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Page : 208 pages
File Size : 25,56 MB
Release : 2010-05
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780715337752
Includes 100 greatest walks in Britain that have been chosen by "Country Walking" magazine, Britain's walking journal, and contains the information you need to enjoy walking in the very best of Britain's countryside.
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,86 MB
Release : 2021-10-18
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ISBN : 9780319092064
Author : Robert Twigger
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 14,97 MB
Release : 2020-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1474609074
Robert Twigger, poet and travel author, was in search of a new way up England when he stumbled across the Great North Line. From Christchurch on the South Coast to Old Sarum to Stonehenge, to Avebury, to Notgrove barrow, to Meon Hill in the midlands, to Thor's Cave, to Arbor Low stone circle, to Mam Tor, to Ilkley in Yorkshire and its three stone circles and the Swastika Stone, to several forts and camps in Northumberland to Lindisfarne (plus about thirty more sites en route). A single dead straight line following 1 degree 50 West up Britain. No other north-south straight line goes through so many ancient sites of such significance. Was it just a suggestive coincidence or were they built intentionally? Twigger walks the line, which takes him through Birmingham, Halifax and Consett as well as Salisbury Plain, the Peak district, and the Yorkshire moors. With a planning schedule that focused more on reading about shamanism and beat poetry than hardening his feet up, he sets off ever hopeful. He wild-camps along the way, living like a homeless bum, with a heart that starts stifled but ends up soaring with the beauty of life. He sleeps in a prehistoric cave, falls into a river, crosses a 'suicide viaduct' and gets told off by a farmer's wife for trespassing; but in this simple life he finds woven gold. He walks with others and he walks alone, ever alert to the incongruities of the edgelands he is journeying through.
Author : Jake Tyler
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,7 MB
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0241401186
The remarkable true story of one man's inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country 'A great and inspirational read' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive 'Inspiring' INDEPENDENT 'An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt Path AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST ______ Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive. With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park. His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world. This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge. ______ 'Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio 'An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 'Inspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times' Bryony Gordon 'This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute' Mirror 'So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant' Express 'A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive' BBC Countryfile 'A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times' National Geographic
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Page : pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 2018
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ISBN : 9780319090862
Author : Richard Long
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 31,63 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500279762
Features art out of an eleven-day walk of the author across England. This book concentrates on the landscape we think of as quintessentially English - summer cornfields, country pubs and churches, lanes running between hedgerows and little villages.
Author : Christopher Somerville
Publisher : Collins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780008287184
Christopher Somerville has covered the length and breadth of the UK on foot, and has written and broadcast about its history, landscape, wildlife and people for over 25 years. Now, in this extensive new volume, he selects his top 200 routes from his hugely popular Times column, A Good Walk. More than just a basic guidebook, this is a meditation on our relationship with the landscape and a celebration of all that Britain has to offer. From Cornwall to Shetland via Pembrokeshire and Barrowdale, this is the most comprehensive collection of walks in the United Kingdom available in one book, and features trails to suit all skill levels and references, whether you want a gentle ramble to the pub or something much more challenging. Each of the featured walks contains:* Detailed description as featured in The Times column* Postcode and OS grid reference start point* Instructions on how to get there* Distance and grade so readers can suit walks to their ability, fitness and mood* Simple step-by-step walk instructions* Beautiful colour photograph for each walk* Full colour, clear and up-to-date map* Food and accommodation details for the hungry traveller Featuring stunning photography and using Christopher's trademark with and lyricism, this is the perfect gift for ramblers anywhere.
Author : Cavan Scott
Publisher : Random House
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1846078830
Combining insightful and descriptive writing about our countryside with easy-to-follow practical information and clear, detailed OS mapping, Countryfile: Great British Walks will inspire you to explore some of the most striking areas that our natio
Author : Andrew Duncan
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 16,32 MB
Release : 1997
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 9781853688638
These 30 walks unveil nearly 100 miles of London's great variety of landscape - formal gardens and wild heathland; cobbled mews and narrow alleyways; elegant squares and arcades; royal palaces and country houses; docks, canals, lakes and rivers; bustling markets and tranquil villages. The text not only describes each route, but anticipates and explains puzzling features, both historical and contemporary, which the walker will encounter. Detailed maps indicate the precise location of historic sites, buildings and other landmarks, and opening times are given for places which are open to the public, together with information on all forms of public transport. There are also recommendations for suitable refreshment and sustenance breaks.
Author : David Else
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,91 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780864424785
Contains all the necessary information for walking in England, Scotland and Wales, with more than 50 detailed route descriptions and lots of practical information on public transportation, food, and accommodation. The guide covers coastal, moorland, forest, river, mountain and historic paths, plus many more suggestions for further exploration. Includes an illustrated flora and fauna section and 57 high-quality route maps. in color.
