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The Walker`s Handbook: Everything You Need To Know About Walking In
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The first edition of The Walker`s Handbook was published in 1978. This, the 5th edition, has been completely re-written and updated to include the latest developments in the world of walking. It is in manual format and pays particular attention to the needs of novice and inexperienced walkers who enjoy walking in the lowland countryside, as well as providing advice and information about walking in the more demanding environments of mountain and moorland.Subjects covered include behaviour in the countryside, kit and equipment, maps and navigation (six chapters), footpath guides, safety, first aid and mountain rescue, and walking in winter. There are chapters on walking in each of the countries of the British Isles, walking holidays, backpacking, challenge walks, peak-bagging
and walking festivals, clubs, walking with children, letterboxing and geocaching, and how to lead walks and walking tours. There is a 9-page list of useful organisations, and a 6-page glossary of walking terms. In order to assist readers to find information quickly there is an 11-page list of contents, and a 12-page index that refers to numbered paragraphs.The Walker`s Handbook is the only book currently in print that contains virtually all the information that most walkers require.For those who want to pursue specific subjects in even more detail there are extensive bibliographies of useful books.

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The first edition of The Walker`s Handbook was published in 1978. This, the 5th edition, has been completely re-written & updated to include the latest developments in the world of walking. It is in manual format & pays particular attention to the needs of novice & inexperienced walkers who enjoy walking in the lowland countryside, as well as providing advice & information about walking in the more demanding environments of mountain & moorl&. Subjects covered include behaviour in the countryside, kit & equipment, maps & navigation (six chapters), footpath guides, safety, first aid & mountain rescue, & walking in winter. There are chapters on walking in each of the countries of the British Isles, walking holidays, backpacking, challenge walks, peak-bagging & walking festivals, clubs, walking with children, letterboxing & geocaching, & how to lead walks & walking tours. There is a 9-page list of useful organisations, & a 6-page glossary of walking terms. In order to assist readers to find information quickly there is an 11-page list of contents, & a 12-page index that refers to numbered paragraphs. The Walker`s Handbook is the only book currently in print that contains virtually all the information that most walkers require. For those who want to pursue specific subjects in even more detail there are extensive bibliographies of useful books.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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