distances. Railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark locations of pousadas, campsites, monuments & historical sites, golf courses, marinas, & other places of interest. The map is indexed & has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse there are street plans of Leiria, Santarém & Setúbal, all showing locations of tourist offices plus places of interest. Also included is overview map showing road access & main routes within Lisbon, plus a distance table.



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The Coast Guard patrol spotlight is a beautiful floor lamp with handcrafted brass & aluminum light source, & molded industrial glass with bronze cooling cap mounted on a French polished rosewood tripod. The tri-arm is finished in bridle leather & is height adjustable. This is a fabulous character piece that will take centre stage in any room. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

MICHELIN zoom map Costa de Galicia is the ideal travel companion to fully explore this Spanish destination, thanks to its easy-to-use format & its scale of 1/150, 000. The Zoom collection are characterized by the high precision of their detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a high density road network, including new developments & industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability & up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a wealth of practical information: places & monuments of tourist interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports & leisure activities... Useful plans of cities & a practical index of localities. Also the maps contain places of interest & signposting of tracks for bicycles & greenways. ...

50 postcards showing the glories of the British coastline presented in an attractive box. 2015 is the 50th anniversary of the NT`s ` Project Neptune`, a major campaign to purchase & preserve large parts of our coast. Today, the NT owns & manages 750 miles of the coastline. Next year the NT will be celebrating the anniversary & undertaking further fundraising
- especially necessary following the dramatic storm damage of last winter.
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Rick Stein`s passion for fresh, well-sourced food has taken him from continent to continent, across magnificent shorelines & to the very best produce the coast has to offer. From Fresh grilled cod with shellfish in garlic butter at the tip of St Ives, to Cured red duck breasts with melon, soy & pickled ginger in Sydney Harbour, this collection of over 130 recipes evokes all the pleasure & flavour associated with the coast. Chapters are organised by region: healthy salads inspired by the Californian ocean, sumptuous starters fit for French cuisine, modern light lunches such as Japanese sashimi & Moroccan tagines, & main courses using fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, poultry & game from the most fertile coastal regions in the world. There are recipes for classic treats such as Toad-in-the-hole with porcini mushrooms & onion gravy, staple fish masterpieces such as Poached sea trout with sorrel hollandaise, & recipes for tasty favourites from your treasured holiday destinations: Seafood Paella, Goan Curry, Welsh Cawl & Clam Chowder. All this, plus a delicious range of puddings including Hot bread pudding with armagnac sauce, Lemon Possett & Poached pears with mulberries & mascarpone ice cream. With br&-new recipes & a fresh design, Coast to Coast contains Rick Stein`s most popular dishes drawn from many years of travelling the culinary globe. Easy to follow & quick to inspire, this cookbook will bring all the flavour of the coast into the comfort of your own home. ...

Mountain Bike Routes UK’s cycling guide to the Coast to Coast route covers St Bees to Robin Hood`s Bay. The guide comes in a clear plastic wallet with removable route cards; each card breaks the route down into smaller sections, with distances, detailed directions & national grid references given regularly for GPS users. There are also additional cards giving first aid information.A seperate guide describes the area & the route from the point of view of author Tim Woodcocks’ personal recollections, going on to give the reader information on recommended fitness levels for the route, preparations, what you’ll need to take with you, relevant Ordnance Survey maps & more. Woodcock also explains how to get there, where to stay, & tips on riding, rights of way, & safety. An appendices lists youth hostel phone numbers, nearby bike shops, & tourist information centers. Printed in black & white & written in an informal & honest style, Mountain Bike Route UK guides are recommended for those looking for a more personal approach to their cycling guide. ...