A walking guide to the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands describes 24 walks, parts of many of which can be combined to make up the Jersey Coastal Walk & part of the Channel Islands Way. Famous for sunshine, history & a wonderful coastline, Jersey is an intriguing destination for travellers. Outwardly British but with French overtones, the island has a long tourist season & is often busy with visitors. The walks in this guide use good paths & tracks as well as quiet country roads. Occasionally, more rugged paths are used to explore the excellent cliff coastline. Jersey has plenty of interesting historical sites & attractions to visit including castles, churches & museums. With its companion guide, Walking on Guernsey' published at the same time, this is also the first guide to cover the new Channel Islands Way. ...

Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, & covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the isl&, & the isl&-hopping GR131. With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options & transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts & a Spanish-English glossary. The book also

Includes:: lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants & flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete & can be started & finished at any point around the isl&. The GR131 trail is exclusively high level & mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks & mountain paths.

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This guide describes a varied selection of 57 walks on the Portuguese island of Madeira, exploring the dramatic cliff coastline, scenic levadas (irrigation channels), dense laurisilva `cloud` forests & high mountain peaks, plus three walks on neighbouring Porto Santo. There are routes to suit all abilities, from easy, level levada walks to steep & rugged mountain paths
- some with exposed sections calling for a sure foot & good head for heights. Since the steep terrain of Madeira does not easily support circular walks, many of the routes are linear, however most can be accessed by public transport & there is the option to link routes to create longer outings & multi-day hikes. With a favourable climate & striking scenery, Madeira is a fantastic walking destination. The routes in this guide are spread across the whole isl&, & visitors may choose to base themselves in the capital, Funchal, or in one of the many smaller towns & villages. Regular flights & ferries link Madeira with Porto Santo, which boasts an exceptional sandy beach & pleasant, easy walking. The guide also outlines a day-cruise to the nearby uninhabited Ilhas Desertas. Comprehensive route description, overview statistics & sketch mapping are provided for each walk. There is practical advice on travel & transport, a basic map of central Funchal & fascinating notes of Madeira`s geology, history, plants & wildlife. Useful contacts & a Portuguese-English glossary (including a menu decoder) can be found in the appendices.
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This guidebook describes 33 half- & full day walks on the islands of Malta, Gozo & Comino. Basking in the Mediterranean sunshine between Sicily & Africa, the islands have a colourful & complex history from the Neolithic & the Medieval to the present day. The routes range from 2.5-30km, beginning with a short heritage trail around the city of Valletta. Then follows a series of walks around the coastline of Malta, with a final few moving inland to explore the island`s interior, before a description of the Heritage Trail around Mdina & Rabat. Malta may be known as a tourist destination but it also offer plenty of historic walks, stunningly beautiful & dramatic architecture & excellent scenery, especially around the cliffs & coastlines. Walks on Gozo start with a heritage trail around Victoria, followed by a clockwise exploration of spectacular coastal walking that allows a complete circuit of the isl&. The final walk on Gozo wanders over a series of little hills further inl&, while the last walk in the book might be the best of them all: a circuit around the lovely little island of Comino. The guidebook also gives details of accommodation, transport & tourist information. ...

“ Walking on Naxos” the Walking the Greek Islands series from Dieter Graf describes 25 of the most beautiful of Naxos’ old walking trails. The guide

Includes:: introductory sections on the island itself, including facts on flora, fauna & geology. The routes descriptions are accompanied by GPS data, route photos for better orientation. Small maps with basic contour lines, spot heights & points of interest such as churches & any local facilities show each route.

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” Walking on Samos” the Walking the Greek Islands series from Dieter Graf, describing 25 walks. The northern coast with its wooded slopes & vineyards is interlaced with old mule tracks &, together with the old monasteries & the archaeological sites around Pythagorio, these are strong features of the book. & in the south-west you can climb the highest mountain in the Aegean, 1, 440 above sea level! 25 of the best old walking trails are described with detailed maps, GPS data & route photos along with lots of interesting facts worth knowing about the isl&. There is plenty to discover on one of the finest walking islands of Greece. ...

Walking on the Amalfi Coast describes 32 day-walks, ranging from 3km to 11km in length. The walks explore the Sorrento Peninsula, Amalfi Coast & Monti Lattari, as well as the islands of Capri & Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. The whole area is crisscrossed by ancient mule tracks, pilgrim routes & goat tracks, offering a variety of walking from family strolls to strenuous treks across terrain from paved paths to verdant hillside paths & rough volcanic scree. Split into the five sections of Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi, each walk is accompanied by relevant public transport information as well as a sketch map. The book also provides local & practical information, accommodation options & an Italian-English glossary. The steep southern edge of the Sorrento peninsula, famous for its medieval villages perched atop plunging cliffs, with their near-vertical vineyards & lemon orchards, is recognised as a World Heritage Site. This coastline, the rugged landscape behind, crowned by the Monti Lattari, & the idyllic islands of Capri & Ischia together make a perfect holiday destination for walkers. ...

This guidebook describes 50 circular walks & scrambles exploring the Costa Blanca mountains, around the resorts of Alicante, Benidorm & Calp. These routes range from gentle strolls to demanding days with steep climbs, & from 3-20km in distance. The Mediterranean coast is one of Europe`s most popular winter sun adventure destinations. In general UK visitors are best suited to the heat from late autumn to early spring. Beyond the beaches & high rises lies a completely different world of accessible, rocky mountains & knife-edge ridges that stretch away in long chains of gleaming white limestone pinnacles, & the range of walks ensures that everyone can enjoy this spectacular Spanish landscape. Walking on Costa Blanca also

Includes:: background information on local geology, wildlife & history, & planning details on where to go, where to stay & what to take.

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A guidebook to 33 walking routes on the beautiful Isle of Wight, including the 70 mile Coastal Path
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A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland`s Northern Isles of Orkney & Shetl&. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainl&, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay) & the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainl&, West Burra, East Burra, Foula, Fair Isle, Isle of Noss, Bressay, Whalsay, Papa Stour, Muckle Roe, Out Skerries, Esha Ness, Yell, Fetlar & Unst). Routes vary in length from 1 mile to 16 miles, with something to suit all abilities. Offering a variety of landscapes together with a wealth of remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae & Jarlshof, Orkney & Shetland are a walker`s dream. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear OS mapping & a time estimate for completing each route. The book

Includes:: plenty of information on the region`s wildlife, archaeology & history, as well as practical tips such as when to go, what to take & getting to & around Orkney & Shetl&. Quiet, remote & abounding in rare plants & wildlife, together with some of the world`s most fascinating archaeological sites, Orkney & Shetland offer a treasure trove of natural & historic wonders, & makes an ideal walking holiday destination.

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