National Parks of Britain

by Roly Smith, Chris Bonington (Foreword), Automobile Association

The National Parks make up some of the most celebrated and diverse areas of Britain’s unique rural landscape. Each with its own distinct character, from the rugged mountainous landscape of the Cairngorms in Scotland to the open heathland and ancient expanses of woodland in the New Forest, they are home to some of the most varied wildlife to be found anywhere in the country. Renowned National Parks authority Roly Smith gets to the heart of what makes each of Britain’s National Parks unique, imparting his expert advice along the way. Accompanied by stunning photography illustrating the parks in all their natural beauty, this is an indispensable companion for anyone with a love of the British countryside, and the special role the National Parks play in the preservation and celebration of all it has to offer. The book also features a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington, renowned mountaineer and Honorary Life Vice President of the Council for National Parks.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, British Literature

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Roly 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.

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

so pretty and made me want to go back now and take lots and lots of walks and pictures.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information to help me plan my future trip to Britain!