Lonely Planet Walking in Britain [Paperback]

David Else (Author), Sandra Bardwell (Author), Belinda Dixon (Author), Peter Dragicevich (Author), Des Hannigan (Author), Becky Ohlsen (Author), Simon Richmond (Author)

Book Description

Series: Walking | Publication Date: April 1, 2007

From ancient trails in southern England and coastal paths in Wales, to windswept moors in northern England and mountain ascents in Scotland, your opportunities for walking in Britain are as varied as the landscapes, people and cultures of this island.

In This Guide:

Over 50 detailed descriptions for walkers of all levels.
Ridges, Rivers & Romans color section outlining the range of walking options in Britain.
Foreward by Christine Elliott, chief executive of the Ramblers' Association.
Two-color maps for all featured walks.
Essential accommodation and transport information.
Expert advice on equipment, health and environmentally responsible walking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 492 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3rd edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174104202X
• ISBN-13: 978-1741042023
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #554,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking in England? This is for you, August 29, 2000

By 

Ben Johnson (Stroud, Gloucestershire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Walking in Britain (Serial) (Paperback)

Picture this. I have spent money and time in finding the right routes. I have just come in from a day walking in Snowdonia and I'm sitting down to eat in a YHA. The man next to me is from Romania. He has just arrived and is equipped with one book which he lets me read. In this book I find all of the best bits of my favourite walks. There is something for everybody and it is very informative. I would have saved loads of money and wasted hours on trips that were not really what I wanted - IF I HAD READ THIS BOOK. Buy it even if you are a resident of the UK and think you know it all already (like me!)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to hiking in all areas of Great Britain., July 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Walking in Britain (Serial) (Paperback)

A good resource for both single and multi-day hikes in all areas of Great Britain. Text is divided into regional sub-sections, making it easy to match your reading to the areas you plan to visit. A fair number of the most popular or readily accessible hikes in each region are thoroughly described. A biblography at the end of each regional section recommends sources of more detailed information about walking in a given area. Detailed listing of "support services": food, lodging, transportation for each listed walk.

The book is small sized, and easily packable, yet the print is easily legible and the pages sturdy enough to withstand traveling and frequent referencing.

A good starting place for hikers not familiar with the area.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to hiking in all areas of Great Britain., July 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Walking in Britain (Serial) (Paperback)

A good resource for both single and multi-day hikes in all areas of Great Britain. Text is divided into regional sub-sections, making it easy to match your reading to the areas you plan to visit. A fair number of the most popular or readily accessible hikes in each region are thoroughly described. A biblography at the end of each regional section recommends sources of more detailed information about walking in a given area. Detailed listing of "support services": food, lodging, transportation for each listed walk.

The book is small sized, and easily packable, yet the print is easily legible and the pages sturdy enough to withstand traveling and frequent referencing.

A good starting place for hikers not familiar with the area.