LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena

 

 

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Thank you so much for sending me the two splendid volumes of the LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena.  I can see that they have been compiled on the basis of many hard-won miles, and they will be an inspiration to many who follow your hoof-tracks! What a wonderful example of green tourism!  Congratulations!

Nick Crane  

(Best known for his work as a presenter on the BBC’s Coast and Map Man series, Nick is a rare combination: an expert cartographer, historian and explorer)

The LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena consists of two books that together cover the entire length of the via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome.  The route given is as historically accurate as possible (passing through each of Sigeric's listed towns), but the via Francigena as we know it today is the cohesion of many routes chosen by pilgrims over the centuries and in this the LightFoot guide is no different. The recommended route is fundamentally true to the general direction - historical and geographical - but where it led the guide writers into undue danger (as with the SS22 in Italy) or unnecessary discomfort (disused tracks requiring a machete) alternatives are offered.

The entire distance is divided into manageable sections of approximately 25 km. In most cases this distance amounts to a comfortable walk for the majority of people, though of course it will also depend on the terrain. For the cyclist, 2, 3 or maybe even 4 stages will represent a day's travel and for the horse rider a great deal will depend on fitness and the route itself, but accommodation is listed along the length  of the route and it is entirely up to you and your body where you decide to stop.

Information provided in each section

Instruction sheet/s comprising:

  1. Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers on the maps

  2. Distance (in metres) between each way point

  3. Verification Point - additional verification of current position

  4. Compass direction

Blog extract from the our own journey - proof that if we can make it, anyone can.

Maps comprising:

  1. A visual representation of the route with way point numbers and adjacent details

  2. Altitude Profile for the section

  3. Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc

  4. Relevant signs to look out for along the route

  5. Map reference number/s for the section

Extracts of the guides book are available from the link on this page.

 

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