New Collins Ramblers Guides

Coming out this Thursday (29 April 2010), these popular walking guides combine detailed route descriptions with information on the local history and wildlife. They are produced in association with the Ramblers, Britain's biggest walking charity with 130,000 members.



•The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it.
•The main section of the book comprises 30 walks. Each walk has a symbol key, illustrating the level of difficulty and particular areas of interest. A fact file summarises useful information such as the start/finish point, distance, duration, highest point, refreshments, safety advice and landscape/wildlife interest.
•Illustrated with colour maps from the Ordnance Survey, each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. The text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way plus information on the natural history of the area, and is accompanied by stunning colour photographs.

Peak District Roly Smith
The Peak District boasts an unrivalled network of around 1,400 miles of public rights-of-way, and over 80 square miles of open access on the northern moors. This guide allows the reader to explore the infinite variety of walking opportunities, which range from gentle riverside strolls, to tough moorland treks.

Isle of Skye Chris Townsend
This famous corner of the Scottish Highlands and Islands is home to a spectacular variety of mountain landscapes and dramatic coastlines. There is a wealth of fascinating places to explore: caves and sea stacks, headlands and arches, waterfalls and castles.

Yorkshire Dales David Leather
The magnificent Yorkshire Dales include impressive limestone formations, beautiful waterfalls and shadowy peaks. Picturesque dales such as Swaledale, Wharfedale and Dentdale meander through the area, where abbey ruins, ancient farmhouses and villages wait to be discovered.




Snowdonia and North Wales Richard Sale
The second largest National Park in the British Isles, Snowdonia offers a variety of challenging walks, from the high peaks to lowland valleys and gorges. The guide also includes some walks outside the Park.

New for 2010 editions
• Overview map on inside front cover showing start points of the walks.
• Colour coded walks to indicated level of difficulty.
• Front cover flap contains the key to walk symbols and is ideal as a book mark during use.


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Amazon reviews:An excellent introduction to walks in the Peak District
“I have completed many of the walks in this guide and have enjoyed them all. Directions and maps are clear and as such most of the walks are easy to follow. Each walk is given a difficulty guide and approximate time and I have found these to be realsitic. Information about wildlife, refreshmnents and points of interest mean that you can make the most of your walk and can plan what to take. A well written and informative guide. One of the best I've used.” Jayne Barker, 17 Feb 2004.