The Chilterns Year Round Walks - Couverture souple

Paley, Ruth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 184674363X ISBN 13 : 9781846743634

Editeur : Countryside Books, 2018

Synopsis

This guide contains 20 of the best Chilterns walks, spanning the rolling green hills, chocolate-box villages and serene country paths that make this such a great place to explore on foot. All of these walking routes are circular, ranging from 3 to 9 miles, with specific recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter. For example - where to see bluebells in spring, or the best place for a bracing winter walk. Whatever the time of year, you'll find a suitable walk here.

HIGHLIGHTS:

SPRING

• Cowleaze Wood & Aston Rowant Nature Reserve - a must-do for bluebells in spring & panoramic views 
• Wendover Canal & Woods: peaceful stretch by the Grand Union Canal, followed by a walk through Wendover Woods, the highest point in the Chilterns
• Bluebells galore in the beech woodland & rolling valleys of the Bradenham Estate 

SUMMER

• Princes Risborough & Whiteleaf Cross: across the heart of the Chiltern landscape for sweeping views & the famous chalk hill figure 
• Coombe Hill & Beacon Hill: if you only do one walk in the Chilterns, make it this one 
• The Hambleden Valley: a stroll through Thameside watermeadows in one of the most beautiful spots in the Chilterns

AUTUMN

• A stunning walk following the edge of the Ashridge Estate's beechwoods, with far-reaching views across the Chiltern landscape
• Nettlebed: a stunning autumn walk, filled with classic Chiltern beechwoods & magnificent tree tunnel paths
• Burnham Beeches: an Iron Age hillfort, medieval moated farmstead & blazing colours all feature on this perfect autumnal stroll

WINTER

• Goring & the Thames Path: including knockout views of the river from the top of Hartslock Nature Reserve
• An easy stroll along lanes & fields between the idyllic Chiltern villages of The Lee, Lee Clump & Lee Common
• Christmas Common: the perfect name for the perfect winter walk along ancient paths, ending at one of the Chilterns' very best pubs 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

• SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Chilterns walking routes varying in length & difficulty, covering the hidden gems, must-see landmarks & noted beauty spots that make this such a special region
• A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendar 
• ALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Chilterns walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafés, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearby
• EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ruth Paley lives in Berkshire, she is a keen walker and local history and wildlife enthusiast. She is the author of a number of popular walking books including The Chilterns - A Dog Walker's Guide, Berkshire - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Oxfordshire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Countryside Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184674363X
• ISBN 13: 9781846743634
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible