27 GREAT WALKS WITH MAPS: Find one near you... August 2015
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Deep calm Walk away from it all this summer
DEFY GRAVITY!
LIGHTWEIGHT GEAR FOR LONGER TREKS
● Take a digital detox in the Lakes ● Seek sanctuary in the Surrey Hills ● Sleep under the stars on Dartmoor ● Hike to a hostel in the Highlands
EXPLORE MORE THIS SUMMER ISLANDS OF ESSEX
Waterside walks under endless skies at the edge of the nation
THE OLD WAYS A weekend walk from Avebury to Stonehenge
ALPINE ADVENTURE Car-free trails in Switzerland’s spectacular Aletsch Arena
March for the cause Comedian and activist Mark Thomas is urging walkers to honour the heroes of the Kinder Trespass by reclaiming open spaces in our towns and cities. Here he tells us why…
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ALKING IS REBELLION. It’s a revolt against the everyday. A chance to tell the world around you that it doesn’t own you, and that you are free to walk away from it. But it can also be an actual rebellion. Against something that’s wrong. Take the Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout. In 1932, the moorlands near Manchester were being socially engineered away from the people who wanted to explore them, by landowners who wanted them solely for grouse shooting. So the British Workers’ Sports Federation rose up and walked into the hills. When the gamekeepers tried to stop them, they carried on. And they forced change. As a means of social rebellion, it was beautiful. It was radical. It had poetry, it had youth. And it was so British: social resistance by just going for a walk. Being jailed for the sake of a view. Fighting for the right to play. So I’d like to bring that campaign to bear on a modern-day problem: the stealthy erosion of access to open spaces. London, which is my home town, has been cleansed. There’s no other word for it. Walk along the Thames Path and you will find yourself in a hollowed-out ghost town of the rich. Londoners are victims of land acquisition on a scale not seen since the Enclosure Acts, and for what? Second homes, buy-to-let flats, gated communities and meaningless corporate art. So how can people fight this stuff? By walking. My new project is a show called Trespass, and it urges people to reoccupy these city spaces in the spirit of the Kinder protest. I want the people who build these places, the people who live in them, to know that they have not been able to lock the rest of the population out. Centuries-old rights of way run right through these new developments, so I want people to walk there, play there; to say loud and clear ‘we’re still here’.
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I especially want people to loiter. I’ve recently been asking people for examples of when they’ve been intimidated on public rights of way. One lady told me she was sitting on a footpath when she was asked to move on by the landowner, who said she was not allowed to ‘loiter’. What? So a right of way is only a right of way as long as you actually move along it? Nonsense. It’s not about getting from A to B – it’s about what happens in between. In this country we don’t hike or trek, we ramble. Walking is about diversion and distraction. As with the Kinder Trespass, it’s about the right to play. So I really love this idea of loitering. I recently set up free tea and cake on a stretch of the Thames Path outside some of these horrible new developments. Anyone who stopped got an “I’m loitering” badge. It was great – we had dozens of people, just standing about and enjoying the location, with the freedom to be annoying if that’s how the resident chooses to see it. I had that idea on a walk, of course. Walking has always given me my greatest clarity. I love stone circles, burial chambers, ancient footpaths; things that remind us of where we came from. The Peak District is full of places like that: Arbor Low, Nine Ladies, the moors behind Froggatt Edge. With this show in mind, I walked up Kinder Scout a few weeks ago. I followed the Trespassers’ route up William Clough to Sandy Heys, where they met the gamekeepers. There was something very exciting about following their trail like that. And when the clouds parted, it was a day of utter beauty. I felt genuinely emotional to be there. But I think the experience that first made me connect walking with rebellion
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Looking down upon Kinder reservoir from the route taken by the original Kinder trespassers. INSET: The Kinder Trespass Memorial plaque in Bowden Bridge Quarry near Hayfield. PHOTOS: © ELI PASCALL-WILLIS/ ALAMY; © STEVEN GILLIS HD9
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Mark ‘loiters’ without intent in the capital. PHOTO: © VANESSA FUREY
The VIEW
“As a means of social rebellion, it was beautiful. It was radical. It had poetry, it had youth.”
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uMark’s show Trespass runs at the Edinburgh Festival from August 6th to August 30th. Details at www.summerhall.co.uk
Mark admires the view south from the edge of the Kinder Plateau.
