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:
Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers on the maps
Distance (in metres) between each way point
Verification Point - additional verification of current position
Compass direction
Blog extract from the our own journey - proof that if we can make it, anyone can.
Maps comprising:
A visual representation of the route with way point numbers and adjacent details
Altitude Profile for the section
Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc
Relevant signs to look out for along the route
Map reference number/s for the section
Extracts of the guides book are available from the link on this page.
LightFoot
guides
to the via Francigena can be bought from any bookshop , either on order
or directly off the shelf.
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Alternatively purchase online by clicking on the link below. Note: expect up to 28 days for delivery
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