From a humble start in a field in Gloucestershire, this ancient trading
route meanders eastwards through six counties before ending in London at
the mighty Thames Barrier. The walker is rewarded with easy walking
that passes through lush water meadows, villages, market towns and
cities, and past countless seductive riverside pubs, and with a wealth
of natural and local history along the way.
* the latest 1:25,000 OS mapping, with the trail highlighted so you can
see it at a glance
* information nuggets throughout bring the countryside alive – past and
present, seen and unseen
* a handy slip-into-your-pocket design, with cover flaps to mark your
page
* planning info – practical help to plan your hike, including an
overview map of the whole trail
* stage descriptors, giving you an overview of what to expect on each
leg
* accommodation ideas – B&Bs, hotels, pubs and campsites close to
the path
* links to inspirational resources – websites and books to help you dive
deeper
* flora & fauna – pictorial guides to nature’s riches along the
trail