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happened when I was 12. I’d been sent to Christ’s Hospital, a boarding school in the Sussex Downs, and I found the first two years very difficult. So at the end of one term, I walked home with a friend – 36 miles from the school to Merton in London. Towards the end it was agony; I remember the last mile took an hour. But the walk took away some of the power and isolation of the school. I could connect the school with ‘real life’ back home, and that showed me that at least on some level, I was still free. Boarding school, Kinder Trespass, London land-grab: these are all questions of how we are free. And I think if the Kinder Trespassers could look at our loss of open space, the selling-off of rights of way in our cities, they would see the same thing they went walking to fight against: a restriction on basic freedom. So come on: do as they did. Be imaginative. Use city spaces for walking and exploration and play. Have fun. And don’t worry who frowns at you from a window. If they’re frowning, you’re doing something right.
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WALKING WEEKEND
Your recipe for a perfect weekend escape in…
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PEEBLES
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Set among the hills and forests of the Scottish Borders, the royal burgh of Peebles is the historic county town of Tweeddale. Here, amidst the serenity of the Tweed Valley and Glentress Forest, you’ll find peace and quiet barely an hour away from Edinburgh. Famous for its salmon (which adorn the coat of arms), Peebles is the proud home to many independent shops and a busy events calendar. Turn to Walks 24 and 25 to discover two great walks from this charming town on the River Tweed.
Explore the wooded banks of the River Tweed as it meanders past the remains of Neidpath Castle’s grand tower house and follow the gentle gradients of the former Symington to Peebles railway to Lyne. Returning to Peebles along the opposite riverbank, this 7-mile walk climbs the flanks of the Tweed to reveal dramatic views over the valley (Walk 24). The next day’s walk delves into the beautiful Soonhope Glen on a 5-mile circuit among the forested hills above the town (Walk 25).
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The striking Neo-Gothic tower of Peebles’ Old Parish Church and the medieval Tweed Bridge. See these these ese local oca landmarks a d a s on o Walk Wa 24.
The VIEW INGREDIENTS ★ Take a royal burgh upon a lowland river ★ Add sweeping views of picturesque valleys, rolling hills and forests ★ Lay on two scenic walks from the front door ★ Stir in a handful of historical charm ★ Garnish with the finest artisan food & produce
LOWLAND LANDSCAPE Turn to Walk 25 to discover Soonhope Glen, a tranquil valley cloaked by the trees of the Glentress Forest.
PHOTO: © KEITH FERGUS / ALAMY
WHERE TO STAY... HIGH STREET HOTEL Welcoming active guests who love to spend time outdoors, The Tontine Hotel has river-view rooms and a posh restaurant or more relaxed bistro. Twins or doubles from £110 per night, including full Scottish breakfast. www.tontinehotel.com
LUXURY GUESTHOUSE Escape to a little luxury at the Kingsmuir House guesthouse – a grand Victorian home with original period features and decor inspired by
PREPARATION A visit to Coltman’s Delicatessen & Kitchen is a must for dedicated foodieson-foot. Enjoy a coffee then stock up for a gourmet picnic with a fine selection of cheeses and charcuterie, sourced from local artisan producers. www.coltmans.co.uk
PIT STOPS If you’re inclined towards a little bit of chocolatey indulgence, don’t miss the renowned Cocoa Black Chocolate Shop & Café, where you’ll find a mouth-
watering selection of luxury handmade chocolates, cakes and patisserie. www.cocoablack.com
REHYDRATION The Bridge Inn is the place to go for the best real ale in Peebles. Recently awarded Borders Pub of the Year by CAMRA, it serves Deuchars IPA on tap alongside a tempting selection of guest ales. Cross the Tweed Bridge as you near the end of Walk 24, and pop in to rest your feet and enjoy a well-earned pint in the riverside beer garden.
