Cicerone Big Rounds

Weight: 560g   Seasons: Predominantly spring and summer, but with advice on timed round attempts in the winter from the current record holder, Jim Mann. Centres: England: Keswick/Ambleside/Wasdale Wales: Capel Curig/Blaenau Ffestiniog/Betws Coed/Llanberis/Ogwen Scotland: Fort William/Fersit Difficulty: Each of the three rounds is presented as a 24-hour running challenge, and a week-long backpacking circuit. Both of these options are genuine challenges for experienced outdoors people. However, there is additional information for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. All of the routes are also described as day trips and/or as 'sections' of smaller running or backpacking routes. Must See: The Big Rounds - running and walking the Bob Graham, the Paddy Buckley and the Charlie Ramsay rounds - is a guide to Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds, and the people who love them. These routes are grand, circular tours of the Lake District, Snowdonia and Lochaber, and the book includes a full guide to each round for both walkers and runners, the history of each round, and advice from running and backpacking experts.

Cicerone Trail and Fell Running in the Yorkshire Dales

Table of Contents IntroductionRunning in the Yorkshire DalesHistory and geologyNesting restrictionsAccommodationTransportMapsA brief historyTracks and trailsThree Peaks raceRunning clubsEquipmentNavigationSafety and mountain rescueUsing this guideThe South-West Dales and Three PeaksRoute 1 Settle LoopRoute 2 CrummackdaleRoute 3 Pen-y-ghentRoute 4 The Three Peaks (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough)Route 5 GragarethRoute 6 Ingleborough (from the Old Hill Inn)Route 7 Ingleborough (via Park Fell)Route 8 Dodd FellRoute 9 CoshRoute 10 Great KnoutberryRoute 11 Whernside (from Ribblehead)The North-West Dales and HowgillsRoute 12 Dent to RibbleheadRoute 13 Whernside (from Dent)Route 14 BarbondaleRoute 15 Black Force (Howgills)Route 16 BowderdaleRoute 17 Wild Boar FellRoute 18 Cautley SpoutRoute 19 Pendragon Castle to Skipton Castle Ultra Leg 1 (Pendragon Castle to Hawes)The North-East Dales, Swaledale and WensleydaleRoute 20 AsygarthRoute 21 Thornton RustRoute 22 BainbridgeRoute 23 Maiden Castle (Reeth)Route 24 Gunnerside GillRoute 25 MukerRoute 26 Great Shunner FellRoute 27 Tan Hill (from Keld)Route 28 ArkengarthdaleRoute 29 Pendragon Castle to Skipton Castle Ultra Leg 2 (Hawes to Kettlewell)The South-East Dales and WharfedaleRoute 30 Bolton AbbeyRoute 31 Simon’s SeatRoute 32 Malham Cove and Gordale ScarRoute 33 Mastiles LaneRoute 34 Grass Wood and Conistone DibRoute 35 Troller’s GillRoute 36 Great Whernside (from Kettlewell)Route 37 Fountains FellRoute 38 Buckden PikeRoute 39 Masham MoorRoute 40 Pendragon Castle to Skipton Castle Ultra Leg 3 (Kettlewell to Skipton)Appendix A Useful contacts

Cicerone The Hebridean Way

Weight: 240g Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm ISBN: 9781852847272 Published: 10 May 2017 Edition: First Pages: 192    THE HEBRIDEAN WAY Stage 1 Vatersay to Ardmhor Stage 2 Eriskay to Howmore Stage 3 Howmore to Baile nan Cailleach Stage 4 Baile nan Cailleach to Lochmaddy Stage 5 Lochmaddy to Berneray Stage 6 Leverburgh to Horgabost Township Stage 7 Horgabost Township to Tarbert Stage 8 Tarbert to Aline Stage 9 Aline to Laxay Stage 10 Laxay to Stornoway Additional stages to the Butt of Lewis Stage 11 Stornoway to New Tolsta Stage 12 New Tolsta to the Butt of Lewis   Launching in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis. Suitable for most walkers with a moderate level of fitness, it can be completed in 8–14 days and is rich in natural, historical and cultural interest.   This guidebook presents the Hebridean Way in 10 stages of 16–35km (10–22 miles), plus two additional stages to extend the route to the Butt of Lewis in line with future plans. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, stunning photography to whet your appetite and a wealth of information about local points of interest. The introduction offers an overview of the islands' geology, history, plants and wildlife as well as comprehensive practical advice for walking the route, such as when to go, how to get there (and back) and what to take. Accommodation listings can be found in the appendices.   The route is a celebration of the diverse landscapes of the Hebrides, from dazzling white shell beaches to wild moorland and flower-strewn machair. It visits Neolithic and Bronze Age remains, ruined forts and castles and monuments commemorating Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland Land Struggle. The islands are also a great location to spot seabirds, raptors and a number of migratory species. Informative and inspiring, Richard Barrett's guidebook is an ideal companion to discovering this captivating route.

