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Cicerone Walking On Jura Islay Colonsay: Guide to walking on the Southern Hebrides - Jura, Islay, Colonsay and Oronsay - Scotland, UK - featuring one classic 5-day trek along the west coast of Jura and 11 day walks across the islands, include a round of the Paps of Jura. True wilderness walking, rough terrain, spectacular coastline. Bases include Port Askaig, Port Ellen and Scalasaig. The Southern Hebrides are an undiscovered walker‘s paradise – the west coast of Jura with its dramatic geology, glorious empty beaches and abundant wildlife, Islay famous for its birdlife, its historical sites and its distilleries and Colonsay with a tranquil character all its own, echoing much of the natural splendour of its neighbours. The terrain can be tough and trackless but the clear descriptions in this guide will introduce experienced walkers to some of the finest wilderness walking in the British Isles.; 12 walks and treks across all 3 islands; detailed information on cultural and natural history; illustrated with OS mapping and inspiring photography; £12.95

Cicerone Winter Climbs In The Cairngorms: A practical guidebook to the best winter climbing routes in the Cairngorms, on Creag Meagaidh noted for its classic ice climbs, Lochnagar and Braeriach. Routes include a wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from straightforward to exceptionally difficult. Scottish winter climbing is world renowned for its adventure and quality of experience. In three separate sections, the northern and southern areas of the Cairngorms National Park as well as the peak of Creag Meagaidh to the west of the main range, this guidebook offers a selection of some of the best winter climbing routes to be found in this beautiful mountain environment in the heart of Scotland.The granite peaks of the Cairngorms have extensive areas of high plateau and four peaks over 4000ft, while Creag Meagaidh is noted for its classic ice climbs. The guide also covers the well-known routes on the magnificent cliffs of Lochnagar and Creag an Dubh Loch, as well as the more remote and serious climbs on the corries of Braeriach and Beinn a'Bhuird.The major climbing venues of the Cairngorms have some of the finest winter routes in Britain. Some are easily accessible, others extremely remote, but the climbing is always superb. From long, varied routes to short, technical tests and a range of pure ice climbs as well as mixed routes to rival any others in the country, the Cairngorms is an exceptional range with something to suit all winter climbers.; routes illustrated in 51 colour photo topos; includes a wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from straightforward to exceptionally difficult; all climbs require a solid mountaineering background; £16.95

Cicerone Trekking In Greenland Arctic Circle Trail: An essential guidebook for anyone walking the Arctic Circle Trail. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access. The Arctic Circle Trail is unusual in that it is mostly along a trodden path from start to finish, equipped with basic huts at regular intervals and ‘wild’ tent pitches wherever you can find a suitable space on the ground. Anyone taking advantage of all the huts will spend nine days on the trail. The distance can be extended to run all the way from the ice cap to Sisimiut. The Arctic Circle Trail is very remote, with few other hikers on the trail, so it is not recommended for a first-time hiker, but it suitable for anyone who has previous experience of being self-sufficient for several days on a trail. Trekking in Greenland offers all the information experienced hikers will need to walk this waymarked route.; includes an optional extension to the ice cap and ascent of two nearby summits; illustrated with detailed HARVEY map extracts and colour photography; with town plans of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq; £14.95

Cicerone Trekking In The Dolomites: Guide to walking Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking 10 days from Lago di Braies to Belluno. Alta Via 2 (150km) is higher, from Bressanone to Feltre, taking over 2 weeks. The tougher Alte Vie 3-6 are described in outline. The Italian Dolomites have long been renowned for the breathtaking scenery they offer to trekkers. Recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the region’s well established treks alongside glorious mountains allow spectacular views in every direction. With full route descriptions for AV1 and AV2, as well as AV3–6 in summarised form, this guide gives readers all the information they need to immerse themselves fully in the sheer beauty of the area.; completely rewritten third edition; several optional variants to the established routes; comprehensive practical information as you go; £14.00

Cicerone Snowdonia 40 Great Mtn Days: This inspirational guidebook describes 40 superb routes among the valleys and heights of the Snowdonia National Park, inviting walkers to explore the less well-known regions of Snowdonia as much as those that are eternally popular. These walks have been chosen to encourage experienced walkers and mountaineers to try something new in this much-loved region, while at the same time offering clear descriptions of classic routes for those new to Snowdonia.All the routes in Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia are day walks – graded from moderate to arduous to help you choose the right route – and all of them make for a great day out in Snowdonia.This is the second title in the Cicerone Great Mountain Days series, which include the Lake District and Scotland. 40 graded walks throughout the Snowdonia National Park area routes illustrated with Harvey maps and pictorial route diagrams by artist and outdoor writer, Mark Richards some routes include mild scrambling or long days in rugged country walks to be enjoyed all year round; £17.95