Walks Around Hay-On-Wye

Walks Around Hay-On-Wye
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 1908748222
ISBN-13 : 9781908748225
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Walks Around Hay-On-Wye by : Les Lumsdon

A new guide containing 20 great walks in Hay-on-Wye, and including Talgarth, Glasbury, Clyro and The Golden Valley. -- Welsh Books Council

Unforgettable Walks

Unforgettable Walks
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Publisher : Quercus
Total Pages : 219
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ISBN-10 : 9781784298838
ISBN-13 : 1784298832
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Unforgettable Walks by : Julia Bradbury

From Dorset's iconic Jurassic Coast to the picturesque Cotswolds and the rugged Peaks, join Julia Bradbury as she travels across Britain in search of the perfect walk. Britain is a nation of walkers. Walking is ingrained in our identity and has shown to be brilliant for our physical and mental health. Unforgettable Walks takes us on eight of Britain's beloved paths, showcasing our diverse and beautiful landscape at its very best. Follow in Julia's footsteps as she explores the natural environment and shares the stories past and present of the people she meets along the way, and her own experiences. With beautiful hand-drawn maps, illustrations - and tips for local pubs and sights - this book will fit as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. The Walks Dorset: The Golden Cap Walk Cotswolds: The Cleeve Hill Walk Anglesey: The Snowdon View Walk Yorkshire Dales: The Malham Cove Walk Lake District: The Borrowdale Valley Walk Cumbria: The High Cup Nick Walk South Downs: The Birling Gap Walk Peak District: The Kinder Scout Walk

On the Black Hill

On the Black Hill
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Publisher : Picador
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0330281240
ISBN-13 : 9780330281249
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis On the Black Hill by : Bruce Chatwin

The tale of identical twin brothers who toil on the family farm in the wild and vibrant land of Wales and experience the oddities, wonders, and tragedies of human experience.

Sleeper’s Castle

Sleeper’s Castle
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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Total Pages : 544
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ISBN-10 : 9780007513185
ISBN-13 : 0007513186
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Sleeper’s Castle by : Barbara Erskine

Two women, centuries apart. Linked in a place haunted by its history . . .

One Woman Walks Wales

One Woman Walks Wales
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1909983608
ISBN-13 : 9781909983601
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis One Woman Walks Wales by : Ursula Martin

A routine trip to the doctor left seasoned traveller Ursula with a diagnosis of Stage 1A Ovarian Cancer. Determined not to sink into self-pity, she continued her travels by walking between her Welsh home and hospital appointments in Bristol, leading to her decision to walk across Wales to publicise the need for early detection of the disease, which kills many patients due to ignorance of symptoms. Taking 17 months Ursula's story is one of determination, tears and laughter, joy and pain; a fascinating insight into one woman's journey and also a country, its landscape and its people.

The Welsh Marches

The Welsh Marches
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Publisher : Pocket Mountains S.
Total Pages : 95
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ISBN-10 : 1907025189
ISBN-13 : 9781907025181
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Welsh Marches by : Ben Giles

The tranquil borderland of the Marches, offers a varied landscape truncated by rivers meandering to lowland plains. Limestone to the west and north of the old red sandstone of the Hereford Plain has given rise to exceptionally attractive hilly country with delightful, narrow valleys. In these 40 walks Ben Giles explores all the best places to vist in this wonderful area of the country.

Walking in the Wye Valley

Walking in the Wye Valley
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Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9781783621477
ISBN-13 : 1783621478
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Walking in the Wye Valley by : Mike Dunn

This guidebook describes 30 day walks set across the valley of the Wye river, the fourth-largest river in England and Wales, and certainly the most scenic. The circular walks are centred around Chepstow, Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye, Hereford, Hay-on-Wye, Builth Wells and Rhayader. Every route description is accompanied by an annotated OS map, and range in length between 3 and 10 miles. The walks explore limestone gorges and soaring moorlands, ancient routes, border castles and Tintern Abbey. Practical details such as the amount of ascent and timings information are included for every walk, as are details on public transport and parking facilities. Other useful information on the river's history, geology and wildlife ensure that this is an ideal companion to exploring the impressive range of walking the Wye Valley offers.

On the Black Hill

On the Black Hill
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Publisher : Jonathan Cape
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015004706431
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis On the Black Hill by : Bruce Chatwin

A tale of two brothers (identical twins) who stay in the farmhouse on the English-Welsh border where they were born, tilling the rough soil and sleeping in the same bed, touched only occasionally by the advance of the 20th century.

Sixpence House

Sixpence House
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Press
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015056787933
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Sixpence House by : Paul Collins

"Sixpence House is an engaging meditation on what books mean to us, and how their meaning can resonate long after they have been abandoned by their public."--BOOK JACKET.

Thinking on My Feet

Thinking on My Feet
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 261
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781783252961
ISBN-13 : 1783252960
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Thinking on My Feet by : Kate Humble

** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE** ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARD - TRAVEL MEMOIR OF THE YEAR ** A lovely, civilised and transporting read, that should have all of us stepping out to meet the world with fresh eyes.' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 'An enticing read that makes every walk Humble describes an adventure' - Ranulph Fiennes 'A beautiful and magnificent book. A paean to a simple act. I defy you to read this book and not be inspired to walk, march or hike - and as a result live a better life more connected with nature and the world around you.' - Simon Reeve 'A lovely book, fast-flowing yet at every turn giving the reader pause for thought. Kate Humble makes a delightful companion, her words full of sunshine and the raw pleasure she radiates as she encounters life in its many unexpected forms.' - Benedict Allen 'I've discovered that going for a daily walk has become as essential to me feeling good for the rest of the day as that first cup of tea. But I would argue that all I am doing is responding to a natural need we all have. Humans have always been migrants, the physiological urge to be nomadic is deep-rooted in all of us and perhaps because of that our brains are stimulated by walking. I solve all sorts of problems, formulate ideas, work things out to that gentle rhythm of self-propelled movement.' - Kate Humble Thinking on My Feet tells the story of Kate's walking year - shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate's inspiring narrative not only records her walks (and runs) throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions throughout - capturing the perspectives that only a journey on foot allows - and shares the outcomes: a problem solved, a mood lifted, an idea or opportunity borne. As she explores the reasons why we walk, whether for creative energy, challenge and pleasure, or therapeutic benefits, Kate's reflections and insights will encourage, motivate and spur readers into action. Also featured are Kate's walks with others who have discovered the magical, soothing effect of putting one foot in front of the other - the artist who walks to find inspiration for his next painting; the man who takes people battling with addiction to climb mountains; the woman who walked every footpath in Wales (3,700 miles) when she discovered she had cancer. This book will inspire you to change your perspective by applying walking to your daily endeavours. *PRAISE FOR THINKING ON MY FEET * 'A diary of sorts, charting a year of wonderful walks through the sun, wind and rain...each entry builds an image of her life in the great outdoors...it sounds idyllic to say the least.' - Sunday Express, S Magazine 'These are 365 days of inspiration to get out and, sometimes literally, smell the flowers.' - Wanderlust Magazine 'Humble's book about going for a walk can inspire absolutely anyone to make a change. Because all you have to do is step outside the front door.' - Waitrose Weekend 'Witty, enlightening and often startlingly profound' - Country Walking Magazine