Cicerone Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland

THE WEST Route 1 West Highland XC Route 2 Ballachulish Blast Route 3 Tour of Ben Nevis Route 4 In the Shadow of Ben Nevis Route 5 Cow Hill Route 6 Fersit and Strathossian Route 7 Ardverikie Adventure Route 8 On the Wild Side of Loch Lochy Route 9 Loch Lundie Route 10 Morvern Mini Route 11 Morvern Monster THE NORTH WEST Route 12 Orrin Reservoir Route 13 Strathfarrar Fling Route 14 Wild in Strathconon Route 15 Glenuaig Grind Route 16 Slioch Singletrack Route 17 The Three Cols of Torridon Route 18 Tour of Ben Damph Route 19 Slattadale Rockride Route 20 Long Road to Ullapool Route 21 Northern Exposure THE ISLANDS Route 22 Through the Cuillin Route 23 The Cleared Villages Route 24 High in the Harris Hills Route 25 The Postman’s Track

Cicerone Walking in Andalucia

Routes: ARACENA Walk 1 Aracena eastern circuit  Walk 2 Aracena western circuit  Walk 3 Alájar eastern circuit  Walk 4 Alájar western circuit  Walk 5 Almonaster circuit  Walk 6 Galaroza circuit  GRAZALEMA Walk 7 Estación de Benaoján to Estación de Jimera de Líbar Walk 8 Montejaque circuit  Walk 9 Grazalema southern circuit  Walk 10 Grazalema to Benaocáz Walk 11 Grazalema northern circuit  Walk 12 Zahara de La Sierra circuit  LOS ALCORNOCALES Walk 13 Jimena de la Frontera southern circuit Walk 14 Jimena de la Frontera northern circuit Walk 15 La Sauceda to Pico del Aljibe and back Walk 16 Casares circuit  Walk 17 Gaucín circuit Walk 18 Benarrabá circuit  LA AXARQUÍA Walk 19 Maro to Frigiliana  Walk 20 Frigiliana to El Fuerte and back Walk 21 Cómpeta eastern circuit  Walk 22 Cómpeta northern circuit  Walk 23 Canillas de Albaida circuit Walk 24 Sayalonga circuit  LAS ALPUJARRAS Walk 25 Pampaneira circuit  Walk 26 Capileira circuit  Walk 27 La Cebadilla circuit Walk 28 Bubión circuit  Walk 29 Ferreirola northern circuit Walk 30 Ferreirola eastern circuit CAZORLA Walk 31 Cazorla southern circuit Walk 32 Cazorla southwestern circuit  Walk 33 Cazorla southeastern circuit  Walk 34 La Iruela circuit  Walk 35 Río Borosa gorge walk Walk 36 Puente de Las Herrerias circuit 

Cicerone The Cleveland Way and the Yorkshire Wolds Way

Cicerone MTB South and Central Scotland

Cicerone Trail Running in Chamonix Mont Blanc Region

Trail Running in the Chamonix and Mont Blanc region is a guidebook to exploring the classic trail running regions around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. 40 runs are graded by terrain, from wide trails to technical skyrunning, with information on ascent/descent and distance. Includes the 168km ultra-trail of Mont Blanc as well as shorter day runs.

Cicerone Walking And Trekking In Iceland

Walking and Trekking in Iceland guidebook offers 49 day walks and 10 multi-stage treks including the classic Laugavegur trail. The total of 100 days of routes described cater for most abilities, from waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings.

Cicerone The Julian Alps Of Slovenia

The Julian Alps of Slovenia guidebook describes 58 walks. The walks are organised around five bases, Kranjska, Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj and range from easy valley walks and rougher forest trails to high-mountain protected routes, Triglav at 2864m, and multi-day treks.

Cicerone Cycling In The Yorkshire Dales

Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales describes 23 day rides, a 6-stage 305km cycle tour and stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France. The routes are graded by distance, climb and overall gradient, all suitable for road bikes and illustrated with maps and profiles. The Dales offer varied cycling, an extensive road network and many cycle-friendly cafes. 23 graded day routes throughout the Dales, one lung-busting one-day Tour de France challenging and a six-stage cycle tour All routes suitable for road bikes and graded by a combination of distance, climb and overall gradient With information about local facilities for cyclists GPX tracks of all routes available to download when you buy the book

