A Long Walk to the Dome
Douglas Legg, chemist, teacher, turfsman, labourer, gambler and odd-jobber found himself down to his last twenty five pounds and - having reached the age of sixty - decided to fulfil a twenty year old dream of walking round Britain, starting and finishing at the Millennium Dome. This is the 500 day story of the 5000 mile trek; of his fortunes and mishaps; of survival on little money, sleeping under the stars, on bothy floors and the occasional luxury of a B&B; of his encounters with lowly drug addicts and high-flying doctors.
How he found spontaneous generosity in a nation struck by unemployment, overfished seas and under-rewarded agriculture - all set against the pervading beauties and history of coastal settlements and scenery.
This is mainline injection for the armchair traveller, a source of information for prospective round-Britain walkers with tips for rough living - written with sadness and gladness.
Doug is a member of a very select number of individuals who have walked around Britain.
Doug is mentioned in the British Walks website too
ISBN 0-9542051-0-3
Price
Paperback £9.99 + £2.00 P&P
Colby Press
Bromley
Kent
www.colbypress.com
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