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GUIDE
TO RURAL ENGLAND – THE WEST COUNTRY
4th
edition published
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Travel
Publishing has announced the publication of the 4th edition
of The Country Living Guide to Rural England – The
West Country. The book is part of a popular series
of 10 rural travel guides, published in conjunction with Country
Living Magazine.
It is packed full
of information on the traditional English countryside in Cornwall,
Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The guide will appeal to people
with a real interest in the beauty, tranquillity and traditional
values of country life, people who are looking for high standards
in places to stay, eat and drink and quality craftsmanship in
any products purchased. Equally for those seeking a more active
life in the countryside, the book offers a selection of walks
and information on places of interest such as historic houses,
churches, monuments, gardens, inland waterways and traditional
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Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon trying out one of
the many walks recommended in the guide. For example, if you fancy
a gentle stroll through the countryside, try Walk
number 1. Bosllow . This is a beautiful
scenic moor land walk where you pass a group of stones known as
the ‘Nine Maidens', which would have been used for various religious
rites throughout the year. Alternatively if you would like to
take in some historical sites then Walk number 3.
Tintagel Castle is for you. The walk takes you
through the village of Tintagel and out along the cliff path to
visit the legendary castle of King Arthur and Merlin's Cave. All
along the path you will find wonderful views and a wealth of wildlife
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A
few snippets of information from the book.
Northam
2
miles N of Bideford on the A386
Northam is said to
have been where Hubba the Dane attacked Devon and was repelled
by either Alfred the Great or the Earl of Devon. Another tale
recounts that in 1069AD, three years after King Harold had been
slain at the Battle of Hastings, his three sons landed at Northam
in an attempt to regain their father's throne. They came from
Ireland with an invasion force of more than 60 ships but their
rebellion was mercilessly suppressed at a site just to the south
of the town. To this day, it is known as Bloody Corner.
Weare
Giffard
5
miles S of Bideford off the A386
This appealing village
claims to be the longest riverside village in England, straggling
for almost two miles along the banks of the Torridge. Weare
Giffard (pronounced Jiffard) has a charm all its own,
suspended in time it seems to belong to the more peaceful days
of half a century ago. The villagers have even refused to have
full street lighting installed, so avoiding the “street furniture”
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The
Writer
Educated at Wadham College in Oxford,
David Gerrard was a television documentary
director and scriptwriter for more than 20 years, working in
the UK and North America. He is now a full-time writer based
in the Yorkshire Dales and has published more than 30 titles
covering a wide range of travel, leisure and local history topics.
His previous Travel Publishing titles include Yorkshire, Ireland,
Scotland, Dorset & Hampshire, the Highlands & Islands
and Devon. |
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A number of copies of the book are
available to provide material for articles and reviews and/or
for giveaways or competition prizes.
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The writer is available for interview.
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Travel Publishing can also make available
editorial content for use with particular articles or as input
to a series of features on the West Country.
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Images are available upon request.
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The
Country Living Guide to Rural England – The West
Country is available from 11th July 2008 and
can be found in all major bookstores and independent bookshops
across the UK and Ireland and also through internet booksellers.
RRP £10.99.
For more information
contact Tim Morris at Travel Publishing Ltd.
Tel: 01752
276667 Fax: 01752 276699
E-mail: info@travelpublishing.co.uk
Website: www.travelpublishing.co.uk
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