Offa's Dyke Path Prestatyn to Chepstow: Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Includes 98 Large-scale Walking Maps - Softcover

Carter, Keith; Hayne, Tricia; Hayne, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190586406X ISBN 13: 9781905864065

Publisher: UNKNO, 2008

Synopsis

The Offa’s Dyke Path is a magnificent National Trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa’s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles of fascinating walking.
* 88 walking maps 1:20,000 (3-1/8 inches to 1 mile) the largest-scale maps available.
* Unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest.
* Includes day walks and short breaks.
* Practical information for all budgets what to see, where to stay, where to eat: pubs, B&Bs, hotels, campsites, hostels.

About this title

From the Back Cover

...the Trailblazer series stands head, shoulders, waist and ankles above the rest.
They are particularly strong on mapping...’
The Sunday Times

The Offa’s Dyke Path is a superb National Trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa’s Dyke, an impressive 8th-century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills, the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles (285km) of fascinating walking.

Includes 88 walking maps the largest-scale maps available
At a scale of just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to 1 mile) these are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.

Unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.

Itineraries for all walkers whether hiking the 177-mile route in its entirety or sampling the highlights on day walks or short breaks. Includes detailed public transport information for all access points.

Practical information for all budgets
what to see, where to stay, where to eat: pubs, hotels, B&B, camping, bunkhouses, hostels.

About the Author

Keith Carter has 40 years’ experience of hiking in Britain and has written for numerous walking publications and periodicals.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 190586406X
• ISBN 13: 9781905864065
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 222