Walking Britain
Last updated: 03/10/2006 - 12:21
AA Walks Through Britain's History
Keen walker Adele Aubrey takes a stroll through the pages of a lavish new walker's guide to Britain's heritage.
Immediately, you are struck by the quality and beauty of this imaginative book, combining, as it does, the wealth of Britain's heritage, and the visual wonder of our country.
You can walk back in time, to Scotland's towers, the Welsh gold mines, and medieval England. More than 100 historically themed walks will satisfy your walking boots, and curiosity, of the events which have shaped our countryside. Perfect for both history buffs, and walkers alike.
This grand full-colour volume also comes with a small, practical paperback* of maps, and walk directions - ideal for your rucksack, or pocket.
Divided into 12 sections, from prehistoric times to present day, each section contains eight fully-illustrated mapped walks. Each walk is rated by difficulty, and has useful background information on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips and safety.
Each of the 12 eras is introduced with information about the major events of the period, and a time line of historical events. Ideal for the armchair time-traveller, as well as the more active one.
This is a book which will undoubtedly provide both pleasure and adventure. Buy it now!
AA Walks Through Britain's History is available as a hardback - 252pages - 320 x 250mm,featuring 300 colour illustrations and 96 colour maps. The more compact pocket book version is also available.
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