The
Bluffer's Guide to Hiking
Coming Soon |
| By
Simon Whaley |
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| Extracts
from the book |
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| Take
a hike |
| Mankind
has been walking since around 3 million years BC (Before Cars),
so understandably human feet are beginning to ache a bit now. However,
in today's congested world, it's often quicker to leave modern transport
methods behind and strike out on Shank's Pony. |
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| Emergency
rations |
| Always
keep a spare twenty pound note in your First Aid Kit. It is useful
when you discover that it's your turn to buy the next round of drinks. |
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| The
happy hiker |
| Hiking
releases endorpohins in the brain, making one feel happier and more
relaxed. Until you realise you've taken a wrong turn. |
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| Lost
in space |
| A
real hiker is never lost, merely 'temporarily misplaced'. |
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| 'Steer'
clear |
| The
important thing to remember is that you should always be nearer
to the fence than the bull is. |
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| Reviews |
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| READ
THIS – Country Walking routes writer Simon Whaley gives
a witty rundown of everything from navigation to nutrition via good
kit and angry cows. Top tip: a bluffer should always aim to look
like a hiker, even if he or she is really an ambler at heart. |
|
Country Walking Magazine
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| "…
perfect for slipping into your fleece an referring to quietly behind
a hedge before joining the main throng and impressing them with
your hiking knowledge." |
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Dorset
Magazine
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| The
means to apparent instant erudition without having to know or study
anything. |
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The
Daily Mail
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| An
astonishing amount of information anyone may profit from. |
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The
Daily Telegraph
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| An
amazing amount of solid fact disguised as frivolous observation. |
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The
Sunday Telegraph
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| Table
of Contents |
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| Introduction
Maps
& navigation
Ordnance Survey
Symbols
Harvey Maps
Naismith's Rule
Tranter's Variation
National Grid
Compasses
North, North and North
GPS Satellite Navigation
Rights of way
In England and Wales
Definitive Maps
Footpaths
Bridleways
Restricted Byways
RUPPS
BOATs
Permissive Paths
Open Access
In Scotland
Long Distance Paths
Guidebooks
The outdoor gear shop
Clothing
Footwear
Equipment
Encountered en route
Kissing Gates
Stiles
Blockages
Waymarks
Livestock
Other Hikers
Pubs
Health implications
Blisters
Sprains
Sunburn
Chafing
Biters
Mountain Rescue
Calls of Nature
Hiking Holidays
Food
Glossary
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Fortune
Telling
