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BOB GRAHAM ROUND A classic endurance challenge

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Spring is my favourite time of the year. It is a naturally forward- Spring/Summer ‘21 looking time, days are lengthening and thoughts are turning to INSIDE the outdoors once more. This year the prospect of getting into the hills is more hotly anticipated than ever, after what seems like such a long time spent inside. Many of us have been unable to travel 4 beyond our local area, but have found some sort of escape in the A classic endurance challenge in the planning of adventures to come, poring over maps and imagining the hills we will climb and the sights we will see. Or perhaps, like so many others, you took on the challenge of the MAZZLE (map jigsaw puzzle) to keep yourself in touch with the great outdoors! 6 Maps & Places Throughout 2020 we continued to make new maps - most recently published is our Superwalker map of the Galloway Hills. We look more closely at this fascinating corner of on p6. Elsewhere in this issue we reflect on the past year at HA VEY Maps (p10) and 8 Maps & Places have a chat with Leader Sean Magee about his outdoor Norfolk Coast life (p17).

The team here are busy working on new titles (all to be revealed in the next issue, Autumn/Winter ‘21) and we will soon be 10 A year of adventure approaching the most exciting part of making a new map - testing It’s time to look ahead our cartography on the hill! We are now all itching to get outside. See you there. 14 Maps & Places Chris editor 16 WorkingTogether cartographer Member Q&A HILLWALKER 18 Maps Full range of maps

Unless credited otherwise, all images and map extracts © HARVEY Maps 2021 , Lakeland We are fortunate at HARVEY Maps that one of our team successfully Challenge MAPS completed the Bob Graham Round in Set yourself a challenge in 2021 BOB GRAHAM ROUND 2019. We asked Lewis for his top tips. Lakeland Fells What would you recommend to Gerry Charnley Round What does it take? someone preparing to take on the Round? Originally devised in 1984 In June 1932, Bob Graham set There is no fixed oute marked to celebrate the late Gerry out from his home in Keswick, for the Round, no handy Get yourself used to back-to-back Charnley, the route is a ran over 42 Lakeland peaks and signposts or waymarkers. It is and lengthy training days in the hills. 38 mile (61km) ‘clover returned to his starting point 24 down to you to find your own This will help to replicate the feeling leaf’ challenge. It links 3 hours later. way from peak to peak. A good of running on tired legs. However, different Youth Hostels with map is essential: running the be careful not to overdo it too soon. the Charnley memorial Since then, many thousands of Round is hard enough without Rather than running every day, build below Esk Pike. people have attempted the same working out the optimal route up from a long run one day followed feat and the Bob Graham Round too. The HARVEY map of by a lengthy walk the next. has become a classic running the Round provides all the Snowdonia challenge. It is not for the faint navigational information needed: I got to the point where I was Paddy Buckley Round hearted or ill-prepared: climbing the recommended route, training all weekend - I ran 3 hours the 42 peaks involves running changeover points and a few on a Friday evening, 7 hours on the The Paddy Buckley Round 66 miles (106km) and 8,200m of handy time-saving tips. The rest Saturday and 3 hours on the Sunday. has a reputation as the ascent. That is 2 ½ marathons is up to you. Most of which was on the route I was toughest of the 24 hour and almost the height of Mount planning to take. challenges. A classic circuit Everest! of Snowdonia, it covers 47 What about food and nutrition? summits, 61 miles (98km) and over 8,500m of ascent. Knowing what to eat when you are attempting an endurance challenge takes practice and also a good deal of time to work out what foods work best for your body. This can be Lakeland Fells worked into your training. Having a Frog Graham Round range of food types is also a must This combined swimming because your appetite will change and running challenge is 40 during the day. miles (64km) long. It visits KESWICK 18 fell tops, 4 lakes and For my Round, I stuck to solid foods 3 islands, and will appeal all day, as I wanted the energy to to endurance atheletes Great be released slowly. I worked out looking for something a afterwards that I ate 18 bananas! little out of the ordinary.

