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This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of walking, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and freedom of lacing up your hiking boots and heading for the hills.
This charming and practical handbook is bursting with tips, facts and folklore to guide those who love to roam through the natural rhythms and seasons of the year. Find out how to identify flora by colour and shape, discover routes of outstanding natural beauty and learn about the diverse wildlife that can be found across Britain. Also includes useful notes pages for documenting your exploration of countryside, shore, cliffs and forests. AUTHOR: David Bathurst has walked all the complete National Trails of Great Britain as well as the Coast to Coast Walk, the entire south coast of England, the highest points of all the English counties and the peaks of England, Wales and Scotland. He is semi-retired but works part-time as a criminal lawyer. Illustrations
An indefatigable walker, David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this unique companion to the country’s most rewarding hilltop trails, from the Pennine Way to the misty Malverns. His appreciation of the beauty and history of the British countryside and his light-hearted style will appeal to experienced and novice walkers alike.
David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this definitive companion to the ten best-loved long-distance footpaths in the north of Britain, with each split into manageable sections. Combining detailed descriptions with an appreciation of the beauty and history of the British countryside, this in an indispensable guide for all walkers.
David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this definitive companion to the ten best-loved long-distance footpaths in the south of Britain, with each split into manageable sections. Combining detailed descriptions with an appreciation of the beauty and history of the British countryside, this in an indispensable guide for all walkers.
An indefatigable walker, David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this invaluable companion to the fifteen best-loved long-distance footpaths of Great Britain. His appreciation of the British countryside and light-hearted style will appeal to novice and experienced walkers alike.
David Bathurst laces up his walking boots as he undertakes the rough with the smooth of each of the 14 big walks of great Britain. From a riverside amble along the Thames Path to the rigours of the Coast to Coast, this is an account of these popular and well-beaten tracks, and an appreciation of the beauty and history of the Great British countryside.
'Salvation comes in the form of a good old-fashioned walk.' Clare Balding A leisurely ramble through the woods, a meandering city stroll, a blustery seaside promenade or a vigorous mountain hike - all have their delights and incomparable joys. Whatever your walking style, you'll be captivated and enthralled by the stories and excerpts of classic writing, trivia and practical tips in this book - perfect for anyone who loves the freedom of lacing up their hiking boots and heading for the hills.
For this detailed guide to some of the best walking in Britain, David Bathurst has walked over 700 miles of coast, taking in breathtaking natural landscapes and significant landmarks on the way. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a summertime stroller, this guidebook is a must-have for walking on England’s south coast.