The National Trails : 19 Long-Distance Routes through England, Scotland and Wales

This larger-format inspirational guidebook by expert author Paddy Dillon is the ideal starting point for anyone planning their first National Trail or working their way through them all. Presenting stage-by-stage overviews, outline schedules, maps, and profiles for all 19 routes in a single volume, this guidebook lets you compare trails, assess their length and difficulty, and decide which one to tackle next. Routes range from the relatively short and straightforward Cotswold Way and South Downs Way to the longer and more demanding Pennine Way, South West Coast Path, and Southern Upland Way. Whether you're planning your next long-distance walk or simply dreaming about Britain's greatest trails, you'll find everything you need to compare routes side by side and assess daily distances. Each trail features basic day-by-day route descriptions illustrated with maps and profiles, helping you build a clear picture before committing to a dedicated guidebook or setting out on the path. A comprehensive introduction covers general fitness, packing, planning, daily routine, and time management—making this as useful for first-time long-distance walkers as it is for experienced trail enthusiasts. Practical information on access, maps, public transport, accommodation, and tourist information centres gives you everything needed to move from inspiration to preparation.