The Times Britain's Best Walks: 200 classic walks from The Times

Description

The must-have book to discover the best of Britain's walks 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.

Christopher Somerville has spent a lifetime in search and celebration of wild places among the fields and woods, back hills, shores and upland wildernesses of Britain and Ireland.He is the author of over thirty books, including the bestselling Coast and Coast: The Journey Continues, which accompanied the celebrated BBC2 series. He writes on walking and the outdoors for the Daily Telegraph, The Times, the Guardian and many other publications.

'Perfect for veteran ramblers and leisurely strollers alike.' - Coast Magazine