Walks in limestone country
by A. Wainwright
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Covers 34 selected walks and includes a detailed map of the marathon Three Peaks Walk. A. Wainwright is the author of Walks on the Howgill Fells.Tags
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- Canonical title
- Walks in limestone country
- Alternate titles
- Walks in limestone country : the Whernside, Ingleborough and Penyghent areas of Yorkshire (dust jacket) (dust jacket)
- Original publication date
- 1970
- Important places
- Yorkshire, England, UK
- Dedication
- To Betty, a charming companion on these walks
- First words
- An observant traveller along the busy A.65 road from Skipton to Kendal will see little in the landscape to tempt him to halt his journey.
Introduction.
Thirtyfour walks are described, each being the subject of a separate chapter.
The plan of the book.
There are two good expeditions from Casterton: (a) the ascent of Casterton Fell and (b) a visit to Easegill Kirk (a limestone gorge, not a church).
Walk 1. Casterton Fell and Easegill Kirk. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Don't do it if there's a train coming - it would be such a pity to get bumped off with success almost within sight.
- Original language
- English
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- Nonfiction, Travel, Sports and Leisure, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 796.5 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Sports Outdoor leisure
- LCC
- DA670 .Y6 .W247 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England Local history and description Counties, regions, etc., A-Z
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