Berkshire a Dog Walker's Guide - Couverture souple

Paley, Ruth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846743184 ISBN 13 : 9781846743184

Editeur : Countryside Books, 2014

Synopsis

Looking for the best dog walks in Berkshire? Then this is the book for you. Here you'll find 20 brilliant Berkshire walking routes - all hand-picked by expert walkers and tested by even-more-expert dogs. All routes have been compiled specifically to maximise off-lead time for your four-legged friend.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wide-open space in the heart of racehorse country in the Lambourn Valley - look out for Bronze Age burial mounds along the way
  
• Cracking views & space to roam on the Ridgeway above pretty West Ilsley
  
• Along the canal & across arable fields around Hungerford
  
• Along the Lambourn Valley Way between the lovely villages of Bagnor & Boxford
  
• Frilsham & the River Pang: all the ingredients of a classic Berkshire countryside walk, with woods for your dog to explore, riverside strolling & a great country pub en route
  
• Stunning views across the North Wessex Downs at Lardon Chase & the Holies
  
• Sights & scents aplenty at Ufton Court & Ufton Woods
  
• Arable fields & a chance to cool off in the river at Swallowfield & the Blackwater Valley
  
• Meet & greet other doggy friends on a walk around the lakes at Dinton Pastures Country Park
  
• A classic route along the Thames from Remenham to Aston, passing Temple Island, the starting point for the annual Henley Royal Regatta
  
• A walk fit for royal dogs, in the grounds of Windsor Great Park
  

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

• SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - Features 20 circular Berkshire dog walks ranging in length from 2½ to 6 miles, covering all kinds of different terrain
  
• BERKSHIRE AT ITS BEST - From hidden gems to must-see landmarks, the high, open ground of the Lambourn Downs & the Ridgeway down to glorious Thameside paths, quiet country tracks & secret woods
  
• OFF-LEAD TIME - All walks are designed to maximise off-lead time for your dog while ensuring there are great views & scenery for owners as well
  
• EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way
  
• INFO-PACKED - All walks include details of where to park; livestock & stiles; distance & terrain; recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops; contact details for the nearest vets
  

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ruth Paley lives in West Berkshire with her whippet, Albie. They are both keen walkers and Ruth is also the author of Kiddiwalks in Berkshire, The Chilterns Year Round Walks and Hampshire & the New Forest Pub Walks.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Countryside Books
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846743184
• ISBN 13: 9781846743184
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible