Research has shown that climate change has had a significant impact on our leisure choices for several years now, particularly from April to September.
A Clear Indication
There is a clear indication that the demand for camping, motorhome, and caravan holidays, as well as extended and short breaks in Britain, is on the rise, rather than for longer, more expensive holidays. This demand has been fuelled by those seeking to expand the boundaries of their walking experiences by venturing beyond their local areas. Walk Britain by Elise Downing is an inspirational book that details a collection of 90 walking routes from locations throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, all accessible by public transport.
The walks will appeal to ramblers of all levels as they include shorter routes, longer day hikes and more challenging expeditions for those with a zest to increase their fitness levels. From a personal perspective, my enthusiasm for walking was refined through trips to Moel Famau, Minera, Dinas Bran, Caergwrle, and other locations.
Clear Delineation
My appetite for more ambitious adventures commenced with a group charity walk of Clawdd Offa (for Down’s Syndrome) over six days. The camaraderie built within the group resulted in regular annual challenges, including Eryri, Scafell, Yr Wyddfa, Ben Nevis and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Elise Downing’s graphic descriptions of walks and excellent photographs rekindle memories of the great outdoors.
Key features of the walks featured include the clear delineation of base locations, suggestions on where to stay, and tips on how to get there in terms of the walk. The routes are clear and in order of distance and based on clearly designated areas of England, Wales and Scotland. I would recommend the walks of Grasmere and Rydal Water, the Fairfield Horseshoe, and the route from Windermere to Penrith in the Lake District, as well as the walks from Solva to Tyddewi (St Davids) and the Coastal Path in Pembrokeshire. The range of walks in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), the Abergavenny Three Peaks, Llyn Padarn Loop and Yr Wyddfan in Eryri are also well worth considering.
Elise has compiled a truly outstanding and enticing range of walks, particularly accessible to those relying on public transport, as well as to those with cars or motorhomes.
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Author: John Morris for Love Wrexham Magazine
John is an FA coach. He has worked with young players at Fulham, Chelsea, QPR and Wrexham, promoting resilience, tenacity and self-discipline. He is currently a consultant addressing growth mindsets to promote sports, education, and business performance.
