Chichester Observer
A light-hearted overview which can be enjoyed by the enthusiast and the armchair traveller alike
West Sussex Gazette
A wealth of geographical, historical and practical information.
M2 Best Books, 22nd January 2001
For the people out there who have pondered spending their holidays on long hikes over the UK this is the ideal book.
The Keswick Reminder, February 2002
In a book which is intended for veterans as well as beginners, David Bathurst has plenty of sound basic advise to offer.
Synopsis
David Bathurst laces up his walking boots as he undertakes the rough with the smooth of each of the 14 "big walks" of great Britain. From a riverside amble along the Thames Path to the rigours of the Coast to Coast, this is an account of these popular and well-beaten tracks, and an appreciation of the beauty and history of the Great British countryside. The book is more than a travel narrative, it provides detailed information on the distance, difficulties, topography and points of local interest of each walk, making it an indispensable accompaniment to any walking venture.
