Paul Besley is a writer who began exploring the British Landscape while at school in the 1970s. His focus of work is the interaction between human and the land. His work has evolved into the study of how the physical environment imprints itself on humans and how as a race we respond. His belief that walking is a simple activity has led him to support the effort of many just starting out on a lifetime of pleasure. He has a desire to show people that walking does not just have to be in the hills and mountains of national parks or rely on expensive equipment but can be enjoyed from the front door of home through our urban landscape and out into our local countryside. His books, Day Walks in the South Pennines and 1001 Walking Tips for Vertebrate Publishing, and the three Peak District guidebooks for Cicerone Press, are well respected by walkers and explorers of all ages. He lives close to the Peak District in The Outdoor City of Sheffield with his partner, metalsmith Alison Counsell, their three dogs Monty, Olly, and Scout.
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Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West
40 walks in the hills of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Guidebook describing 40 day walks in Derbyshire's White Peak, part of the Peak District National Park. One of two volumes, this book covers the west of the region and explores limestone landscapes, green dales and delightful rivers. Potential bases include Buxton, Hartington, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Cheddleton and Winster.
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Guidebook: Walking in the Peak District – White Peak West
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Location: Peak District National Park
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Region: Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire
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Walk type: Circular day walks
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Number of walks: 40 routes
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Distance range: ~6–24km / 4–15 miles
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Typical duration: ~2–7 hours per walk
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Navigation: Step-by-step route descriptions with Ordnance Survey mapping and GPX downloads
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Terrain: Limestone dales, rolling hills, farmland, valleys and upland paths
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate, suitable for a range of walking abilities
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Highlights: Mam Tor, Winnats Pass, Dovedale, Lud's Church, the Roaches
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Nearby towns and villages: Castleton, Buxton, Ashbourne, Hartington, Leek, Ilam
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Best season: Year-round walking, particularly spring to autumn for wildlife
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Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps — everything you need on the trail.
| ISBN | 9781852849771 |
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| Availability | Published |
| Published | 17 August 2021 |
| Reprinted | 26 August 2026 |
| Weight | 270g |
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
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