Combining insightful & descriptive writing about our countryside with easy-to-follow practical information & clear, detailed OS mapping, Countryfile: Great British Walks will inspire you to explore some of the most striking areas that our nation has to offer. Offering 100 walks spread across varying terrain, this practical guidebook features a range of outings, from gentle strolls through peaceful scenery to more challenging journeys that take you to the very heart of the Great British wilderness. Covering regions across the country, from the Peak District & Lake District in the Heart of England to the highlands of Scotland & the rolling hills of the South East, this compact walking guide offers the tried-and tested knowledge of the Countryfile team
- providing detailed descriptions of routes & levels of difficulty, as well as comprehensive Ordnance Survey mapping plus practical information to help you plan your trip. Let Countryfile: Great British Walks be your guide to our outstanding countryside.
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John Craven has been presenting Countryfile since its launch in 1989 &, for the first time, he has distilled all his knowledge & wisdom about country life into The Countryfile Handbook. This book is an invaluable resource for those who live in the countryside or want to know more about it. Divided into the different types of land (villages & market towns; fields & farming; upland; lowland; woodland; waterways; coastline) it offers practical information: � � ½ How to tell the difference between the swallow, martin & swift � � ½ How to learn the various sheepdog calls � � ½ The do`s & don`t`s of foraging � � ½ How lichen can help tell us how clean the air is. Informative essays on rural issues: � � ½ Why hedgerows are important � � ½ Saving British meadows � � ½ Reintroducing beavers. Plus useful (and entertaining) facts & figures: � � ½ Did you know an acre is the space need to park 200 cars � � ½ 10 things to do with a stinging nettle � � ½ What to do if you see a sheep on its back. Together with stories & anedotes from the programme, this book really will become your Countryfile companion. ...

” Countryfile” is one of the most successful & much-loved TV series on the BBC, with 20 years of programming & over 6 million viewers. This is the first book to tie in with the programme & celebrate the British countryside, by showcasing 100 unmissable places to visit, as chosen by ” The Countryfile” team. A call to arms for us to get out & enjoy the great outdoors, this book will show you where to find landscapes of great beauty, nature reserves & National Trails to explore, sites of historical or cultural interest as well as attractions that have appealed to ” Countryfile” over the years
- the secluded meadows of Swaledale, the ancient beech trackway at Linley & the herring festival at Clovelly, not to mention the World Stinging Nettle Championships. Illustrated with over 150 lavish colour photographs, contributions from Julia Bradbury, Matt Baker & John Craven, & with practical information to help you plan your perfect day out, this book will capitalise on the huge success of the TV series & our ever-growing love of the British countryside.
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” The rescue of the Danish Jews from Nazi persecution in October 1943 is a unique exception to the tragic history of the Holocaust. Over fourteen harrowing days, as they were helped, hidden & protected by ordinary people who spontaneously rushed to save their fellow citizens, an incredible 7, 742 out of 8, 200 Jewish refugees were smuggled out all along the coast
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- to Sweden. Now, for the first time, Bo Lidegaard brings together decades of research & new evidence, including unpublished diaries & documents of families forced to run for safety & of those who courageously came to their aid, to tell this story of ordinary glory, of simple courage & moral fortitude that shines out in the midst of the terrible history of the twentieth century & demonstrates how it was possible for a small & fragile democracy to stand against the Third Reich.”

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The rescue of the Danish Jews from Nazi persecution in October 1943 is a unique exception to the tragic history of the Holocaust. Within a few weeks some 7, 000 people managed to escape, leaving the German occupation forces in Denmark almost empty handed. What made this possible? Who rescued the Jews & who enabled their rescue? What was the interplay between the Nazi leadership in Berlin, their agents in Copenhagen, the Danish authorities & indeed the Jews & their Danish compatriots? For decades these questions have been answered only by simplistic myths. Now, for the first time, Bo Lidegaard brings together decades of research & new evidence to tell the story as seen both through the eyes of individual refugees & through the prism of politics at all levels, from the Fuhrer himself down to the Danish police. Based on contemporary documentation, the narrative draws upon primary sources not previously known to the public, as well as on a host of historical research into various aspects of the rescue. Ultimately, this story is a tribute to the inspiring capacity of an entire people to stand up & do the right thing in a time of crisis. ...

Do you enjoy a country walk or want to enrich your walking holidays by knowing more about the English countryside? Or perhaps you`re a city dweller who wants to go on a ramblers holiday? The Countryside Companion is the all-in-one guide that is perfect for both avid country walkers & city dwellers alike. Packed with detailed descriptions & full-colour photography throughout, The Countryside Companion will help you rediscover the glories of the countryside as well as helping you spot & identify the wonderful wildlife around you in Engl&, Scotland & Wales. From trees & plants to bugs & beasties, this handy pocket-sized guide covers the countryside features that everyone should know about:* Identify species of butterflies, bugs, plants & trees & know when & where to find them* Discover natural & man-made features* Understand the landscape & how it was formed From the publishers of Pathfinder (R), the UK`s best loved walking guides, this expert guide will ignite your enthusiasm for the British countryside in next to no time. It`s also the perfect accompaniment to Pathfinder (R) & Crimson Short Walks titles, giving background & context to the features, flora & fauna you may encounter along the way. Perfect for countryside holidays & country walking. ...

Nostalgia; greenery; peace; nature; farming; rolling hills: these & many other cosy concepts are what many of us think of when we consider the countryside. All very true, yet there are so many amazing stories, anecdotes, facts & truths behind the chocolate box image, as this book reveals. From dry stone walling to wet-my-lips, from milking stools to crofters tools, ' The Countryside Companion' opens the lid on the entire rural scene, past & present. ' The Countryside Companion' doesn't just contain fascinating snippets of information; it also offers extracts from some of the finest writing on the subject, from Richard Mabey to ' Richard III', Thomas Hardy to Laurie Lee. & like all other books in the Companion series, there's a great piece of statistical trivia to match each page number. ...

This guidebook gives dog walkers access to 20 of the finest walks in the region of the North East of Wales. With clear information, an introduction for each walk, & simple, easy-to-read maps, it will appeal to all who want to venture out into the countryside with their dogs. ...

County Durham & North Yorkshire Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including Sea to Sea cycle route, Walney to Wear & Whitby trail, North Sea Cycle Route, Yorkshire Dales Cycleway, plus five day rides: Hartlepool Loop, Kirkby Stephen to Tan Hill circuit, Durham Loop, Northallerton Loop, & the Boshop Auckland Loop. Street plans show Billingham, Bishop Auckl&, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough & Stockton-on Tees. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

County Durham & Teesside County Street Atlas from Philip’s, in an A4 spiral bound edition, covering the eastern part of the county at 1:18, 103 (3.5” to 1 mile), with the western part (approx. west of Consett & Bishop Auckland) at 1;36, 206 (1.75” to 1 mile). Town centres of Durham, Stockton-on-Tees & Middlesbrough are shown in greater detail at 1:9, 051 (7” to 1 mile). Coverage

Includes:: Barnard Castle, Billingham, Chester-le-Street, Crook, Darlington, Guisborough, Hartlepool, Hetton-le-Hole, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Redcar, Saltburn-by the-Sea, Seaham, Shildon, Spennymoor, Stanhope, Stanley & Willmingron. Current edition of this title was published in 2012. Mapping shows street names clearly, with major roads highlighted with bold colouring; also displayed are postcode boundaries, car parks, railway & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, camping & caravan sites, golf courses, & many other places of interest. The atlas index lists street names & postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres & other facilities.

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