the era. B&B for two sharing a double or twin suite from £120 per night. www.kingsmuirhouse.co.uk
A HOME FROM HOME A traditional stone house in the heart of Peebles’ old town, Ludgate House is a homely self-catering cottage, sleeping up to eight guests. Wellequipped and comfortably furnished, it has everything you’ll need to enjoy a relaxing walking break. Three-night stays are available from £285. www.holidayhousepeebles.co.uk
CELEBRATION Opened in 2014, the Mercat View is already making its mark on the culinary scene in Peebles. Taking its name from the town’s market cross, this restaurant and coffee lounge on the high street offers up a menu of delectable dishes made using locally-sourced ingredients (including bread from Forsyth’s, just over the road). Tuck into tasty venison pie, roasted duck breast or (as Peebles is a salmon town after all) Scottish salmon fillet. Mains from £10.95. www.mercatview.co.uk AUGUST 2015 COUNTRY WALKING 19
DISCOVER Deep calm
DEEP CALM It might be the busiest time of year for our national parks and beautiful places, but come with us and discover the quiet zones where you can truly walk away from it all‌
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BEST FOR REFLECTION
Loch Ossian, Highland Stepping from the train at Corrour is like walking through the back of the wardrobe and into Narnia. One moment Loch Ossian you’re in a carriage busy with chatter; the next you’re in the deepest highlands with only the breeze for company. Corrour is Britain’s highest and loneliest mainline station, famed for an appearance in the film Trainspotting and for the scenery that surrounds it. The wilds of Rannoch Moor roll away, the high peaks of Lochaber and the Grampian
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Mountains circle the horizon, and just a mile to the east lies Loch Ossian. A clear track leads around its tranquil shores, where glassy waters reflect the forests and crags above. You can stay here too, at the Loch Ossian eco-hostel. And do set your alarm early – watching the sunrise over the loch is a spellbinding experience and one that will linger long after you return to the hurly-burly. WALK HERE: For a nine-mile circuit of the loch, take track east to Loch Ossian hostel (www.syha. org.uk ) and on along south shore to Corrour Lodge and then return on track along north shore.
DISCOVER Deep calm
PHOTO: TOM BAILEY
MAGIC MORNING The sun burns the mist from Loch Ossian to reveal mirror-still waters and pe ect reflections. perfect e ect o s
DEEP CALM
Walk. Sleep. Breathe. Wild camping is the walker’s ticket to freedom, and it doesn’t have to involve pitching up on a high mountain pass. Rachel Broomhead travels to Dartmoor to find out what it’s all about... WORDS: RACHEL BROOMHEAD
HEART OF DARKNESS Sleeping out means you can watch the sun sink behind the hills from Fur Tor, at the wild wild d heart ea t of o Dartmoor. a t oo
PHOTOS: TOM BAILEY
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The edge of Essex Country Walking believes there are great walks everywhere, not just in the honeypot places. Treasure Every issue we choose a map at random and set out to find its greatest treasures for walkers. MAPS This month: the wide open waterworld of GREAT WALKS EVERYWHERE OS Explorer 176: The Blackwater Estuary… ✘
WORDS: NICK HALLISSEY
DISCOVER Great walks everywhere
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HEN OUR RANDOM number generator spat out ‘176’ for this month’s Treasure Map, and we found it where it was, there was genuine delight at Country Walking Towers. We love Essex, you see. And we particularly love the rebirth it has enjoyed of late, as a nature-lover’s paradise. After several decades of easy stereotypes and, more recently, the rise of a certain TV show which shall not be named here, the county has finally been re-recognised as the fascinating, enigmatic and beautiful place it always has been. Writer Robert Macfarlane did a lot to make this happen. A few years ago he made a fascinating BBC documentary titled The Wild Places of Essex, in which he observed how wildlife and wilderness can still thrive in areas we might think of as urbanised beyond repair. His documentary mentioned the writings of J.A. Baker, Roger Deakin and Richard Mabey, thus switching on a whole new generation of followers to these fascinating writers, all of whom observed wonders in this latterly maligned county. OS Explorer 176 covers the far south-eastern fringe of Essex, where the county meets the North Sea. The boundaries of water and land blur and overlap here; it’s a land of 1,000 islands; of labyrinthine creeks, whispering reeds and military secrets; a place of pilgrimage and peace (which is all the more remarkable when you consider that bustling Southend-on-Sea sits right at the bottom of the map). The titular Blackwater estuary and the remote Dengie Peninsula are the largest features on the map, and these are truly fascinating places to explore. But there is so much more to enjoy on 176, too: a town built on salt; a mysterious footpath in the sea; a millionaires’ party island; and the last resting place of the most important ship in scientific history. Mystery and serenity combine here, under some of the biggest skies in Britain. So come with us and explore u one of the great waterside wildernesses of the nation… t ESTUARY ENGLISH
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MONSTERS OF ROCK Avebury’s huge stone sarsens were quarried just a couple of miles away at Fyfield Down.
