Ramblers Launch 50 Best Views

Not content with just, well, rambling, The Ramblers Association has got into publishing with a new book featuring 50 routes from their members which capture 'the best views in Britain' - 'Walk Britain's Great Views'

The 384-page softback book details 50 walks throughout Great Britain which have been submitted by members of The Ramblers. Each route is accompanied by a detailed 1:25,000-scale OS map, comprehensive route description and full colour photographs, some of which are absolutely stunning. You also get a detailed page or two on the background and history of the local area. All fascinating stuff.

But of course what you're wondering is what are the 50 best views in Britain according to The Ramblers. In fact they're a rather nice mix of the classic and not so well known, so Buchaille Etive Mor features as does Malham Cove, but there are plenty of lesser known and quirkier choices.

Parliament Hill for example and Clifton Suspension Bridge along with Northumberland's beautiful Embleton Bay and places we've never heard of like The Devil's Steps at Bedruthan in Cornwall.

What it isn't is a regurgitated list of Lakeland and Snowdonian classics - Cnict represents North Wales for example - which makes it really refreshing and triggers all sorts of trip-planning day dreams.

A really nice book for whetting the appetite for places you might not have considered and also a good selection of walks for more adventurous family outings - as you'd expect most are low to mid-level outings.

'Walk Britain's Great Views' retails for £14.99 or is free to members of the The Ramblers' Association. More details at www.ramblers.org.uk where you can also order the book on line.