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This guide describes 25 walks on the Channel Islands of Guernsey,
Alderney, Sark and Herm. From easy 5km (3-mile) day walks to the
61km (38-mile), 3-day Guernsey Coastal Walk, it explores the
islands' varied landscapes and historic sites on mostly firm and
well-surfaced paths and tracks, and quiet roads. Never straying far
from the attractions and cafes that dot the islands, more rugged
paths are occasionally used to access cliffs and headlands,
although optional alternative routes and short cuts are included
where relevant. Famous for its sunshine, history and wonderful
coastline, Guernsey is a popular destination for travellers,
boasting superb year-round walking no further than 2 miles from the
sea. This guidebook presents a range of mostly circular routes
exploring the Guernsey coast and interior, and the smaller islands
of Alderney, Sark and Herm. Neighbouring walks can easily be
combined into longer routes for walkers with more time or fitness.
Routes feature 1:15,000 States of Guernsey maps, while flora and
fauna and the fascinating history of the islands are also covered.
Details are included of public transport, where to stay and how to
travel between the islands, as well as connecting with the 182km
(113-mile) Channel Island Way.
This guidebook presents the Dartmoor Way, a 175km (109 mile) walk
around Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Walked in 10 day-long
stages between 12.75 and 20.5km (8 and 12.75 miles) in length, this
waymarked route skirts the edge of England's largest granite
moorland, passing through towns including Ivybridge, Ashburton,
Okehampton and Tavistock. Also included is the 2-day High Moor
Link, which crosses the moor's higher ground. With 1:50,000 scale
OS maps for each stage, the book includes notes on nature, history
and local landmarks such as Haytor Rocks, the Teign gorge and
Dewerstone crags. Taking in ancient paths, tracks and quiet lanes,
the route is mostly at low level and is suitable for most walkers,
although some stages involve short, steep climbs and descents.
Accommodation, parking and public transport are covered, allowing
walkers to choose whether to tackle the route in one go or as
individual day walks. Each stage includes low-level detours in case
of bad weather, as well as details of walking the route in reverse,
giving readers flexibility over direction of travel. Further
options include creating shorter loops joined by the High Moor
Link, or walking the entire circular route in 7 days.
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