Category Archives: Travel Guides
Queen of Waters:A Journey in Time Along The Kennet & Avon Canal
The Kennet & Avon Canal was the wonder of its age, a broad waterway built across southern England as a trade route between the country`s two greatest ports – London and Bristol. It changed the countryside through which it passed forever. Yet only 30 years after it was completed, Brunel`s Great Western Railway opened, robbing
Walking in the Caucasus – Georgia
In Walking in the Caucasus ‘“ Georgia Peter Nasmyth provides us with a comprehensive walker`s guide with clear directions, excellent map extracts from Geoland, GPS references, local history/contacts, a whole chapter on birds, flora and fauna, and a superb selection of colour photographs capturing the heart of this little-known walker paradise. Georgia, set in the
Historic Walking Guides Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Britain`s most visited cities, and it is also one of its most historic cities. If you`re visiting Edinburgh for the festivals, or as a regular tourist, Historic Walking Guides: Edinburgh is the perfect companion to your trip. Written by Edinburgh expert Andy Hayes, this book takes you on a series of
Wales Coast Path Official Guide 1: North Wales Coast: Chester to Bangor
One of a series of Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path, specially commissioned by the Countryside Council for Wales, these attractive and comprehensive guides contain everything walkers need to walk and enjoy the Wales Coast Path. Written by outdoor professionals, these authoritative guidebooks give long-distance and local walkers what they need to explore the
Walking in the Shropshire Hills: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
20 circular walks exploring the varied and unspoilt landscape of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks vary from 2.5 to 10 miles in length. Some cross rolling farmland and leafy woodland, others are on the open moors, including magnificent ridge walks with panoramic views.The book includes clear route directions, 1:25,000 Ordnance
A Parrot in the Pepper Tree
A sequel of sorts to Driving over Lemons, A Parrot in a Pepper Tree combines a reflective look at Chris Stewart’s past life – from travelling with a circus in the north of England to sheep-shearing in midwinter Sweden with the continued adventures of Chris, Ana, and their daughter Chloe on their remote mountain farm.Guiding
The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society
In this sequel to Driving Over Lemons and A Parrot in the Pepper Tree, The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society finds Chris Stewart and his family still living on their farm, El Valero, in Andalucia.As with his previous two books, much of the joy comes from his unexpected experiences as Chris is instructed by his daughter
Three Ways to Capsize a Boat
“`A charming and lyrical read, awash with the joy of discovery…` Rory Maclean, Guardian `It is easy to enthuse about the simple pleasures of life, but hard to write about them well. Stewart`s gift is to do so with the carefree manner of someone you`ve just met in a bar, and who is buying the
Travels – Collected Writings, 1950-93
Travels contains the collected travel writings of Paul Bowles from between 1950 and 1993 and features an introduction by Paul Theroux. Better known as a novelist and author of The Sheltering Sky, Bowles’s non-fiction pieces are full of close observation, sober truths, love of the extreme, appreciation of solitude and belief in patience.This collection includes
Paddle
Part memoir, part Irish travels, part lunatic endeavour, Jasper Winn`s account of paddling round Ireland in a kayak, during one the worst summers in recent history, is both hugely inspiring and entertaining. A journey of the mind – as well as out at sea, amid the basking sharks, seals, fulmars and waves the size of
Lothian & Berwickshire Coast: 60 Walks
53 varied and family oriented day walks of 2 to 9 miles exploring the magnificent sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs and human history of Scotland`s south-east coast. Routes begin at Bo`ness on the River Forth, take in the delights of Edinburgh and continue east to the holiday destinations of Portobello, North Berwick, Gullane and Dunbar. The
Sailing Directions for the East & North Coasts of Ireland
For ninety years, leisure sailors and professionals have relied on the ICC Sailing Directions as the standard text on small-craft pilotage of the Irish Coast.The latest editions have made spectacular use of drone photography to add a whole new dimension.”Approach any port without these navigational directions on deck at one`s peril” – Lorna Siggins, The
The Lakeland Fells: 60 Walks
This attractive, highly detailed and superbly illustrated guidebook covers 60 varied routes describing fell, lakeside and woodland walks of 2 to 9 miles in the UK`s favourite walking destination that is the beautiful Lake District.Split into seven geographic areas, the guide covers 60 graded walks, ranging from low level family strolls to easy fellwalks, and
The Living Coast
Britain possesses one of the most remarkable and varied coastlines in the world, with its richness in geology and human history on display. Since the dawn of time the sea has been sculpting the rocks, sands and marshes, constantly changing the shape of the coastline and the inhabitants of Britain have adapted, defended, sometimes surrendered
Walks in the London Borough of Waltham Forest
Walks in the London Borough of Waltham Forest by John Merrill is a guidebook to walking in this historical borough. Lying between the Lee Valley and Epping Forest, and with a wealth of historical buildings, the London Borough of Waltham Forest has a variety of great walks with stunning views. This guide lists twelve walks
Gods & Heroes: On the Trail of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Author & stalwart husband Harry follow in the footsteps of the heroes of the Trojan War. They travel to Turkey, Mt. Ida & Troy, then to Greece to see the palaces of the major Greek heroes, and end on Mt. Olympus, the mountain of the Gods. It is humorous & informative with selected quotes from
The Judgement of Paris: Greek Myths
Most people have heard of the Judgement of Paris, but who was Paris? Why was there a judgement, and what or who was he judging? The answers to these questions are to be found in this Put it in Your Pocket booklet.
