The Blackdown Hills - 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery Guidebook

by: Rodney Legg
The Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are nevertheless a well kept secret straddling the central boundaries of Devon and Somerset. This is a lush and often remote landscape with pastures, plateaus, valleys and woods providing a full artists palette of shades of green. Between the flat-topped ridges, steep slopes and squelchy springs are the norm and as the area enjoys high rainfall paths can often be muddy.

All of the walks in this 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 9 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:
Culm Davy and Black Down - 5 miles
Wellington Monument and Quarts Moor - 4 miles
Clayhidon and Simonsburrow - 6.5 miles
Churchstanton and Stapley - 6 miles
Castle Neroche and Blackwater - 4 miles
Otterford and Birchwood - 4.5 miles
Smeatharpe and Bolham Water - 6 miles
Dunkeswell and Madford - 5.5 miles
Luppitt and Dumpdon - 9 miles
Cotleigh and Stockland Hill - 7.5 miles

ISBN 9781906887223 Pages 64 (2009) 155mm x 115mm hardback