
Produced in association with the Ramblers, this walking guide covers the popular Peak District & combines detailed route descriptions with information on the local history & wildlife. The Peak District boasts an unrivalled network of around 1, 400 miles of public rights-of-way, & over 80 square miles of open access on the northern moors. This guide allows the reader to explore the infinite variety of walking opportunities, which range from gentle riverside strolls, to tough moorland treks. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology & history of the area, & describes the flora & fauna inhabiting it. The main section of the book comprises 30 walks. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty & type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude & distances, & a fact file summarising useful information such as start & finish points, duration, safety advice & points of interest. Illustrated with colour maps from the Ordnance Survey each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. As well as route descriptions, the text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way plus information on the natural history of the area, & is accompanied by stunning colour photographs. Overview map on inside front cover also show start points of the walks. Walks are colour coded to indicate level of difficulty: green for the simpler walks, then amber for moderate walks, then red for the more challenging walks aimed at more experienced walkers. Front cover flap contains the key to symbols used in the text & on the route maps.