An inspirational guidebook to 50 classic walks on the rolling Pennine landscape, set across the backbone of England. The graded routes, between 6 and 18 miles in length, cover classic Pennine fells and moor like Whernside, Ilkley Moor and Pendle Hill; exploring the North and South Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Dark Peak.
Photography and the outdoors could have been made for
each other. This book is about making the most of that
connection. Outdoor enthusiasts who want their
photographs to do full justice to the quality of their
outdoor experiences need look no further. Building on the
foundations of the original Cicerone guide to outdoor
photography, this ......
To the impartial observer Britain does not appear to have any mountains. Yet the British invented the sport of mountain climbing and for two periods in history British climbers led the world in the pursuit of this beautiful and dangerous obsession. Unjustifiable Risk is the story of the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to ......
A walking guide to climbing the 253 summits in England which reach the height of 2000ft (Nuttalls) in a series of 58 walks. The summits that achieve this height (and rise above their surroundings by at least 50ft) are described by region, from the Lake District to the Chevoits, on to the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, and finally to the Peak ......
Summer routes for a multi-activity holiday in the shadow of Mont Blanc
This inspirational guidebook is packed with suggestions for all sorts of mountain activities, from gentle family walks to an ascent of Mont Blanc and from graded cycling up to mountain passes to spectacular downhill MTB routes, to offer more than enough ideas for several multi-activity trips with family and friends to this stunning area of the ......
The Swiss Alps are home to the highest and most spectacular mountains in Western Europe, beloved not only of mountaineers, from the earliest days of alpinism to the present day, but also those content simply to gaze and wonder. This unique resource for the climber, walker, trekker and ski mountaineer, the latest volume in Cicerone's World Mountain ......
If you want wild, empty rock landscapes where you can spend weekends battling the elements and not see another soul, Scotland's hills are as as good a destination as any in Europe. Hillwalkers and runners prepared to work hard are rewarded with some of the greatest days to be found in any small mountains, in settings as varied as the snowbound ......
Walking the Stubai Rucksack Route and the Stubai Glacier Tour
Now in its third edition, this guide describes two multi-
day hut-to-hut tours: the Stubai Rucksack Route and the
more challenging Stubai Glacier Tour, either of which can
be completed in 8-10 days. The guide fully describes both
of these tours and includes a comprehensive hut
directory. The renowned Stubai Alps, in the heartland of
the ......
An inspirational guide to the delights of Alpine
trekking. With 20 treks described, including classics
such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and the Tour of the
Vanoise as well as new multi-day routes like the Traverse
of the Slovenian Alps, this guide celebrates the rich
scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned. The
eight talented ......
