Kittiwake has published a companion set which features Walks in the Borders, one for the North and one for the South. The dividing line is Craven Arms stretching north to Prestatyn and south the Chepstow. Each book contain twenty varied linear walks using buses and trains to get to the start point. These have been researched by Les Lumsdon and Mike Ledlie, both of whom consider that linear walks are by far the best way to explore the Marches. Comments Mike:
" My favourite walk is from Dorstone to Hay-on-Wye which showcases some beautiful Golden Valley countryside, offers extensive views from Vagar Hill and then descends through green fields and woodland to the delightful village of Cusop just outside Hay. Its easy to catch the bus to the start point and walk back at your own pace."
If anyone would like to sample the walks with the authors, they will (or one of them at least) be leading rambles on the following dates:
Sunday 22nd June Wye Tour ramble... a moderate walk from Kerne Bridge to Ross-on-Wye; you need to book at www.walkingfestival.com
Friday 18th July Grow Cook and Learn...a foody (and easy) walk between Onibury and Craven Arms; you need to book at www. slowfoodludlow.org.uk
Saturday 19th July Wild Bunch...a walk to meet Tammy Hall, a flower grower at Marlow Farm, then onwards to the historic Parlour pub at Leintwardine. Seven miles and moderate. Check it out at www.slowfood.org.uk
The books are available from local booksellers or check out on line at www.kittiwake-books.com. Price £4.95. Pictured is King Offa, aka Rob Dingle the Offa's Dyke Path Officer promoting bus walks on the Offa Hoppa bus. It is one of the buses the authors select for a walk.
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