Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles
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80 walks in the northern isles

Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles

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9781852848347
80 walks in the northern isles
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Guide Vereinigtes Königreich orkney Shetland Islands Great Britain United Kingdom Orkney Islands Hiking Wanderführer Wandern Wanderungen Wanderwege Atlantik Scotland Atlantikinseln Inseln Outdoor Shetland Orkneys Inselwandern Kirkwall Stromness Graham Uney Hauptinsel Northern Isles hike Skara Brae Hamnavoe Lerwick Ronaldsay Scalloway Sumburgh
A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland's Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainland, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay) and the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainland, West Burra, East Burra, Foula, Fair Isle, Isle of Noss, Bressay, Whalsay, Papa Stour, Muckle Roe, Out Skerries, Esha Ness, Yell, Fetlar and Unst).

Routes vary in length from 1 mile to 16 miles, with something to suit all abilities. Offering a variety of landscapes together with a wealth of remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae and Jarlshof, Orkney and Shetland are a walker's dream.

Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear OS mapping and a time estimate for completing each route. The book includes plenty of information on the region's wildlife, archaeology and history, as well as practical tips such as when to go, what to take and getting to and around Orkney and Shetland.

Quiet, remote and abounding in rare plants and wildlife, together with some of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites, Orkney and Shetland offer a treasure trove of natural and historic wonders, and makes an ideal walking holiday destination.
Walking guidebook to 80 routes on the Orkney, Shetland and Fair Isles. Day walks include routes on Hoy, Rousay, Foula, Yell and Unst as well as the mainlands. Walks range from 1 to 16 miles and provide options for walkers of all abilities. Information on interesting sites, getting there and getting around the islands included.
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270 g
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9781852848347
Seiten:
240
Erscheinungsjahr:
2016
Kategorien: Wanderführer
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