Rock Trails Snowdonia

Author : Paul Gannon
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 1906095043
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rock Trails Snowdonia written by Paul Gannon and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of Snowdonia. A selection of thirteen guided walks are used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. Divided into two parts, it is intended to help those who love Snowdonia's mountain scenery to understand how this haunting landscape came about. The first half narrates the story of colliding continents, volcanoes, mountain-building and glaciation in creating Snowdonia, explaining why volcanoes occurred, the rocks they created and how to interpret signs of mountain-building and glaciation on the ground. The second half describes several recommended walks, of differing levels of difficulty, but all with a wide variety of geological features to be seen and, most important, enjoying consistently fantastic views of the very best of Snowdonia's wonderful scenery. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks and the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape.

Author : Terry Fletcher
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 178362342X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Walking in Snowdonia written by Terry Fletcher and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes 40 day walks exploring Snowdonia. It showcases some of the best mountain walks in the area, with routes up Snowdon and Tryfan alongside other classic peaks like Y Garn, Cadair Idris and the Glyders. Routes are graded easy to strenuous and include airy and pulse-quickening scrambles such as Crib Goch and Bristly Ridge as well as the Snowdon Horseshoe, the Nantlle Ridge and a 2-day traverse of all 15 of Snowdon's peaks over 3000ft. Walks range in distance from 4 miles (6km) to 16 miles (26km). Clear route descriptions are accompanied by OS mapping, and for each walk there is key information about distance, grade, ascent, terrain, access and parking. With useful advice on where to stay and when to go, and an English-Welsh glossary, this book is an invaluable guide to discovering both the popular and less well-trodden corners of Snowdonia. Snowdonia can justifiably lay claim to some of the finest mountain walking in Britain, from the bristling, jagged ridges of Snowdon to the huge grassy mounds of the Carneddau and the stone-girt fortresses of the Glyderau. These are big mountains with big personalities, with glowering crags and deep rocky cwms. Whether you are based in Bala, Beddgelert, Llanberis, Betws-y-Coed, Dolgellau or Capel Curig, you'll find walks in this guidebook to suit you.

Author : Alex Kendall
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783624558
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Snowdonia Way written by Alex Kendall and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Eryri's stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though the day stages are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles, giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facilities to help with itinerary planning. Background notes on Eryri's geology, wildlife and history and extra information about features encountered along the way will help you discover more about this ancient and beautiful land.

Author : Paul Gannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781906095529
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rock Trails South Wales written by Paul Gannon and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Terry Marsh
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 184965381X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia written by Terry Marsh and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 40 great mountain walks and scrambles in Snowdonia. The inspirational routes in this larger format book range right across the Snowdonia National Park and are divided into 8 geographical regions: Snowdon and Moel Eilio, the Glyderau, the Carneddau, Eifionydd, Siabod and the Moelwynion, Rhinogydd (the Harlech Dome), Migneint and the Arans and Cadair Idris and the Tarrens. All routes are graded, from moderate to strenuous, and illustrated with Harvey map extracts, topo diagrams by Mark Richards and lots of stunning photographs. Some routes include mild scrambling or long days in rugged country, and many can be enjoyed all year round. The walks have been chosen to encourage you 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.

Author : Paul Gannon
Publisher : Pesda
ISBN 13 : 9781906095246
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rock Trails Peak District written by Paul Gannon and published by Pesda. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the Peak landscape from its tropical beginnings to its rugged gritty present. Paul Gannon leads you on a series of 15 walks which afford spectacular views of the best of the Peak District scenery and reveal evidence of the landscape's intriguing history.

Author : Alex Kendall
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783628383
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks - South written by Alex Kendall and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous for its northern mountains, the Snowdonia National Park offers more than just Snowdon. The second of two volumes to low-level and easy walking in Snowdonia, this guide guide covers the southern region between Llan Ffestiniog and Machynlleth through 30 day walks ranging from 3km to 18km. Walkers of all abilities can explore the lowlands, moorland and estuaries of the Snowdonia National Park including the coastal towns of Harlech, Barmouth and Aberdyfi, and lakeside settlements of Trawsfynydd and Y Bala. These mostly easy walks in Snowdonia take in sandy beaches, abandoned slate mines, ancient woodlands, and wildlife-rich estuaries. Each walk features in-depth route description and 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 OS mapping, and GPX files are available to aid navigation. The guide supplies what3words addresses for start and finish points and postcodes for car parks, as well as refreshments and facilities available on each route. The book also contains a wealth of insights into the history, geology and wildlife of the area and an appendix of useful contacts.

Author : Paul Gannon
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 1906095159
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rock Trails Lakeland written by Paul Gannon and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of the Cumbrian Lakeland. A selection of fifteen guided walks are used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. Divided into two parts, Paul describes the view out over the fells and back through time, charting the formation of the Cumbrian Lake District. Factors such as undersea sedimentation, tectonic collisions which heaved up the land, great flows of lava and explosive eruptions which mixed and reformed old rock, catastrophic caldera collapses, freeze/thaw creation of rocky tors, the pointed tops of pikes carved by the flowing glaciers and the human influence of mining and tourism have all contributed to shape the landscape.The second half of the book describes fifteen walks ranging from easy to challenging, with revealing views of the geology.

Author : Mike Raine
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 1906095108
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature of Snowdonia written by Mike Raine and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2009-08-10 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first complete field guide for the mountains of Snowdonia through the seasons, its plants, animals and rocks. Everything you're likely to see in the hills at that time of year is here in one volume. Follow the seasons of Snowdonia; winter is the perfect time for studying rocks and lichen; in spring the bog flowers flourish and beautiful orchids bloom; summer brings fruits and flowers, and the trees are in full leaf; in autumn an amazing display of funghi appear, the hill farms are busy again in preparation for winter and as the nights draw in it is time again to sit beside the fire and tell tales of local myth and legend. A little knowledge of thyme, tormentil and thrift will enhance your day in the hills. Fossil trilobytes and roche moutonn'e (rock sheep), bogbean beer and caterpillar fungus, are just some of the fascinating things you will discover.

Author : Alex Kendall
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783627662
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks - North written by Alex Kendall and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes 30 low level and easy walks that are suitable for all abilities. The hikes covered are in the northern part of Snowdonia National Park, close to Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, Llanberis and Porthmadog. Most of the walks take around 2hr, with others ranging from 2 to 6hr. Each walk has an accompanying Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 map showing the route, easy-to-follow route descriptions and information on distance, time, ascent, refreshments and where to park. The guide also includes more general advice on walking in the area, historical information, and facts about the points of interest seen on each walk. In this part of Wales, neolithic settlements and Roman ruins stand beside the medieval castles of Welsh Princesses and the modern remnants of the mining industry. Myths and legends abound, and many walks relate to the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Anfanc and Welsh fairies.