Product Description

From the South Downs Way to Offa's Dyke, from the Thames Path to the Norfolk Coast Path, from Pembrokeshire to the West Highlands, there are big walks here to keep you rambling all year round. And what better way to discover the landscapes of Great Britain, from green and gentle dales to majestic mountains and rugged cliffs? 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 beauty and history of the British countryside and his light-hearted style will appeal to novice and experienced walkers alike. This comprehensive guide to the best big walks offers detailed descriptions of the trails and a wealth of geographical, historical and practical information, including route maps and places of interest along the way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19918 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

The Blackpool Gazette, July 2007
Should appeal to experienced and novice walkers alike. A wealth of practical information, including amenities.

Sunday express, 25 May 2008
'A meaty, practical guide jam packed with walks that promise to keep you rambling all year round'

Cornwall Today, June, 2008
'David Bathurst is your expert guide... light-hearted style... will appeal to experienced and novice walkers alike'

Customer Reviews

A good overview

This book provides a good overview of the long distance paths & is written in a quite entertaining way.
It does rather descend into a list of turn left, turn right etc. which becomes a little repetitive. It would be better with either a few more sketch maps, or being more of an overview of the route. It seems to fall in between being a specific pace-by-pace guidebook and a looser review of the walks.
Having said that it does give you a good flavour of the walk which is after all the object of the exercise.