How important is it to have a support team? , Grey Corries Very! I had an excellent support & Mamores crew. Having at least one person Charlie Ramsay Round who organises everything during the This is a big circuit in the day, means you don’t need to worry Scottish : 24 Honister about the small things and can focus summits, 56 miles (91km) on the route ahead. Getting your and 8,600m of ascent, friends and family to run with you Dunmail with Ben Nevis as the Steeple helps set the pace, and conversation Fairfield final peak. Although some helps make the time fly b . I am attempt to complete the grateful to everyone who supported Round in 24 hours it is not me along the way, especially my mandatory to do so; for father, who told me he enjoyed it example it makes a superb too, despite a lack of sleep! Wasdale Pike multi-day backpacking trip.

Scafell Bowfell Image © Ross Brannigan | 5 SCOTLAND, Dumfries & Galloway classic Corbett CLIMBS A wild, remote Corbetts are Scottish mountains over 2,500ft (762m). are Scottish MAPS & PLACES and rugged mountains over 3,000ft (914m). Galloway Hills Quinag landscape This is an iconic mountain Tucked away in the south The highest peaks here are in north west Scotland west corner of Scotland is an Corbetts and fall short of the with many rocky features. often overlooked landscape. crucial 3,000 feet contour, Along its ridges are three The Galloway Hills are a small therefore are ignored by the separate Corbetts which range, dotted with baggers in search of higher can all be climbed in one lochs, studded with peaks and hills further north. What they lack outing from the A894 on surrounded by pathless moors in height they more than make up the eastern side. and vast forests. for in rugged, isolated beauty.

Goatfell This is the ’s highest hill and a popular ascent for hillwalking tourists who generally start from the Cladach Visitor Centre. A good alternative is to start from the road on the east side and follow the Corrie Burn before joining the ‘tourist’ path beyond Meall Breac.

The Cobbler The three rocky peaks of this hill give it a very distinctive appearance amongst the . It is a straightforward ascent to gain the general ridge but to reach the highest point requires some easy climbing and a Image © Alan Timpany good head for heights. Not to miss... The UK’s first Dark Sky Park is the Devil’s Bowling Green. An located in the Galloway Hills. Far extensive outcrop of flat granite, from sources of light pollution, it scattered with boulders of This is a popular hill, easily is a place with exceptionally dark assorted sizes, it does resemble a accessible from Callander night skies. On clear nights it is bowling green abandoned mid- and with a well maintained possible to see the Milky Way match. path to the summit. filling the sky above you. ake Situated on the edge of some warm clothing and a pair of The is the highest peak the Highlands it has far binoculars, and be amazed. in the range (843m) and can reaching views, especially be accessed via a path starting westwards to North west of the summit at Loch Trool. Views from the and the Arrochar Alps. of Craignaw is an unusual summit are spectacular: from geological feature known as Arran to the Isle of Man. For more titles, see page 18. Galloway Hills - Superwalker, 1:25,000, £13.50 | 7 explore ENGLAND, East Anglia COASTAL An invigorating walk along Britain’s Over 45 miles coastal trails is hard to beat. Here are some of the best: of coast and MAPS & PLACES Coast Path Norfolk Coast The Pembrokeshire award winning coastline is an intricate The stretches watchers, wildlife-lovers and ribbon of weather-worn 84 miles (134.5 kilometres) from those that crave peace and quiet, cliffs, dazzling beaches and beaches Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, sand and sea air. The seaside secret coves, jewelled with passing through the Norfolk towns dotted along the coast rock pools. Coast Area of Outstanding provide convenient stopping Natural Beauty (AONB), points and places to stay, making picturesque seaside towns and this National (combined with villages and miles of unspoilt ) one of the most beaches. It is popular with bird accessible in the country.

John O’Groats Trail A coastal walking route from to John O’Groats, traversing shorelines, tops and beaches. The walk includes some of the most dramatic scenery in Britain, with sea arches, sea stacks and hidden natural harbours.

