Walking in the Dordogne is Janette Norton’s Cicerone guide to some of the best walking possibilities in the picturesque Dordone region in the south-west of France. The guide covers various routes split between the region of Sarlart & Bergerac on each side of the river. Norton leads readers on walks along valley bottoms & into woodlands while leaving time for exploring some of the historic sites of the region. The guide is divided into sections detailing each of the 31 walks that are included. Each route has information on difficulty ratings, estimated times, total distance, departure points, the relevant map & signposting. Practical advice on travelling to Dordogne, when to go, accommodation, clothing & equipment lists are included in the book’s introduction. There is also information on the Dordogne River, the Perigord Noir & the Perigord Poupre, regional specialities & vegetation, flowers & wildlife. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour sketch diagrams for each walk mapping the route ahead in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of this picturesque region of France.