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This page gives more detailed information about the content of the Walking Englishman web site.
The Walks - My Journals
As I mentioned on the index page all the walks covered on this site have been walked by myself. This is because the site is not one of the run of the mill walking sites where all the walks covered include a walk to here, turn left, walk to there commentary. My walk reports give general descriptions but they are not intended to be bona-fide route guides. My reports are true reflections of how I experienced the walks. I try to describe all the highs and lows of the walks in my own way, telling you if I feel you are in the midst of a superb view or in the middle of a quagmire! I also describe all my personal ups and downs like swollen feet or aching limbs because if I get them it is possible others walkers may too. It's better to tell the truth than gloss over the bad moments.
The Walks - Statistical Detail
1. Map image - A digital OS map of the route.
2. Elevation Profile - A graphical image showing the ups and downs of the walk. This is derived from digital OS mapping and manually converted. Thus the profiles are a general representation of the walk elevation.
3. Start - a written description and a map reference of the starting point.
4. Map required - the Ordnance Survey (1:25,000) map(s) covering the walk.
5. Parking - where to park if driving to the walk.
6. Distance - the length of the walk in miles & kilometres.
7. Time - A rough guide based on the time it took me.
8. Difficulty - A general guide based on my experience.
9. Climbing - The total amount of climbing to do during the walk. This is calculated from digital OS mapping and can be accepted as fairly accurate.
10. Hazards - The hazards I came across on the walks such as road walking/ crossings, steep descents, etc.
11. Refreshments - where to find food and drink at the start of or during the walk.
Walks - Grading Details :
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A hard walk usually over 12 miles with difficulty |
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A walk usually 6-12 miles with some difficulty |
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A easy walk usually under 6 miles with ease |
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LDP Directory
The Long Distance Path (LDP) Directory is designed to provide quality web based information on LDP's in Britain. Information is included on planning a walk, accommodation, guided walks, journals, support services, etc. I encourage people to provide information on sites that will provide added value.
Accommodation
The accommodation guide gives personal accounts of the places I have stayed during LDP and walking trips. I have stayed at many great places and you will find details of them here, plus ones you may want to avoid.
Link Directory
A comprehensive list of web sites dedicated to walking can be found in this section. All the links are personally scrutinised by myself so you can trust that the content in each is as I have described them. The listing is full of good walking sites.
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