The Ridgeway Map Booklet (Paperback)

Steve Davison

ISBN 10: 1852849355 / ISBN 13: 9781852849351

Editore: Cicerone Press, Kendal, 2024

Paperback. A booklet of all the mapping needed to complete the Ridgeway National Trail between Avebury in Wiltshire and Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Covering 139km (87 miles), this mostly low-level route is suitable for all abilities and takes 6 to 9 days to hike.The full route line is shown on 1:25,000 OS mapsThe map booklet can be used to walk the trail in either directionSized to easily fit in a jacket pocketDetours and diversions to nearby historical and archaeological sites are also providedAn accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking the Ridgeway is also available, which includes a copy of this map bookletThe relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend is included Map of the 87 mile (139km) Ridgeway National Trail through the south of England from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps. Presented in 12 stages in the guidebook, the trail typically takes 6-8 days. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781852849351

Riassunto:

Stretching 87 miles (139km) across southern England, the Ridgeway National Trail runs from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire along one of Britain’s oldest roads. This low-level, accessible long-distance trail typically takes 6–9 days and passes through the North Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills, offering sweeping views and a journey through thousands of years of history.

The Ridgeway Map Booklet is a compact, lightweight walking map and navigation companion featuring the entire route on detailed Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping. Designed for use on the move, it provides clear, reliable navigation in a convenient pocket-sized format.

• Full Ridgeway National Trail route shown on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping for precise navigation from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon
• Clearly marked trail line across the North Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills, including detours to historic and archaeological sites along the route
• Continuous mapping across the entire route in a compact booklet, eliminating the need for multiple separate map sheets
• Lightweight, pocket-sized trail map that can be used to walk the trail in either direction
• For step-by-step route descriptions and planning advice, a Cicerone guidebook, Walking the Ridgeway, is also available

Whether you’re following ancient trackways past prehistoric monuments or enjoying wide-open chalk downland, the Ridgeway Map Booklet keeps navigation simple and stress-free, helping you focus on the history, landscapes and experience of this iconic National Trail.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has written a number of books, including several guidebooks published by Cicerone. He has also written articles for a range of outdoor magazines and other publications. A keen hill walker for most of his life, with interests in nature, geology and the countryside, Steve is a qualified Mountain Leader and has also previously worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Find out more about him at www.stevedavison.co.uk. 

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Titolo: The Ridgeway Map Booklet (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Cicerone Press, Kendal
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new