Sarah Baxter grew up in Norfolk, England and now lives in Bath. Her passion for travel and the great outdoors saw her traverse Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the United States before settling into a writing career. She was Associate Editor of Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, for more than ten years and has also written extensively on travel for a diverse range of other publications, including the Guardian, the Telegraph and the Independent newspapers. Sarah has also contributed to more than a dozen Lonely Planet guidebooks.
'If you love rambles along historic routes, get a copy... It has
line-drawing route maps and an interesting narrative, so that
wherever you're going in the world you can find an interesting
historic walk.'
*The Times*
Top 10 Books of the Summer: ‘Sarah Baxter has put together a
beautiful book that demands to be sipped slowly, like a well-aged
whisky. This selection of 500 fascinating walks leads you step by
step through history - from the ancient world to the present day.
It hits exactly the right balance of fact and practical details and
is filled with beautiful illustrations that will make even the most
dedicated armchair traveller want to get up and take a walk
themselves.’
*World Travel Guide*
‘colourful, informative and beckoning… A diverting and
inspirational book. Just pick your pilgrimage and set off.’
*The Field*
‘This beautifully produced book provides the chance to follow in
our ancestors’ footsteps - literally. From Australia to Offa’s
Dyke, the Neolithic to the 1970s, there’s a huge range on offer.
Helpful details of the length and difficulty of the walk are also
included.’
*History Revealed*
‘inspiration for trips to discover the human stories remembered in
the landscapes of the world’
*The Great Outdoors*
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