Exploring the Thames Wilderness: A Guide to the Natural Thames
About this ebook
Organised geographically, the book gives information on the history and character of each stretch of the river and the featured sites within it, travelling from source to sea. Illustrated with maps and photos, the text highlights which plants and wildlife to watch out for, activities you can do, how to get there and nearby moorings, cycle paths and car parks. Each section features a circular walk, tying together several of the sites and accompanied by an enchanting hand-drawn map.
An essential source of ideas for days out and handy for on the go, Exploring the Thames Wilderness opens up the beauty of the Thames to everyone.
About the author
Richard Mayon-White is a retired epidemiologist who has lived in the Thames Valley for the last 60 years. He has always enjoyed walking and exploring rivers. As a volunteer, he helps to maintain and monitor the Thames Path and lead riverside walks. He is co-author of Exploring the Thames Wilderness; A Guide To The Natural Thames and Discovering London's Canals, both published by Adlard Coles.
Wendy Yorke is an active river explorer, finder of river sources, wild swimmer and nature photographer. She is a professional literary agent, author coach, book manuscript editor, international speaker and leader of author coaching writer retreats in southern France. She is the founder of her international business WRITE.EDIT.PUBLISH and the Aude Writers Group in France. She is also a published author of many magazine articles, as well as being a co-author of Exploring the Thames Wilderness; A Guide To The Natural Thames, published by Adlard Coles in 2013.