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Step back in time on this new linear route linking the sacred landscapes of Avebury and Stonehenge with circular options at either end. WORDS: MARK SUTCLIFFE
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PHOTOS: TOM BAILEY
DISCOVER Great Stones Way
Paradise
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The Aletsch Arena may be the perfect walking destination: snowy mountains, vast glaciers, blooming meadows, superb paths, and no cars. Find paradise this summer in the Swiss Alps… WORDS: ANTHONY LAMBERT
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F YOU HAVEN’T yet discovered walking in Switzerland, one of life’s greatest pleasures lies in store. The combination of stunning mountain and upland landscapes, superbly maintained and signed paths, and unrivalled public transport makes it a joy. Each of the country’s 26 cantons has beautiful walking, but the Valais, and its Aletsch Arena in particular, is exceptional. It sits alongside the 82,400ha Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area, the first natural World Heritage Site in the Alps, and its trio of resorts – Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp – lie on an 8km-long shelf above the Rhone Valley with panoramic views of some of the most majestic landscapes in the world. Behind the villages a chain of summits stretch over 20 kilometres to the Jungfrau, forming the southern flank of Europe’s longest glacier, the Aletsch. The arena is also part of the largest car-free area in Europe which means the air is an elixir and the only traffic you have to worry about is the occasional electric luggage vehicle. Over 300 kilometres of hiking trails cobweb across the area: none of them is technically challenging and all of them offer a constantly shifting panorama of peaks, many capped with snow throughout the year. Best of all, you’ll find it virtually impossible to get lost. Yellow signs show the destinations and often the walking times, and these are supplemented by red and white flashes on rocks on the mountain paths (bergwegs). A good first-day walk to start soaking up the beauty is on the paths that link Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp, passing by or close to all the cableway stations. The surfaced path between the first two is the principal artery of the resorts, enlivened with lupins along the banks, but east of Bettmeralp it is a rough track u 68 COUNTRY WALKING AUGUST 2015
DISCOVER The Swiss Alps
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The glacier carves 23km through the Alps, reaching depths of up to 900m
OUR EXPERT PHOTO: © ROLF NUSSBAUMER PHOTOGRAPHY / ALAMY
Anthony Lambert is the author of Switzerland Without a Car (Bradt, £15.99) and has walked in the country almost annually since childhood. He warns that once you’ve discovered just how outstanding Switzerland is for walkers of all ages and abilities, you are likely to be hooked for life.
No-nonsense reviews for real walkers YOUR COMPLETE BUYING GUIDE
Country Walking always tests products for both men and women. Our reviewers Nick Hallissey and Sarah Ryan have notched up thousands of miles on foot, so they know the value of good kit at the right price. This test took them to Snowdonia, the Peak District, the Essex coast and the Dorset AONB.
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t this time of year, you’re probably not looking for super-tough, waterresistant or warm-lined trousers. For summer walks, you’re looking for something light, ventilated and flexible; tough enough to climb that big summer summit but light enough not to overheat doing it. So the trousers in this test are mostly light and airy, using simpler blends of polyester, polyamide, nylon and elastane for a bit of stretch, although we’ve included a couple which use a soft shell finish for those who want some extra protection. The higher-spec pairs offer a bit of UV protection or insect-repellency too. Cool, tough and comfortable: that’s the order of the day here.
We’ve chosen five pairs for men and five for women across a broad price range. Rather than a comparative test, we focus on what you get for your money at each price-point. We don’t pick an overall winner as it can be like comparing apples and oranges and no single option will suit every walker. Instead we aim to help you match the trousers to your specific needs. 76 COUNTRY WALKING AUGUST 2015
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ABOUT OUR REVIEWS
FREE AND EASY General walking trousers priortise comfort and storage over slimline fit and weatherproofing.
NB: WE ALWAY SPECIFY THE RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE (RRP) FOR CONSISTENCY. YOU MAY SEE THESE ITEMS SOLD FOR CONSIDERABLY LESS IN STORES AND ONLINE.
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Looser trousers favour a ‘combat’ style with a lot of pockets, including cargo pockets which are deep enough to hold an OS map. You may also find hidden security pockets (good for travel). Closer-fitting, more technical trousers will have fewer and smaller pockets.
If a belt is supplied, it’s usually made of webbing, which is nice and light, but check it doesn’t curl over awkwardly when the pressure of a rucksack sits on top of it. If there’s no belt, an elasticated waistband becomes more important.
