The Pennine Way

By Roly Smith Photographs by John Morrison


The Pennine Way
Online price: £16.99
Hardback, 112 pages
Published: 2nd June 2011

Category: Travel


The Pennine Way is the first, and some would say the toughest, of Britain's National Trails. It runs for 256 miles up from Edale in the Peak District along the crest of the Pennines - sometimes known as the Backbone of England - and the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland across the Scottish Border to the village of Kirk Yetholm.



The idea of access campaigner and outdoor journalist Tom Stephenson in 1935, the Pennine Way took 60 years to come into being, and is now probably the best-known test of long distance walking in the country.



This book is a celebration, rather than a guide to the Pennine Way. While covering the important highlights, it does not stick to the designated route religiously but meanders from the official path where there are points of interest along the way.



Illustrated by John Morrison's perceptive photography and award-winning writer Roly Smith's insightful prose, The Pennine Way is at once a beautiful and refreshingly different look at the grand daddy of our long distance footpaths.

With an eloquent mix of history and personal recollection, Roly Smith paints a vivid picture of how Tom Stephenson battled against the authorities before finally prevailing with his plan to see free access from Edale to Scotland over some of the most fiercely protected grouse moors in England. The quality of John Morrison's photography gives due credit to the grand-daddy of our long distance paths; from limestone pavements to gritstone moors, the pages make the route come alive in the reader's living room.

- Footsteps

A worthy addition to their bibliographical endeavours.

- Westmorland Gazette

The huge section of photographs by John Morrison is stunning and makes this coffee table book the beautiful book it is.

- Keswick Reminder

An inspiration to those contemplating the walks, a memento for those who have completed them, or simmply a means of enjoying the journey for those not wishing to leave the comfort of their armchairs.

- Strider

We hope this glorious book captures your imagination and tempts you to explore this breath-taking part of the country for yourself!

- Britain

This handsome book has dozens of gorgeous colour photographs, superbly presented.

- Cumbria Life

John Morrison's evocative images of the surprisingly sun-blessed and colourful uplands dispel the perception of a bleak, rain-lashed landscape of gritstone and bog.

- BBC Countryfile

Much more than a trail guide for trekkers. What makes it so distinctive is how often it departs from the now well-beaten out path, with striking illustrations, the stark beauty of the country through which the Pennine Way passes.

- Evergreen


Publication Details:

Binding: Hardback, 112 pages
ISBN: 9780711230248
Format: 267mm x 250mm
120 colour photographs

BIC Code: AJ, WTH
BISAC Code:  TRV009070
Imprint: Frances Lincoln


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