From the Back Cover
The Offa's Dyke Path is a superb National Trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Seven Estuary following the line of Offa's Dyke, an impressive 8th-century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape – the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills, the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley – is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles of fascinating walking.
Inside this guide you will find:
80 walking maps – the largest-scale maps available – At a scale of just under 3 1/8 inches to 1 mile, these are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.
Unique mapping features – walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.
Itineraries for all walkers – whether hiking the 177-mile route in its entirety or sampling the highlights on day walks or short breaks. Includes detailed public transport information for all access points.
Practical information for all budgets – what to see, where to stay, where to eat: pubs, hotels, B&B, camping, bunkhouses, hostels.
About the Author
Keith Carter has 40 years' experience of hiking in Britain and, although this is his first book, he has written for numerous walking publications and periodicals.