Cicerone Chamonix Mountain Adventures

Handy guidebook to mountain activities based in Chamonix in the French Alps. Selections of graded routes described for walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing and bouldering, with clear advice for novices for each activity. Adventures to fill an exciting trip for everyone to the Chamonix area. 6 sections, with basic information gear, terrain, technique and access for each activity and a range of contrasting routes, illustrated with maps or topos as necessary Notes about activities such as rafting, canyoning, paragliding and trail running and things to do when it rains Clear overview maps to help you choose and plan your days

Cicerone The C2C Cycle Route

Guidebook to the Coast to Coast Sustrans cycle route. The 140 mile route from Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth and Sunderland is mostly on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads with off-road options and taster day rides described. The cycle-friendly route is suitable for all abilities, and is described over 5 days. Route described in 5 stages from west to east with variant first and final legs 5 taster routes to give cyclists a flavour of the full C2C Off-road variant and link routes also included

Cicerone Trekking In The Himalaya

An inspirational guidebook to 20 treks along the 2400km Himalayan chain. Includes classics such as the treks to Everest and K2 base camps and the Annapurna Circuit. Also epic glacier treks, ultra-long expedition treks and sacred treks. This is a book to inspire and excite, guaranteed to entice any with an adventurous spirit and love of wild places.

Cicerone Walking In The Southern Uplands

A guidebook to 44 varied day walks and over 100 summits in the Southern Uplands of Scotland, stretching south-west from Edinburgh to the English border, including the Galloway and Pentland Hills. Between 2 and 29km, there is something for all seasons and all abilities in remote and rugged hill country.

Cicerone Walking In Cumbrias Eden Valley

Walking guide to 30 day walks in the Eden Valley, in the north of Cumbria, following the River Eden from Kirkby Stephen past Penrith and Carlisle to the Solway Firth. A wide range of day routes from 4 to 17 miles in length, past castles, churches and prehistoric settlements with views of the Lake District, Pennines and Scottish hills. ,li>30 routes from 3 to 17 miles, graded 1 to 5, many linking with the Settle-Carlisle railway line Packed with information about local history Illustrated with OS map extracts

Cicerone Walking On The West Pennine Moors

Guide to day walks in the West Pennine Moors, between Blackburn, Darwen, Chorley and Bolton in the heart of northern England. Over 80 square miles, easily accessible for day walking through meadows, woodland and moorland beside rivers and reservoirs - an area rich in heritage. 30 walks from short, easy rambles to challenging hikes Local history and geology explained along the way Routes illustrated with OS map extracts and colour photographsAreas Covered Rivington and Anglezarke Roddlesworth and Darwen Turton and Entwistle Ramsbottom, Hoddlesden and Haslingden Grane

Cicerone Great Mountain Days In Snowdonia

A guide to 40 great mountain day walks and scrambles in Snowdonia, Wales, with inspirational new routes for all abilities across the National Park. 40 graded walks throughout the Snowdonia National Park area Routes illustrated with Harvey maps and pictorial route diagrams Some routes include mild scrambling or long days in rugged country Walks to be enjoyed all year roundAreas Covered Snowdon and Moel Eilio Glyderau Carneddau Eifionydd Siabod and the Moelwynion Rhinogydd (the Harlech Dome) Migneint and the Arans Cadair Idris and the Tarren Hills

Cicerone Walking Loch Lomond And The Trossachs

A guide to walking and scrambling routes in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in the Sourthern Highlands of Scotland. The guide contains over 70 walks to all 21 Munros summits and 30 lesser hills, including the Cobbler, Arrochar Alps and Ben Lui. A good introduction to walking in the Scottish Highlands. Over 70 routes, all illustrated with OS mapping Many routes on the Cobbler, Arrochar Alps and Ben Lui Routes to all 21 Munros and 30 lesser hills Selected scrambles including all three tops of the Cobbler Notes on access, public transport and accommodationAreas Covered Trossachs Callander and Loch Lunbnaig Balquhidder and Lochearnhead Crianlarich to Inverarnan Tyndrum Ben Lomond Loch Lomond West Arrochar Alps Glen Croe to Loch Goil

Cicerone Walking On Harris And Lewis

30 day walks on the Isle of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level walking described. Includes the An Cliseam horseshoe, the stone circles of Calanais and Butt of Lewis lighthouse. 30 routes ranging from 4km to 22km Frequent notes on local history, geology and wildlife Illustrated by OS map extracts and glorious colour photography

Cicerone Walking In The Dolomites

Guide to 28 fabulous multi-day walks in Italys breathtaking Dolomite Mountains. Everything from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes, steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers is covered. Breathtaking alpine scenery, well-graded paths, excellent mountain refuges, good access from centres.

