Pesda Press
Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, stocks a variety of books and guides from Pesda Press, a renowned publisher specializing in outdoor activities. Pesda Press offers comprehensive guidebooks on mountaineering, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, and other watersports like SUP boarding, focusing on lakes and rivers across the UK. Their books are designed for those passionate about adventure, providing detailed, practical advice for outdoor enthusiasts.
With a strong emphasis on conveying the author's expertise and enthusiasm, Pesda Press delivers high-quality content informed by their own experience in the mountains, rivers, and seas. As a respected UK publisher, they are the go-to source for technical manuals and guidebooks, supporting adventurers in pursuing their outdoor pursuits with confidence.
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Scottish Canoe Classics
An illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Scotland’s waterways. Wild lochs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak. Eddie has chosen his favourite twenty-five inland touring routes and described them in great detail. The routes are beautifully illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps.
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English Whitewater
The English White Water Kayak Guide by Pesda Press certainly answers the question of where to kayak in England. This updated and very informative guidebook covers many areas including the South West, South East, North West, North East and many places in between.
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Sit-on-Top Kayak
The Pesda Press Sit-on-Top Kayak book serves as an excellent introductory guide for those venturing into the world of sit-on-top kayaking. It offers comprehensive insights for paddlers of all levels, making it an enjoyable and accessible resource for both newcomers and those curious about this exciting water sport.
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English Canoe Classics Volume 1
Pesda Press English Canoe Classics Volume 1 is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of northern England’s waterways, from the North Tyne in Northumbria to the Shropshire Union Canal in the West Midlands. Scenic lakes, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.
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Irish Canoe Classics
Pesda Press Irish Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Ireland’s waterways. Wild loughs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
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Northern England & IOM Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages
A guidebook for sea kayaking trips in the North West of England, and around the Isle of Man.Published by Pesda Press. Paperback.
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BCU Coaching Handbook
The Pesda Press BCU Coaching Handbook is a great kayaking publication if you are getting into Canoe or Kayak Coaching. It also works really well with the BCU Canoe and Kayak Handbook.
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Sea Kayak Navigation
A concise manual of navigation aimed specifically at sea kayakers. In this 2nd edition, the author has added and expanded on topics where they have considered this desirable, but have also taken great care to keep it as short and simple as possible.
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The Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking
This guide has stood the test of time very well so this is a reprint (2022) with minor updates and corrections. It is not a new edition so don’t rush out and buy one if you already have it. The title has been changed to Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking, this is just to make it clear that it is a sea kayaking guide.
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South West Sea Kayaking
A guide to some great sea kayaking journeys in the South West of England. In this new edition, the south-west coast of England is described in 50 great voyages, from the Isle of Wight to the Scilly Isles to the Severn Estuary.
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Scottish Sea Kayaking
Scottish Sea Kayaking features a collection of 50 sea kayaking journeys around Scotland and the isles.
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Welsh Sea Kayaking
Welsh Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide that gives information on 50 selected trips along the Welsh Coastline. It covers from the Dee Estuary right down to the Bristol Channel. For each trip it gives information on start points, finish points which also include grid references. High and low water times, tide speeds and also other information such as the local coastguard.
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Alpine Mountaineering - Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists
This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked. From dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together.
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Climbing Games - Challenge and Train your Hands, Feet, Body and Brain
A book for anyone wanting to have fun climbing.
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Gower Rock: Selected Rock Climbs - 2nd Edition
Selected climbing guide to Gower Peninsula in South Wales. Photo Topos, inspirational photos, bouldering and a mix of sport routes and trad climbs all in a stunningly beautiful setting.Classic Seacliff Trad Climbs.