Walking the End to End Trail (häftad, eng)

Take on Britain’s ultimate long-distance walking challenge with the End to End Trail — the Land’s End to John o’ Groats (LEJOG) route. Spanning 1956km (1215 miles) from Cornwall’s cliffs to Scotland’s northern tip, this extraordinary journey stitches together many of the UK’s finest trails into one epic adventure, offering a true test of endurance for experienced long-distance hikers.

From the South West Coast Path, the trail passes through Exmoor, the Welsh borders, Shropshire and the Peak District. It continues across the Pennines, Cheviots and Southern Uplands, follows the West Highland Way, and finishes through the wild Northern Highlands to the far north of mainland Scotland.

The End to End Trail showcases Britain's extraordinary range of landscapes, from coastline and lowland countryside to remote uplands and mountain regions. This Cicerone guidebook supports you from the first planning stages to your final footsteps at John o’ Groats.

It combines detailed route descriptions with practical advice on logistics, preparation, and equipment, tailored specifically to the demands of walking the length of Britain. The End to End Trail is divided into 61 clearly defined stages, making navigation and planning manageable, whether you aim to complete the route in one continuous journey or tackle it in sectionsSuggested two- and three-month schedules are included, helping experienced hikers choose a realistic approach to LEJOG based on fitness, experience and available timeThe guidebook provides in-depth advice on choosing and testing equipment, carrying and resupplying food, budgeting for a multi-month journey across the length of Britain, as well as building in contingency time for bad weather or rest daysAccommodation and services are covered in depth, with information on campsites, hostels, B&Bs, shops and other facilities in towns along the way, including Barnstaple, Hebden Bridge and Fort William, so you can decide whether to backpack, mix accommodation types or walk with lighter loadsCarefully researched historical and local details from expert author Andy Robinson enrich each day on the trail and highlight how the route links some of Britain’s finest hill country and coastal scenery Walking the End to End Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement: a continuous journey across an entire island that demands commitment, resilience and preparation, but delivers an unrivalled sense of accomplishment, whether tackled in sections or in one continuous push.

With stage descriptions and comprehensive preparation advice, this guidebook gives you everything you need to turn the idea of walking from Land’s End to John o’ Groats into an achievable and unforgettable adventure.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	416 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Cicerone Press
Utgivningsdatum	2023-06-20
ISBN	9781786311474