The Upland Handbook
Before your holiday you will receive our unique Upland Handbook, with an introduction to the area and its history, geology, flora and fauna, to the village/hamlet where you will be staying, to your accommodation and hosts, and perhaps to some of the people you will meet. Also included are some handy language tips and local greeting etiquette, and suggestions on how you might like to support responsible tourism.
In the Handbook you will find full details of the self-guided walks. As well as providing clear descriptions to ensure problem-free route-finding, for each walk the Handbook will indicate other details such as:
- availability of drinking water
- places to cool your feet in a stream
- attractive picnic spots
- points of cultural interest
- shade for hot days
A table tells you how much climbing and descending is involved, how long the walk is and what the terrain is like – including any short stretches of path which some people might find vertiginous. Maps particular to each walk will be provided to accompany the route notes in the Handbook, now printed on fully recyclable waterproof paper.
We have tried to include (given the limits of space!) everything else that you may want to know: the best place to find a pot of honey, a pre-historic tomb, a public swimming-pool, a toothbrush, a bicycle, some Romanesque architecture, a bungee-jump, a Pope’s favourite hermitage… but if anything seems to be missing, just ask your Upland Manager. We also welcome your suggestions for additional inclusions.
Last, but very far from least, the Handbook contains information about the best local restaurants, how to find them, and suggestions of local delicacies to try.
The Upland Handbook is the key to the local area, giving you access at a glance to the very best it has to offer. It takes you straight to what you are looking for and allows you to make the very most your time away.
