This guide to cycling from coast to coast in Devon covers all the information needed to complete the 100 mile route. It includes information on accommodation, eating spots, bike shops and places of interest.
The Devon Coast to Coast is southern England's best developed cycle route. Traffic-free paths on former railway lines such as the Tarka Trail, Granite Way, Drake's Trail and Plym Valley Way make this route a unique experience. Whether you are young or old, fast or slow, the limited mileage and stunning countryside makes the Devon Coast to Coast an adventure suitable for all! This guidebook allows you to fully explore the route and its sights. All the maps you need; full north-south directions; detailed visitor information; things to see and to do; help for tricky logistics; Plymouth station route; extra routes incl. 99.9% tarmac route for narrow tyres; South West Coast Path and Dartmoor walks; GPS-tracks available; and full facility listings (hotels, B&Bs, hostels, campsites, bike repair shops and bike rentals).
A guidebook to walking the South West Coast Path, a long-distance National Trail from Minehead to Poole, along the north Devon, Cornish, south Devon and Dorset coastline. Covering 1015km (630 miles), this epic route takes in Exmoor National Park and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and takes around 4 weeks to walk. The route is described in 45 stages between 13 and 38km (8–24 miles) in length. 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. 1:50,000 OS maps for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation
Guidebook and Ordnance Survey map booklet to the Coast to Coast Walk. The route stretches some 188 miles (302km) from St Bees on Cumbria's west coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It is suitable for most fit walkers and can be comfortably walked in around a fortnight. The full Coast to Coast route is described from west to east in 13 stages of between 10 and 21 miles, with high and low-level alternatives for crossing the Yorkshire Dales and comprehensive route summaries for those preferring to walk the trail in the opposite direction. The guidebook comes with a separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps showing the full route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack. A comprehensive trek planner offers a helpful overview of facilities on route, and full accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the appendices. There is also a wealth of background information covering geology, history, wildlife and plants, and a list of further reading.
A guidebook to 30 walks on the Jurassic Coast of Devon and Dorset. Covering the coast between Exmouth and Bournemouth, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes. The walks range in length from 5 to 24km (3–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The majority of the routes hug the shoreline between Torbay and Swanage, while others venture inland on the Dorset Downs. 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download The geology of this World Heritage Coastline is brought to life with timelines and cross-sections Local points of interest include Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach
Fold-out map, printed on waterproof paper and protected by a see-through plastic wallet, of the route linking Ilfracombe on the north Devon coast and Plymouth - with its ferries to France and Spain - via Dartmoor.
This comprehensive guide, packed with practical tips and personal anecdotes, will give you the confidence to have a go at your own walking challenge, big or small.
Coastal Hikes describes in detail over a dozen hiking expeditions on the wilderness Pacific coast of North America. The guidebook includes west coast hiking trails: Olympic National Park WA., Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, West Coast Trail, Sunshine Coast Trail, Wild Side Trail - Flores Island, Hesquiat Peninsula, Nootka Island Trail, Tatchu Peninsula - Rugged Point, Brooks Peninsula, Cape Scott Lighthouse, the new North Coast Nahwitti Trail and Naikoon Provincial Park in Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. There are over 200 photographs and detailed maps illustrating the hikes.
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Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in the region, from the Eden Project to Exeter Cathedral. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the most interesting sights in Cornwall and Devon-from the rugged scenery and prehistoric monuments of Dartmoor National Park to the galleries and beaches of St. Ives-while reviews of the best hotels, shops, and restaurants in Cornwall and Devon will help you plan your perfect trip. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cornwall & Devon.