Walking Distance: Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People
English
By (author): Martha Manning Robert E. Manning
Long-distance walking is good for you and good for the earth... But most of all, walking is a joyful celebration of life and the diverse, beautiful, and curious world in which we live. from the Introduction
Walking is simple, but it can also be profound. In an increasingly complex and frantic world, walking can simplify our lives. It encourages intimate contact with places and people, promotes health, and is one of the most sustainable forms of recreation. Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the pleasures of long-distance walking in their inspiring new book, Walking Distance.
At the heart of Walking Distance are firsthand descriptions of thirty of the worlds great long-distance hikes, spanning six continents and ranging from inn-to-inn to backpacking trips. Each entryfrom Turkeys Lycian Way to Vermonts Long Trailfeatures personal anecdotes, natural and cultural history, and useful tips, including suggestions for preparing for hikes and for additional reading. Each trail narrative is richly illustrated with colour photographs and maps.
The Walks
Walking is simple, but it can also be profound. In an increasingly complex and frantic world, walking can simplify our lives. It encourages intimate contact with places and people, promotes health, and is one of the most sustainable forms of recreation. Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the pleasures of long-distance walking in their inspiring new book, Walking Distance.
At the heart of Walking Distance are firsthand descriptions of thirty of the worlds great long-distance hikes, spanning six continents and ranging from inn-to-inn to backpacking trips. Each entryfrom Turkeys Lycian Way to Vermonts Long Trailfeatures personal anecdotes, natural and cultural history, and useful tips, including suggestions for preparing for hikes and for additional reading. Each trail narrative is richly illustrated with colour photographs and maps.
The Walks
- Alta Via 1 (Italy)
- C&O Canal (USA)
- Camino de Santiago (Spain)
- Cape Winelands Walk (South Africa)
- Chilkoot Trail (USA, Canada)
- Cinque Terre (Italy)
- Coast to Coast Trail (England)
- Colorado Trail (USA)
- Cotswold Way (England)
- Great Ocean Walk (Australia)
- Inca Trail (Peru)
- John Muir Trail (USA)
- Kaibab Trail (USA)
- Kalalua Trail (Hawaii)
- King Ludwigs Way (Germany)
- Kungsleden (Sweden)
- Long Trail (USA)
- Lost Coast Trail (USA)
- Lycian Way (Turkey)
- Milford Track (New Zealand)
- Ocala Trail (USA)
- Overland Track (Australia)
- Paria River Canyon (USA)
- South Downs Way (England)
- Superior Hiking Trail (USA)
- Tahoe Rim Trail (USA)
- Tour du Mont Blanc (France, Italy, Switzerland)
- Walkers Haute Route (France, Switzerland)
- West Coast Trail (Canada)
- West Highland Way (Scotland)
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