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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. ...

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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. ...

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This is a new edition of the classic photographic book containing the walk A. Wainwright devised in 1973 covering rights of way & areas of open access between the Irish sea & the North Sea. The route starts at St Bees Head & finishes at Robin Hood Bay passing through three National Parks: the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors all areas of outstanding beauty. Providing a wide & varied range of scenery with changing landscapes over a distance of 190 miles it is one of the most challenging of long-distance walks. The text has been updated to take account of minor changes in the terrain & the result is not merely the most beautiful but also the most authoritative & useful book on the much loved Coast to Coast walk. For this new edition many of the photographs have been retaken by the legendary lakeland photographer Derry Brabbs. The result is the transformation of an already fine book into something spectacular. ...

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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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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 ...

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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." ...

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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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Many of us dream of living by the sea but how to tackle the sometimes tricky planting conditions that coastal gardening demands? This inspirational & practical book explains how to design plan & plant up your garden by the sea making the most of the coastal microclimate. An exposed situation extremes of weather soil type & salty air can be difficult to deal with. Learn how to design & choose the right plants that will thrive whether it is for a windswept sheltered container productive or tropical or exotic-looking garden. ...

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From the north of Scotland down the east coast into England to Kent along the South coast to Penzance up the north coasts of Cornwall & Devon along the Bristol Channel west into Wales to Fishguard north to Aberystwyth & along the Welsh coast to Holyhead east along the North Wales coast round the Wirral up to Southport Blackpool & then north into the west of Scotland to Mallaig & to The Kyle of Lochalsh at the end. Plus the coastal termini in Northern Irel&. ...

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Coastal And Offshore Navigation

The purpose of Coastal and Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition is to give the sailor - who has some knowledge of inshore work - a solid foundation in the arts of coastal and offshore navigation. The approach to the subject is essentially practical so that a yachtsman whose seafaring is done in a small sailing vessel can relate to and profit from the contents. Considerable effort has been made to indicate the sort of accuracy that can reasonably be expected in the various facets of small craft navigation so that the reader can sensibly evaluate their results. All the threads with which the navigator weaves his patterns are drawn together at the end of the book in chapters on passage planning and navigational practice. These explain what you actually do while the earlier chapters give you the
knowledge and expertise with which to do it in reality out at sea. Coastal and Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition guides you through all the techniques you need to master - and shows you how to draw them together in practice to ensure a smooth trip and safe landfall. Includes:* A review of the basic arts of navigation* How to predict the tide - and make it work for you* How to keep a realistic check on your navigational accuracy and modify your tactics accordingly* Safe and constructive use of electronic aids to navigation* Passage planning for an enjoyable satisfying voyage* Passage making: a systematic no-nonsense approach

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The purpose of Coastal & Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition is to give the sailor
- who has some knowledge of inshore work
- a solid foundation in the arts of coastal & offshore navigation. The approach to the subject is essentially practical so that a yachtsman whose seafaring is done in a small sailing vessel can relate to & profit from the contents. Considerable effort has been made to indicate the sort of accuracy that can reasonably be expected in the various facets of small craft navigation so that the reader can sensibly evaluate their results. All the threads with which the navigator weaves his patterns are drawn together at the end of the book in chapters on passage planning & navigational practice. These explain what you actually do while the earlier chapters give you the knowledge & expertise with which to do it in reality out at sea. Coastal & Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition guides you through all the techniques you need to master
- & shows you how to draw them together in practice to ensure a smooth trip & safe landfall.
Includes::* A review of the basic arts of navigation* How to predict the tide
- & make it work for you* How to keep a realistic check on your navigational accuracy & modify your tactics accordingly* Safe & constructive use of electronic aids to navigation* Passage planning for an enjoyable satisfying voyage* Passage making: a systematic no-nonsense approach

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