Boots On The Line by Stephen Lewis
"Boots on the line: walking 1000 miles of Britain's dismantled railways" is a wonderful book that I would like to enthusiastically recommend to anyone interested in the subject.
Printed in 2007, it is a detailed 364 page document spanning 6 years of a couple of guys who set out to walk some of the most beautiful old lines in the country. Although it is at pains not to be a picture book, there are numerous photographs taken by the author along the way.
Apart from being articulately written and humorous, the approacn of these chaps to the job was very much "right to ramble" rather than seeking permission, which is always more interesting ! What is most impressive of all is the attention to detail describing what there is to see.
I have yet to read every last word, but I would already guarantee that it is the best book of its kind that I have ever come across.
The book costs £15 + £2.50 for post and packing.
Should you wish to contact the man and purchase a copy, you can get him on the following email address:
stephenlewis617@btinternet.com
I am hoping to include a picture of it here soon, but haven't yet mastered the technology.