Trekking in turkey kate clow and the lycian way turkey. It is the countrys oldest longdistance trail, created in 1999 by the british expat kate clow. By the time i was halfway done walking the lycian way, i had cursed kate clow. New edition of the original and authorised guide book to turkeys first longdistance walking trail from. In the midnineties she submitted the idea of creating a longdistance. Hiking the lycian way in turkey ottsworld travel blog. I will forever be thankful for her tome uniting a ragged network of trails together, her dedication to the obsessive task. Map and route the official start of the the lycian way is in ovacik, but most people begin 15km away in fethiye.
Jun 29, 2019 its not possible to mention the lycian way without mentioning its visionary, kate clow, a british woman and budding historian. Lycian way trekking in turkey other prominent sites to visit while trekking the lycian way lycian way ranked highly among other famous walks of the world, and comprising of historical ruins and marked. The second route, st paul trail, was opened in 2004. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. In the midnineties she submitted the idea of creating a longdistance footpath. The lycian way by kate clow, 9780957154728, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book the lycian way by kate clow is an essential companion for both 30 jul 2018 19 secthe lycian way turkey s first long distance walking route by kate clow r. She connected a network of old trails to create turkeys first longdistance hiking trail, the lycian way. About the author kate clow move to turkey in 1989 and worked on computer.
Below are some articles weve written with more information about the lycian way. It was researched, designed and implemented by kate clow with terry richardson. This seemingly thin volume is the tip of a tremendous accomplishment, namely to document a 480km route from olu deniz, outside fethiye in the western mediterranean, all the way to hisar candir, below antalya. Lycian way kate clow pdf download by trilgissabor issuu. The lycian way by kate clow is to be your travel companion.
She began investigating walking routes in 1992, and in 1997 won an award from garanti bank, which enabled her to open the. Likya yolu, is a 509km, waymarked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye in the west with southwest of antalya the village of geyikbayiri up on the mountains, to be. It was researched, designed and waymarked by kate clow, a britishturkish amateur historian, in 1999. Hike through the best trekking route in turkey kate clow is from outer space. Turkeys first long distance walking route 3rd edition by clow, kate 2009 paperback kate clow on. The lycian way is the brainchild of an englishwoman, kate clow, who is a passionate walker and conservationist. Strong hikers can do it in 23 of that, or a bit less. Turkeys first longdistance walking route, it was made in. Turkey has five long distance trekking routes and collections of shorter trails. Likya yolu is a 540km, way marked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye in the. The lycian way is a 509 km way marked footpath around the coast of lycia in southern turkey, from fethiye to antalya. The trail can get damaged by the goats and disappear in parts. In the 1990s, assisted by volunteers, she waymarked the entire trail.
Driven by a desire to preserve turkeys history she researched. It is waymarked with red and white stripes, the grande randonnee convention. It describes the twons and villages including kalkan, kas, myra, adrasan. Driven by a desire to preserve turkeys history she researched and pioneered the lycian way. The first edition of the book became an intense interest and within a year the first edition was sold out. The lycian way likya yolu is turkeys first longdistance hiking trail, a 500kilometer 311mile footpathfrom fethiye to antalya, the impressive achievement of kate clow, a briton resident in. This book presents a description of the route, along with background information on the history and culture of the area. Pdf the lycian way download full pdf book download.
The book contains detailed route and historical site descriptions, altitude. Likya yolu is a 540km, waymarked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye. Turkeys first long distance walking route 3rd edition by clow, kate 2009 paperback. Also another short video of one of the sections of the lycian way walking down the. Kate clow, a longtime resident of turkey, is a renowned sage of hiking in the region. The lycian way is a longdistance footpath in turkey around part of the coast of ancient lycia. For the lycian way you best buy the lycian way book from kate clow with a very good map and excellent descriptions of the walk, where you can eat, where you can sleep, and more important where you cant find accommodation. Use them during your hike as an ontheroad lycian way guide.
Did you know that the lycian way in turkey, now considered as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, was researched, designed and signposted by kate clow, a british historian, in 1999 kate clow lived in the uk until 1989. Kate clow, the lycian way turkeys first long distance walking route paperback, kate clow. Kate clow move to turkey in 1989 and worked on computer sales in istanbul. It is approximately 540 km long and stretches from oludeniz, near fethiye, to geyikbay. Kate clow with help from terry richardson researched designed and implemented all these. All five major book publishers stock the lycian way kate clow digital shelves penguin, harper collins, simon and schuster, macmillan, and hachette, which makes the content stack up against competing. Kate clow lives in antalya and is a major trekking bod.
They are expanding in the eastern mountains i believe. She and her team annually waymark the lycian way and st. It was ramazan who wriggled down the steep slope and pulled the dog up to safety. For each stretch of the route, the book provides full information about shops and water availability, lodging possibilities, the length of the walk and the time it will take you, with in between key points youll have to crosscheck on the way keep your eyes peeled.
Putting together the lycian way is a huge achievement and the walk now attracts tour companies and independent walkers from all over the world. She is best known for heading efforts to build, preserve, and facilitate accessibility to the lycian way, a long distance hiking path between antalya and fethiye. Its not possible to mention the lycian way without mentioning its visionary, kate clow, a british woman and budding historian. The walk has been developed by kate clow and the culture routes society and i used her guide the lycian way to plan my trip. Ten years ago, she and volunteers waymarked the lycian way from ovac.
