Walking in the Isles of Scilly : A Guide to Exploring the Islands - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852844752 ISBN 13: 9781852844752

Publisher: Cicerone Press

Synopsis

Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, the Isles of Scilly are a joy to explore. The Isles form the smallest of Britain's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and their historic shores have been designated as Heritage Coast. The surrounding sea is protected as a marine park. Archaeological remains abound, not only on the islands, but submerged beneath the sea. While the walks in this guidebook could be completed in as little as a week, a fortnight would allow a much more leisurely appreciation of the islands, and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

About this title

About the Author:

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over thirty guidebooks to his name, as well as more than a dozen booklets and brochures. He writes for outdoor magazines and other publications, as well as for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. Paddy enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the USA. While researching routes, Paddy works directly onto a palmtop computer, so that his descriptions are precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy takes his own photographs, has appeared on radio and TV, and is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.

Review:

Paddy Dillon's writing is lovely, direct and straight to the point. You really do feel that he wants you to get the best from a visit to the islands. The Aitchison-Jones Walker's Pocket Book 2007

About this edition

• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• ISBN 10: 1852844752
• ISBN 13: 9781852844752
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2