Walk Lands End to John O’Groats with a Cicerone guidebook
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Published
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
1 Mar 2007
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852845124
ISBN (10)
1852845120
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.5cm
Weight
500g
Pages
416
Originally Published
1 Mar 2007
The End to End Trail
A long distance trail from Lands End to John O’Groats by Andy Robinson
A practical guidebook for anyone planning the epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats. The 1935km (1200 mile) long-distance route, or end to end trail as it is also known follows paths and tracks rather than road, and takes to the hills whenever it can. The route is divided into 61 daily stages averaging just less than 32km (20 miles). More...
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Seasons
Recommended April to end of June... for longer daylight, fewer midges, and avoiding the shooting Read More... seasons and winter weather in Scotland.Difficulty
Two-month walk at average of 20 miles per day. Route keeps to hills where possible. For Read More... experienced walkers only: some remote mountan areas; navigation skills needed.Must See
Seeing the best of Britain's hill country; coastal scenery in Devon/Cornwall; the Peak District; Read More... the Highlands; the people; the solitude. Reaching the end!Walking the length of the country is a daunting enough prospect without all the planning and route choice decisions that go with it. This is where a guidebook such as this is invaluable and an ideal companion to tuck away in the top of your rucksack.
Andy has divided the route into 61 days, and has included detailed route maps backed up with information about accommodation and services.
Illustrated with images that will inspire, this is a guidebook which gets you to think: "I'll do that, one day."
(Westmorland gazette / June 2007)
'Apart from tackling a walk around the coastline of mainland Britain, the ultimate challenge for most people is to walk from Land's End to John O'Groats. The books is an ideal planning tool for anyone undertaking this epic walk and included are suggestions about preparation and safety aspects as well as information about accommodation and other services. He also recognises the fact that many walkers would not follow the route described in its entirity and so provides tips on how to design your own route.
So if it is your intention to take up the challenge to walk from Land's End to John O'Groats you will find this book most helpful in your preparations.'
(Strider / December 2007)








