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The Hillwalking Bible
This isthedefinitive reference to hillwalking for new and casual walkers with everything they need to know to explore the countryside with confidence.brbrAs a respected author of walking classics such asThe Book of the Bivvyand many titles in the Cicerone Walking Guide series, Ronald Turnbull brings together a lifetime of expert knowledge and advice that'll improve your walks whether big or small, from using a compass to reading a map, having a go at scrambling, walking with children and dealing with different weather conditions and ergencies.pCovering moorland, coastal and wild country walks and written in Ronald's own inimitable style, this is THE instructional manual you will need if you're new to walking. It's also for those existing walkers in search of new adventures, invaluable advice and handy tips. As well as the essential practical information, Ronald includes his favourite walking routes from all over the UK, all accompanied with beautiful photography and maps. This book will inspire you to put on your walking boots and get out there.brbrAs Ronald says, 'I want to pass on practical skills that let you explore on your own, try a new way up a different hill, get away from the crowds, get lost a little, and still get back to the tea-shop in time for tea.'p

The Hillwalking Bible

  • Ronald Turnbull

    This is ithe idefinitive reference to hillwalking for new and existing walkers with everything they need to know to explore the countryside with confidence.

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    ISBN: 9781844866557 Pub date: 09-May-24 Format: 234 x 156mm Extent: 304pp

  • About the Author

    Ronald Turnbullb is an experienced author, photographer and editor. He is Treasurer and Mbership Secretary of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild, and has written over 30 walking guidebooks, outdoor picture books and general outdoor books, many of th running into 2nd and 3rd editions. He has nine times won Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild Awards for Excellence for his guidebooks, outdoor books (including iThe Book of the Bivvyi), and magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to iLakeland Walkeri and also writes in iTraili, iCumbriai and iTGOi (The Great Outdoors). Ronald?s previous titles: Walking guidebooks for Cicerone Press to the Cairngorms, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, Ben Nevis & Glencoe, the Southern Uplands, the Jurassic Coast Outdoor books: iBlencathrai; iWest Highland Wayi (both Frances Lincoln); iBattle Valleysi (on the Border Country: Frances Lincoln); iGranite & Griti (hillwalkers' guide to mountain geology: Frances Lincoln); the iCairngormsi (David & Charles); iThe Book of the Bivvyi (Cicerone, first edition 2001, third, revised edition 2021) on bivvybag travel and summit sleepouts Books on John Muir and his Trail, Great Gable, Ben Macdui, long-distance challenges, coastal geology etc Full listing at www.amazon.co.ukRonald-TurnbulleB002IYV75S or www.ronaldturnbull.co.ukbooksbooks.html 'How to walk across Scotland' (Cicerone Extra) www.cicerone.co.ukhow-to-walk-across-scotland 'Nights in Green Nylon: the ups and downs of bivvy life' (UKhillwalking.com) www.ukhillwalking.comarticlesskillsseriescampingnights_in_green_nylon_the_ups_and_downs_of_bivvy_life-13641 'Exploring the Jurassic Coast' www.cotswoldoutdoor.com.authe-knowledgewalkingjurassic-coast-walk-lulworth-cove-durdle-door-white-nothe.html

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