The River Thames is an often undiscovered haven of stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife and brilliant natural beauty. As well as the famous stretches passing through our biggest cities and towns, there is a hidden side to the river - wild and natural, but surprisingly accessible. This guidebook, compiled by the two major Thames charities, contains a wealth of information on over 150 of the best places to explore the real Thames wilderness, along with 10 circular walks taking in the most attractive and interesting parts of the river.
Organised geographically, the book provides information on the history and character of each stretch of the river and the featured sites within it. Illustrated with maps and photos, the text highlights which plants and wildlife to watch out for, activities you can do, how to get there and nearby moorings, cycle paths and car parks. Each section features a circular walk, tying together several of the sites and accompanied by an attractive hand-drawn map.
An essential source of ideas for days out and handy for on the go, Exploring the Thames Wilderness opens up the beauty of the Thames to everyone.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
a lavishly illustrated guide which breaks the great river down into sections and explores everything from hidden Oxfordshire nature reserves to the mudbanks of Kent and the fortified coast of Essex. * Country Walking * Delightful and inspiring... Fine colour photos and clear hand-drawn maps further enhance the book's appeal, whilst practical information panels tell you how to reach the sites of special interest...be sure to take this lovely book with you when you go. -- Keith Goss * Thames Guardian * This is a must-have book for anyone interested in this iconic river and its natural history. * BBC Countryfile Magazine * Very attractively presented guide...Use this book to find places where few would dispute our right to share one of our rivers. * Canoeist * 'Wilderness' is a great place to visit, and there is no shortage of places in this book...plenty of marshes, reserves and nature walks which will surprise urban readers. * Talk of the Thames *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrationen
Photographs and hand-drawn maps throughout
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 163 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-4081-8112-6 (9781408181126)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Richard Mayon-White is a river warden coordinator for the River Thames Society, and has loved the river for 50 years. He and his family have explored it on foot and in boats from canoes to a steam launch. Wendy Yorke is the Projects Manager for the Thames Rivers Trust and has been involved in community engagement and river restoration for more than 13 years, in the UK and Australia.
