This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's East Devon and the
Jurassic Coast remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone -
guide available to this region, written with insider knowledge that can
only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local experts,
and colourful and witty writing combined with the authors' enthusiasm,
make this guide as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion
for exploring. Amongst the new features in this edition are more
information on local vineyards, a dedicated section on the Blackdown
Hills revealing little-known villages in this Outstanding Area of
Natural Beauty, a new 'car-free circuit' map, and route directions and
map for a 'Daffodil Walk'. Also covered are the best bluebell woods and
the new Mary Anning wing of the Lyme Regis Museum, plus Wolford Chapel,
a little piece of Canada given to the people of Canada in 1966, where
the Maple Leaf is still hoisted daily.Exeter and the Exe Estuary have a
chapter of their own, while East Devon's most alluring chunks of
countryside and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and
Beer are all covered. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis
and Charmouth along with brief details of other coastal towns and an
explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of the
Jurassic Coast links that the whole region.With an emphasis on car-free
travel - walking, cycling and local buses - the detailed descriptions,
historical glimpses, folklore, anecdotes and personal accounts whet
visitors' appetite for exploration. Hand-picked places to eat and drink,
including all the eateries along the main artery of the A3052, bear
witness to the authors' long-standing knowledge of the area.
