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Day Walks on the South Downs features 20 circular routes, between 6
and 14 miles (9km and 22km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of
all abilities. The routes are split into three geographical areas -
Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex - and include walks to the
most historic and beautiful areas of the South Downs National Park,
including Winchester Hill Fort, Black Down, Chanctonbury Ring,
Devil's Dyke, Ditchling Beacon and Beachy Head. This guidebook is
written by Deirdre Huston, a South Downs local, keen hill walker
and experienced author. Each route in this guide is described with
easy-to-follow directions and details of distance, navigation
information, refreshment stops and is plotted on clear and easy to
use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping. Also included is a detailed
Appendix.
Sussex Walks is a collection of 20 circular walks, between 3.5 and
12 miles (5 and 19km) in length that explore the length and breadth
of the county of Sussex. Wander through the county's varied and
interesting landscapes; across open downland, through broadleaf
forest and along evolving coastline. The routes are split into two
areas - the South Downs and the Weald - and include walks in
Ashdown Forest, around Cissbury Ring, over Ditchling Beacon, to
Pooh Bridge and along the coast near West Wittering. Each route
contains snippets of information on the local area. Learn about the
wildlife, the history and the people of the countryside you're
walking through. Every walk also includes 'creative starting
points' - ideas to encourage you to reflect and respond to the
landscape. Researched and written by local author and photographer
Deirdre Huston, the walks feature clear and easy-to-use Ordnance
Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, and information on
local history, wildlife, refreshments and terrain.
Day Walks on the High Weald features 20 circular routes between 6.5
and 13.9 miles (10.5km and 22.4km) in length, spread across this
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the south-east of England.
Local author Deirdre Huston has compiled her favourite walks in the
region, which showcase the High Weald's rich history and varied
landscape. Walk down old coach roads. Clamber through deserted
woodland and along riverbanks. March past castles and skirt
battlefields. Linger in meadows and leap across Wealden streams.
See the countryside that inspired A.A. Milne and Rudyard Kipling.
Visit Hastings Country Park, stroll around Bewl Water and through
tranquil St Leonard's Forest. Marvel at the Ouse Valley Viaduct and
Bodiam castle, and consider the epic history of Battle and its
surrounding landscape. Together with stunning photography, each
route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow
directions, details of distance and navigation information, and
refreshment stops and local information.
Cycling in Sussex is the third title in Vertebrate Publishing's Off
Road Trails and Quiet Lanes series of family and leisure cycling
guidebooks. 20 rides, between 4km and 28km, explore the quiet lanes
and off-road trails of one of the most beautiful counties in the
UK. Written by local family cyclists, Deirdre Huston and Marina
Bullivant, the rides are clearly described using step-by-step
instructions and feature original maps, route profiles and local
area information. The book is illustrated with inspirational and
inviting photography of the rides and the local area. Together with
information about local railway trails and seafront trails, the
authors have also put together a selection of rides specifically
designed for families based on their own personal experiences with
their children.
"Cycling Days Out - South East England" is an informative and
vibrant guide to the traffic-free family and leisure cycling in
Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Written by Deirdre Huston - a
keen cyclist and co-author of the popular Cycling in Sussex,
"Cycling Days Out" explores tourist trails, country parks, forest
riding and much much more. Each area is written up with a detailed
introduction, together with comprehensive visitor information,
including how to get there - by public transport or car, where to
eat and drink, and places of interest. The routes are complemented
with a mix of Ordnance Survey and bespoke mapping, together with
easy-to-follow directions. The book is finished with stunning
action photography throughout. Vertebrate Publishing is one of a
new breed of independent publishers, dedicated to producing the
very best outdoor titles. We have award-winning and bestselling
titles covering a range of activities, including; mountain biking,
cycling, rock climbing, hillwalking and others. Our autobiography
of British rock climber Jerry Moffatt won the Grand Prize at the
2009 Banff Mountain Book Festival - one of the biggest prizes in
publishing in the outdoors, environment and adventure genres.
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