Coast to Coast with Wainwright by Wainwright, A.(February 1, 2009) Hardcover

by Derry Drabbs

First published in 1973, A. Wainwright's Coast to Coast is the most authoritative and useful guide to one of the world’s most beautiful walks. It covers rights of way and areas of open access between the Irish Sea and the North Sea and passes through three of Great Britain’s National the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North Yorkshire Moors, all areas of outstanding beauty. Providing a wide and varied range of scenery with changing landscapes over a distance of 190 miles, it is one of the most challenging and rewarding of long-distance walks. This new edition has been updated to reflect minor changes in the terrain, and many of the original photographs, taken by Derry Brabbs and first published in 1987, have been retaken by the legendary lakeland photographer. The result is the transformation of a superb guidebook into one that is truly sublime.

Hardcover

First published February 1, 2009

Reviews

[Liberty Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first introduction to Wainwright’s writing. An ardently opinionated voice, but an entertaining one none-the-less. He captures the beauty and understated pleasure in walking the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Upon reading the ending I almost felt like crying which took me by surprise as much of the rest of the book didn’t trigger my emotions. The images by Derry Brabbs are beyond stunning.

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so want to do this! Mr. Wainwright has put together a fabulous book about walking across the United Kingdom, 190 mile walk! Photos by Derry Brabbs are breath taking. I want to walk the route someday, and many others. I've added it to my bucket list. Lovely book and inspirational!

[Cyndi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspiring, but obviously one would need more current information to actually do the walk.