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The South West Coast Path

Name: The South West Coast Path
Author: Paddy Dillon
ISBN: 9781852843793

by Paddy Dillon

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Overview

The South West Coast Path is Britain's longest way-marked trail, measuring a staggering 1015km (630 miles). Written by the well-known outdoor writer, Paddy Dillon, the guide provides a wealth of detailed knowledge to help tackle this immense route with confidence. It describes the way-marked trail from Minehead to Poole along the north Devon, Cornish and south Devon coastline to finish at Poole Harbour. A full introduction provides the route's historical background, advice on accommodation along the route and details on travelling to and around the South West.There is detailed information on how to use this guide to make the most of your walk, whether you choose to walk the whole route in one go or decide to achieve sections at intervals.Day-by-day route summaries accompany the 45-day stages and the final inland coast walk.The guide is illustrated with the author's own stunning photographs and with Ordnance Survey maps.For those with interests in history, geology, photography (or just walking) there is no other such route.

About the Author, Paddy Dillon

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with a score and more books to his name, as well as a dozen booklets and brochures. While walking his routes, Paddy inputs his notes directly into a palm-top computer every few steps; therefore his descriptions are precise. He has appeared on television, and is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild.