Trailblazer Hadrian's Wall Path( Series - Trailblazer )

Hadrian's Wall Path, 84 miles from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd-century fortification built - in the border country between England and Scotland - on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122. Hadrian's Wall Path is the first National Trail to follow the course of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is proving an immensely popular walk and in the first 18 months of its opening in 2003 it attracted almost 400,000 walkers. 7 town plans and 58 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1: 20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much moreItineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaksPractical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Newcastle through to Bowness - where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plansComprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the Hadrian's Wall Path.Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlifeGreen hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it