ARTICULATION Check the knees for seams and panels. If the knee is a separate panel from the thigh and lower leg, you can expect more freedom of movement. But remember that the back of your knee is one of the tenderest and moistest parts of you: an awkwardly-placed seam can give a nasty rub.
STRETCH Look for elastane or Spandex in the label listing. These soft, pliable fabrics add stretch to the weave, giving you greater agility. Great for hillwalkers, and scramblers in particular.
FIT General walking trousers usually have a loose, often quite baggy fit for comfort and ventilation. Always check how high the seat rides up your back and/or over your hips – this is an area where women in particular can struggle to find a pair that sits where they want them to. An elasticated waistband will help you tailor the fit better. Leg-length options can vary wildly from brand to brand.
ZIP-OFF ANKLE CUFF Most walking trousers have a simple hem with no adjustment, which is fine but can make them flappy and billowy in wind. Others can be adjusted, usually by either Velcro, webbing, poppers or a drawcord, so they tighten securely over your boot.
Most of these pairs come in regular or zip-off versions. Generally non-zipoffs have a slightly better range of movement, as the addition of a zip can interfere with stretch and articulation around the thigh and knee. But the benefits of being able to turn your trousers into shorts when it’s baking hot speak for themselves. Some pairs have colour-coded flashes to help you re-attach the legs quickly.
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Go light, go long Walk further into the wilderness this summer by lightening up your kit… HEN YOU THINK about backpacking you probably think about the backpack itself – the weight, the pain, the misery of carrying everything. But if you lighten up what you wear and carry then you can stride easily into the wilds, to places where backpacking becomes all about the view and the freedom. Over the page you’ll find a rundown of top lightweight clothing for multi-day summer hikes between hostels or B&Bs (see p51 for camping kit), tested on a three-week trail from Cardiff to Snowdon. But first some tips (that don’t involve taking a saw to your toothbrush)...
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u You don’t need a bulging backpack of clean clothes; instead sluice your walking clobber out each night, squeeze in a towel and hang up – these lightweight fabrics will be dry by morning. u Paper’s heavy so jettison map covers, cut sheets down to the relevant bit of trail and just carry the crucial pages of a guidebook rather than the entire tome. Or go digital of course... u A core ethos of going light is that every bit of kit you carry should be used, so after each trip empty your pack and weed out what wasn’t touched. The exception of course is emergency kit.
qSTEP LIGHTLY Slim down your backpack and you can venture deep into the wilds this summer, like here in Glen Affric. PHOTO: TOM BAILEY
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27 ROUTES with Ordnance Survey Maps
Britain’s best
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Summer escapes Scotland’s spectacular Torridon Hills l Forests and falls of the Rheidol Valley l Panoramic views in the Lincolnshire Wolds... and many more great walks!
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03 Wiltshire Avebury Circular
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04 Wiltshire Stonehenge
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16 Cumbria Skiddaw Circuit (Part 1) 17 Cumbria Skiddaw Circuit (Part 2) 19 North Yorkshire Ingleton
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GRADE Our routes are graded easy, moderate, challenging or occasionally extreme, depending on distance, terrain, elevation and ease of navigation. Easy and moderate walks are usually less than 8 miles with relatively gentle gradients. The table below shows how we grade our more challenging walks: TERRAIN: Min 2,000ft ascent, sustained steepness and rocky or boggy ground. W S
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NAVIGATION: Good map-reading and compass skills required in places. DISTANCE: Route is between 8-12 miles from start to finish. TERRAIN: 3,000ft+ with sustained steep ascent/descent; possible scrambling.
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TRAILZILLA ID (on reverse of card) We upload all our walks to Trailzilla.com so subscribers can use the unique code displayed on the back of each route card to download and print the route.
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GRADIENT PROFILE Check the ascent and descent (hilliness) of the route with a quick glance at this profile.
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OUR EXPERTS All our routes are written by experienced and knowledgeable walkers who are experts at finding the best walks in their area and describing them clearly.
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WALK INFORMATION An estimate of how long the route will take, based on a pace of about two miles per hour, with allowances made for slower, hilly routes.
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How to use your routes
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NAVIGATION: Sound navigation skills required; route may be trackless. DISTANCE: Route is more than 12 miles from start to finish.
MAPS (on reverse of route card) Follow the red route marked clearly on the map. It’s essential to take the relevant Ordnance Survey map with you in case you get lost and inadvertently leave the area covered by our map.