The North York Moors

di Paddy Dillon (Autore)

Cicerone Press, 2019

Explore the sweeping heather moorlands, deep wooded valleys and dramatic cliff coastlines of the North York Moors National Park, one of England’s largest expanses of open moorland and a classic walking destination in North Yorkshire. From remote high moors and sheltered dales to quaint villages and historic coastal towns such as Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay, this diverse landscape offers something for walkers of all interests. This comprehensive guidebook presents 50 varied walks throughout the National Park, ranging from short, accessible low-level routes to longer, more challenging moorland treks, including a staged presentation of the classic Lyke Wake Walk (65km). 50 walks across the North York Moors are described, covering the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and the Cleveland Coast, offering true variety from lowland paths to exposed high moorland scenery Routes range from 7–22 km (4–14 miles), with most routes taking between 2 and 7 hours, plus the Lyke Wake Walk, presented in four stages for a multi-day challenge 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps for every route, detailed descriptions and downloadable GPX files to help with navigation across the remote moorland and coastal paths of North Yorkshire Highlights include heather-clad moorland summits, dramatic sea cliffs at Whitby and Ravenscar, hidden dales such as Forge Valley, historic villages like Hutton-le-Hole, and the sense of space over the high moors Practical information on terrain, public transport, refreshments, accommodation and local facilities is included, helping you plan enjoyable days out from towns like Pickering and Scarborough From carpets of purple heather in summer to snow-touched moorland in winter, the North York Moors reveal their own seasonal magic and a profound sense of wilderness.

• Autore: Paddy Dillon
• Anno edizione: 2019
• Editore: Cicerone Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781783627387