Walking the Wharfe by Johno Ellison
Walking the Wharfe - an enchanting travel memoir retracing the steps of a Victorian writer by walking the length of one of the Yorkshire Dales' best-known rivers. In this love letter to the waterway that flowed through the author's childhood into his adult life, Johno Ellison reveals a microcosm of English culture, landscape and history.
"In Walking the Wharfe, Johno Ellison shows that adventure is very much a state of mind, uncovering interesting tales and tackling challenges in his own backyard" - Ed Stafford, author, Walking the Amazon "A fascinating exploration of a beautiful corner of England. Johno Ellison writes a poetic love letter to the river of his roots with this enchanting walk along one of the country's hidden gems." - Alastair Humphreys, author and adventurer
Johno Ellison grew up in the village of Boston Spa on the River Wharfe in Yorkshire, UK, and developed a particular fascination with the waterway. He spent his childhood exploring the riverbanks of Lower Wharfedale, plus the hills and valleys upstream. Ellison briefly worked in one of Wetherby's many pubs - also near the river - before joining the Royal Air Force to train as helicopter pilot at RAF Church Fenton, just a stone's throw from the water. He has subsequently walked the River Wharfe multiple times. He has visited more than 80 countries and once travelled around the world in a vintage London black cab, setting Guinness World Records for the Longest and the Highest Taxi Journey Ever - an adventure captured in his book It's on the meter. Ellison currently lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with his wife Lindsay - who he met in a small village beside the River Wharfe.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781804691106 |
| ISBN 10 | 1804691100 |
| Title | Walking the Wharfe |
| Author | Johno Ellison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Year published | 2023-08-10 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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