Practical, all-in-one hiking route guide, with maps and accommodation for the 288-mile footpath that runs around the entire coastline of Cornwall, from Bude to Plymouth; Part 2 of the South-West-Coast Path, a 630-mile National Trail from Minehead to Poole. This section includes some of the best coastal walking in Europe. With constantly changing scenery, the footpath takes in secluded coves, tiny fishing villages, rocky headlands, bustling resorts, wooded estuaries and golden surf-washed beaches. It is an area rich in wildlife with seabirds, wildflowers, dolphins and seals. Booking & Getting to the UK - information for US travelers 142 large-scale walking maps (3 1/8inches to 1 mile), 24 town plans, 21 stage maps and overview map. Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over a week to 10 days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks GPS waypoints Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; where to stay, where to eat, what to see. Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the coast path * Flora and fauna - 6 page full color, flower, butterfly, bird guide Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it Plus extra color sections: 16pp color introduction and 21pp of color mapping for stage sections (one stage per page) with trail profiles, and color overview map. Also includes the route across the North Devon border, Hartland Quay to Bude.
About the Author: Henry Stedman is a hiker of considerable experience, having hiked in many parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. He has been writing guidebooks for more than a quarter of a century. He is the author and co-author of many guides from Trailblazer: author of Kilimanjaro the trekking guide, Dolomites Trekking, Hadrian's Wall Path, Coast to Coast Path, and co-author with Joel Newton of Exmoor & North Devon Coast Path and Dorset & South Devon Coast Path. Joel Newton is a keen outdoorsman, having completed most of Britain s long-distance paths. He is the co-author of two other British Walking Guides from Trailblazer: Exmoor & North Devon Coast Path and Dorset & South Devon Coast Path and author of Thames Path. Daniel McCrohan updated the 7th edition of this guide and is co-author of numerous guides for Lonely Planet, including India and China. He lived in Beijing for ten years and has trekked many sections of the Great Wall. He has updated several guides for Trailblazer including Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Coast to Coast Path and Hadrian's Wall Path.