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This 350 mile long distance walk is a walk in the footsteps of history, along a route that encompasses a reminder of England's heritage. It follows the march of Prince William of Orange and his army from Brixham in Devon,across the English countryside to London. It meets rivers and canals, crosses great plains, goes over hills, and through towns and villages but is never far from an overnight hostelry, railway station or bus route and does not require awkward positioning walks to join or exit the route. It links the walker to the unfolding story of the "Glorious Revolution", highlighting the relevant events which took place on or near the route.
The preface is written by Ann Holt - a freelance historical researcher and author.
The detailed route follows public footpaths, sometimes lanes or roads. The route is divided into 15 sections then further sub-sections of easy length.
Section 1 Brixham, Higher Yalberton, Berry Pomeroy, Ipplepen, Abbotskerwell, Newton Abbot
Section 2 Newton Abbot, Chudleigh, Shillinford St George, Exminster, Exeter
Section 3 Exeter, Topsham, Woodbury, Harpford Bridge, Ottery St Mary, Honiton
Section 4 Honiton, Axminster, Hawkchurch, Sadborow Pound, Pilsden Pen, Beaminster
Section 5 Beaminster, Mosterton, Crewkerne, Haselbury Plucknett, East Coker, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne
Section 6 Sherborne, Goathill, Crendle Corner, Yenston, Kington Magna, Wincanton
Section 7 Wincanton, Zeals, Mere, Hindon
Section 8 Hindon, Dinton, Salisbury
Section 9 Salisbury, Amesbury, Netheravon, Everleigh, Collingbourne Kingston
Section 10 Collingbourne Kingston, Burbage, Savernake Forest, Ramsbury, Hungerford, Newbury
Section 11 Newbury, Chieveley, West Ilsley, Steventon, Abingdon
Section 12 Abingdon, Day's Lock (Dorchester), Wallingford, Goring, Whitchurch, Reading
section 13 Reading, Sonning, Henley, Aston, Marlow, Maidenhead, Windsor
Section 14 Windsor, West Drayton, Brentford
Section 15 Brentford, Hammersmith, St James's Palace London
Walk described in both directions
ISBN 1-869922-47-6. Price £9.95. 176 pages. 44 illustrations. 33 maps
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PUBLISHER HAS CEASED TRADING.
This book can be obtained from booksellers or from the author, please go to the special offer page at the top of the home page to obtain a signed copy direct from the author.
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