Book description
The UK Trailwalker's Handbook is a directory of long-distance paths
(LDPs) in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compiled by the
Long Distance Walkers' Association (LDWA), covering 730 national trails,
long-distance paths and anytime challenges, with regional overview maps
and an index of walking guide publishers and support companies. The UK
has a network of long-distance trails unrivalled anywhere in the world,
currently covering 60,000 miles of footpath and growing steadily.
Millions of people walk along them every year - some walking a complete
route, some just walking a stretch on holiday, at weekends or even as
part of their daily commute. Combining exercise, challenge and
exploration with minimal impact on the environment, little cost and a
real benefit to local communities, trailwalking is hard to beat. But
where are all these trails and what are they like? How do you find one
that suits you and matches your timescale? What maps, guidebooks or
websites do you need and where can you find them? Does anyone run a
?sherpa' service? These questions and many more are answered by this
eighth edition of The UK Trailwalker's Handbook giving you all the
information you need to select the best route. The Long Distance
Walkers' Association (LDWA) is an Association of 6,500 members with the
common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or
moorland areas. With a network of 41 local groups throughout the UK, it
has been recognised as the Governing Body for Long Distance Walking
since 1985.
