Description
A classic long-distance trail through Southern England.
The North Downs Way follows the chalk landscape through Surrey and Kent towards the coast at Dover. Parts of the route connect to ancient pilgrim ways, featuring both historical sites and expansive views. The guide combines the hike itself with background information that adds depth to the landscape and stops along the way.
Stages from Farnham to Dover.
The approximately 208-kilometre trail is described in eleven main stages, with an alternative via Canterbury. This provides a practical starting point for planning, whether walking the entire route or selecting shorter sections. Several well-known towns along the way allow for customising the hike to suit holiday plans and available transport.
Guidebook and detailed map booklet.
Route descriptions and practical information are supplemented by a separate map booklet featuring 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps. This provides both planning material and detailed map coverage in a single product. This version includes the map booklet, unlike the separate North Downs Way map booklet which is also sold individually.
An excellent introduction to British long-distance trails.
The route features generally moderate terrain compared to many mountainous National Trails, though long days and occasional climbs still require a standard level of fitness. The guide is suitable for those seeking a trip where villages, cultural history, and nature are intertwined. Stage information helps in choosing a pace that allows time for the experience.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Kev Reynolds. English language. 144 pages. Third edition, published 2017. ISBN 9781852848613.
