Discover the North Country on Britain's Scenic Railway
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Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Railroad travel |
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Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Railroad travel |
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Author | : Julian Holland |
Publisher | : Times Books |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780007478798 |
Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its eccentric seaside bungalows, served by the miniature express trains of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.,*Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways,*Across and through the Pennines by the Settle & Carlisle line, the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by hand.,*The West Highland Railway from Glasgow, by romantic Loch Lomond and lonely Rannoch Moor, to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William.A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain's Scenic Railways fills a longstanding gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.
Author | : Michael Bunce |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2005-10-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1134848161 |
Draws together diverse images of landscape to explore the historical processes shaping our continuing attachment to the countryside - seen in artistic expression, attitudes to nature, country life and the development of rural and urban land.
Author | : Julian Holland |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Railroad travel |
ISBN | : 9780007933884 |
Author | : British Rail (Eastern Region) |
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Total Pages | : 4 |
Release | : 1988 |
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Author | : Ron Strickland |
Publisher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2013-04-30 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0472028723 |
The North Country Trail is the longest of America’s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states—New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota—the NCT’s 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backcountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers—whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between—who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail. In addition to a full overview of the trail’s tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT’s premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology.
Author | : Lonely Planet |
Publisher | : Lonely Planet |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2018-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1788682025 |
Experience 60 of the world's greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. Each profile contains practical information like ticket options and timetables, plus inspiring photos and illustrated maps.
Author | : Robert Andrews |
Publisher | : Rough Guides |
Total Pages | : 1406 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781843533016 |
The Rough Guide to Britain is the ultimate insiders' handbook to England, Wales and Scotland. The full-colour introduction brings the countries' highlights to life, from the Eden Project in Cornwall to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The authors provide lively accounts of every sight from the latest attractions such as the Cardiff Bay area and Gateshead's Baltic Centre to established landmarks from the Tower of London to Edinburgh Castle. For every town and region there are lively reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit all pockets and with accompanying maps pinpointing each location. There's also practical tips on exploring the great British countryside from the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline to the picturesque valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
Author | : Thomas H. Rowland |
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Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Ron Strickland |
Publisher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2013-04-30 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0472051849 |
Forty premier hikes through the scenic beauty of America’s rugged northern heartlands