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An inspirational guidebook to 27 day walks and three 2-day routes along the England Coast Path, showcasing the best stretches of this 4500km (2800 mile) National Trail. From sandy beaches and flat promenades to undulating cliff-top paths, there is something for all levels of fitness and experience.
The walks range from 5-28 miles (9-45km) in length, take between 3 hours and 2 days to complete and are mostly linear, although a few detour inland to make circular walks. They are arranged geographically into 4 coastal sections: North West, South West, South East and North East.
1:50,000 OS maps
included for each walk
GPX files
available to download
Includes details of
terrain, refreshments and public transport
for each walk
Information given on
history, geology and wildlife
Local points of interest
are featured for each walk area
About the author
Andrew McCloy is a writer, journalist and consultant specialising in walking and outdoor recreation and has produced over 20 titles, from family and history rambles to exploring the British coast on foot. An experienced long-distance walker, he wrote the first ever guide to walking from Land and #039;s End to John o and #039;Groats and an award-winning profile of the Pennine Way which he walked to mark its 50th anniversary. He and #039;s a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild, formerly Information Officer for the Ramblers and #039; Association and for 12 years was an elected Parish Member of the Peak District National Park (5 years as Chair). He and #039;s currently Walks Programme Manager for YHA (England and Wales) and Chair of the national charity Campaign for National Parks. Andrew is married with two daughters and lives in Derbyshire.
Summary
Guidebook to 30 routes celebrating the best day and weekend walks on the England Coast Path, a new National Trail. Includes a varied selection of walks along the country and #039;s diverse shoreline, on cliff paths, estuaries, beaches and saltmarsh. Routes from 9 to 45km to suit all ages and abilities, many of which can be enjoyed all year round.
