This guidebook explores the Welsh Coast Path which, at 1408km, is the longest trail in Britain, as it traces the coastline from Chester to Chepstow. This guide divides the Path into 9 geographical areas & 57 stages, ranging between 15 to 32km in length. The names of Anglesey, the Llyn Peninsula, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, & the Gower conjour ideas of spectacular scenery, world-famous geology, seabirds & wildlife, all of which can be explored with this guide. Opened in 2012, the entire coast is now accessible & waymarked; a true adventure along some of the best coastline in the British Isles. Full of variety; from cities & castles to sandy beaches, tiny harbours to the crash of waves against rugged cliffs, the Path offers new sights at every point. Never straying far from the sea, or climbing higher than 300m, the Path can nevertheless offer strenuous walking as well as gentle rambles. Alongside detailed route descriptions & maps for each stage, the guidebook provides a range of practical information, whether you plan to walk the Path in full, or as a series of day-walks. Travel information, advice on accommodation & planning, as well as details on the history, wildlife & geology of the coast ensure that this is an ideal companion to uncovering the Welsh coast on foot. ...

These attractive & cleverley structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circualr routes on a section of the Wales Coast Path in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced OS mapping, eye-grabbing panoramic photopgraphs, & interpretation sof points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in realiability, clarity & ease of use. Featured walks include Ynys Llanddwyn, Aberffraw, Rhoscolyn, Holyhead Mountain & South Stack, Carmel Head, Cemlyn, Cemaes Bay, Point Lynas, Moelfre & Red Wharf Bay. ...

These attractive & cleverley structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circualr routes on a section of the Wales Coast Path in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced OS mapping, eye-grabbing panoramic photopgraphs, & interpretation sof points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in realiability, clarity & ease of use. Featured walks incude: Holywell & Basinwerk Abbey, Talacre & Gronant Dunes, Graig Fawr, Rhuddlan Castle, Little Orme, Great Orme, Conwy Mountain, Penmaenmawr, Aber Falls & Lafan Sands. ...

The Wales Coast Path, a 208km/129 mile section along the southern coast from Tenby to Swansea, in a series of walking guides to the National Trails in England & Wales with colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey`s Explorer series at 1:25, 000 showing points along the route cross-referenced to the text. The maps also indicate nearby places of interest & various facilities including campsites & caravan parks, youth hostels, water points, pubs, information or visitor centres, etc. Also shown are alternative sections of the route & stretches designated as bridleways or suitable for cycling. The guides are illustrated throughout with colour photos & include an introductory section on the path & the surrounding landscape, plus a chapter of useful information including access to various locations along the route by public transport, a list of tourist information offices & principal overnight stopping places, a bibliography, etc. Current edition of this title was published in June 2013. To see other titles in the Aurum Press series of guides to the national trails & other long-distance footpaths, please click on the series link. ...

Handy little full colour map of the south of Scotl&. Excellent value & very detailed for its size.
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Hill Walking in Wales- Volume 1 is part of an alphabetically arranged, two-book series of Peter Hermon’s Cicerone guides describing walking routes up every single 2000-footer in Wales. This volume covers the many hills of Wales, taking in the Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Cader Idris, Carneddau, Cwmdeuddwr & Dovey hills. The guide is structured around the hills outlined above & each section

Includes:: a selection of walks that are suitable for all standards of walkers including those with children. Each section has an Information Box setting out the highest peaks in the range, the relevant OS maps & mountain lakes. A comprehensive introduction

Includes:: information on lower-level walks & easier days, maps & starting points, safety & timing & a note about the hills themselves. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by detailed colour sketch diagrams mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.



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Hill Walking in Wales Volume 2 is part of an alphabetically arranged, two-book series of Peter Hermon’s Cicerone guides describing walking routes up every single 2000-footer in Wales. This volume covers the many hills of South Wales, taking in the Ffestiniog hills, Fforest Fawr, Glyders, Hirnants, Mynydd Du, Nantlle/ Hebog hills, Plynlimon, Radnor Forest, Rhinogs, Siabod/ Moelwyns, Snowdona & the Tarrens. The guide is organised around the hills outlined above & each section

Includes:: a selection of walks that are suitable for all standards of walkers including those with children. Each section has an Information Box setting out the highest peaks in the range, the relevant OS maps & mountain lakes. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by detailed colour sketch diagrams mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.

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Wales has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes, historical treasures & fascinating man-made heritage. Photographer Mathew Browne has captured the country`s essence in this collection of stunning images. With rugged mountains & peaceful lakes, quiet rural locations, breathtaking coastline & islands, three National Parks, ancient castles, & historic towns & cities. Wales in Photographs displays the country at its best. For those who are proud to live in the country, as well as those visiting, this book is a must. Look through these photographs & you will quickly see why this small country in the British Isles has such enduring appeal. ...

This new leisure & tourist atlas of Wales (Cymru) gives detailed coverage of the area's road network at a scale of Approx. 3.2 miles to 1 inch. The maps show places of tourist & historic interest, including castles, camping sites, country parks, galleries, gardens, golf courses, museums, nature trails, historic sites, sports venues, theatres, theme parks, wildlife parks & zoos. The atlas also

Includes:: town centre street maps (at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile) for Abergavenny, Aberystwyth, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed, Brecon, Caernarfon, Cardiff, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Chepstow, Conwy, Dolgellau, Fishguard, Harlech, Haverfordwest, Hay-on-Wye, Holyhead, Llanberis, Llandrindod Wells, Llandudno, Llangollen, Machynlleth, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouth, Newport, Newtown, Pembroke, Porthmadog, St David's, Swansea, Tenby, Welshpool & Wrexham. Additional information is provided for National Parks, National Nature Reserves & National Trails, while the index

Includes:: tourist attractions. Pocket sized, & wire stitched so that it opens out flat, the atlas is ideally suited for both business & leisure use, whether by locals or visitors.



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Wales in the AA Leisure Guide series; exploring the walking, cycling & car touring opportunities in a range of British destinations. The guides also provide details of outdoor activities, local events & festivals, shopping, the best pubs & tea-rooms & the must-see attractions in each region. Each title in the series allows readers to find individual sections easily & is designed for practical use on the road. An illustrated Essential Sights introductory section lists some of the region ...