Peak District: Dark Peak
Pathfinder Guide Jarrold
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Many of the routes are focussed upon reservoirs, valleys and the edges of the moors, where there are obvious landmarks to guide the way. Elsewhere, the vast, featureless spaces may appear intimidating to the inexperienced, but most of the described walks follow discernible paths, which, in fine weather, should present no great difficulty to the sensible novice. But, be aware that conditions on the tops can be markedly different from those in the valleys and can very rapidly deteriorate. Adequate clothing and provisions and the ability to navigate using map and compass are necessary. It is easy to become disoriented in mist and, in this empty terrain, a GPS receiver can be a useful additional tool to pinpoint your position. The longer moorland walks do present a challenge and newcomers to rambling would be advised to develop their experience on the less demanding routes first. In an area where there is so much worthy of exploration, the difficulty is not in what to include, but rather what to leave out. This c
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Cordee Code: CWP648 Author: Dennis Kelsall No of Pages: 96 Page Size: 132 x 228 mm ISBN 10: 1854584944 ISBN 13: 9781854584946 Publisher: Jarrold Crimson Publishing Published Date: October 2009 Binding: Paperback Illustrations: col photos and OS maps Weight: 220g
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