South Downs Way

Author: Jim Manthorpe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905864188
Category : South Downs Way (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fully revised third edition. This 100-mile footpath follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne. Walking the length of the Downs is the best way to experience this beautiful landscape with its mixture of rolling hills, steep hanging woodland and windswept fields. You'll also pass through picture-postcard villages with welcoming pubs, thatched cottages and quintessentially English country gardens. 5 town plans and 60 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over a week to 10 days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Winchester through to Eastbourne - where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the South Downs Way Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it

Walks in the South Downs National Park

Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783623454
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
A guidebook to 40 day walks in the South Downs National Park. Exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester, there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 8 to 18km (5–11 miles), each is circular and where possible begins and ends at a place accessible by public transport. 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each walk Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and car parking Highlights include Beachy Head and Seven Sisters Easy access from Brighton and Worthing

Walking the Downs Link

Author: Holly Worton
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 1911161083
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
This is the first guide to walking the Downs Link, a 37-mile trail that links the North Downs Way to the South Downs Way, continuing beyond to the coast where it ends at Shoreham-by-Sea. The Downs Link is an excellent trail for a long weekend walk, or for walkers seeking to do a first long-distance trail. More than just a walking travelogue or memoirs of a walking holiday, this book contains Holly's reflections on walking the Downs Link, including lessons learned and practical information to help you plan your Downs Link hiking adventure. It includes a suggested packing list, gear recommendations, and other useful tips, such as when to walk the trail, where to stay, and how much you'll need to budget. It also includes tips on how to access the trail, and how to walk it in either direction. This book will not only get you inspired to walk the Downs Link or any other long distance trail, it will encourage you to get outdoors more often.

Dales Way

Author: Henry Stedman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905864782
Category : Dales Way (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All-in-one hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the popular Dales Way long-distance footpath that begins in Ilkley, West Yorkshire and runs for 84 miles (135km) to end in the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere. Includes 40 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 7 town plans and 8 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.

South Downs Way

Author: Jim Manthorpe
Publisher: Trail Blazer Publications
ISBN: 9781905864669
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
The South Downs Way is a 100-mile (160km) National Trail that follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester in Hampshire across Sussex to Eastbourne. Walking the length of the Downs is the best way to experience this beautiful landscape with its mixture of rolling hills, steep hanging woodland and windswept fields. You'll pass picture-postcard villages with welcoming pubs, thatched cottages and quintessentially English country gardens. Includes downloadable GPS waypoints. Route guide and maps plus accommodation, pubs and restaurants in detailed guides to 49 towns and villages Includes 60 detailed walking maps : the largest-scale maps available - At just under 1 : 20,000 (8cm or 31/8 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 entire route or sampling highlights on day walks or short breaks. Detailed public transport information for all access points. Practical information for all budgets : What to see ; where to eat (cafés, pubs and restaurants) ; where to stay (B&Bs, hotels, hostels, camping barns and campsites).

Tales from the Big Trails

Author: Martyn Howe
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
ISBN: 1839810599
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
'I am already planning the next adventure. The wanderlust that infected me has no cure.' It all started in Fishguard in the mid-1970s when, aged fifteen, Martyn Howe and a friend set off on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path armed with big rucksacks, borrowed boots, a Primus stove and a pint of paraffin, and a thirst for adventure. After repeating the route almost thirty years later, Martyn was inspired to walk every National Trail in England and Wales, plus the four Long-Distance Routes (now among the Great Trails) in Scotland. His 3,000-mile journey included treks along the South West Coast Path, the Pennine Way, the Cotswold Way and the West Highland Way. He finally achieved his ambition in 2016 when he arrived in Cromer in Norfolk, only to set a new goal of walking the England and Wales Coast Paths and the Scottish National Trail. In Tales from the Big Trails, Martyn vividly describes the diverse landscapes, wildlife, culture and heritage he encounters around the British Isles, and the physical and mental health benefits he derives from walking. He also celebrates the people who enrich his travels, including fellow long-distance hikers, tourists discovering Britain's charm, farmers working the land, and the friendly and eccentric owners of hostels, campsites and B&Bs. And when he is asked 'Why do you do it?', the answer is as simple as placing one foot in front of the other: 'It makes me happy.'

The Pilgrims' Way

Author: Leigh Hatts
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783624612
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
A guidebook to walking the Pilgrims’ Way, a 230 km (138 mile) historic pilgrimage route to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of the shrine of the martyred archbishop, St Thomas Becket. With relatively easy walking on ancient pathways, it can be comfortably completed in under a fortnight. The route is presented in 15 stages ranging between 7 and 22 kms (5-14 miles) and is described from both Winchester in Hampshire (138 miles) and London’s Southwark Cathedral (90 miles), with an optional link to Rochester. 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, public transport, and refreshments for each stage Information on the historical background of the pilgrimage, historical figures, and local points of interest GPX files available to download Facilities table to help you plan your itinerary

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Author: Jim Manthorpe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781873756560
Category : Pembrokeshire Coast Path (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A magnificent 189 mile footpath around the stunning coastline of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in southwest Wales. Renowned for its unspoiled sandy beaches, secluded coves, tiny fishing villages and offshore islands rich in bird and marine life, this National Trail provides some of the best coastal walking in Britain. This guide includes 96 walking maps with the largest-scale maps available; unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest; itineraries for all walkers whether hiking the 186-mile route in its entirety or sampling the highlights detailed public transport information" for all access points; practical information for all budgets including what to see, where to stay, where to eat, pubs, hotels, B&Bs, camping, bunkhouses and hostels.

The South Downs Way

Author: Kev Reynolds
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783629606
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
The South Downs Way National Trail is a 100 mile (160km) walk between Eastbourne and Winchester, staying within the glorious South Downs National Park for its entire length. Presented here in 12 stages of up to 12 miles (19km), the route is described in both east-west and west-east. A waymarked trail with very few stiles, it can be walked at any time of year and makes a good introduction to long-distance walking. Step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with extracts from OS 1:50,000 mapping for every stage, and a separate, conveniently sized booklet with 1:25,000 maps for the entire route is included. The guide provides detailed practical information on getting to the trail, and facilities and accommodation en route. The South Downs Way offers easy walking on ancient and historical tracks, and showcases the beautiful countryside of the South Downs, taking in wooded areas, delightful river valleys and pretty villages. Highlights include Beachy Head, the mysterious Long Man of Wilmington, Clayton Windmills and the ancient cathedral city of Winchester.

South Downs Way

Author: Paul Millmore
Publisher: National Trail Guides
ISBN: 0711274835
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
The South Downs Way runs for 100 miles (160 km) over the chalk downland of Sussex and Hampshire, from Eastbourne to Winchester.