Isle of Wight - Couverture souple

David Foster

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0319090930 ISBN 13 : 9780319090930

Editeur : Ordnance Survey/Crimson, 2017

Synopsis

Explore the idyllic footpaths and lanes of the Isle of Wight with 20 short walks, hand-picked and lovingly illustrated and suitable for a range of abilities. All the family can be inspired by the gorgeous landscapes of Freshwater and Blackgang Chine, intrigued by the history of Carisbrooke Castle, Fort Victoria and ‘lost’ Newtown and enraptured by the unrivalled views at West High Down.

Featured Isle of Wight Short Walks include:

- Stroll through tranquil fields for spectacular views from St Catherine’s Lighthouse
- Start from charming Chale to take in the attractions and natural beauty of Blackgang Chine
- Take in dramatic coastal views from Tennyson Down before dropping down into Freshwater Bay and the Afton Marsh Nature Reserve
- Circle Carisbrooke Castle for stunning views of the famous fortification before ending on the Norman battlements
- Join the Tennyson Trail to climb Mottistone Down, Brightstone Down and plunge into Brightstone Forest
- Wander the grassy tracks and wooded lanes that were once the main thoroughfares of the ‘lost’ town of Newtown
- Begin and end at fascinating Fort Victoria for stunning Solent views and peaceful green fields
- See attractions as varied as magnificent Nunwell House, the Lilliput Toy Museum and Adgestone Vineyard on the Brading and Nunwell loop
- Ramble on West High Down, the iconic cliff headland that culminates in the Needles, for dazzling 360-degree views

OS Pathfinder Guides: Great Short Walks

- 20 short country walks in one guidebook, ranging from 2-6 miles
- The definitive pocket book guide to Great Britain’s great outdoors
- Ideal for families, with walks selected for accessibility and including information about what to expect along the way (including ascents, stiles and difficult terrain)
- Includes OS Explorer 1:25 000 scale map extracts for every route (4cm to 1km or 2½ inches to one mile)
- Discover GPS waypoints, parking information and detailed route descriptions for foolproof navigation
- Enhances your walk with information on places of interest en route as well as good pubs and places for refreshment nearby

About OS Pathfinder Series

- 80 Pathfinder titles including 2,000 routes across England, Wales and Scotland
- Explore a wealth of walks, from Land’s End to the Lleyn Peninsula, Shetland to Southwold, with the Pathfinder Series
- Titles include OS Pathfinder Guides, OS Short Walks Guides, OS City Walks Guides

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This Pathfinder Short Walks guidebook helps you explore the varied landscapes of the Isle of Wight with both popular and little known scenic routes such as Newchurch and Carisbrooke. Each of the 20 routes includes a detailed description, large scale Ordnance Survey map, GPS references, parking, pubs and places of interest en route. The routes, of up to 5.5 miles, have been fully researched and written by expert outdoor writers and are graded by distance, duration and difficulty. Ideal for both residents and people visiting this popular holiday spot.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ordnance Survey/Crimson
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0319090930
• ISBN 13: 9780319090930
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible