North Downs Way: Farnham to Dover (Trailblazer British Walking Guide) - Softcover

Curtin, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873756968 ISBN 13: 9781873756966

Publisher: Trail Blazer Pubns, 1999

Synopsis

A new title in Trailblazer's 10-title series of British Walking Guides. A 131-mile National Trail, the North Downs Way runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent via Canterbury, winding its way through the protected landscape of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The path passes medieval churches, castles, Neolithic burial sites, vineyards and numerous WWII defences. There are literary associations with Swift, Cobbett, Dickens and Jane Austen.. 10 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 one to two weeks or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks. . Practical information for all budgets camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Farnham through to Dover via Canterbury where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans. . Comprehensive public transport information for all access points on the North 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"

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Review

Recommended. --Country Walking, April 2010

From the Back Cover

A 131-mile National Trail, the North Downs Way runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent via Canterbury, winding its way through the protected landscape of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The path passes medieval churches, castles, Neolithic burial sites, vineyards and numerous WWII defences. There are literary associations with Swift, Cobbett, Dickens and Jane Austen.

?...the Trailblazer series stands head, shoulders, waist and ankles above the rest.
They are particularly strong on mapping...’ The Sunday Times

· Includes 60 walking maps ? the largest-scale maps available At a scale of just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.
· Unique mapping features ? walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and 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 131-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.
|A 131-mile National Trail, the North Downs Way runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent via Canterbury, winding its way through the protected landscape of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The path passes medieval churches, castles, Neolithic burial sites, vineyards and numerous WWII defences. There are literary associations with Swift, Cobbett, Dickens and Jane Austen.

‘...the Trailblazer series stands head, shoulders, waist and ankles above the rest.
They are particularly strong on mapping...’ The Sunday Times

· Includes 60 walking maps – the largest-scale maps available At a scale of just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.
· Unique mapping features – walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and 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 131-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 this edition

• Publisher: Trail Blazer Pubns
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1873756968
• ISBN 13: 9781873756966
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 191