Cicerone The Severn Way: The UK's Longest River From Source To Sea No
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The 220 miles of the River Severn, the UK's longest river, run from the heights of Plynlimon in mid-Wales down to the Bristol Channel at Severn Beach, through the historic counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire. As well as a largely downhill walk through peaceful landscapes such as the superb Hafren Forest, easily accessible from the pretty towns along the route, the Severn Way, which follows its course, is also a packed with historical & geographical interest. Divided into four sections that correspond with the four main counties (Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire) through which the River Severn flows, this guidebook offers all the information walkers need to make the most of their backpacking trip, from source to sea. Description of the official route, with an additional variant start over Plynlimon & route back to Bristol from Severn Beach. Illustrated with OS map extracts. Plenty of background information about all the places passed along the way. Seasons: May to September should avoid both the usual periods of flooding & the glutinous aftermath they bring. Centres: Main centres are Worcester & Gloucester; marginally lesser centres are Newtown, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Stourport & Tewkesbury, plus numerous small villages & hamlets. Difficulty: Any regular walker would find no difficulty following the Severn Way; once descended from the Hafren Forest & the upper Severn, then easy riparian loveliness ensues all the way to Severn Beach. Equipment & clothing for day walking is adequate, plus extra in the way of liquid & food. Must See: Flowing through the most superb landscapes & past appealing towns & villages, the River Severn pulls together threads of history, trade, commerce, civil war & the lives of ordinary folk. That walkers should want to trace its course, its many twists & turns, is hardly surprising, not least because this is the longest