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Peak District: Northern and Western Moors Roly Smith

Peak District: Northern and Western Moors By Roly Smith

Peak District: Northern and Western Moors by Roly Smith


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Summary

Pocket-size photographic guide to 12 Peak District walks opened up to walkers by the Countryside and Rights of Way legislation. Published with the Ramblers' Association.

Peak District: Northern and Western Moors Summary

Peak District: Northern and Western Moors by Roly Smith

This Wainwright-sized guide to the walking opportunities on the Northern and Western moors of the Peak District focuses on land opened up to walkers by the recent Right to Roam legislation. It is part of a series of Freedom to Roam guides published in partnership with Ramblers' Association, long-time campaigner for greater public access to the countryside.



The guide includes: an introduction to the area: its landscape, history and natural history; 12 free-range walks, graded for difficulty, that allow walkers to choose their own route; a full-page 4-colour OS map for each walk; special features on points of interest chosen to add to walkers' enjoyment of the countryside; practical information for visitors; a guide to public rights of access.

Peak District: Northern and Western Moors Reviews

... these are books about roaming, rather than about following the beaten track. And all the better for it York Evening Press ... these guides are what many walkers want - compact books, well-presented, containing splendid photographs and opening up little corners of Yorkshire Yorkshire Post ... enough to encourage even the most trail-blinkered rambler off piste to enjoy their new rights Lancashire Evening Post

About Roly Smith

Andrew Bibby is an experienced author and freelance journalist whose outdoor writing has appeared in Rambler, Rambling Today, and The Great Outdoors.

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ROLY SMITH is a freelance writer, editor and consultant and the author of over 60 books on walking and the countryside. He was recently dubbed 'Mr Peak District' by his local newspaper. Based in Bakewell in the heart of the Peak, Roly was formerly Head of Information Services to the Peak District National Park - Britain's busiest - before taking voluntary early retirement in 1997 to concentrate on his freelance career. Previous to that, he enjoyed a 20-year award-winning career in journalism. He was chairman of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild from 1990 to 2002 and was made an honorary life member in 2005.

Additional information

GOR003662672
9780711224995
0711224994
Peak District: Northern and Western Moors by Roly Smith
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
2005-02-01
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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