The Quantocks - 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery Guidebook

by: Brian Pearce
The Quantock Hills provide stunning views northwards over the Bristol Channel to Wales, eastwards over Bridgwater to the Somerset Levels and Mendips, southwards over Taunton to the Blackdowns and westwards to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. Although it is essentially a heathland area, perhaps the most memorable aspect of the Quantocks is its trees. Be it the gnarled and twisted oaks on Dowsborough, the towering firs of Ramscombe, the beech hedge-banks, the tree-lined prehistoric ridgeway track or the charm of the gently wooded Holford Combe.

All of the walks in this pocket guide are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, between 4 and 7 miles long, are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. Distance and a short description of the terrain are also provided. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.

The walk locations are:
Bicknoller - 6.5 miles
Aisholt - 6.5 miles
Broomfield - 7 miles
West Bagborough - 5 miles
Quantock Forest - 5 miles
Stogursey - 7.5 miles
Nether Stowey - 6 miles
Holford - 4 miles
West Quantoxhead - 5 miles
East Quantoxhead - 5.5 miles

ISBN 9781906887148 Pages 64 (2009 reprinted 2016) 155mm x 115mm hardback