Walking the Fife Pilgrim Way

Walking the Fife Pilgrim Way
Author: Shana Lee Hirsch
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787651606

A guidebook to walking the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross on the Firth of Forth through the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Fife to St Andrews on Scotland's North Sea coast. Covering 103km (64 miles), this fully waymarked trail takes around 6 days to hike. The route is described from south to north in 6 stages between 14 and 16km (8-10 miles) in length. An alternative first stage begins at North Queensferry, joining the main route at Dunfermline. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and alternative staging options help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information included for each route stage Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections GPX files available to download

The Fife Pilgrim Way

The Fife Pilgrim Way
Author: Ian Bradley
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2019
Genre: Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
ISBN: 9781780275925

Packed with history, vivid anecdote and nearly 100 colour illustration, this book brings to life the fascinating communities and the characters along the Pilgrim way in whose footsteps modern pilgrims are treading. Setting off with Celtic saints and St Margaret from Culross and North Queensferry, marching with miners through the West Fife coalfields, carrying on with Covenanters and Communists, and ending among the martyrs, relics and ghosts of the haunted city of St Andrews, this gripping narrative presents a journey through Scottish history, ancient and modern, with spiritual reflections along the way.

Fife Coastal Path

Fife Coastal Path
Author: Sandra Bardwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-04-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913817008

The Fife Coastal Path runs around the coastline of eastern Scotland for 117 miles (187 km) from Kincardine on the Forth to Newburgh on the Tay. Starting west of the famous Forth bridges, the route heads through former mining towns towards the villages of Fife's East Neuk (corner), with their rich tradition of smuggling and fishing. After rounding Fife Ness, the route follows the coastline through St Andrews, golf capital of the world and former religious centre of Scotland.Fife has long played an important part in Scottish history and the route passes many castles, towers and churches. There are splendid views along the coast and over the Firths of Forth and Tay, with great chances to sight seabirds, seals and dolphins. The villages have welcoming pubs, famous fish-and-chip shops and good B&Bs. Transport by train and bus makes for easy access throughout.The guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on foot, or on a bike where cycling is appropriate - details of each section showing distance, side-trips and food/drink stops; background on history, landscapes and wildlife; planning information for travel by bus, train, car and plane; lavishly illustrated, with 100 colour photographs; and detailed mapping of the entire route at 1:45,000.This second edition contains many route updates and is in an even lighter, more pocketable format. The book is rugged and printed on rainproof paper.

The Fife Pilgrim Way

The Fife Pilgrim Way
Author: Ian Bradley
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2019-05-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1788851943

Packed with over almost 100 images and countless stories, it brings to life the fascinating communities and the characters along the route in whose footsteps modern pilgrims are treading. Setting off with Celtic saints from Culross and North Queensferry, marching with miners through the West Fife coalfields, continuing on with Covenanters and Communists and ending among the martyrs, relics and ghosts of the haunted city of St Andrews, this gripping narrative presents a journey through Scottish history, ancient and modern, with spiritual reflections along the way.

The Pilgrims' Way

The Pilgrims' Way
Author: Leigh Hatts
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-02-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783624612

A guidebook to walking the Pilgrims’ Way, a 230 km (138 mile) historic pilgrimage route to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of the shrine of the martyred archbishop, St Thomas Becket. With relatively easy walking on ancient pathways, it can be comfortably completed in under a fortnight. The route is presented in 15 stages ranging between 7 and 22 kms (5-14 miles) and is described from both Winchester in Hampshire (138 miles) and London’s Southwark Cathedral (90 miles), with an optional link to Rochester. 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, public transport, and refreshments for each stage Information on the historical background of the pilgrimage, historical figures, and local points of interest GPX files available to download Facilities table to help you plan your itinerary

Exploring the Fife Coastal Path

Exploring the Fife Coastal Path
Author: Hamish Brown
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1788854489

This is the ideal guide to the whole route, so rich in history and natural beauty. Designed to be used by walkers on the Path or visitors to any point along it, it introduces a wealth of castles, churches, harbors, monuments and red-roofed houses. Hamish Brown gives practical advice on all aspects of walking the Path, whether you are making a seven-day trip along its whole length or walking a short section on a Sunday afternoon. Revising his earlier guide to the route, he explores every part of the Fife coast, including the famous Forth bridges, the charming East Neuk fishing villages of Pittenweem, Elie and St Monans, as well as Anstruther, Crail and St Andrews. Along the way he provides a mass of fascinating information about people and places that can be read for pleasure and kept as the souvenir of a unique and unforgettable part of Scotland.

The Borders Abbeys Way

The Borders Abbeys Way
Author: Paul Boobyer
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2019-02-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783627360

The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.

Isle of Man Coastal Path

Isle of Man Coastal Path
Author: Aileen Evans
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783626178

Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) is a 98 mile footpath around the Isle of Man. The route description is set out as a circuit and split into stages, with the longest walk being 15.5 miles and the shortest being 7 miles. Any fast walkers may wish to complete two stages per day, while those progressing at a more leisurely pace may decide to amble along and take in the splendid attractions along the way. Two further walks described in this guidebook, the 23 mile Millennium Way, which follows the ancient route of the kings, from Ramsey to Castletown, and the 14 mile Herring Way, which takes a more traditional route from Peel to Castletown. Both these routes cross the hills of the island's interior and can be combined to make an interesting longer walk.

Walking the Kerry Way

Walking the Kerry Way
Author: John Raffaldi
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-08-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1787651444

A guidebook to walking Ireland’s Kerry Way. Covering 190km (117 miles), this circular route from Killarney takes around 10 days to hike and is suitable for walkers of most abilities. The route is described anti-clockwise in 10 stages of between 13 and 25km (8–16 miles). Also included are a number of side-trips in the area, including an ascent of Carrauntoohil (Ireland’s highest mountain), the Cnoc na dTobar pilgrim’s path and a marine landing on UNESCO-listed Skellig Michael. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation GPX files available to download