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Ridgeway: British Walking Guide: Planning, Places To Stay, Places To Eat; Includes 53 Large-Scale Walking Maps - Softcover
Synopsis
The Ridgeway begins near Avebury and runs 87 miles across the high chalk downs of Wiltshire, into the Thames Valley and on to the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, finishing at Ivinghoe Beacon near Aylesbury. This is the oldest road in Britain, some of it dating from prehistoric times. It’s a popular six-day walk.
· 5 town plans and 53 large-scale walking maps at just under 1:20,000 showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.
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· Itineraries for all walkers whether walking the route in its entirety over one to two weeks or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks
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· Practical information for all budgets camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Avebury through to Ivinghoe Beacon where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans
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· Comprehensive public transport information for all access points on the Ridgeway
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· Flora and fauna four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife
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· Green hiking understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it
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From the Back Cover
The Ridgeway begins near Avebury and runs 87 miles across the high chalk downs of Wiltshire, into the Thames Valley and on to the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, finishing at Ivinghoe Beacon near Aylesbury. This is the oldest road in Britain, some of it dating from prehistoric times. It’s a popular six-day walk.
...the Trailblazer series stands head, shoulders, waist and ankles above the rest.
They are particularly strong on mapping...’ The Sunday Times
· Includes 53 walking maps the largest-scale maps available At a scale of just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 3-1/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.
· Unique mapping features walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and 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 87-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
Nick Hill is Trailblazer’s cartographer. He lives in Wiltshire, England, very near the start of the Ridgeway on which he regularly hikes.
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- PublisherTrailblazer Publications
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 190586440X
- ISBN 13 9781905864409
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages192
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The Ridgeway: Trailblazer British Walking Guide: Practical Guide to Walking the Whole Way with 53 Large-Scale Maps, Places to Stay, Places to Eat (British Walking Guides)
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