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by Ronald Turnbull (Author)
This is the definitive reference to hillwalking for all walkers with everything they need to know to explore the countryside with confidence.
Whether it's fellwalking, hillwalking, hiking or simply going for a stroll - a walk in some wild country is the world's favourite leisure activity. The British Isles, with our green and craggy hills, heather moors, silver rivers and thousands of miles of beautiful coastline, is one of the best places in the world to go walking. If you're in search of new adventures, invaluable advice and handy tips, The Hillwalking Bible is for you. This instructional manual gives a complete rundown on the gear you need and how to navigate with a compass, map and mobile phone. It includes advice on where and when to go, long distance walking, backpacking, wild camping, and walking abroad. As a respected author of walking guides, Ronald Turnbull brings together a lifetime of expert knowledge that'll improve your walks, big or small, with advice on scrambling, walking with children and dogs, and dealing with different weather conditions and emergencies. Ronald also includes 16 of his favourite walking routes, with stunning photography and maps, from the valleys of the Peak District to the Scottish Highlands. This book will encourage you to head out, feet first, into the hills and the wilderness of the UK's enchanted isles.Author Biography
Ronald Turnbull is an experienced author, photographer and editor. He is Treasurer and Membership Secretary of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild, and has written over 30 walking guidebooks and outdoor books. He has nine times won Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild Awards for Excellence for his books and magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to Lakeland Walker and also writes in Trail, Cumbria and TGO.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: August 13, 2024
