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Norfolk Broads Canoe and Kayak Guide by Steve Maloney is a must-have for all water sports enthusiasts. Published in 2020 by Pesda Press, this guide is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads by canoe or kayak. The book falls under the genre of travel and adventure, providing detailed information about the various routes, safety measures, and equipment needed for a successful trip. Steve Maloney, an expert in the field, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, making this guide an invaluable tool for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. Published by Pesda Press, known for their high-quality adventure and travel guides, this book is a testament to their commitment to providing readers with accurate and engaging content. Don't miss out on this essential guide to canoeing and kayaking in the Norfolk Broads.

This is the revised and expanded 2nd edition of the first complete field guide for the mountains of Snowdonia through the seasons, its plants, animals and rocks. Everything you're likely to see in the hills at that time of year is here in one volume.

In recent years there has been an enormous amount of activity in developing the sport climbing crags and new climbing areas along the A55 expressway corridor in North Wales between Llanddulas and Penmaenmawr. This title features crags that are all easily accessible and it's a fun area.

A selected guide to over 2,550 climbing routes in the North-West, the Far North, the Hebrides and Orkney.

70 routes for the off-road runner, these tried and tested paths and tracks cover the whole of Scotland, including the islands. This guide takes runners on a journey of discovery that starts in suburbia and crosses every kind of runnable terrain to reach remote glens and far-flung islands.

This book is aimed at walkers, wild swimmers, kayakers, divers, in fact anyone exploring the coastline whether along the shore,on, or under the water. The book showcases the life stories of a wide selection of coastal inhabitants; from barnacles and jellyfish, to seals and lichens and is illustrated in full colour throughout.

For most people wandering through the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons is pleasure enough, but sooner or later you may ask yourself, what is that little bird or flower that you see on most of your walks?

In this guidebook you will find descriptions of both well-known classics and little-known gems. It covers the length and breadth of the country and provides something for everyone, whatever the conditions.

Fully revised and updated 2nd edition including an entirely new chapter on avalanches. If you want to leave the confines of the piste, and explore the mountains and valleys beyond, then this is the book for you.

Welsh Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Wales' waterways. Scenic lakes, broad estuaries and whitewater rivers, as they can only be seen from canoe or kayak. Eddie, Adam and Wilf have chosen the best inland touring routes which are described in great detail and illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps.

Kevin sums up his approach to navigation as follows: "Successful navigation should be simple and straightforward, and when done correctly, it will enhance the pleasure you get from the outdoors, not detract from it." His book reflects this view and is a concise and practical explanation of how to find your way in mountains and moorland

On the north west coast of Scotland and around Skye there are islands galore, hidden beaches, tide races, great places to enjoy the local seafood and amazing people to meet. Fifty great voyages are described in a way that is both inspirational and informative.

This revised and updated 2nd edition is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Scotland's waterways. Wild lochs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak.

This illustrated guide will help you plan your journey along the River Spey, one of the UK's classic canoe and kayak touring rivers. The river may be navigated from Loch Spey to Spey Bay, and here this is divided into seven sections. These can be paddled as single day trips or combined into multi-day adventures.

The River Thames is simply a fantastic place to paddle your canoe, kayak or paddleboard, whether touring, training, racing, expeditioning or just 'bimbling'.

Completely revised, this is the second edition of the sea kayaking guidebook describes over 570 islands. Suitable for kayakers or anyone in a small boat, it includes information on: landings, camping, drinking water and tidal information. It is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and maps.

Welcome to the second edition of English Whitewater, the British Canoe Union's guide to the whitewater rivers of England. Having established itself as a key guide to the best of whitewater and park and playspots within England this second offering adds further to the myriad of challenging steep brooks, classic trips on classic rivers, and previously unfamiliar offerings that is paddling in England. This second edition has been completely revised and updated. There are 340 river runs and playspots, with 90 new entries in this edition. It is a comprehensive guide to the whitewater rivers, playspots, and artificial whitewater courses of England. The guide is illustrated with photos and maps, and the new format makes it even easier to find the information you need. The guide breaks down into five geographical areas: The South-West, The South and East, The North-East, The North-West and The West, with each of these areas being further divided into sections grouping rivers of the same locality. Generally these sections are based around the river basins of the larger rivers and work from upstream down; but we have made exceptions to this in an effort to ensure that the rivers appear in the book in the most useful order to the reader. English Whitewater is a collaborative effort on behalf of the British Canoe Union. From the involvement of the publisher Pesda Press, the regional co-ordinators and contributors, to the involvement of Local Waterways Advisers and the Coaching Service, this work reflects the collective experience and knowledge network of enthusiasts, all willing to share their perspective on England's many and varied rivers. Regional editors: South West - Mark Rainsley; South East - Andrew Jackson; North East and North West - Jim Pullen; West - Bill Taylor.

Scotland is a world-class sea-kayaking destination, the Scottish Islands being rightly famous for the standard of paddling they offer. In this title, forty-five journeys from Cape Wrath to Berwick upon Tweed are described. It also provides details of launching and landing sites, tides and potential hazards and the coast is described in detail.

From the Mersey to the Solway and the Isle of Man in the West and the Humber to Berwick in the east, this title describes 'up north'. It presents varied sea kayaking voyages, from easy sheltered paddles to testing offshore passages. It also describes industrial areas and the wilder landscapes.

An illustrated guide to some of the tours of Ireland's waterways. Wild loughs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak...

The book is aimed at the angler who has taken up or is curious about kayak fishing. Experienced kayakers will also benefit from Andy's kayak fishing wisdom.

Includes a progressive series of exercises from simple to more complex movements to practice at your local climbing wall, crag, boulders or at home to improve all aspects of your climbing. In this title, most of the exercises are intended for bottom roping or bouldering so you can drill the moves until they become second nature.

Sit-on-top kayaking is the fastest growing water-based activity. This title acts as a guide to sit-on-top kayak. It explores choosing the right kayak, how to store and transport it, how to get the most fun out of your boat and how to stay safe whilst doing so.

Features white water safety and rescue for canoeists, kayakers and rafters. This work includes full colour and photos throughout. It contains rescue and rafting sections. The chapter 'Planning a Descent' covers factors to be considered when travelling abroad.