New guidebook – Walking on Dartmoor – has been published by Cicerone. The book is available through local bookshops, online and direct from the publisher . The book details forty walks that offer both low-level short walks suitable for all abilities and challenging high open moor routes with river crossings. There is also a two-day Ten Tors style walk for those after a challenge.
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Walking on Dartmoor
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Guide to Dorset Pub Walks
New walking book – Guide to Dorset Pub Walks – has been published by Countryside Books, detailing 20 easy walks in Dorset, exploring lovely countryside, interesting villages and a great local pub.
Discover Dorset’s lovely countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. There are 20 circular routes here varying in length from 2¾ to 6¼ miles. At the heart of each walk is a great local pub. Explore the county’s world-famous Jurassic coastline, including the chalk stack of Old Harry and the south coast’s highest point at Golden Cap. Wander through rolling downland scenery with flower-rich meadows, visiting Iron Age hillforts with commanding defensive positions that offer great views. Take a walk along the former Saxon defences at Wareham or meander alongside peaceful rivers, follow paths through a patchwork of hedge-lined fields accompanied by birdsong, or explore picture-postcard villages and enjoy the tranquillity of their historic churches.
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Wildflower Wonderland in East Devon
The 70-acre Goren Farm, tucked in the rolling East Devon countryside, is home to some lovely flower-rich meadows. In collaboration with the National Garden Scheme the farm is open to the public with the proceeds going to charity. Paths cut through the meadows allow you to wander through the fields, enjoying the wildflowers, wildlife and views. And once you’ve explored the meadows stop off at the farmhouse for Devon cream tea or a piece of delicious homemade cake.
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A walk over Golden Cap
Enjoy spectacular views from the Golden Cap – highest point on Britain’s southern coastline. The name ‘Golden Cap’ comes from the warm yellow sandstone that caps the top of the cliff. From this lofty location at 191m (627ft) the views stretch out along the Jurassic Coast. To the east the view looks out along Chesil Beach to the tip of Portland Bill. To the west you can see round the bay past Charmouth and Lyme Regis to Start Point. Whilst inland you can see Pilsdon Pen.
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Walking in the New Forest
A new edition of my guidebook – Walking in the New Forest – has been published by Cicerone. The guidebook is available from the publisher, through local bookshops and online. The book details thirty walks that take you on a journey through Britain’s smallest National Park, exploring every corner of the Forest from the beautiful ancient woodland to the wide-open heather-clad heaths and dramatic coastline.
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