Synopses & Reviews
Slow is a new series from Bradt that encourages visitors to slow down and savor the best of Britains rural destinations. The series three launch titles are Slow Devon, Slow Norfolk & Suffolk, and Slow Yorkshire. Each is written by an author resident to the area, and delves into unsung delights and personal favorites not covered by other guidebooks, from conservation projects to boat trips, wildlife holidays, restaurants using locally sourced ingredients and scenic walks. The series is published in conjunction with Alastair Sawday, whose book Go Slow England is drawn from a nationwide database of restaurants, accommodation providers and other businesses.
Synopsis
Slow is a new series from Bradt that encourages visitors to slow down and savor the best of Britain's rural destinations. The series' three launch titles are Slow Devon, Slow Norfolk & Suffolk, and Slow Yorkshire. Each is written by an author resident to the area, and delves into unsung delights and personal favorites not covered by other guidebooks, from conservation projects to boat trips, wildlife holidays, restaurants using locally sourced ingredients and scenic walks. The series is published in conjunction with Alastair Sawday, whose book Go Slow England is drawn from a nationwide database of restaurants, accommodation providers and other businesses.
Synopsis
The only guide to the distinctive Slow delights of this beautiful English county, this book encourages visitors to discover for themselves the hidden and unsung attractions of Devon in southwest England.
About the Author
Hilary Bradt is the founder of Bradt Travel Guides; she has recently moved to Devon.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
What is the Slow Movement? (Alastair Sawday)
Slow tourism and Devon
Devon through the seasons
The long-distance walks and cycle routes
Travelling in Devon by local bus
Beyond the locales: stop and see
PART TWO: LOCALES
Locale 1: East Devon
Locale 2: Exeter and nearby villages
Locale 3: Totnes and the River Dart
Locale 4: Torbay and beyond
Locale 5: The southern tip: Kingsbridge and Salcombe
Locale 6: Dartmoor
Locale 7: Exmoor
Locale 8: Bideford and the River Torridge
Locale 9: Lundy Island
Locale 10: Ilfracombe and area