The North Downs Way :National Trail from Farnham to Dover
The North Downs Way :National Trail from Farnham to Dover
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Published:
2 September, 2024
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Description
Walk the North Downs Way, one of England’s classic long-distance National Trails, stretching 208km (130 miles) from Farnham in Surrey to Dover on the Kent coast. Following the high chalk ridges of the North Downs, this waymarked route passes through rolling countryside, historic towns, picturesque villages, and the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Whether tackling the full trail over 11–12 days or exploring it in sections, this Cicerone guidebook combines stage-by-stage route guidance, detailed mapping, practical planning advice, and cultural context to help you make the most of your walk. With gentle gradients and well-maintained paths, it is suitable for walkers of all levels, while panoramic views, historic sites, and cultural highlights ensure a rich and rewarding journey.
- Step-by-step route descriptions are provided for all of the main 11 stages (12-22km), plus an optional detour to Canterbury, which continues along the ancient Pilgrim's Way trail
- Suggestions on where you'll find accommodation along the route, along with public transport and refreshments, are included to help you plan your trip through the ‘garden of England’
- A separate 1:25,000 map booklet with the route line for the North Downs Way clearly marked is the perfect navigational tool to keep you on track without the need for multiple maps
- Heritage highlights of the route are described, such as Box Hill, Coldrum Stones, Thurnham Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Shakespeare Cliff, to provide context as you walk
- Advice from expert author Kev Reynolds on key decisions like when to go, how to get to the start, and which direction to walk is included
Perfect for April to October, when downland wildflowers bloom, this beginner-friendly trail passes Guildford, Otford, Wye, Chilham and Patrixbourne and is a gentler alternative to the South Downs Way, with fewer crowds and rich history from Neolithic tombs to Dickens' Kent. Your comprehensive Cicerone guidebook transforms planning into discovery across England's garden heartlands.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781852848613 |
| ISBN10 | 1852848618 |
| Number Of Pages | 144 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 116 x 172 x 9 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cicerone Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 3rd Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, his first title for Cicerone Press (Walks & Climbs in the Pyrenees) appeared in 1978; he has since produced many more titles for the same publisher, with others in the pipeline. A member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild, the Alpine Club and Austrian Alpine Club, his passion for mountains and the countryside remains undiminished after a lifetime's activity, and he regularly travels throughout Britain to share that enthusiasm through his lectures.