Name: The Sierras of Extremadura By Gisela Radant Wood
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The Sierras of Extremadura: 32 half and full-day walks in western Spain's hills by Gisela Radant Wood

Guidebook to one of Spain's most unspoilt regions, comprising the provinces of Caceres and Badajoz. 32 varied walks of between 6 and 20 km explore the sierras of the region and are suitable for any reasonably fit walker. The book covers The Northern Sierras/System Central (including the Sierra de Gata, Sierra de Bejar, Sierra de Gredos), The Central Sierras/Montes de Toledos, and the Southern Sierras (including the Sierra Morena). There are detailed route descriptions for each walk, along with clear sketch maps, and information on terrain, refreshments, access and parking. There are also notes on natural and historical information and what to look out for along the way. Walks can be done from a number of bases in the area including San Martin de Trevejo, Gata, Hervas, Jerte, Jarandilla de la Vera, Montanchez, Guadalupe, Almoharin, Merida, Alange, Hornachos and Monesterio. Lying west of Madrid and east of the Portuguese border, Extremadura is an unspoiled gem perfect for walkers, lovers of nature and seekers of peace. The region brings together rugged mountains, rolling hills, deep river valleys, huge forests and thousands of kilometres of paths, perfect for walking. Apart from its natural wonders and superb birdlife, Extremadura boasts a variety of heritage sites including castles, cave paintings and monasteries.

About Gisela Radant Wood

Gisela Radant Wood is a walker, writer, photographer, avid reader and passionate about Extremadura. She has lived in the Sierra de Montanchez for the past 10 years, walking there on a regular basis. Home is a finca outside the village of Almoharin with a husband, a dog, seven sheep, occasional lambs, four hens and 150 olive trees. Ten years ago Gisela set up the website www.walkingextremadura.com and is actively involved in promoting the area as a walking paradise. This is her second book about walking in Extremadura. To her astonishment she has gained the reputation for knowing more about the best places to walk than the locals. Gisela loves the social side to walking with friends in the Almoharin walking group, but, really, prefers the quiet of walking alone in the countryside she loves.

Map key Overview map INTRODUCTION Geography and geology Animals and birds Flowers and plants Human history Getting there Getting around When to go Bases and accommodation Food and drink Language Money Communications What to take on a walk Waymarking Maps Health and emergencies Using this guide THE NORTHERN SIERRAS: THE SISTEMA CENTRAL Sierra de Gata Walk 1 San Martin de Trevejo and the Sierra de Eljas Walk 2 Pico J&##xe1;lama Walk 3 Puerto de Castilla and Pico Janona Walk 4 Castillo de Almenara and the Sierra de las Janonas Walk 5 Robledillo de Gata and Ovejuela Sierra de B&##xe9;jar Walk 6 La Garganta and El Nevero Walk 7 La Muela and the forest track Walk 8 The valley route to La Muela Sierra de Gredos Walk 9 Cascadas Nogaleas in the Montes de Tras la Sierra Walk 10 Los Pilones and Puente Sacrist&##xe1;n Walk 11 Jerte to Puente Nuevo in the Sierra de Tormantos Walk 12 Puente los Papuos in the Montes de Tras la Sierra Walk 13 The Jaranda valley Walk 14 Guijo de Santa B&##xe1;rbara and El Trabuquete THE CENTRAL SIERRAS: THE MONTES DE TOLEDO Sierra de Mont&##xe1;nchez Walk 15 Arroyomolinos Walk 16 Torre de Santa Maria to Mont&##xe1;nchez Walk 17 Torre de Santa Maria and the mills Walk 18 The oak woods of Zarza de Mont&##xe1;nchez Walk 19 Almoharin and the Sierra de San Cristobal Walk 20 The Sierra de los Alijares Walk 21 The Sierra de Santa Cruz Sierra del Campillo and the Sierra de Juncaldilla Walk 22 Garganta de Cuernacabras Sierra de Guadalupe Walk 23 Garciaz and Pico Venero Walk 24 Cabanas de Castillo to Navezuelas Walk 25 Navezuelas to Guadalupe Sierra de la Pela Walk 26 Orellana de la Sierra THE SOUTHERN SIERRAS Sierra de Penas Blancas and Sierra de Juan Bueno Walk 27 La Zarza Sierra Grande de Hornachos Walk 28 Hornachos Sierra Morena Walk 29 Cabeza la Vaca and the Sierra de Buitrera Walk 30 Monasterio de Tentudia and Pico Tentudia Walk 31 Forest circuit in the Sierra Tudia y Sus Faldas Walk 32 Alto de Aguafria and the Sierra de Aguafria Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Link route summary table Appendix C Additional waymarked routes in the area Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Glossary

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GOR013792062

ISBN 13

9781852848484

ISBN 10

1852848480

Title

The Sierras of Extremadura: 32 half and full-day walks in western Spain's hills by Gisela Radant Wood

Author

Gisela Radant Wood

Condition

Used - Like New

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Paperback

Publisher

Cicerone Press

Year published

2017-10-02

Number of pages

224

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

The Sierras of Extremadura Gisela Radant Wood

The Sierras of Extremadura by Gisela Radant Wood

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The Sierras of Extremadura Summary

The Sierras of Extremadura: 32 half and full-day walks in western Spain's hills by Gisela Radant Wood

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