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The South West Coast Path National Trail (SWCP) measures a staggering 630 miles (1015km) from Minehead on the Somerset coast right round Devon and Cornwall to Poole in Dorset. The guidebook divides the route into 45 stages of between 12.5- 37.5km beginning and ending where amenities are available. No other stretch of coastline compares for scenic splendour, historical sites and availability of refreshments, accommodation and public transport, making it easy to split the South West Coast Path show more into week or weekend-long sections. Written by prolific outdoor writer Paddy Dillon, this guidebook is packed with lots of information for planning your walk, including clear step-by-step route descriptions and OS map extracts, public transport links, accommodation and facilities along the way. Also described is the 17-mile South Dorset Ridgeway, from West Bexington to Osmington Mills, which can be used as a scenic way to shave 42 miles off the total distance. This epic route takes in Exmoor National Park, five Areas of Outstanding National Beauty and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, besides various nature reserves and SSSIs. show lessTags
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Intending to do this very walk, the longest continuous trail in Britain, I bought this book as a need-to-know-reference before committing myself. It seems a dedicated and fit walker can do the 620 miles in about a month - and this ex RN serviceman. is more than impressed that a squad of Royal Marines RAN it in just over 10 days.
The book is a plethora of important information for those who do not have RM stamina and resourcefulness and is a must read for any who are attempting this journey on anything other than an ad hoc-piece meal basis. Even if you're not going to, the book is a wealth of historical, geological and naturalistic information and your erudition is enhanced appreciably, for the reading.
The book is a plethora of important information for those who do not have RM stamina and resourcefulness and is a must read for any who are attempting this journey on anything other than an ad hoc-piece meal basis. Even if you're not going to, the book is a wealth of historical, geological and naturalistic information and your erudition is enhanced appreciably, for the reading.
The must have pocket guide for walkers of the SWCP
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- Travel, Nonfiction, Sports and Leisure, General Nonfiction
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- 914.230486 — History & geography Geography & travel Geography of and travel in Europe England and Wales Southwestern England and Channel Islands subdivisions and modified standard subdivisions Travel; guidebooks 1837- 2000-
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- DA670 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England Local history and description Counties, regions, etc., A-Z
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