Between Avebury in Wiltshire and Ivinghoe Beacon in
Buckinghamshire, it winds, undemandingly, for 87 miles along a trail of
two halves, with the Thames providing its midpoint.
The wide-open spaces
of the bare North Wessex Downs are rich in prehistoric treasures and
soul-cleansing views, while the Chilterns to the east are cosier, more
populated, more heavily wooded. Step out and back in time on this
classic ancient route.
- 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
