The hills of southern England - Alasdair Dibb

From the 'blue' hills of the Weald and the graceful sweeping curves of the downland ridges, to the wild, rocky moors of the south west, the undulating hills of southern England form some of Britain's most varied and beautiful scenery, spread across 17 'areas of outstanding natural beauty' and the Exmoor National Park. This comprehensive book describes the ascents of each of the distinct summits across southern England that are below 2, 000 feet in altitude. Fully illustrated with clear route maps and a selection of colour photographs, this guide takes the walker to iron-age hill forts, rough rock tors and dominating scarp-edge summits. From cliff-top strolls and the exploration of hidden woodland combes to rough moorland walks, the routes included cater for all interests ans abilities. For ease of use and reference, the guide is divided into five sections. Each section begins with an explanation of the area's geology to enhance walkers' understanding of the landscape they are exploring. Complete with an introduction and advice on footpaths and rights of way, plus tips on hill saftey and conditions for both the novice and experienced walker alike, Hills of England provides intersesting information on the hill names, details on local accomadation and an excellent list of contacts.