Great Walks on the England Coast Path: 30 classic walks on the longest National Trail

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

Table of Contents:
Overview map Map key Route summary table Introduction Geological treasures and coastal landforms An ever-changing coastline Nature and wildlife An island history Trade and industry A coastal culture Evolution of the England Coast Path How to use this guide Getting around When to go What to take Access and waymarking Staying safe North West Walk 1 Whitehaven to St Bees Walk 2 Walney Island Walk 3 Arnside Walk 4 Lancaster to Cockerham Walk 5 Southport to Crosby Walk 6 New Brighton to Heswall (the Wirral) South West Walk 7 Lynton to Combe Martin Walk 8 Woolacombe and Croyde Walk 9 Hartland Quay to Bude Walk 10 Padstow to Porthcothan Walk 11 Pendeen to Penzance Walk 12 The Lizard Walk 13 Portscatho and the Roseland Peninsula Walk 14 Prawle Point and Start Point Walk 15 Beer and Branscombe Walk 16 Lulworth Walk 17 Worth Matravers and St Aldhelm and #039;s Head South East Walk 18 Bosham and Chichester Harbour Walk 19 Seaford to Eastbourne Walk 20 Dungeness Walk 21 Deal to Dover Walk 22 Tollesbury and the Blackwater Estuary Walk 23 Orford Walk 24 Walberswick and Dunwich Walk 25 Burnham Deepdale to Sheringham North East Walk 26 Spurn Head Walk 27 Flamborough Head Walk 28 Scarborough to Staithes Walk 29 Seaham to Hartlepool Walk 30 Craster to Bamburgh Appendix A Useful websites Appendix B Further reading

About the Author :
Andrew McCloy has a passion for walking, and as a writer and journalist he has written or contributed to over 20 outdoor titles. 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. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild, contributes to a variety of magazines and newspapers and is also a freelance access and recreation consultant.