From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall Britain s endless variety is astounding. David Else Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 441 days of research 161 maps 8 classic itineraries 5000+ years of history Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background