| Last summer I bought a copy of Gillham's marvellous 'Ravenglass to Lindisfarne' which I used to walk coast-to-coast with a team from Chetham's School of Music, Manchester, UK and our leader, Dr Kevin B Champion. Gillham's new walk is beautiful in every respect and certainly offers a more dramatic experience than that of Wainwright. The Lake District, the highest Pennines, the Northumberland Moors, the North East Coast, Holy Island - all are awe-inspiring. It is probably the greatest experience of my life. Gillham presents his book very well - the walk descriptions are accurate and easy to follow, the photos are of high quality, and the book is a pleasure to read, both while preparing the walk, walking it, and reminiscing afterwards. I can strongly recommend it to anyone who is after a challenge. My only quibble is the recommended accommodation. Hotels and B and Bs are given, although it is probably cheaper and better to hostel and camp, but you will need to be transported sometimes. When I walked Ravenglass to Lindisfarne with Chets and Dr Kevin B Champion, we stayed at YHAs and campsites. It was an absolute pleasure! Enjoy! |
Lakeland to Lindisfarne: A Coast to Coast Walk from Ravenglass to Holy Island Books In Print, Audio Books.