South West Coast Path England’s longest National Trail, and one of its most popular. It runs along the coast of Somerset, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset from Minehead via Land’s End, to Poole in Dorset. It includes all of the Jurassic Coast. Image © Daniel Tink

Anglesey Coastal Path Beaches... Britain’s beaches will likely be lagoon. The extensive sand A long distance route that well visited in 2021 and Norfolk dunes are rich in wildlife, home follows much of the island’s has some of the best. The to several species of nesting coastline. It passes through coastline is incredibly varied, birds and carpeted with yellow landscape that includes from the famous red and white flowers in summe . The shingle a mixture of farmland, striped cliffs at Hunstanton to beach and salt marshes at Cley coastal heath, dunes, the bright lights of the Pleasure next the Sea are another haven salt-marsh, foreshore, cliffs Beach at Great Yarmouth. for birds and wildlife, attracting and a few small pockets of Regularly voted one of the best over 100,000 birdwatchers every woodland. beaches in the UK, Holkham year. Nearby, Blakeney Point is Beach offers miles of golden home to the largest grey seal sand backed by pine woodlands, colony in England. Well worth For more titles, see page 18. and (at high tide) a spectacular the short boat trip! 8 | Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path - Trail Map, 1:40,000, £14.50 making A HARVEY FILM When the Marketing Team proposed It’s time to look ahead making a short film about HARVEY If in 2020 your outdoor maps and their use in the great adventures were cut short or outdoors, there was certainly no cancelled, as was the case for so shortage of volunteers wanting to many people worldwide, then be involved in the making of The 2021 is the year to resurrect those Adventure. plans and look ahead to calmer and more enjoyable times. With mapping so often present and in the background of many outdoor Throughout the various activities, putting the map at the heart lockdowns of the past year the of the film was always going to be the team at HARVEY Maps learnt main challenge. However, with a variety that adventure takes the form of technologies, a combination of high- of many guises - a walk to the definition lenses, a d one, a 360-degree top of a local hill but using a camera and a multitude of takes, the different route, or a meandering map came to life as the experienced exploration of a town’s paths and and skilled film c ew got to work. alleyways to discover hidden routes and shortcuts. At HARVEY Maps, we are fortunate to have Scotland’s beautiful outdoors on Too often we are lured in to our doorstep and The Adventure delves thinking that adventure is into the heart of and an activity reserved for the The National Park. We hope courageous – tangibly out of our short film inspi es you on your next reach and involving significant adventure, wherever your journey takes planning, long journeys and a you. lengthy and expensive kit list. Whilst this may be true for some The Adventure can be viewed online at people, our customers tell us that www.harveymaps.co.uk adventure is more often than not on their doorstep, wherever they may live throughout the UK and beyond.

Since 1977 HARVEY Maps has been finely tuning the art of mapmaking and our range of published titles (see pages 18 and 19 for more details) of beautiful outdoor areas across the UK and Ireland, is sure to whet the appetite for an adventure filled yea .

Whatever adventure you have planned for this year we hope to be with you on your journey. A YEAR OF

ADVENTURE Image © Keith Partridge | 11 TOUGH LIGHT WATERPROOF

Planning any adventure is an exciting task and with so many things to remember to do before you hit the trail, the all-important map is occasionally overlooked. Rest assured, however, that HARVEY has you covered. For sure and Since 1977, HARVEY has been confident avigation, your HARVEY map producing maps to give people is designed with you in mind. the freedom to enjoy walking, cycling and running in open The maps are tough, light and spaces. Whilst the product range waterproof – designed to withstand the best has expanded over the years, the and worst of the British weather. philosophy remains the same to this day.

Outdoor spaces are of great importance to us all and are enjoyed by millions of people each year. Whilst the majority of us know and enjoy our local area, it is the map that opens the door to exploration of new places and encourages people to find enjoyment in fresh views and Each map is tearproof, easy to fold and different countryside. will not add a lot to your pack weight. An Ultramap weighs 35grams – that’s HARVEY Maps is the UK’s largest about the same as 10 teabags! publisher of independent, topographic mapping and our maps are expertly crafted from original, aerial surveys. The maps are made by walkers, for walkers, so that you can enjoy your great outdoors.

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All of this means you get to spend more time planning which pub or cafe you will visit at the end of the day, safe in the knowledge that a HARVEY map will get you there… and back! YOUR

12 | Image © Keith Partridge OUTDOORS , Snowdonia National Park explore WALES With so many outdoor pursuits on offer in Wales, it is important you know where you are going. These MAPS & PLACES maps will get you started.

Snowdonia Snowdonia North

Wales’ largest National Park, opportunities for outdoor Wales’ highest mountains, Snowdonia, is situated in the adventure to its visitors every known as the Welsh 3,000s, north west of the country and year. With (Yr Wyddfa) are all to be found in the is one of the most accessible at its heart, 1,085m above sea north of Snowdonia. outdoor destinations for millions level, the surrounding area is rich of people. As well as being with craggy mountains, beaches, This map is perfect for visits home to the UK’s highest castles, historic towns, mountain to Snowdon, the Glyders mountains outside of Scotland, bike trails, beautiful views and a and the Carnedds. the region serves up endless varied cultural heritage.

