Roly Smith is a freelance writer, editor and media consultant, and the author of over 90 books on walking and the countryside. He is vice president and an honorary life member of the Outdoor Writers’ and Photographers’ Guild, a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Dubbed 'Mr Peak District' by the local media, he regularly features on national and local TV and radio, including BBC1 Breakfast, Countryfile, Flog it, Great British Train Journeys, Walking through History, Channel 5, ITV Central and Look North, and he regularly contributes to Derbyshire Life, BBC Countryfile and various outdoor magazines.
This is a walks book with a difference, with a story at every step. And Roly Smith, one of our most experienced and knowledgeable outdoor writers, is the perfect guide to lead you to some of the most fascinating and interesting corners of Britain. I plan to use it myself on my frequent travels around our lovely country. * Chris Bonnington * Why go abroad when there is so much to discover in Great Britain, as revealed in Roly’s fascinating book? This is not just another walks guide - it is 50 adventures in places you may never have thought about. -- Kate Ashbrook