Walk! Alpujarras guide from Discovery Walking Guides providing descriptions of 34 hiking trails on the southern slopes of the Alpujarras range of the Sierra Nevada, with extracts from the publishers’ map of the region & general tourist advice. The 34 walks cover routes of varying degrees of difficulty, length & altitude. Each walk has a detailed description, accompanied by a colour extract from the publishers’ detailed, contoured & GPS compatible map of the whole area. The map extracts have no GPS waypoints, but they can be downloaded for free from the publishers’ website. The guide also provides general information about the area, advice for access to walks on public transport or by car, etc. ...

Walk the Axarquia is Charles Davis’ Discovery Walking Guide exploring this popular walking region of the Costa del Sol. The guide covers a range of walks in the Sierras Tejeda & Almijara, which form the backdrop of the Axarquia region, including walks in great oak woods in El Robledal, the peak of Rambla de la Mota & the dramatic rock landscapes of Tajo Almendron & La Puerta. There are also easier short walk alternatives for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide describes a total of 30 GPS waymarked walking routes in the Axarquia & each has been thoroughly researched. An extensive introduction provides information on when to go, climate, getting there & about, equipment, where to eat & drink & tourist attractions in the area. There is also useful guidance about map & walking information including details of walk location regional maps & using GPS in the Axarquia. Each walk gives an overview of the route & colour keys indicating difficulty, times, total distance, vertigo risks, ascents & descents & if refreshments are available on route. Appendices provide walkers with a summary of GPS Waypoints Lists, welsh place names, public transport & places to stay. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by 1:40, 000 scale CIGN Survey extracts mapping the route & GPS waypoints at every key point on the walk as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of each walk covered in the guide. ...

Walk the Brecon Beacons is Bob Greaves’ Discovery Walking Guide exploring the best walking possibilities in the famous Welsh mountain range. The guide covers a range of walks within the Brecon Beacons National Park, from a gentle stroll around Usk Reservoir to a challenging four peaks in one day on the Grwynne Fawr route. The walks explore high peaks, glacial lakes, man-made reservoirs, canals & ancient castles, churches & monasteries. There are also short walk & stroll alternatives for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide describes a total of 40 GPS waymarked walking routes in the Brecon Beacons & each has been thoroughly researched. A detailed introduction provides information on the Brecon Beacons national park, where to stay, history, geology, weather, weather & a note about Welsh spelling. There is also useful guidance about map & walking information including details of walk location regional maps & using GPS in the Brecon Beacons. Each walk gives an overview of the route & colour keys indicating difficulty, times, total distance, vertigo risks, ascents & descents & if refreshments are available on route. Appendices provide walkers with a summary of GPS Waypoints Lists, welsh place names, public transport & places to stay. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by 1:40, 000 scale Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route & GPS waypoints at every key point on the walk as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of each walk covered in the guide. ...

Walk The Isle of Wight is Martin Simons’ Discovery Walking Guide exploring the walking possibilities in one of the best destinations in the UK & home to the largest walking festival of its kind. The guide covers a range of walks including routes on Tennyson Down & the Needles, Newtown Nature Reserve, Shorewell & the Downs, Newport & Quarr Abbey. The walks selected by the author pass through the Island’s diverse landscapes – including formidable hills, towering cliffs, river valleys, marshes, farml&, ancient churches, villages & a wealth of inns & pubs. Many of the routes also have short walk & stroll alternatives for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide describes a total of 40 GPS waymarked walking routes on the Isle of Wight & each has been thoroughly researched. A detailed introduction provides information on getting to & around the isl&, the Isle’s creation, flora & fauna & a note about the walks included in the guide. There is also useful guidance about map & walking information including details of walk location regional maps & using GPS on the Isl&. Each walk gives an overview of the route & colour keys indicating difficulty, times, total distance, vertigo risks, ascents & descents & if refreshments are available on route. Appendices provide walkers with a summary of GPS Waypoints Lists, useful website details & a list of pubs, inns & cafes featured in the walks. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by 1:40, 000 scale Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route & GPS waypoints at every key point on the walk as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of each walk covered in the guide. ...

` Salvation comes in the form of a good old-fashioned walk.` Clare Balding A leisurely ramble through the woods, a meandering city stroll, a blustery seaside promenade or a vigorous mountain hike
- all have their delights & incomparable joys. Whatever your walking style, you`ll be captivated & enthralled by the stories & excerpts of classic writing, trivia & practical tips in this book
- perfect for anyone who loves the freedom of lacing up their hiking boots & heading for the hills.

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Walkden North & Blackleach in 1907 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the northern part of Walkden, extending from Chatsworth Street northward to Blackleach Sewage Works, & from Sod Hall on Cleggs Lane eastward to Linnyshaw Moss. Features include Little Hulton station, Walkden Mills, Primrose Mill, Park Mill, Granville Mill, St John the Baptist church, Hill Top, Kearsley Chemical Works, Kearsley Moss Colliery, several stretches of the Bridgewater Collieries Railway, tramways, Ashton`s Field Colliery, Buckley Lane End, Blackleach Reservoir, etc. A Walkden directory is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Walkden South in 1908-1911 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the southern half of the Lancashire town of Walkden, west of Salford. Coverage stretches from Ellenbrook station eastward to Old Clough Lane & northward to the Manchester Road & Wardley Street. Features include a stretch of the LYR Pendleton & Hindley railway with Walkden station, a stretch of the LNWR Worsley & Bolton line with Walkden station, a stretch of the LNWR Eccles-Wigan line with Ellenbrook station, Walkden Yard, Ellesmere Colliery, Wardley Mill, Linnyshaw Reservoir, Linnyshaw Mill, St Paul`s church, Stocks Hotel, tramways, Lady Ellesmere Memorial, Parr Fold Park, Edge Fold, Bridgewater Collieries Railway with various spurs, Mather`s Fold, Engine Fold, Primrose Bank, etc. On the reverse are 1889 & 1929 timetables for the LNWR Manchester-Bolton line. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Walker & Hebburn in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: two maps have have been published for this area to show how it has changed over the years. Coverage stretches from Carville Ward in the north to Walker Football Ground in the south. Features on the map include Tennant's Works & Tyne Works, Walker Colliery, Hebburn Shipbuilding Yard, Walkergate Methodist Chapel, Christ Church, Scrogg House & the NER railway line & station. Main streets include Wellbeck Road, Ellison Street, Victoria Street & Prince Consort Road. On the reverse is an extract from a directory of Hebburn Parish. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Walker & Hebburn in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two maps have have been published for this area, extending from Carville Ward in the north to Walker Football Ground in the south. Features include Tennant`s Works & Tyne Works, Walker Colliery, Hebburn Shipbuilding Yard, Walkergate Methodist Chapel, Christ Church, Scrogg House & the NER railway line & station. Main streets include Wellbeck Road, Ellison Street, Victoria Street & Prince Consort Road. On the reverse is an extract from a directory of Hebburn Parish. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Walker & Hebburn in 1914 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: two maps have have been published for this area to show how it has changed over the years. Coverage stretches from Carville Ward in the north to Walker Football Ground in the south. Features on the map include Tennant's Works & Tyne Works, Walker Colliery, Hebburn Shipbuilding Yard, Walkergate Methodist Chapel, Christ Church, Scrogg House & the NER railway line & station. Main streets include Wellbeck Road, Ellison Street, Victoria Street & Prince Consort Road. On the reverse is an extract from a directory of Hebburn Parish. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...