Glyndŵr’s Way Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail runs for 217km (135 miles) from Knighton to Welshpool.

There are spectacular views over , Lake Vyrnwy, the mountains and Y Golfa.

Snowdonia South Southern Snowdonia is a large area and this 1:40,000 scale British Mountain Map covers all the key mountains, including Cadair Idris, the Arans, as well as Coed y Brenin Forest Image © Neil S Price Park.

Not to miss... Beacons East Snowdon is the pinnacle of the The region also boasts an inland Open spaces and fresh air National Park and is well worth surfing lagoon, situated at the in . Brecon the climb to the top. If you don’t foot of an old power station. Beacons East includes fancy the walk then the famous South Wales’ highest Snowdon Mountain Railway and In the south of Snowdonia, mountain, , and Summit Visitor Centre make this whilst gentler in appearance to covers the Black Mountains mountain one of the UK’s most the north, adventure can often that extend east towards loved and accessible. be found on two wheels. The England. abundance of mountain bike In the north, at Penrhyn Quarry, trails, centred around Coed y Europe’s longest (and the world’s Brenin Forest Park, makes this is fastest) zipline provides a unique a haven for thrill seekers. way to view the Park from above. For more titles, see page 18. Snowdonia North, Central & South, ULTRAMAP, £9.95 each | 15 Member Q&A WORKING What is it like being a Mountain Leader? We asked WorkingTogether member Tell us something interesting about your job that most TOGETHER Sean Magee of CPS Activities people don’t know? What is WorkingTogether? I suppose my answer has to be that I don’t know everything! What is it like being a mountain With lots more people heading There, I said it. I am not all It is a scheme to provide leader? to the hills than ever before, knowing. professionals, who have a clear what advice would you give need for maps, with resources, To answer this simply, it is great them? I learn something new with every support and greater access to fun! I get to spend time with a interaction with the people I HARVEY mapping to help meet diverse group of people who are Know your limitations and work with. Whether leading a the ambitions of their business. passionate about the outdoors abilities! So often people take on walk, teaching navigation or and I get to help them develop new activities without the right any other activity, I learn new that passion. Whether that knowledge or equipment and we things all the time about myself, Since its inception in early 2019, person is looking to learn to quite often read about them in the world around me and other the HARVEY WorkingTogether navigate, get to the top of a hill, mountain rescue reports or news people. The day I stop learning scheme has now grown to complete a multi day expedition stories. will be the day I shouldn’t be include members from all across or just generally get outdoors, I doing this job anymore! the UK. get to help them do that. Joining a local walking group or club can be a great, and Where is your favourite area to We are delighted to be working What is your most memorable affordable, way to get started. go hillwalking? with so many enthusiastic and trip? There will be many people within inspiring professionals who are the group who are willing to The Ben region in champions of the great outdoors National Park. A two share tips, ideas and experiences , Scotland. This was and HARVEY is pleased to day expedition with a friend. and some clubs may have kit you where I cut my teeth in hill play its part in promoting their Very long days but I remember can borrow. walking and what first inspi ed activities and the benefits of map arriving in the Lairig Ghru after me to do more. The area offers a skills for their customers. day 1 and setting up camp just Know your stuff! Get some variety of experiences, including as the light was beginning to proper training on navigation low level walks, solo hill As 2021 unfolds and access fade. and hill skills. Buy the right days, panoramic views (when the to the UK’s beautiful outdoors kit! Focus on footwear and cloud allows it) and also different slowly returns, why not contact In the evening, one by one it waterproof outer layers. This is outdoor challenges that vary by one of our members and see was like someone was turning where money is best spent. season. what exciting and rewarding lightbulbs on in the sky! It was so activities they can offer you. clear that we could see the Milky Use a HARVEY map! Respect Way, something I had never seen the hill and the mountainous For more information about CPS Member list online at before, and I was completely environment and it will respect Activities, visit: www.harveymaps.co.uk blown away! you. www.cpsactivities.com

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