Wednesday Wanders: A light-hearted Account of Weekly Adventures along the Footpaths of Southeast England

Wednesday Wanders is a book about walking, not a guidebook with detailed route descriptions and maps. It is the journal of a walker looking to broaden his horizons by exploring some of the long-distance footpaths of southeast England. The book is written in a light-hearted, humorous, but sometimes thoughtful style, and covers one of the seven routes attempted, starting with the London LOOP and finishing with the North Downs Way. Each chapter covers one of the seven routes attempted, and the book is filled with the fascination of places visited, the people met, the animals encountered, and discovering the unexpected beauty and varied countryside in this corner of the country.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd

Wednesday Wanders is a captivating book that delves into the world of walking, offering a unique perspective beyond traditional guidebooks. Rather than providing detailed route descriptions and maps, it serves as the journal of a walker who embarked on a mission to broaden his horizons by exploring the possibilities of an early start and a home-bound finish. This weekly adventure series takes readers on a journey from northwest London, venturing into the heart of southeast England to discover some of the most captivating long-distance footpaths. Written in a light-hearted, humorous, and occasionally thoughtful style, the book captures the essence of determination, achievement, and a touch of folly as the author navigates through various routes.

Throughout the pages, the author shares the captivating stories that unfolded along the way, showcasing the fascination of the places visited, the diverse people encountered, and the remarkable animals encountered. What sets Wednesday Wanders apart is its emphasis on discovering the unexpected beauty and diverse countryside in this corner of the country. Each chapter focuses on one of the seven routes attempted, beginning with the London LOOP, which was the last walk completed. Chapter two takes readers back to the beginning, with a naïve walker setting out on the first stage of the North Downs Way from Farnham to Guildford on a wet and travel-disrupted day in early November. The journey continues, taking readers through the Ridgeway, Icknield Way Path, the Chiltern Way, the Greensand Way, and the Hertfordshire Way, each offering its own unique charm and challenges.

While some walks were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic or the onset of winter, when daylight hours were limited, the author's determination prevailed. All routes were eventually completed, spanning a remarkable distance of a thousand miles. The book is organized in a diary entry format, with each outing dated and accompanied by precise location and mileage details. It serves as a testament to the author's resilience, determination, and passion for walking, offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and unforgettable experiences that come with exploring the world on foot.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803817460