Great British Walks: 100 Unique Walks Through Our Most Stunning Countryside

by Cavan Scott (Editor), Julia Bradbury (Foreword by)

Overview

A practical guidebook featuring a range of outings, from gentle strolls through peaceful scenery to more challenging journeys to the very heart of the great British wilderness
 
Combining insightful and descriptive writing about the British countryside with easy-to-follow practical information and clear, detailed mapping, this guide will inspire travelers to explore some of the most striking areas that the nation has to offer. The 100 walks are spread across varying terrain and cover regions across the country, from the Peak District and Lake District in the Heart of England to the highlands of Scotland and the rolling hills of the South East. This compact guide offers the tried-and tested knowledge of the Countryfile Magazine team—providing detailed descriptions of routes and levels of difficulty, comprehensive Ordnance Survey mapping, and practical information to help travelers plan their trips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846078835
Publisher:	B B C Worldwide Americas
Publication date:	07/09/2010
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Cavan Scott started Countryfile Magazine, which celebrates the British countryside. He has written for more than 30 British magazines and newspapers.

Editorial Reviews

These walks, taken from the pages of the UK's Countryfile magazine, show off some of the most beautiful countryside in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The walks are arranged geographically and include tours through the Cotswolds, the Pilgrim's Way (made famous by Chaucer's Canterbury Tales), Sherwood Forest, Scotland's Bannock Burn, and the dramatic Sperrins of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Each walk—rated easy, moderate, or challenging, and ranging in length from two to 13 miles—includes a time estimate, directions and highlights, and the appropriate excerpt from the much regarded and detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer Map series. While only a small number is rated challenging, few are appropriate for wheelchair access. Some of the walks also include a boat or train journey. The occasional pub or inn is recommended, and the guide includes web addresses for tourist information. VERDICT With its strong binding, attractive photographs, and variety of walks, this guide will make a wonderful companion for enthusiastic country walkers.—Linda M. Kaufmann, Massachusetts Coll. of Liberal Arts Lib., North Adams

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