Often featuring in lists of the world's best walks, the South West Coast Path is 630 miles long, and passes through two World Heritage Sites. This guide to the path is a modern take on the traditional (turn right at the stile, and follow the footpath to the bridge) guidebook: instead of telling readers where to go step by step, Stephen gives fantastic ideas for what to do as they travel along the path. There are so many amazing adventures and places to visit (some 'secret' and some well known) and this guide highlights 1,000 of them, all situated along the route. After an Introduction giving a history of the path and the stories of the people who made it (Why is this path the most popular National Trail? Why is it so closely associated with tales of King Arthur? When is the best time to visit?) the bulk of the book focuses on all the amazing things you can do along the path itself. It is divided into regions, with over 70 adventures/highlights per region: West Somerset, North Devon, Torridge, North Cornwall, South Cornwall, South Hams, Torbay, Teignbridge, East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland, Purbeck and Poole. Each region is introduced with a 'Best For' section, with the ten best places for secret swims, tidal woods, fossils etc. It then highlights where to go, each place accompanied by basic directions, a short description and postcode/map coordinates. Readers can use this guide whilst walking the path in either direction, and at home when planning - Stephen Neale's engaging writing and beautiful photography make this book a joy to spend time with.

Exploring the length of the South West coast path, this gorgeous and inspiring guidebook highlights 1,000 mini adventures to enjoy along its entire 630-mile route, from Minehead to Poole Harbour.

About the Author
Stephen Neale is an award-winning author, journalist and adventurer. He is best known for his books and notable solutions on land access problems in the UK and Ireland. He was a volunteer surveyor on the England Coast Path. He is the author of Wild Camping, Camping by the Waterside and The England Coast Path, all published by Bloomsbury.

Reviews
A useful guide for anyone who fancies exploring the route. Stephen Neale reveals the best remote beaches, wild swims and top camping spots...with easy-to-follow directions and maps. * The Sun *
This fascinating book goes the extra mile... unearthing hidden beaches, foraging spots, secret swims, magical wells and wild woods, all of which will allow you to connect more deeply with nature. * Coast Magazine *
Author Stephen Neale spent more than a year on the South West Coast Path researching this book. The fruits of his exploration are 1,000 mini adventures along Britain's favourite national trail... this well-designed guide - packed with inspiring images and illustrations, affordable places to eat, drink and stay, and exciting outdoor quests - seems to do it effortlessly. -- Daniel Graham, outdoors editor * BBC Countryfile Magazine *
Brilliant...the perfect companion, focusing on 1000 mini-adventures that you can enjoy while you are walking, including hidden beaches, historic sights and a great deal more. * Practical Caravan *
An inspiring guidebook * British Travel Journal *
Brilliant...the perfect companion * Practical Motorhome *
This inspiring guidebook highlights adventures... from Minehead to Poole Harbour. * Candis *
This inspiring guide outlines 1,000 mini adventures you can enjoy along its route, from wild swimming to foraging. * Bury & West Suffolk Magazine *
If you're planning on walking or visiting in this area, it will inspire you to connect with nature and help you discover some real gems. * Woman & Home *
These cherry-picked, time-saving and inexpensive ideas for wild days out are illustrated with Stephen's beautiful photography, and are accompanied by useful information about how best to enjoy the experiences. * Devon Life *
A comprehensive guide to the sights, scents and experiences that await you on a 630-mile trek from Minehead to Studland via the top tip of England. * Saga Magazine *
A fantastically detailed guidebook to 1,000 offbeat, famous and surprising adventures to be had along the route. * Countryside Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781844866175
Author Stephen Neale
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Conway
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC