Snowdonia is one of Britain's great mountain regions. Formed by ice and fire, these 'alps' of North Wales soar to a serrated skyline of rocky pyramids and ridges. Climbers have come here since the days of the early pioneers, but this is fine walking country too. John Gillham, who created the critically-acclaimed and comprehensive four-volume Pictorial Guides to the Mountains of Snowdonia for Frances Lincoln, has this time turned his attention to circular walks, suitable for families. Each of the 30 walks in the book has been graded from 1 to 5 for both technical difficulty and strenuousness. None of the walks contains any difficult or exposed scrambling, and the itineraries range from an easy-paced walk on the foothills above Bala to a steep rocky assault on Tryfan. By starting on the easier routes and working up through the grades, the book provides a good introduction for families and newcomers to mountain walking. Equally there are enough splendid outings in high mountain scenery to satisfy the most enthusiastic mountain lover.
The book serves as a good introduction to mountain walking. However, ardent mountain lovers can also find solace in the book as it contains walks through some of the area's most breathtaking scenery.
- Cheshire Life
The spirit of Wainwright is still very much alive, and John Gillham helps maintain that tradition in an illustrious form.
- Cambria
A great introduction for families and newcomers to mountain walking.
- Camping & Caravanning
A beautiful book which inspires me toget out and try new walks. Well illustrated and well-written with just the right amount of interesting detail.
- voff-snowdonia.blogspot.com
Book of the Week: John Gillham has become Snowdonia's answer to Wainwright.
- Mail on Sunday
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 208 pages ISBN: 9780711232532 Format: 170mm x 130mm
75 maps and 75 colour photographs
BIC Code:WSZC, WT BISAC Code:SPO050000 Imprint: Frances Lincoln
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