Cicerone Geocaching In The UK

Geocaching is high-tech treasure hunting using a GPS, this guide gives you all the information to get started. Everything you need to know from how to hide and seek a cache, deciphering clues, and recording your treasure.

Cicerone The Pennine Way

Guide to walking the Pennine Way UK National Trail, England, starting in the Peak District at Edale, and ending in Kirk Yetholm near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The trail has been divided into 16 stages, each stage described ends in a place where accommodation is available.

Cicerone Walking in the Forest of Bowland & Pendle - Lancashire

Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle describes 40 circular walks in Lancashires largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Forest of Bowland and nearby Pendle. From rough upland walks to gentle riverside strolls. Describes 40 diverse circular routes split over 6 areas suitable for walkers with navigational skills Walks include four Marilyns - Wards Stone, Pendle Hill, Longridge Fell and Fair Snape Fell All walks illustrated with OS mapping and colour photos, and provide information on the natural and cultural history of the regionAreas Lune Valley Northwest and Western Moors Central Moors Hodder Valley Ribble Valley Pendle

Cicerone Walking on The Isle of Arran

The 45 walks selected in this guidebook show the variety of the Isle of Arran off Scotlands west coast - ideal for walking with its mountain ranges, moorlands and forests to its coastline and dramatic cliffs, as well as the islands rich historical heritage. Also includes walks on nearby Holy Isle. Many routes overlap, allowing opportunities to create longer walks throughout the island.

Cicerone Outdoor Photography

A guide offering practical advice on improving your outdoor photography, this book is for outdoor enthusiasts who want their photographs to do full justice to the quality if their outdoor experience. Essential technical concepts are introduced and explained, and there are chapters on landscape, action, wildlife and close-up photography.

Cicerone The GR10 Trail

Guide to walking the long-distance GR10 across the Pyrenees from Atlantic to Mediterranean. Taking 50 days to complete and divided here into sections tackled in a fortnights holiday, with details of accommodation and transport. The GR10 is one of a number of official long-distance paths in France.

Cicerone Scotlands Mountain Ridges

A guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland’s ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. With inspirational photographs, the guidebook is both a celebration of the landscape and a practical route guide. Includes 48 walks split into 5 areas Arran and the Southern Highlands Lochaber The Cairngorms The North and West Skye and Rum

Cicerone Walking the Munros Volume 1 - Southern

The first of two guidebooks to walking routes Scotlands Munros, covering the southern, central and western highlands, Glencoe, Lochaber and Mull, and details routes for these 139 exciting and challenging mountains. Includes comprehensive information on tackling this famous collection of mountains, such as weather conditions, access, and the geology of the area Detailed route descriptions around each Munro with a sketch map for each route Useful 10-figure grid references for key points such as summits and start points of awkward descent lines Travel and other information on making the most of your walks and stay in the area Outstanding full colour photography Volume 1 contains 69 routes split into 33areas

Cicerone Walking the Munros Volume 2 Northern

The second of two guidebooks to walking Scotlands Munros, this guidebook details routes to 145 Munros in the Cairngorms, northern highlands and Skye. Includes comprehensive information on tackling this famous collection of mountains, such as weather conditions, access, and the geology of the area Detailed route descriptions around each Munro with a sketch map for each route Useful 10-figure grid references for key points such as summits and start points of awkward descent lines Travel and other information on making the most of your walks and stay in the area Outstanding full colour photography Volume 2 contains 70 routes split into 28 areas  

Cicerone Scrambles in Snowdonia

Guidebook to scrambling and climbing in Snowdonia, the guide contains 69 different routes and covers 4 areas. The range of difficulty extends from scrambly walks to the boundaries of proper rock climbing.   Areas Covered The Carneddau The Glyders Snowdon Group Eifionydd

Cicerone Mont Blanc Walks

A guide to walking and trekking routes, on both the French and Italian sides of Mont Blanc, from Chamonix or Courmayeur. Contains lots information about the region, including hut etiquette, local transport and activities for rainy days Contains 50 day walks and 4 multi-day treks The 50 walks are split into 7 different chaptersAreas Covered St Gervais Les Bains and Les Contamines - Montjoie Servoz and Plateau dAssy Les Houches Chamonix Argentiere Vallorcine CourmayeurMulti-Day Treks Vallorcine tp Plaine Joux Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges Vallorcine to Servoz Italian Val Ferret Circuit

Cicerone GR20 - Corsica

Guidebook to walking Corsicas GR20, known as the toughest GR route in Europe. It makes a complete traverse through the high mountains, sometimes with hands-on scrambling. Covering 190km, the GR20 can be completed by fit walkers in about two weeks. The guide includes high- and low-level alternatives, plus extra mountain climbs. The route has been split into 15 different stages Alternative high and low level options at points