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Synopsis
From the South Downs Way to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, there is no better way to discover the spectacular diversity of southern Britain’s landscape than on foot. Whether you enjoy exploring green and gently rolling valleys or tackling rugged cliff-top paths, there are walks here to keep you rambling all year round.
An indefatigable walker, David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this invaluable and definitive companion to the ten best-loved long-distance footpaths in the south of Britain, with each split into manageable sections. Combining practical, detailed descriptions with an appreciation of the beauty and history of the British countryside, this in an indispensable guide for both experienced and novice walkers alike.
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Adventure Travel magazine, May 2010
David Bathurst is the knowledge on Britain’s long-distance footpaths.
‘Providing helpful companions to ten of the best long-distance footpaths in the north and south of Britain, these collections of walks by David Bathurst combine practical tips with descriptions of...
The Oxford Times, 1st April 2010
'a useful source of ideas.'
‘At first glance I didn’t think I was going to like these books but once I started reading them I became transfixed... Each walk is split into sections of manageable...
InBalance website magazine, 21st March 2010
‘...two excellent books... The walks are broken down into shorter sections to be taken as wanted... The walks are extensively researched, with lots of information regarding the surrounding countryside. He...
Walking Wales, Issue 2, May 2010
‘A helpful pair of volumes for those looking to choose a suitable first or next long distance footpath from across Scotland, England and Wales. Easy to read.’
Solihull News, 16th April 2010
'for the more ambitious among you, this pair of books could be ideal... Between them the titles take in some of the country’s most beautiful scenery... And Bathurst is good...
Lancashire Evening Post website (lep.co.uk/bookreviews), 27th March 2010
'each of these long-distance walks is broken into more manageable sections ranging from five to 20 miles... so whether you are a seasoned walker intent on completing the famous Coast...
East Kent Mercury, 15th April 2010
'its 318 pages include an excellent section of The North Downs Way. The author writes about the route’s history, gives hints about what to look out for along the way...
Walking Wales, Issue 2, May 2010
'An informative whistle-stop tour along each walk, giving a good idea of the flavour of the walk and of what there is to see and look out for along the...
Middleton and North Manchester Guardian, 6 May 2010
‘all the walks listed have difficulty ratings, from easy, moderate to strenuous – some switching between the two. Importantly these ratings can be an invaluable instant guide for the walker...
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