North Downs Way
Published on 4. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7112-8304-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is the complete official guide to walking the well-loved and popular North Downs.
Whether you're an experienced long distance walker or a weekend stroller, this is the only companion you need to this beautiful and scenic route.
The North Downs Way is the National Trail that follows the official acorn waymarks from Farnham to the coast at Dover.
This picturesque trail takes in chalk ridges, river valleys and sections of the Pilgrims' Way. At the eastern end you can either walk via Canterbury (a total distance of 130 miles, 208 km) or follow the southern route (123 miles, 197 km).
With Ordnance Survey mapping for the entire route, this is a superb guide to the North Downs Way National Trail which can be enjoyed by all.
Whether you're an experienced long distance walker or a weekend stroller, this is the only companion you need to this beautiful and scenic route.
The North Downs Way is the National Trail that follows the official acorn waymarks from Farnham to the coast at Dover.
This picturesque trail takes in chalk ridges, river valleys and sections of the Pilgrims' Way. At the eastern end you can either walk via Canterbury (a total distance of 130 miles, 208 km) or follow the southern route (123 miles, 197 km).
With Ordnance Survey mapping for the entire route, this is a superb guide to the North Downs Way National Trail which can be enjoyed by all.
More details
Series
Edition
New Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-8304-6 (9780711283046)
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Person
Colin Saunders was one of the first members of the Long Distance Walkers Association, established in 1972, and was one of the founder members of the London Walking Forum in 1990. He is the author of a number of walking books, including London: The Definitive Walking Guide.
Content
How to use this guide
Distance checklist
Part One: Introduction
Pleasures of the North Downs Way
History of the North Downs Way
How the North Downs were formed
A historical overview of the North Downs
Human endeavour in the North Downs
Flora and fauna of the North Downs
The Pilgrims Way
Part Two: Practical Advice
Which alternative?
How long will it take?
The best parts
Getting there
Refreshments, toilets and accommodation
Equipment and maps
Public rights of way
Signage
Potential hazards
Safety first
Walking with dogs
Cycling and horseriding
Other walks
Part Three: The North Downs Way
Farnham to Guildford
Guildford to Westhumble
Westhumble to Merstham
Merstham to Oxted
Oxted to Otford
Otford to Cuxton
Cuxton to Detling
Detling to Lenham
Lenham to Boughton Lees and Wye
Wye to Etchinghill
Etchinghill to Dover
Boughton Lees to Chilham
Chilham to Canterbury
Canterbury to Shepherdswell
Shepherdswell to Dover
Link routes
Part Four: Useful Information
Contact details
Biblography
Distance checklist
Part One: Introduction
Pleasures of the North Downs Way
History of the North Downs Way
How the North Downs were formed
A historical overview of the North Downs
Human endeavour in the North Downs
Flora and fauna of the North Downs
The Pilgrims Way
Part Two: Practical Advice
Which alternative?
How long will it take?
The best parts
Getting there
Refreshments, toilets and accommodation
Equipment and maps
Public rights of way
Signage
Potential hazards
Safety first
Walking with dogs
Cycling and horseriding
Other walks
Part Three: The North Downs Way
Farnham to Guildford
Guildford to Westhumble
Westhumble to Merstham
Merstham to Oxted
Oxted to Otford
Otford to Cuxton
Cuxton to Detling
Detling to Lenham
Lenham to Boughton Lees and Wye
Wye to Etchinghill
Etchinghill to Dover
Boughton Lees to Chilham
Chilham to Canterbury
Canterbury to Shepherdswell
Shepherdswell to Dover
Link routes
Part Four: Useful Information
Contact details
Biblography