Kiddiwalks in the Peak District - Couverture souple

Nuttall, Anne; Nuttall, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 184674136X ISBN 13 : 9781846741364

Editeur : Countryside Books, 2009

Synopsis

This book contains 20 of the best family-friendly walks in the Peak District. Here you'll find a selection of excellent outings, all devised especially with children in mind. Each route in this book is packed with fun things to see and do along the way. There are birds to spot, ducks to feed, standing stones and caves to investigate, ancient hillforts and ruins to conquer.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• A watery stroll around Dovestone Reservoir, with its boulders 'made by giants' 
• Scramble up Crook Hill for brilliant views from the twin gritstone peaks
• Look out for hang-gliders as you climb the 'Shivering Mountain', Mam Tor
• Climb Higger Tor to explore the mysterious hillfort of Carl Wark  
• Wellies at the ready for woodland & water at Baslow Edge 
• A walk back in time to the ruins of Errwood Hall in the Goyt Valley 
• Paddle in the river & stop for a picnic at the Three Shires Head 
• An adventurous walk in the woods above Chatsworth - look out for the cannons!
• The Stanton Moor stone circle - discover the legend of the Nine Maidens who were turned to stone here 4000 years ago  
• Explore Thor's Cave in the Manifold Valley - once home to paleolithic hunters! 
• Cross the famous stepping stones & scramble up Thorpe Cloud at Dove Dale
  

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

• SHORT & SWEET - These family-friendly Peak District walks are all circular, ranging from 1 to 5 miles in length. Some are suitable for pushchairs
  
• MORE THAN JUST WALKS - Each route comes with loads of suggestions for things to do along the way - wildlife to look out for, caves to investigate, rivers to paddle in & the best places to play hide-and-seek
  
• STOPS - Each walk features recommendations for refreshment stops: from picnic sites to cafés & family-friendly pubs
  
• EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way. Let your kids take the lead!
  

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If you're looking for things to do with the kids in and around the Peak District, this is the book for you.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John & Anne Nuttall are enthusiastic walkers and are co-authors of a number of walking guides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Countryside Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184674136X
• ISBN 13: 9781846741364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible