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OWPG members publish over 100 books every year: guidebooks, large-format picture books, manuals, equipment guides, literary works and even the occasional book of verse. They supply photos, illustrations and sketch mapping for many others. Below is a selection of the most recent ones. | |
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The Cleveland Way Gordon Simm and Jacquetta Megarry This rugged guidebook covers one of England's oldest and best-loved National Trails. The Cleveland Way combines the wilds of the North York Moors with over 50 miles of heritage coastline. Gordon Simm has been walking this route since 1989 and his photographs testify to many forays with tent, camera and headtorch. Includes altitude profile, facilities table and 90 photos. Rucksack Readers, May 2012 ... more (publisher's website) |
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Adventures in the Northlands Tony Howard Selected stories by British mountaineer and adventurer, Tony Howard, published exclusively as an e-book (Kindle, iBooks, and other formats) by Vertebrate Publishing, Sheffield. Tony recalls epic tales of climbing, canoeing and adventure in some of the most incredible wild places on earth in the Yukon, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. April 2012 ... more (publisher's website) or Amazon.co.uk |
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Walking in the New Forest Steve Davison Thanks to William the Conqueror, who set it aside as a royal hunting ground in 1079, the New Forest has been protected by ancient laws for over 900 years. The 30 walks in this guide take you on a journey through Britain’s smallest National Park, exploring the beautiful ancient woodland, heather-clad heath and dramatic coastline. Published Cicerone April 2012 ... more (Amazon.co.uk) |
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South West Coast Path Paddy Dillon The seventh print run in less than nine years, but with so many accumulated updates and changes to the route maps that the book is quite different from its first incarnation. Paddy is grateful to the South West Coast Path Team for keeping him informed of path closures and path creations, yet he’s eagerly looking forward to the time when he can walk the entire route again... for the third time! Published Cicerone April 2012 ... more (publisher's website) |
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Travellers Finland (4th Edition) Jon Sparks This is the fourth edition of Jon Sparks' Traveller Guide to Finland, published by Thomas Cook, and fully revised by Jon with new listings and a number of new photos. Special features cover everything from Sibelius to sauna and, as befits an OWPG member, there’s plenty of information about outdoor activities. April 2012 ... more (Amazon.co.uk) |
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Best Walks in Snowdonia John Gillham John Gillham, who created the critically-acclaimed and comprehensive four-volume Pictorial Guides to the Mountains of Snowdonia for Frances Lincoln, has this time turned his attention to circular walks, suitable for families. Each of the 30 walks in the book has been graded from 1 to 5 for both technical difficulty and strenuousness. It was recently declared Book of the Week by the Mail on Sunday who suggested: "John Gillham has become Snowdonia's answer to Wainwright." ... more (Amazon.co.uk) |
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The Motorcaravan Manual John Wickersham This Third Edition of the Motorcaravan Manual is the largest and most comprehensive of the Haynes' caravanning titles to date, with over 780 colour images and 8 line drawings to support its 208 pages of text. Introductory chapters advise on purchasing and running a motorcaravan; later ones focus on practical issues such as habitation servicing, repairs, improvements, and legal issues. Third Edition J H Haynes & Co Ltd Feb 2012 ... more (Amazon.co.uk) |
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Walks, treks, Climbs & Caves in Al Ayoun, Jordan Di Taylor and Tony Howard Al Ayoun in North Jordan is a region of uniquely beautiful forested valleys, flower-covered springtime meadows, orchards, olive groves and sites of antiquity, in beautiful limestone country with newly discovered walks, treks, caves and climbs. The people of Al Ayoun welcome you to their villages, their unsurpassable local food, and to the routes in this guide. Vertebrate Publishing Jan 2012 ... more (author's website) |
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Lune Valley and Howgills Dennis Kelsall and Jan Kelsall Exploring the area between the national parks of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, and the AONBs of Bowland, and Arnside and Silverdale, this walking guide describes forty scenic fell, riverside and woodland walks in and around the tranquil and undisturbed valleys of the River Lune and its tributaries. Published by Cicerone - February 2012 ... more (publisher's website) |
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From High Places Adrian Hendroff -- A Journey through Ireland's Great Mountains. A collection of stunning images taken from Ireland's high places, from the quartzite giants of Connemara to the towering peaks of Kerry. The author interweaves his own experiences exploring these mountain areas with the local history, folklore and geology. The History Press 2010 ... more (review) OWPG Awards for Excellence: best outdoor book 2011 |
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Trekking in the Alps Kev Reynolds An inspirational guidebook to 20 classic treks in the Alps. As well as introducing new hiking areas in the Alps, classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt are included. Cicerone Press 2011 ... more (Publisher's website) OWPG Awards for Excellence: best guidebook 2011 |
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