The Brecon Beacons: Walker's Interpretation Guide - Couverture souple

Davies, Andrew; Whittaker, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1852841826 ISBN 13 : 9781852841829

Editeur : Cicerone Press, 1998

Synopsis

The Brecon Beacons National Park has a considerable advantage for the average walker. Short, gentle, safe circular walks are numerous in this area. These vary greatly in character from low-level valley walks, including woodland and waterfalls, to combined valley and ridge walks. Relatively short distances need to be travelled by car as the walking areas are directly linked by roads. These factors make this an ideal area for individuals or families of any walking ability. The large number and wide choice of routes means that a walk can be selected to suit the weather and a wide variety of abilities and interests. The book describes 33 walks in detail with a commentary on every aspect of things seen along the way, so that in addition to its recreational role it has a fascinating educational role as well. The Brecon Beacons National Park has excellent road communication with south Wales, the Midlands and the south-east of England. All the walks described in this guidebook are covered by the Brecon Beacons National Park Central Area Outdoor Leisure Map 11. The ideas for this book came from a realisation that many walkers in the Brecon Beacons wish to know more of the countryside they come to enjoy and explore. One solution is for them to follow one of the many guided walks organised by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. This guidebook has the added advantage of giving information on all aspects of the countryside, as though the walker were accompanied by several experts at the same time.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Guidebook to 45 circular walks in Brecon Beacons National Park, perfect for those wishing to discover the diversity of the region, away from the crowds. The routes, which range from 3.3km (2 miles) to 21.6km (13.4 miles), cover four geographic areas: Mynydd Du (The Black Mountain), Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains (Y Mynyddoedd Duon), offering a variety of stunning mountain and valley walking.  Designed to be akin to a park ranger in your pocket , route descriptions (together with 1:50,000 OS mapping) are accompanied by commentary on topics such as geomorphology, archaeology, local history, land-use and environmental issues. A useful Welsh-English glossary is also included, as are summary tables organizing routes by both difficulty and interest.  A remarkably diverse landscape, the Brecon Beacons National Park showcases some of the best scenery in Wales. The area also offers a plethora of sites and activities for visitors of all ages and tastes. Favourite attractions for children include Dan-yr-Ogof Show Caves in the Swansea Valley, Brecon Mountain Railway at Penderyn and Big Pit National Coal Museum near Blaenavon. Picturesque market towns on the edges of the park, such as Llandovery, Brecon, Crickhowell and Abergavenny, are also great places to explore.

Biographie de l'auteur

Andy Davies lives near Marloes in Pembrokeshire where he works in marine nature conservation and as a professional writer and photographer. He also creates limited edition prints of abstract and impressionistic wildlife images. David Whittaker has enjoyed the mountains of Britain all his life, walking and climbing in Wales, Scotland and the Lake District. He has also trekked and climbed all over the world. He is an Emeritus Professor of Forensic Dentistry and in 2003 received the OBE for his work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cicerone Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1852841826
• ISBN 13: 9781852841829
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible