A classic 191 mile walk across northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Crossing three fabulous National Parks--the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors--it samples the very best of the English countryside--rugged mountains & lakes gentle dales & stone-built villages; country lanes & wild moorland; & sea cliffs & fishing villages.

Includes:: 94 large-scale walking maps showing route times places to stay points of interest; itineraries for all walkers--whether walking the route in its entirety over 12-14 days or sampling the highlights on day walks; St. Bees through to Robin Hood's Bay--where to stay where to eat what to see plus detailed street plans; comprehensive public transportation information--for all access points on the trail; historical & geographical attractions; flora & fauna--four page full color flower guide plus an illustrated wildlife section.

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This is the long-awaited brand new edition of what was the first guidebook to this classic walk since the Wainwright original. The Coast to Coast Walk has enjoyed a greater surge in popularity since recent TV exposure & remains Britains favourite long-distance walk. Savour 192 glorious miles from St Bees on the Cumbrian Coast to Robin Hoods Bay on the Yorkshire Coast passing through the unparalleled grandeur of three National Parks. The Lake District Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors provide an endless array of attractions & together create what can be the walk of a lifetime. After a re-survey of the entire route in Spring 2010 a wealth of changes & improvements to an already well-used guide sees the Hannon version return to the top of the pile. Re-drawn colour maps make the book even easier to use in the field while a stunning collection of more than 100 full colour photographs depict the countless memorable features & landscapes along the way. The book has been extended by 16 further pages to improve the layout & content. As always concise route descriptions are complemented by a veritable wealth of background information along with an extensive introductory section dealing with planning the walk including useful addresses contacts & essential services; also an extremely useful log section. ...

It is now nearly 40 years since Alfred Wainwright devised the elegant concept of a 190-mile walk across the north of England linking the west & east coasts & covering some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. This book is a celebration of the magnificent landscapes on the walk from St. Bees Head on the Irish Sea to Robin Hoods Bay on the North Sea. It highlights the changes in light landscape & weather throughout the seasons which produce such a variety of different moods along the route. which passes through three of the countrys most beautiful national parks (the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors) along with other less well-known but equally lovely regions such as the Vales of Eden & Mowbray. The Coast to Coast encompasses a remarkable diversity of geology & land use which is reflected in its ever-changing character. By hours of planning & repeatedly returning to the route throughout the year landscape photographer Karen Frenkel has captured its different moods & those transient moments when light & landscape combine to produce this beautiful & unusual set of images. Together with informative captions of both her experiences & information about the area it is a beautiful record for the thousands of people who walk this route but do not have the time or weather to record it in such detail for themselves. ...

This is the first fully revised & updated edition of A. Wainwright's pocket-sized guide to the Coast to Coast Walk which he devised in the early 1970s. Over the years this 190-mile walk
- from St Bees Head on the Irish Sea by way of the Lake District the Pennines Swaledale & the North York Moors ending at Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea
- has become one of the best-loved long-distance routes in the world. It has prompted countless enthusiasts to lace up their walking boots & follow Wainwright's example & inspired a TV series too. This brand new edition of the Pictorial Guide contains Wainwright's h&-drawn route maps & his inimitable commentary completely revised where necessary by Chris Jesty. The route is picked out in red for greater visibility on the page & every step of the walk has been checked & updated.

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The classic high-level walk from Irish Sea to North Sea Originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright the Coast-to-Coast Walk has steadily become one of Britains most popular long-distance walks & it is not hard to see why. Planned to seek out the most spectacular high ground across the country it takes you from the sea in the west to the sea in the east via three of Englands loveliest National Parks: the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors. Its 192 miles from the quiet Cumbrian village of St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay are a substantial test of endurance that will take even a fit walker a fortnight to accomplish but also a wonderfully varying walk from sea cliffs to craggy mountains & lakes then across rolling dales & finally heather moorl&. For everyone who reaches Wainwrights Bar at journeys end on the North Yorkshire coast it will have been the walk of a lifetime. ...

Along our shores towering cliffs from the age of the dinosaurs rise beside wide estuaries teeming with wildlife while Victorian ports share waterfronts with imposing fortifications. & the people who have lived worked & played on this spectacular coast
- from Stone Age fishermen to seafarers chart-makers & surfers
- have an incredible tale to tell. Coast: Our Island Story" is an enthralling account sparkling with geography history adventure & eccentric characters told with Nick Crane's trademark charisma & wit."

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The purpose of Coastal & Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition is to give the sailor
- who has some knowledge of inshore work
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From towering coast redwoods in foggy Northern California to the perfectly sun-kissed surf beaches of Southern California these 1100 miles of Pacific Coast are a knock-out beauty. Sara Benson Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 7 authors 56 seafood restaurants 71 maps 75+ beaches Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Pacific Coast Highway Feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical info ...

Ready for a cruise up the coast? Heres a great way to explore every mile of it including the Inside Passage. More than a guide The Coastal Companion" is a fascinating meander up the coast with stories maps & photographs all keyed to the authors unique milemarker system for easier orientation along these complex waterways. Complete with reference pages on birds boats fish & whales port guides a gallery of north-west artists & illustrated diary pages for writing or sketching this is the best companion you could hope to have along for the scenic tour of a lifetime." ...

In 1940 the defence of Great Britain rested with a handful of volunteer aircrew Churchills few. Overshadowed in later folklore by the more famous Spitfire & Hurricane pilots there were other pilots observers & air gunners
- just as courageous
- flying the Bristol Blenheim MKIV-F. The future of the country & arguably that of the free world depended also on their skill morale & sacrifice. Remarkably little has been chronicled of these men & their aircraft
- the Trade Protection squadrons formed by Hugh Dowding
- allotted to 11 Group in October 1939. The aircrafts range & endurance made it suitable for defence of coastal shipping against attack on the southern & eastern shores of Britain & for operations further afield. Indeed during bitter fighting casualties among Numbers 235 236 248 & 254 Squadron Blenheims were high on operations over Norway Holland France Dunkirk & then the Battle of Britain where the Blenheims were completely outclassed by Messerschmitt 109 & 110 fighters & fell easy victims scythed from the sky. But the record of the aircraft & their crew was an immensely proud one. Drawing on contemporary diaries periodicals letters logbooks memoirs & interviews with survivors lauded historian Andy Bird reassesses the vital role they played & repositions it in history. In doing so he justifiably embraces the heroes we have left behind.



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