Britain: The Rough Guide

Britain: The Rough Guide
ISBN-10
1858285135
ISBN-13
9781858285139
Series
Britain
Category
Great Britain
Pages
1147
Language
English
Published
2000
Author
Rob Andrews

Description

The insider's handbook to England, Wales and Scotland, with a full-colour section introducing Britain's highlights. Lively accounts of every sight from the Eden Project to Edinburgh's Royal Mile plus coverage of Britain's best hikes, from walks up Snowdon to rambles along the Ridgeway. Informative background includes topics as diverse as Dylan Thomas, the Commonwealth Games and whisky tasting.

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