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National Parks of Britain
Celebrate the beauty of the British landscape with "National Parks of Britain".
From the rugged and mountainous Cairngorms in Scotland to the open heathland and ancient expanses of woodland in the New Forest, each has its own distinct character and plays host to some of the most varied wildlife in the country.
Written by award-winning writer and renowned National Parks authority Roly Smith, the book provides a unique insight into the history of each park, with expert advice and top tips on what to see and do.
With a foreword by Sir Chris Bonnington, Britain's best-known mountaineer & Recommended by top travel writer Bill Bryson.
Detailed maps of each park featured are included, and the book also features a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington, renowned mountaineer and Honorary Life Vice President of the Council for National Parks.
Accompanied by stunning photography, "National Parks of Britain" is a perfect gift for anyone with a love of the British Countryside.
From the rugged and mountainous Cairngorms in Scotland to the open heathland and ancient expanses of woodland in the New Forest, each has its own distinct character and plays host to some of the most varied wildlife in the country.
Written by award-winning writer and renowned National Parks authority Roly Smith, the book provides a unique insight into the history of each park, with expert advice and top tips on what to see and do.
With a foreword by Sir Chris Bonnington, Britain's best-known mountaineer & Recommended by top travel writer Bill Bryson.
Detailed maps of each park featured are included, and the book also features a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington, renowned mountaineer and Honorary Life Vice President of the Council for National Parks.
Accompanied by stunning photography, "National Parks of Britain" is a perfect gift for anyone with a love of the British Countryside.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Roly Smith
80 booksRoly Smith is a freelance writer, editor and consultant and the author of more than seventy books on walking and the British countryside. He has been dubbed 'Mr Peak District' by his local newspaper and a 'Peak District Sage' by Country Walking magazine.
Based in Bakewell in the heart of the Peak, Roly was formerly Head of Information Services to the Peak District National Park before taking voluntary early retirement in 1997 to concentrate on his freelance writing career. Previous to that, he enjoyed a twenty-year award-winning career in journalism. He is president of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild, having been its chairman from 1990 to 2002. He was made a Honorary life member in 2005.
Based in Bakewell in the heart of the Peak, Roly was formerly Head of Information Services to the Peak District National Park before taking voluntary early retirement in 1997 to concentrate on his freelance writing career. Previous to that, he enjoyed a twenty-year award-winning career in journalism. He is president of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild, having been its chairman from 1990 to 2002. He was made a Honorary life member in 2005.
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May 21, 2011
so pretty and made me want to go back now and take lots and lots of walks and pictures.
December 14, 2012
Lots of information to help me plan my future trip to Britain!
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