The AA 100 walks in Southwest England
Surrounded by the south west coast path national trail, the maritime influence is great here, but less than a third if the walks go near to the sea. The rest are in the downland valleys of Dorset and Wiltshire, in pastoral farmland, picturesque villages, on the moors of Somerset and Devon or on the wetlands of the Levels. The southwest has two national parks: wild Dartmoor and the cliffs and heaths of Exmoor. Protected Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty encompass large stretches of the Cornish coast and Bodmin Moor, parts of Devon and Dorset, the Quantock hills in Somerset and the North Wessex Downs in Wiltshire. There are also lengths of Heritage Coast with dramatic landscapes and a rich history. Further inland, the rural landscapes include Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. " Explore the best of Southwest England. " 100 mapped routes in rural and urban areas, along spectacular coast, in shady woodland and elegant parkland. " Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions for each walk. " Walks of 2 to 10 miles " Organised by county in the region. " Graded for steepness and designed to suit all levels of ability. " Written by a team of local experts.