Contains route information to some of the finest and most popular riding in the country. This edition features industry - standard Ordnance Survey mapping, and is illustrated with action photography. It features 26 of the best mountain bike rides in the Dark Peak, between 9km and 105km in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.
Bouldering is a branch of traditional rockclimbing which has become popular in recent years. The Peak District is the main UK destination for the activity, and this book provides hundreds of inspirational photos.
This book covers the features of over 850 of the Peak District's best routes and boulder problems. Over 400 of the best routes from Mod to HVS are included, together with suggestions for good E1s to try. The Peak's best gritstone and limestone crags are covered, including Stanage, Froggatt, The Roaches, Stoney Middleton and Wildcat.Also featured are the mid-grade sport climbing venues of Horseshoe Quarry and Harpur Hill Quarry - over 50 of the best routes from F5 to F6c+. 350 of the Peak's best gritstone boulder problems are also included for the keen boulderer. Additional features include friendly and informative advice on climbing techniques, sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and - of course - the obligatory ticklists.The book is illustrated with clear and easy-to-use photo topos and maps, together with stunning action photography from the country's best rock climbing photographers, including David Simmonite, Ian Parnell, Alex Messenger, Pete O'Donovan, Adam Long, Keith Sharples and Mike Robertson.
Sheffield Round Walk is a 15-mile circular walk covering the beautiful south-west corner of the city. It reveals the stunning and varied landscapes of this part of the city, you ll see ancient woodlands, river valleys, pretty Victorian suburbs and parkland, and you ll glimpse the moorland above the city. Written by Sheffield local Jon Barton , the text is peppered with interesting detail about Sheffield s industrial past, geology and the varied and surprising wildlife that can be seen on this walk. The walk starts and finishes at Hunter s Bar Roundabout , where you can visit the lovely independent shops and cafes along Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road . From here the route goes through Endcliffe Park following the Porter Brook to Ringinglow. Next, pick up the Limb Brook , following it down to Ecclesall Woods and then on to Beauchief. Onwards through Graves Park , Meersbrook Park and passing the River Sheaf before climbing up through Nether Edge and Chelsea Park and back to the start. The walk is split into four linear sections, which vary in character from peaceful and rural to lively and urban. Each section includes plenty of ideas for places to visit on the route as well as details of local cafes and pubs. Together with stunning photography, this book features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, refreshment stops and places to visit on and near the route.
White Peak Mountain Biking is the second edition of Vertebrate Publishing's bestselling guide to the southern Peak District, featuring 24 routes for riders of all abilities. Includes four new routes and several updated routes. Features Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions and a detailed Appendix.