Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Starting at Blackpool, the most iconic of Britain's coastal towns, this book takes a clockwise journey around the coast of Britain, calling in at 80 different beautiful, quirky and interesting locations and delivering a must-have guide to each place.
Around the Coast in 80 Days is an indispensable guide to the very best of Britain's diverse coastline. Whether you have just an afternoon, a whole day, a free weekend, or a whole week to explore England's coast, this book will guide you to the 80 most interesting, fun and picturesque seaside spots England has to offer. Starting at Blackpool, that most iconic of coastal towns, the book travels clockwise up to Scotland, down the east coast, across the southern shores, up through Wales and back to the northwest of England.
Each chapter will include information on:
- The essential history of each place and key features.
- Where to Eat and Stay.
- The best thing to do at each place if you only have half a day, one day, or multiple.
- Other places nearby that are worth a visit.
Accompanied by beautiful photography and handy maps, this book will delight families, couples and solo explorers of all ages and with all budgets. We all know there's so much more to explore and enjoy in our beautiful country--this book will help you do just that.
Synopsis
Around the Coast in 80 Days is an indispensable guide to the very best of Britain's diverse coastline. Whether you have just an afternoon, a whole day, a free weekend, or a whole week to explore our wonderful country, this book will guide you to 80 of the most interesting, fun and picturesque seaside spots our coast has to offer. Starting at Liverpool, one of the most fashionable tourist destinations in Europe, the book travels clockwise up to Scotland, down the east coast, across the southern shores, up through Wales and back to the northwest of England. It calls in at exciting seaside towns like Blackpool, Brighton and Newquay, and also invites you to explore the more tranquil coastal stretches, such as Balnakeil, Gower Peninsula and the Lizard.
Covering nine coastal regions of Britain, chapters provide insights into the history, culture and key features of each place, how to get to there, where to eat - including the best places for fish and chips, and where to stay.
Accompanied by beautiful photography and a handy map, and introduced with an entertaining and evocative Foreword by Ian McMillan, the book will delight families, couples and solo explorers of all ages and with all budgets. We all know there's so much more to explore and enjoy in our beautiful country - this book will help you do just that.