This is a selective rock climbing guide to the Gower peninsula in South Wales. Gower Rock aims to showcase the depth & quality of rock climbing on this wild, beautiful yet somewhat unknown peninsula. The area contains a wide variety of climbing on an enticing array of venues. On some routes you can step straight off golden sands onto classic lines; in other cases you can send your way across peaceful cliff-top paths before dropping into some pretty demanding terrain just a stone`s throw from ice-cream-scoffing tourists & pastoral picnic spots. The magnificent areas of Fall Bay & Three Cliffs have enough classic routes to keep you busy on many visits to the peninsula. The sport crags of Southgate compliment & add variety to the well-established hard routes of Oxwich & Pwlldu. The selection of venues & climbs included in this guide will provide plenty of adventure for all climbers, among some of the best scenery in the UK. In 1956 the Gower peninsula was designated as the UK`s first Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB). Any visitor to the area will see why: it is packed full of stunning beaches & welcoming villages & provides a breath-taking backdrop to numerous outdoor activities including surfing & paragliding. There are miles of fantastic coastal paths to walk along (a perfect way to explore the many treats of the peninsula) & copious amounts of climbing. Stuart Llewellyn is a passionate climber, new router & local enthusiast. His dedication to the local climbing community through the BMC has not only enhanced access & support locally, but increased the area`s national presence with the creation of the Gower Climbing Festival, the first step to the creation of this very guide. With the release of this book, & a step back from local climbing politics, Stuart is set to once again climb the rock, not just talk & write about it... Matt Woodfield is a climbing instructor who works locally; teaching, instructing & taking people on adventures. Soon after moving to Swansea to study at the University in 2002 Matt turned his passion for climbing to a profession & has never looked back. He enjoys nothing more than getting out on rock with people & helping them develop their skills, confidence & experience. ...

Walking on Gower guide from Cicerone Press with 30 circular day routes in the lesser-known parts of the peninsula suitable for a wide range of hikers, all highlighted on extracts from the Ordnance Survey Landranger series. Recommended walks range from 4km to 22km. Detailed descriptions are accompanied by extracts from the Ordnance Survey 1:50, 000 Landranger series overprinted with the route, OS grid references for the start/finish points & recommendations for refreshments. Special panels provide more background information about particularly interesting sites, buildings or monuments. The guide ...

This guidebook presents 30 circular day walks in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in the rich variety of landscapes across this beautiful area of South Wales. Ranging from 21/2 to 14 miles long, there are walks to suit all abilities. The peninsula is famous for its spectacularly steep, rugged coastline & perfect golden sand beaches but this guide also takes walkers to the inland valleys, hills & ridges little explored by most holidaymakers. Route descriptions are illustrated with OS mapping extracts & inspiring photography & accompanied by a route summary table to help you choose walks to suit your location & ability. Along the way, the author provides a wealth of information on the plants, animals, geology, history & archaeology of a region with something for everyone, all within a compact area easily accessible from Swansea & Mumbles. Coastal areas such as those around Langl&, Oxwich & Port Eynon are well frequented, but this guidebook concentrates on places where walkers can escape the crowds to find peace & solitude in this exceptionally beautiful & unspoilt area. ...

Wales` capital city Cardiff has a thriving heritage & cultural scene, & is surrounded by the beautiful vale of Glamorgan, with its coastal fringes, pleasant villages & industrial tradition. Gower, lying to the west of Swansea, offers superb scenery, glorious sandy beaches, wooded valleys, open moorland & pretty villages. It is a fascinating & uniquely interesting area with superb & varied walking country that comprises a mixture of open moorl&, steep hillsides, wooded valleys, fertile lowlands & a magnificent coastline. Added to this are medieval castles, picturesque churches & attractive villages & towns. The tremendous variety offered by the area is reflected in the interesting routes included within this guide. ...

Gower, Swansea & Cardiff 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 ‘at-a-glance’ table gives an overview of the walks covered in the guide, with information on the starting point, National Grid reference, distance, time, highest point & general brief comments. Each walk described in the guide has a dedicated information box profiling the walk, with useful information such as the starting point, distance, approximate time, parking, refreshments & the relevant Ordnance Survey map for navigation. Clear & easy to follow directions are provided & are accompanied by practical information about the route, including the location of toilets, refreshment areas & picnic sites, as well as colour photography illustrating some of the highlights of the walk. A Further Information section contains information on walking safety & responsible walking, as well as a list of useful contacts.

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A worldwide resource for fundamental astronomical data, the Astronomical Almanac

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This publication provides a summary of astronomical events. It is published several years in advance & contains much of Section A of the corresponding Astronomical Almanac (GP100). This publication
Includes:: Phases of the Moon, eclipses of the Sun & Moon Principal occultations, planetary phenomena, elongations & magnitudes of the planets Times of sunrise/set, moonrise/set Tabulated equations of time, the declination of the Sun & the Greenwich hour angles of the pole stars Polaris & Sigma Octantis
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This publication provides a summary of astronomical events. It is published several years in advance & contains much of Section A of the corresponding Astronomical Almanac (GP100). This publication
Includes:: Phases of the Moon, eclipses of the Sun & Moon Principal occultations, planetary phenomena, elongations & magnitudes of the planets Times of sunrise/set, moonrise/set Tabulated equations of time, the declination of the Sun & the Greenwich hour angles of the pole stars Polaris & Sigma Octantis
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) will pinpoint a boat`s position to within a few yards, & give a course to steer to its destination (the waypoint). This book explains how the system works & how to navigate safely & efficiently -- in daylight, darkness or in fog. ...

This Pathfinder guide introduces to the use of GPS & digital mapping for walkers in an easy-to-use, step-by-step manner. “GPS for Walkers” uses non-technical language to introduce walkers to choosing & using a GPS receiver to enhance walking skills & make walking safer. The book uses the basic entry-level Garmin e Trex as an example to illustrate, how a GPS functions, how to navigate using a GPS & how to use one with “ Pathfinder” walks, how a GPS can be used with a PC, map reading, the use of digital mapping products, & the practical uses of a GPS when walking. Also included are details of useful websites & FAQ fact boxes, plus over 40 detail diagrams, maps & colourful pictures. ...