North Downs Way: British Walking Guide: Farnham-dover-farnham - 90 Large-scale Walking Maps (1:20,000) & Guides to 44 Towns & Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - Couverture souple

John Curtin Henry Stedman, John Curtin Henry Stedman

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ISBN 10 : 191271650X ISBN 13 : 9781912716500

Editeur : Trailblazer Publications, 2025

Synopsis

The go-to, all-in-one guide to walking the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way, two of England’s most tranquil and scenic long-distance trails, showcasing the beauty of Norfolk’s coastline and countryside.

The North Downs Way is a 131.6-mile (212 km) National Trail running through southern England, linking Farnham to Dover. Part of the route follows the historic Pilgrims’ Way to Canterbury, leading walkers through the scenic Surrey Hills and Kent Downs. This National Trail combines history, culture, and gentle countryside walking. Along the route, you will pass medieval churches, castles, Neolithic burial sites, vineyards, and remnants of WWII defences. The path is mostly gentle, with few steep ascents or descents, making it suitable for walkers of all abilities.

This fully re-walked and completely updated 3rd edition Trailblazer guide is built around what Trailblazer does best: maps that are large-scale, route-led, based on Ordnance Survey* mapping, that you can follow directly on the trail. With walking distances and times, accommodation, food stops and key landmarks shown on the map itself, there is no need to switch between text, apps or additional maps - everything you need is in one book. Ideal for those planning their first multi-day walk and for experienced hikers, the guide supports walkers who prefer to plan their own days rather than follow rigid stages.

In this Trailblazer guide you’ll find:

• 80 large-scale, edited walking maps (just under 1:20,000), with the added detail you need to walk with the book in hand so you can walk confidently without switching between apps or extra maps
• Unique Trailblazer mapping features, including distances and walking times, clear directions, tricky junctions, gradients, places to stay, places to eat and points of interest
• Flexible itineraries for all walkers - walk the full coast-to-coast route, choose shorter sections, or sample the highlights. The trail can be walked in either direction, and this guide supports both options with clear, directional mapping
• Clear stage planning helping you judge daily distances, terrain and ascent to suit your pace
• Detailed public transport information for access to all points along the trail
• Guides to towns and villages with practical advice for all budgets, including cafés, pubs and restaurants, plus B&Bs, hotels, hostels, bunkhouses and campsites
• Downloadable waypoints with GPS and what3words references, so you can navigate confidently with or without a device

Route highlights include:

• Rolling chalk hills, woodlands, and iconic downs landscapes around Dover and Dover Castle
• Picturesque villages and market towns such as Wye, Boughton Lees, and Canterbury
• Wooded trails and country paths passing through Chilham and the serene countryside around Lenham
• Historic landmarks and ruins including Reculver Towers and ancient sites scattered along the route
• The western terminus at Guildford, offering panoramic views across the Surrey Hills and the North Downs

Detailed, reliable and inspiring, this long-established and regularly updated Trailblazer guide offers expert advice, excellent mapping, and everything you need to enjoy North Downs Way, whether it’s your first long-distance walk or your next great walking challenge.

*based on Ordnance Survey mapping (out-of-copyright), fully amended and updated by Trailblazer

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Henry Stedman is a walker of considerable experience, having hiked in many parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, and he has been writing guidebooks for more than 20 years. He's the author and co-author of 9 other guides from Trailblazer. He is based in the UK.

John Curtin wrote the first edition of this guide. He lives at the foot of the North Downs Way.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Trailblazer Publications
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 191271650X
• ISBN 13: 9781912716500
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: vertrieb@geocenter.de; vertrieb@geocenter.de; ; Kurze Straße 40; Filderstadt; 70794; Allemagne