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Some walks can be linked together to form routes of up to 28km (see Appendix B for a table of linked walks). All involve some ascending and descending but not mountain climbing – they are all definitely walks!

Each walk is described in detail and is accompanied by a map at a scale of 1:50,000, which shows the route and significant landmarks or features. These are shown in bold within route descriptions to aid navigation. A few notes on natural and historical information and what to look out for along the way are also included.

The following are definitions of English words and often-used phrases in route descriptions:

 Lane – usually in reasonable condition, made either of concrete or compacted stone and earth. Normally near a population centre and is for use by vehicles, horses, bikes and people.

 Track – made of almost anything and encountered mainly in the countryside. Wide enough for transport suitable for the terrain, plus horses, bikes and people.

 Path – anything from granite-paved or very rocky to grassy or earth. Much narrower than either a lane or track and is for horses, donkeys and people.