Could you name Britain's 50 best viewpoints? A great view is something you savour for the rest of your life, especially if you've walked for it. No-one knows this better than the Ramblers Association, which leads over 20,000 walks each year across the country. Drawing on its matchless knowledge of Britain's footpath network, the RA has cherrypicked 50 of Britain's top vistas, and devised walking routes that do them justice. The views cover the full cross-section of British landscapes - from remote shell-sand beaches in the Highlands to London's big city skyline. The one thing the they all have in common in that the spots you need to see them from can only be reached on foot. Discover Britain's 50 finest viewpoints, via 50 superb walks. Explore our island's benchmark landscapes with the help of full-colour maps and foolproof route descriptions, all road-tested by RA members. Read expert background on the terrain, its monuments and cultural associations, backed up by 100 specially commissioned photographs. Depend on first-hand reviews of places stay, eat and drink for each route, and tips on how to reach its start by public transport. Be inspired to go where no car can.
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The Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest walking organisation with almost 140,000 members across England, Scotland and Wales. The RA has been working for walkers for 70 years, and is dedicated to: Safeguarding Britain's unique network of public paths; Providing information to help plan a walk and enjoy it in safety and comfort; Increasing access for walkers - establishing statutory rights of access to the outdoors; Protecting the countryside and green spaces from unsightly and polluting developments; Educating the public about their rights and responsibilities and the health and environmental benefits of walking.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book that describes 50 walks all over the UK.
The walks are described in very good detail and most people should be able to follow the walk. Each walk contains a lot of information about local interest, places to stay/eat, visitor information and public transport. The walks are also rated in a simple system for length and difficulty that makes it easy to judge for yourself.
At the beginning of the book is a useful map with markers for each walk, making it easy to see if there is a walk in your area/or your holiday area.
Every walk is also accompanied with a detailed OS Map extract.
All in all a very useful book for your next walk.
The walks are described in very good detail and most people should be able to follow the walk. Each walk contains a lot of information about local interest, places to stay/eat, visitor information and public transport. The walks are also rated in a simple system for length and difficulty that makes it easy to judge for yourself.
At the beginning of the book is a useful map with markers for each walk, making it easy to see if there is a walk in your area/or your holiday area.
Every walk is also accompanied with a detailed OS Map extract.
All in all a very useful book for your next walk.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bill Crawford
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A load of walks from across the country all featuring fantastic views - probably best if you do a lot of UK-wide travelling, as they are not very clustered. I am local to Northumberland, and there are not many to chhose from in this area - still a good book, that I hope to make use of.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Sear
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I am a beginner to walking and this book seems to offer everythign I want from a starter book. A "must have" for photographers that want to walk to some great landscape shots or walkers that fancy taking some great photos.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Certainly not Britain's greatest views
There are some great walks in here, but also some disappointing ones - for example a 4.5 mile Gower peninsular one that takes you along a beach and then back along the cliff behind... Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. Turnbull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice ideas for walks and Good directions
As an expat who wants to become more familiar with the British countryside, it was a great idea to purchase this book. It combines good walks and breathtaking sceneries. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Marta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great walking guide
Really useful guide to many walks in the uk
Maps are extracts from os maps so are easy to read. Read more
Maps are extracts from os maps so are easy to read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. G. Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but not for Cambridgeshire walking
Really good book and the walks look great, but I live in Peterborough and there are only a handful that are within driving distance and even those are probably and hour or two away... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Tracy Brown
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The walks are clearly rated by difficulty, navigation and route status and have been checked by the local ramblers for accuracy. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Bistifer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looks good
Seems to be a book that would be nice to read before setting out on a walk with interesting information as well as directions.
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by little green
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