Tarka Line Walks (Paperback)

Peter Craske

ISBN 10: 1780591829 / ISBN 13: 9781780591827

Published by Crimson Publishing, Richmond, 2017

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Paperback. Tarka Line Walks provides the best way to explore Devon's spectacular countryside with 60 scenic rail-trails starting and finishing at one of the Tarka Line's 13 stations. Rather than taking the car, experience the historic Tarka rail line and use Tarka Line Walks to hop on and off at the station of your choice and discover the charm and beauty of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're a local walker or holiday-maker, Tarka Line Walks has over 300 miles of walking so you'll have new routes to take each time you visit, all in one practical and handy guide. With large-scale ordnance survey maps and clear route descriptions, each walk is very easy to follow, plus colour photos to illustrate the route. Tarka Line Walks includes a range of walk distance from 3 to 7 miles so whatever your ability there'll be a walk that fits you, each walk also includes:- Clear route instructions and directions - Commentary on features and history en-route - Refreshment stop recommendations - Large scale OS maps and colour photographsPlus railway memorabilia of the 39-mile, 157-year history of the Tarka Line itself. With 60 rail routes, starting and finishing at one of the 13 Tarka Line stations Tarka Line Walks is the ideal way to explore the surrounding Devon countryside. Each walk has large-scale OS maps, colour photography and clear walk descriptions plus commentary on features and history en-route. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tarka Line Walks (Paperback)
• Publisher: Crimson Publishing, Richmond
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780591829
• ISBN 13: 9781780591827
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Tarka Line Walks provides the best way to explore Devon's spectacular countryside with 60 scenic rail-trails starting and finishing at one of the Tarka Line's 13 stations. Rather than taking the car, experience the historic Tarka rail line and use Tarka Line Walks to hop on and off at the station of your choice and discover the charm and beauty of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're a local walker or holiday-maker, Tarka Line Walks has over 300 miles of walking so you'll have new routes to take each time you visit, all in one practical and handy guide. With large-scale ordnance survey maps and clear route descriptions, each walk is very easy to follow, plus colour photos to illustrate the route. Tarka Line Walks includes a range of walk distance from 3 to 7 miles so whatever your ability there'll be a walk that fits you, each walk also includes:
- Clear route instructions and directions - Commentary on features and history en-route - Refreshment stop recommendations - Large scale OS maps and colour photographs
Plus railway memorabilia of the 39-mile, 157-year history of the Tarka Line itself.

From the Back Cover

A fascinating walking guide to the immensely picturesque countryside of mid-Devon.
Explore more than 325 miles of tranquil footpaths and quiet lanes through redland country between Exeter and Barnstaple, easily accessible from the wayside stations of the scenic Tarka Line. Author Peter Craske has known the area since the 1940s and offers expert insight to the villages, local lore and transportation changes that have taken place over the past two centuries in Glorious Devon's peaceful heartland.

• 60 glorious mid-Devon walks from 2 to 8.5 miles
• All routes start and finish from a Tarka Line station
• Each walk has its own large-scale Ordnance Survey route map
• Meet the rector tried for murder; walk the Gallows Ridgeway; join the pilgrimage to honour St. Urith and marvel at Glorious Devon's finest view.