Short Escapes in Britain, 2nd Edition
Fodor's Short escapes in Britain25 Country Getaways for People who Love to Walk. All over England, Scotland and Wales Discover the Undiscovered Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare, Rob Roy, the Bront Sisters and Dylan Thomas. Discover breathtaking sea views, picturesque harbors, beautiful gardens, and bucolic pastures crisscrossed by stone walls. Escape for a Day or More Every walk can be completed in a few hours. Or you can linger for a few days in one of the recommended B&Bs or inns. All the information you need Walking directions and maps, nearby inns, pubs & restaurants, picnic spots, and how to get there by public transportation "How we decide whether a guide claiming to discover special places tourists never see really does is to ask: Has it found our own personal favorite spots? In this case the answer is 'Yes'. Curse those perceptive authors." -- New York Daily News
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0679030727
ISBN13:9780679030720
Release Date:April 1996
Publisher:Fodor's Travel Publications
Length:238 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.2" x 7.1"
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3 ratings
Great alternative to typical guidebook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I traveled regularly to the UK for a few months and this book provided us with plans for our 15 most memorable weekends. Most walks take you to locations that you probably wouldn't encounter if you stuck to a typical guidebook. We particularly liked the walks in the western and southern part of the country. We used recommendations for B & Bs in Wales and the Southwest. One of the paths for the walk was overgrown and we got lost for 30 minutes or so...no big deal. You won't need hiking shoes/gear for these walks, but bring a backpack with water and a snack and if you are traveling in the springtime, paths can get a little muddy and you will almost certainly need a change of shoes (and possibly a change of pants). Even if you are only going to be in the UK for a couple of weeks, I would recommend mixing 2 or 3 of these walks into your trip.
A book that delivers exactly what it claims.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I'm not big on walking, and this book only has four hikes for Scotland, so why would I bother buying it when I took a trip to Scotland about ten years ago? Because leafing through it, the hike to Dunnottar Castle (and the castle itself) sounded so intriguing, and so cool, that I decided I had to go. My "regular" travel guide just mentioned the castle in part of one paragraph, but that hike was the highlight of my entire trip. I ended up doing 3 of the 4 Scottish walks instead of just the one. Many of the expeditions are really easy: you don't need hiking boots, stamina, or experience, and they take you to specific interesting destinations. It's fun to read even if you don't actually go on the walks, but you'll sure want to once you've read the book.
"Discover Special Places Tourists Never See"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This valuable little book really aided our trip and gave us lots of ideas for planning other trips as well. Very readable and thankfully for all budgets! Highly recommended! (Especially good on the plane, bus or train, too!)
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