A stunning glimpse of some of Britains finest coastline from the granite columns of the Giants Causeway on the Northern Irish ...

Over a hundred years ago the National Trust was founded to preserve places of historic interest & natural beauty in England Wales & Northern Irel&. Today it protects around 252 000 hectares (623 000 acres) of land & over 700 miles (1126km) of coastline. This exquisite collection reveals the true beauty of Britain's countryside & coastal heritage. The variety is unmatched
- from the fells & lakes of Cumbria & the wilderness wetlands of the Fens to the granite columns of Giant's Causeway & the spectacular beaches of the the Cornish Coast. This collection is not just a celebration of Britain's diverse & extraordinary beauty but also the photographer's art. Three leading British landscape photographers capture unforgettable images of Britain's remarkable natural heritage & encourage the preservation of our unique countryside & coastline for future generations.
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Winner of the Travel Narrative Book of the Year in 2005 by the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) The Coast Road presents an idiosyncratic & illuminating snapshot of England & what it is to be English today. In this travelogue award-winning writer Paul Gogarty travels 3 000 miles in a motorhome exploring intimate coastal communities & ruminating on the future of the English coast. All points of the compass are covered; after an unsettling benediction at Dovers Eastern Docks he travels to Derek Jarmans Dungeness; to rakish Brighton & Madame Rosinas Bournemouth; the mudflats & Arabian sands of the north-west where he joins a roomful of George Formbys in Blackpool; the now infamous Morcambe Bay; Billy Butlins Skegness; & a parachuting vicar. The journey comes full circle in the secret creeks of East Anglia. The Coast Road is a warm-hearted tribute to Englands coastline written by a romantic spirit who beautifully captures both the idiosyncrasies of the nation & the euphoria of the open road. ...

Coast to Coast Cycle Routes" is the practical guide to crossing Britain containing all the information any cyclist could possibly need when embarking on a trip. It takes you from West to East & East to West three different ways following Britains three most popular coast to coasters: the C2C Hadrians Cycleway & the Reivers. This is the 17th edition of the eat sleep & drink pocket guide & contains new mapping including off-road sections & spiral binding to make it more user-friendly. This new edition

Includes:: two new alternative spurs to the increasingly popular C2C. The first takes you via the shores of Ullswater past Lowther Castle & the picture postcard village of Askham before rejoining the old Penrith route. The second takes you through rural Co Durham & into the great city following the spectacularly sculpted banks of the Wear past the cathedral. These are Odysseys along the byways & traffic-free routes of the northern Lake District Pennines Hadrians Wall country & the spectacular Solway coast AONB. Much of the routing is traffic-free along compacted cycle-friendly tracks built along old railway lines. The routes are all thoroughly signposted & somehow manage to eke out the least busy country lanes taking in many places just off the beaten track. This guide has up-to-date listings of all the best pubs B& Bs hotels & restaurants. But importantly it also

Includes:: maps topographical profiles lots of route information & other practical help. Plus historical & cultural background to the fascinating & often beautiful communities the cyclist meanders through. The ethos of the book is to Go Slow to imbibe at leisure some of Britains finest & yet often deserted landscapes whether it be the wilderness of Northumberland or the liquid gold sunsets of the Cumbrian coastline. But its also handy for the cycle nut who wants to do it over a weekend: every trip no matter how short needs careful planning. Coupled with the website it provides the ultimate resource for the leisure cyclist."



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A classic 191 mile walk across northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Crossing three fabulous National Parks--the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors--it samples the very best of the English countryside--rugged mountains & lakes gentle dales & stone-built villages; country lanes & wild moorland; & sea cliffs & fishing villages.

Includes:: 94 large-scale walking maps showing route times places to stay points of interest; itineraries for all walkers--whether walking the route in its entirety over 12-14 days or sampling the highlights on day walks; St. Bees through to Robin Hood's Bay--where to stay where to eat what to see plus detailed street plans; comprehensive public transportation information--for all access points on the trail; historical & geographical attractions; flora & fauna--four page full color flower guide plus an illustrated wildlife section.

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It is now nearly 40 years since Alfred Wainwright devised the elegant concept of a 190-mile walk across the north of England linking the west & east coasts & covering some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. This book is a celebration of the magnificent landscapes on the walk from St. Bees Head on the Irish Sea to Robin Hoods Bay on the North Sea. It highlights the changes in light landscape & weather throughout the seasons which produce such a variety of different moods along the route. which passes through three of the countrys most beautiful national parks (the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors) along with other less well-known but equally lovely regions such as the Vales of Eden & Mowbray. The Coast to Coast encompasses a remarkable diversity of geology & land use which is reflected in its ever-changing character. By hours of planning & repeatedly returning to the route throughout the year landscape photographer Karen Frenkel has captured its different moods & those transient moments when light & landscape combine to produce this beautiful & unusual set of images. Together with informative captions of both her experiences & information about the area it is a beautiful record for the thousands of people who walk this route but do not have the time or weather to record it in such detail for themselves. ...

This is the first fully revised & updated edition of A. Wainwright's pocket-sized guide to the Coast to Coast Walk which he devised in the early 1970s. Over the years this 190-mile walk
- from St Bees Head on the Irish Sea by way of the Lake District the Pennines Swaledale & the North York Moors ending at Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea
- has become one of the best-loved long-distance routes in the world. It has prompted countless enthusiasts to lace up their walking boots & follow Wainwright's example & inspired a TV series too. This brand new edition of the Pictorial Guide contains Wainwright's h&-drawn route maps & his inimitable commentary completely revised where necessary by Chris Jesty. The route is picked out in red for greater visibility on the page & every step of the walk has been checked & updated.

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The classic high-level walk from Irish Sea to North Sea Originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright the Coast-to-Coast Walk has steadily become one of Britains most popular long-distance walks & it is not hard to see why. Planned to seek out the most spectacular high ground across the country it takes you from the sea in the west to the sea in the east via three of Englands loveliest National Parks: the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors. Its 192 miles from the quiet Cumbrian village of St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay are a substantial test of endurance that will take even a fit walker a fortnight to accomplish but also a wonderfully varying walk from sea cliffs to craggy mountains & lakes then across rolling dales & finally heather moorl&. For everyone who reaches Wainwrights Bar at journeys end on the North Yorkshire coast it will have been the walk of a lifetime. ...

This is a new edition of the classic photographic book containing the walk A. Wainwright devised in 1973 covering rights of way & areas of open access between the Irish sea & the North Sea. The route starts at St Bees Head & finishes at Robin Hood Bay passing through three National Parks: the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors all areas of outstanding beauty. Providing a wide & varied range of scenery with changing landscapes over a distance of 190 miles it is one of the most challenging of long-distance walks. The text has been updated to take account of minor changes in the terrain & the result is not merely the most beautiful but also the most authoritative & useful book on the much loved Coast to Coast walk. For this new edition many of the photographs have been retaken by the legendary lakeland photographer Derry Brabbs. The result is the transformation of an already fine book into something spectacular. ...

Along our shores towering cliffs from the age of the dinosaurs rise beside wide estuaries teeming with wildlife while Victorian ports share waterfronts with imposing fortifications. & the people who have lived worked & played on this spectacular coast
- from Stone Age fishermen to seafarers chart-makers & surfers
- have an incredible tale to tell. Coast: Our Island Story" is an enthralling account sparkling with geography history adventure & eccentric characters told with Nick Crane's trademark charisma & wit."

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