Walking Offa's Dyke path - Couverture souple

Dunn, Mike

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 185284776X ISBN 13 : 9781852847760

Editeur : Cicerone Press, 2016

Synopsis

Trace the ancient boundary of Offa's Dyke Path, a 283km (177 mile) National Trail along Britain's longest ancient monument — the 8th-century earthwork separating England and Wales. The trail unfolds through diverse border landscapes, from the dramatic Wye Gorge and Tintern Abbey near Chepstow, across the remote Black Mountains and Hergest Ridge, to the industrial heritage of the Clwydian Range and the seaside finish at Prestatyn.

This comprehensive guidebook simplifies every stage of your preparation, describes the Offa's Dyke Path south to north, and offers walkers of all abilities the chance to explore limestone gorges, mountain ridges, and borderland heritage in 12–14 days. A separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet is included, providing precise route-line mapping and ensuring you can follow Offa's ancient frontier with total confidence.

• The trail is divided into 12 clearly defined stages of 17–29km (11–18 miles), each with detailed route descriptions, OS mapping, and elevation profiles, allowing you to anticipate the terrain
• Alternative itineraries of 8 or 16 days help you tailor the Offa's Dyke Path to your perfect walking holiday
• Practical planning information for accommodation along the route, from country inns and B&Bs to hostels and campsites, is provided, as well as advice on local transport links, making it straightforward to walk the path in sections or as a continuous journey
• Downloadable GPX files provide a digital navigation option, allowing you to follow the route on a smartphone or GPS device
• Beyond wayfinding, the guide celebrates the path's unique story, with insights into its geology (limestone escarpments, igneous intrusions), wildlife, historical attractions, and the cultural significance of walking where Anglo-Saxon Mercia met ancient Welsh kingdoms

 

With expert guidance from author Mike Dunn, stage-by-stage breakdowns, and the included OS map booklet, this walking guidebook equips you with everything you need to conquer Offa’s Dyke Path with ease. Discover the timeless allure of Britain's borderlands, where every ridge reveals panoramic views, ancient history, and the quiet satisfaction of completing one of the National Trails. 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mike Dunn was born and bred in Leicester but has now lived in Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan for over 30 years. He worked for the Welsh Assembly Government, latterly specialising in environmental and conservation issues, and has also written widely on landscape, walking, pubs and real ale. His books include The Penguin Guide to Real Draught Beer, Walking through the Lake District, Walking Ancient Trackways and Real Heritage Pubs of Wales (with Mick Slaughter). He is married and has two daughters, and his interests include playing and organising tennis (he's a former member of the Tennis Wales Board), birdwatching, cricket and real ale. Mike's favourite locations for walking are the Welsh borders, the Hebridean Islands and the Lake District. 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cicerone Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 185284776X
• ISBN 13: 9781852847760
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible