The "Country Living" Guide to Rural England: The North West ("Country Living" Rural Guides) - Softcover

Gerrad, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904434002 ISBN 13: 9781904434009

Publisher: Travel Publishing Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

The guide takes the reader on a relaxed tour of East Anglia's many pleasant villages and market towns, pointing out the attractive features of its varied countryside and coastline, as well as describing the region's history, heritage, culture and places of interest. The guide also provides readers with information on a carefully selected number of places to stay, eat, drink and shop.

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Review

"It is an excellent guide covering places to see, eat, drink and
visit in this spectacular part of the country!" -- Essex Life & Countryside Magazine

Synopsis

The Lake District and Cumbria is most famous for its impressive mountain scenery but also encompasses green rolling hills, fast flowing rivers, deep lush forests and of course the enchanting and languid lakes. Below the fells peaceful country lanes meander through beautiful little hamlets and tiny rural villages, many steeped in history. This wonderful scenery is of course celebrated by the "Lake Poets" - Wordswoth, Coleridge and Southey. The Counties of Lancashire and Cheshire are two regions which undeservedly are not recognised as major tourist destinations but which possess a wealth of beautiful scenery and fascinating histories. Lancashire is a county, which has not only been a driving force behind England's industrial, political, social and cultural development but is rich in scenic beauty encompassing picturesque towns and villages. Cheshire is a county of scenic contrasts with high moorlands and crags to be found in the east of the county, soft red sandstone country of the Mersey and Dee in the west, and a rich, pastoral landscape in the south.

The guide will definitely appeal to people with a real interest in the beauty, tranquillity and traditional values of the countryside, who are looking for high standards in places to stay, eat and drink and quality craftsmanship in any products purchased. Equally, for those readers who are seeking a more active life in the countryside the book provides information on walks and tours as well as places of interest such as parks, monuments, gardens, inland waterways and traditional cultural institutions. The attractive cover design incorporates a photograph of Little Lansdale in Cumbria.

Edition details

• Publisher: Travel Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904434002
• ISBN 13: 9781904434009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400