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Behind Spain's most popular holiday coast lies a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks, knife-edge ridges, and deep gorges that most visitors never see. The Costa Blanca mountains around Alicante, Benidorm, and Calp are one of Europe's finest winter sun walking destinations, with 1500m summits, wildflowers, and T-shirt conditions under blue skies from late autumn through to early spring. This Cicerone guidebook by author Terry Fletcher, who has walked and climbed in the Costa Blanca mountains for more than 30 years, describes 50 circular walks and scrambles ranging from 3 to 20km (2 to 12 miles) and taking 2 to 7 hours. It combines detailed route descriptions with practical planning information to help walkers of all abilities explore these remarkable mountains with confidence. The 50 routes are graded and organised across five areas, from the north around Montgo and Serra Segaria to inland from Calp, inland from Benidorm, the Serrella, and Alcoi and the west, giving comprehensive coverage of the Costa Blanca mountainsScrambles are mainly Grade 1 but may be exposed and require a head for heights, whilst walking routes range from gentle strolls through mountain villages to demanding full-day summit ascents to suit all abilitiesEvery walk is illustrated with 1:50,000 maps and supported by detailed information on planning, access, and parking, making it straightforward to reach each trailhead from the coastal resorts of Calp, Altea, and BenidormBackground information covers the geology, wildlife, plants, flowers, and history of the region, adding context to the limestone peaks, deep ravines, and plunging sea cliffs you encounter on the trailThe Costa Blanca mountains are at their best from late autumn through winter and into early spring, making this the ideal guidebook for walkers seeking an escape from the British winter to blue skies and wildflowers From the high summits of Aitana and Puig Campana to the jagged crests of the Serra Bernia, Cavall Verd, and the plunging sea cliffs of the Serra Gelada, this guidebook covers the full dramatic breadth of walking on the Costa Blanca. Explore Spain's most popular winter sun walking destination with confidence.
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Discover the sweeping ridges, tranquil valleys, and dramatic peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the heart of Welsh mountain adventure and one of Britain’s finest walking destinations. From the iconic Snowdon Horseshoe and airy Bristly Ridge to the rugged wilderness of the Rhinogs and the grassy plateaux of the Carneddau, each route offers the promise of exploration amid breathtaking scenery. Ideal for walkers seeking longer low-level trails to experienced hikers ready for demanding days and airy scrambles, this definitive Cicerone guidebook presents 40 graded mountain walks across every corner of Snowdonia National Park. Routes range from easy strolls to strenuous ridge walks, with most falling into the moderate and strenuous categories. Four routes include low-grade scrambling for those ready to push their skills a little further. Explore the diverse mountain regions of Eryri, including the Carneddau, Glyderau, Snowdon, Eifionydd, Moelwyns, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, Betws-y-Coed and Dolgellau, each offering unique perspectives and character.Features all the classic walks of Snowdonia National Park, Snowdon, Tryfan, Y Garn, Cadair Idris, The Rhinogs, and celebrated routes such as the Snowdon Horseshoe, Crib Goch, Bristly Ridge, and the traverse of all 15 of Snowdonia’s 3000ft peaks.Includes 1:50,000 OS mapping for every Snowdonia mountain walk and a handy summary table, ensuring straightforward navigation and helping you select the perfect route by distance, ascent, grade, and walking time.Practical advice covers access, parking, public transport, travel and transport options, accommodation, the best times of year to visit, and essential equipment, giving you the confidence to plan every detail of your adventure in Eryri.Each route is accompanied by at-a-glance information on start/finish points, distance (in km and miles), total ascent (in metres and feet), estimated time, grade, terrain summary, and key logistical details, providing everything you need to plan and enjoy a mountain walk in the spectacular landscapes of Snowdonia.Additional features include insights into Snowdonia’s geology, history, and wildlife, plus a Welsh–English glossary to enrich your experience of the land and its culture.Walks are suitable year-round in Snowdonia, with clear notes on local weather and conditions. Scrambles are graded for difficulty and exposure, helping you select the right level of challenge for your mountain adventures in this iconic Welsh region. Plan your mountain walking adventure in Snowdonia with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook, and discover the wide variety, wild beauty, and unique spirit of Wales’s most celebrated national park.