A bestseller for 21 years, Mike Lundy's best walks in the Cape Peninsula remains one of the most popular books on hiking in Cape Town. Each of the 30 day walks in this classic collection has been carefully chosen because of a particular point of interest, be it a waterfall, grotto, yellowwood grove, shipwreck or spectacular viewpoint. The routes range from challenging climbs to the top of Table Mountain to leisurely strolls among the fynbos or along city beaches, and will appeal to hikers of all levels of experience - whether aspiring ramblers or diehard adventurers. A simple grading system, information on the average hiking time, notes on the availability of water and practical advice on mountain safety and weather conditions ensure that the hiker is given a clear idea of what to expect. Every walk is accompanied by an accurate map and an easy-to-follow route description, spiced with historical snippets and nature notes. For this eighth edition, all route descriptions and maps have been brought up to date, the design and typography have been given a fresh, modern look and photographs and illustrations add lively interest.
In addition, GPS coordinates for all tracks can be downloaded from www.gpstravelmaps.com/bestwalks.php. With so many spectacular walks to choose from in the Cape Peninsula, Mike Lundy's Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula is the ultimate authority on the best and quickest escape from the rat race - even if only for a day.
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Penguin Random House South Africa
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Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
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978-1-920545-66-6 (9781920545666)
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A household name in South Africa, avid mountaineer Mike Lundy has written several books and more than 200 magazine features and newspaper articles on walking in the Western Cape and has presented weekly hiking reports on GoodHope FM, 567 CapeTalk and 94.5 KFM. In 1996 he received a merit award from the Hiking Federation of Southern Africa for exceptional services to the hiking community. He lives in Hout Bay, Cape Town.