Lycian turkey the lycian way long distance waymarked. The lycian way opened in 1999, the st paul trail opened in 2004 and the kackar trails opened in 2008, were all made by kate clow. For the lycian way you best buy the lycian way book from kate clow with a very good map and excellent descriptions of the walk, where you can eat, where you can sleep, and more important where you cant. Kate clow is the lady who has researched, designed and waymarked the lycian way back in 1999.
Aug 03, 2010 the lycian way is the brainchild of an englishwoman, kate clow, who is a passionate walker and conservationist. The book has all the info you need to plan your trek, detailed. In conversation with kate clow of trekking in turkey. The guide book by kate clow breaks this up into 27 sections that should take no more than days to throughhike with no rest days. To keep the lycian way in line with the new book published june 2014. Turkeys first long distance walking route by clow, kate 2014. The route was researched, designed and waymarked by british amateur historian kate clow in the late 1990s, who. The lycian way likya yolu is turkeys first longdistance hiking trail, a 500kilometer 311mile footpathfrom fethiye to antalya, the impressive achievement of kate clow, a briton resident in turkey, and her crew of dedicated trailblazers. Turkeys second long distance walking route by clow, kate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Trekking in turkey kate clow and the lycian way turkeys. It was so much easier to follow the german directions, even though my german is pretty poor. Nov, 2019 turkey has five long distance trekking routes and collections of shorter trails. Nov 24, 2010 a short video of exploration with kate clow the inspiration behind the creation of the lycian way.
In conversation with kate clow of trekking in turkey yabangee. Also another short video of one of the sections of the lycian way walking down the goynuk. Mar 11, 2014 and if you have more questions about hiking the lycian way that i didnt cover please leave it in the comments and i will add it to this list periodically. However, the trail can easily be walked either east antalya to west fethiye or west to east. Jan 16, 2017 the lycian way by kate clow is to be your travel companion. This seemingly thin volume is the tip of a tremendous accomplishment. Lycian way trekking in turkey other prominent sites to visit while trekking the lycian way lycian way ranked highly among other famous walks of the world, and comprising of historical ruins and marked trekking routes, it is a strong magnet for novice and experienced hikers and trekkers. You can start your walk at any point and stop wherever you like. However, the trail can easily be walked either east antalya to west fethiye or west to east without problem. It was turkeys first official long distance trekking route. It has been extended by 2 days and now ends at the famous climbing walls at geyikbayiri, 25km from antalya. The lycian way is a 509 km waymarked footpath around the coast of lycia in southern turkey, from fethiye to antalya. The lycian way is turkeys first and most popular long distance walking route.
This book presents a description of the route, along with background information on the history. Turkeys first long distance walking route by kate clow. About the author kate clow move to turkey in 1989 and worked on computer sales in istanbul. All five major book publishers stock the lycian way kate clow digital shelves penguin, harper collins, simon and schuster, macmillan, and hachette, which makes the content stack up against competing apps and electronic bookstores. A fantastic walk however and the book helps one to enjoy it more. But the lycian way remains turkeys original and most popular longdistance trail. If you are looking for a reliable guide for the area, we recommend as mentioned earlier the book written by kate clow. A practical guide to the lycian way beat the trail.
Kate clow with help from terry richardson researched designed and. And if you have more questions about hiking the lycian way that i didnt cover please leave it in the comments and i will add it to this list periodically. The book has all the info you need to plan your trek, detailed descriptions and times for each section, altitude diagrams, info about historic places and the climb of mt olympos. Jul 11, 2014 the lycian way is turkeys first and most popular long distance walking route. The lycian way in turkey and kate clow the trails of. Turkeys first long distance walking route 3rd edition by clow, kate paperback kate clow on free shipping on. This new 2014 edition of the book includes all route updates and is designed to be used with the new lycian way iphone application. She is best known for heading efforts to build, preserve, and facilitate accessibility to the lycian way, a.
In the early nineties, she moved to antalya and started exploring the paths linking the centres of the ancient civilisations of turkey. Did you know that the lycian way in turkey, now considered as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, was researched, designed and signposted by kate clow, a british historian, in. New edition of the original and authorised guide book to turkeys first longdistance walking trail from fethiye to antalya the lycian way. A short video of exploration with kate clow the inspiration behind the creation of the lycian way. Mar 30, 2015 kate clow, a longtime resident of turkey, is a renowned sage of hiking in the region.
For each stretch of the route, the book provides full information. The lycian way is a 509 km 300 miles, 25day waymarked footpath around the coast of lycia in southern turkey, from fethiye to antalya. Sep 27, 2017 did you know that the lycian way in turkey, now considered as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, was researched, designed and signposted by kate clow, a british historian, in 1999. Kate clow, author at culture routes society page 3 of 4. She began investigating walking routes in 1992, and in 1997 won an award from garanti bank, which enabled her to open the first long distance walking route the lycian way in 1999. The lycian way is a marked route of around 540km that starts near the town of fethiye in the northwest and ends near the city of antalya in the southeast. The route was researched, designed and waymarked by british amateur historian kate clow in the late 1990s, who aimed to identify and protect turkeys ancient byways. The lycian way in turkey and kate clow the trails of ancient lycia.
The lycian way is turkeys first long distance walking route, running for 500 km around the coast of lycia. Did you know that the lycian way in turkey, now considered as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, was researched, designed. Turkeys lycian way runs along the southaegean coast, between the touristic hotspots of fethiye and antalya. The lycian way and its sister route, the saint paul trail, was created by a british expatriot living in antalya named kate clow.
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