Long Distance Walking in Britain
This is the definitive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. OS references are provided throughout, with invaluable tips on where to walk, timings, nutrition and equipment. There are walks for every level of fitness and contributions from experienced walkers, with practical advice and accompanying maps and explanatory illustrations. Whether walking along the coast or across the moors, following ancient pathways or seeking out less well-known routes, Long Distance Walking in Britain is the ideal companion, and is aimed at walkers and hikers at all levels of fitness and enthusiasm. Illustrated with sketch maps and colour photographs and OS references provided throughout.
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Long Distance Walking in Britain
This is the definitive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. OS references are provided throughout, with invaluable tips on where to walk, timings, nutrition and equipment. There are walks for every level of fitness and contributions from experienced walkers, with practical advice and accompanying maps and explanatory illustrations. Whether walking along the coast or across the moors, following ancient pathways or seeking out less well-known routes, Long Distance Walking in Britain is the ideal companion, and is aimed at walkers and hikers at all levels of fitness and enthusiasm. Illustrated with sketch maps and colour photographs and OS references provided throughout.
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Long Distance Walking in Britain

Long Distance Walking in Britain

by Damian Hall
Long Distance Walking in Britain

Long Distance Walking in Britain

by Damian Hall

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Overview

This is the definitive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. OS references are provided throughout, with invaluable tips on where to walk, timings, nutrition and equipment. There are walks for every level of fitness and contributions from experienced walkers, with practical advice and accompanying maps and explanatory illustrations. Whether walking along the coast or across the moors, following ancient pathways or seeking out less well-known routes, Long Distance Walking in Britain is the ideal companion, and is aimed at walkers and hikers at all levels of fitness and enthusiasm. Illustrated with sketch maps and colour photographs and OS references provided throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780719820533
Publisher: Hale, Robert Limited
Publication date: 01/24/2017
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 300
File size: 71 MB
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About the Author

Damian Hall is a freelance journalist who has completed many of the world's famous and not-so-famous long-distance walks, including Everest Base Camp for his honeymoon and, equally memorably, Australia's Six Foot Track, where a hungry possum stole his very smelly walking boot. Damian contributes regularly to outdoor publications, including Country Walking and Outdoor Fitness, and is a member of the Long Distance Walkers Association, the Backpackers Club and the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Picture Credits 7

Chapter 1 Why Go Long Distance Walking? 8

Chapter 2 Walking Form and Fitness: How to Walk Naturally and Efficiently 17

Chapter 3 Long Distance Walking Equipment: The Gear You Need and the Gear You Definitely Don't Need 26

Chapter 4 Picking and Planning: What to Decide and Do Before Starling Out 36

Chapter 5 Life on the Trail: Tips for Staying Safe and Happy 39

Chapter 6 How to Use This Guide 48

The Top 100 Trails

England

South-West 52

South-East 64

North-West 78

North-East 111

Wales

North 119

Mid 121

South-West 122

All 124

Scotland

South 129

North 160

John O'Groats to Land's End 170

Further Information 171

Index 174

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