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The North Downs Way
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- Book Synopsis
- Walk the North Downs Way, one of England's classic long-distance National Trails, stretching 208km (130 miles) from Farnham in Surrey to Dover on the Kent coast. Following the high chalk ridges of the North Downs, this waymarked route passes through rolling countryside, historic towns, picturesque villages, and the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Whether tackling the full trail over 11-12 days or exploring it in sections, this Cicerone guidebook combines stage-by-stage route guidance, detailed mapping, practical planning advice, and cultural context to help you make the most of your walk. With gentle gradients and well-maintained paths, it is suitable for walkers of all levels, while panoramic views, historic sites, and cultural highlights ensure a rich and rewarding journey.Step-by-step route descriptions are provided for all of the main 11 stages (12-22km), plus an optional detour to Canterbury, which continues along the ancient Pilgrim's Way trail Suggestions on where you'll find accommodation along the route, along with public transport and refreshments, are included to help you plan your trip through the 'garden of England' A separate 1:25,000 map booklet with the route line for the North Downs Way clearly marked is the perfect navigational tool to keep you on track without the need for multiple mapsHeritage highlights of the route are described, such as Box Hill, Coldrum Stones, Thurnham Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Shakespeare Cliff, to provide context as you walk Advice from expert author Kev Reynolds on key decisions like when to go, how to get to the start, and which direction to walk is includedPerfect for April to October, when downland wildflowers bloom, this beginner-friendly trail passes Guildford, Otford, Wye, Chilham and Patrixbourne and is a gentler alternative to the South Downs Way, with fewer crowds and rich history from Neolithic tombs to Dickens' Kent. Your comprehensive Cicerone guidebook transforms planning into discovery across England's garden heartlands.
- About The Author
- A lifelong passion for the countryside in general, and mountains in particular, drove Kev's desire to share his sense of wonder and delight in the natural world through his writing, guiding, photography and lecturing. Spending several months every year in various high-mountain regions researching guidebooks made him The Man with the World's Best Job. Kev enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Cicerone from the 1970s, producing 50 books, including guides to five major trekking regions of Nepal and to numerous routes in the European Alps and Pyrenees, as well as walking guides for Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds. 'A Walk in the Clouds' is a collection of autobiographical short stories recording 50 years of mountain travel and adventures. He was also the contributing editor of the collaborative guide 'Trekking in the Himalaya' and Cicerone's celebratory anniversary compilation 'Fifty Years of Adventure'. A frequent contributor to outdoor magazines, Kev also wrote and illustrated brochures for national tourist authorities and travel companies. When not away in the mountains, Kev lived with his wife in a small cottage among what he called 'the Kentish Alps', with unrestricted walking country on the doorstep. But he also travelled throughout Britain during the winter months to share his love of the places he wrote about through a series of lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852848613
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (02 September 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 320 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 126 x 9 mm
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