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Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking features 26 rides between 10 and 43 kilometres in length in one of the UK¿s most MTB-friendly national parks. The routes make the most of the Dales¿ superb network of stonebased trails, rideable in all seasons. Classic loops take in the best of Swaledale, a tour of Ingleborough, big days around Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, quintessential Dales scenery near Malham and Kilnsey, and moorland riding above Pateley Bridge. A Bonus Section includes information about the Howgills, the easy-going Swale Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, as well as the riding at Gisburn Forest and Stainburn which lies just outside the national park. There are also top tens and a detailed appendix. Written by Dales local and experienced author Nick Cotton, each ride is described with easy-to-follow directions and is plotted on clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping. Also included with each ride are details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings, plus refreshment stops and local knowledge.

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle routes in Great Britain. This book includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales, with every ride away from traffic, and it is perfect for families and leisure cyclists.

Focusing on the rich history of the New York and Pennsylvania Railway, this publication explores its origins, starting in Oswayo, PA, in 1893, and its connections to major railroads. Through a combination of photographs and narrative, readers are transported back to the railway's operational days, learning about its expansions, notable events like wrecks and floods, and the overall impact on Allegany County, NY, and Northern Potter County, PA. The book captures the nostalgia and significance of the NYP, offering a vivid glimpse into the past.

Set in the 1840s, the story unfolds with the construction of the Erie Railroad, transforming the Canisteo Valley into an industrial hub by 1851. The rapid growth of the town and surrounding hamlets is highlighted, along with a unique feature from the 1930s where an alfalfa farmer planted Scotch pines to create a visible sign of the town's name, which gained recognition in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Today, Canisteo is a tranquil bedroom community known for its agriculture and outdoor activities, attracting visitors for hunting and local produce.

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails South East England by Nick Cotton and Kathy Rogers features over 100 great cycling routes across the South East, London and into Eastern England. A companion guide to Nick Cotton's bestselling Traffic-Free Cycle Trails, this guidebook provides an additional fifty routes to discover - all away from traffic.