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In the first half of the book Paul discusses the mountain formation
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evidence of the story told so far.
a h i l lwa l k e r ’ s g u i d e to t h e g e o lo g y & s c e n e ry
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The origins of the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia explained, and a guide to some
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great walks which reveal the grand story of the creation of such a landscape.
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Glyder Fach
Continental plates collide; volcanoes burst through the earth’s crust; great flows of ash
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Tryfan
and molten rock pour into the sea; rock is strained to the point of catastrophic collapse;
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Y Carneddau
and ancient glaciers scour the land. Left behind are clues to these awesome events, the
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small details will not escape you, all around are signs, underfoot and up close.
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Paul leads you on a series of seventeen walks on and around Snowdon, including the
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other books including the widely praised account of the birth of the electronic computer during the Second World War, Colossus: Bletchley Park’s Greatest Secret. He also organises walks for hillwalkers interested in finding out more about the geology and scenery of upland areas. (www.landscape-walks.co.uk) Press comments about this series: Rock Trails Snowdonia “… you’ll be surprised at how much you’ve missed over the years.”
Carneddau, the Glyders and Tryfan, Nant Gwynant, Llanberis Pass and Cadair Idris.
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technology writer. He is author
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seventeen walks, some easy, some more challenging, which bear
of central Snowdonia. The second half of the book details
Paul Gannon is a science and
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“The best Peak District guidebook so far produced.” Down to Earth magazine
Paul Gannon
2nd Edition a hillwalker’s guide to the geology & scenery
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