Canal Walks of England and Wales

Stroud, Gloucestershire: Alan Sutton. Very Good/Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Hard Cover. Lge 8vo 0750906081 Dust jacket complete except price clipped. Black cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. Colour & b/w Illustrations / Photographs. No ownership inscription. x, 182 pages clean and tight. Canal Walks of England and Wales provides a fascinating collection of walks along some of our most varied and interesting canals. Ranging from 2 miles to nearly 15 miles in length, the walks are readily accessible to everyone, from the hardened long-distance path walker to the afternoon stroller, the disabled and the very young. In all, nearly 90 walks are described: from the waterways that served central Birmingham, the route across the magnificent Pont Cysyllte aqueduct in the Vale of Llangollen and the recently opened 'green finger' of the Basingstoke Canal to the towpaths that cross the Pennine Hills and the peaceful pathways of rural Yorkshire. Each walk includes OS grid references, a map, and advice on transport and refreshments, together with plenty of information on what is to be seen along the way. The 'armchair walker' is not forgotten as each chapter begins with a full history of the canal, and the story of how restoration has kept the route alive today. Further explorations in the area and full bibliographies are provided for those who wish to pursue their interest in the canal. The book is illustrated with over 120 black and white archive and contemporary photographs, depicting the canals as they were in their working heyday, and as they are today, as well as 24 pages of colour. Whether your interest is in canal history, our industrial heritage, wildlife or just rambling through the countryside, Canal Walks of England and Wales will provide all the information you need for an enjoyable day out. .