Fresh Goods Sunday - Part 3 - Exploring Britians Lost Railways Book

Part 3 and final of the Book Reports, this week is not directly cycling related but the vast majority of the lost railways have now been converted so you can use bicycles on them. This book covers the whole of the UK and covers only a few on the old railway routes in the NE/County Durham area. Its interesting to read just what happened on the old lines and makes you think back to years gone by when they were in operation as you cycle along them taking in the views. Again the book has plenty of photos from current to old and not huge amount of text to each one which is perect for me ;-) again i havent read it from front ot back as im going to keep it for the winter months. This a coffee table book as its hardback and a fair size. Here is the book description -

Exploring Britain’s Lost Railways gives the historical background to over 50 lost railway lines, along with descriptions of the route today for walking and cycling.

Each route is highlighted on historical Ordnance Survey mapping, showing which parts can still be followed today. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation prior to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images from the present day.
Thousands of miles of Britain’s railways were closed during the 20th century, many following the implementation of the ‘Beeching Report ‘ in the 1960s and early 1970s. Since then, many have been converted to footpaths and cycleways. Fortunately, both the keen walker and the railway enthusiast can enjoy these well-worn routes and hidden byways in peace and tranquillity. Follow the routes of over 50 long-closed railways across some of our most beautiful countryside and discover the lost railways of Britain.
Routes include:
• Drake’s Trail – Plymouth to Tavistock
• Downs Link – Guildford to Shoreham-by-Sea
• Midshires Way – Market Harborough to Northampton
• Elan Valley Trail – Rhayader to Craig-Goch Dam
• Hornsea Rail Trail – Hull to Hornsea
• Deeside Way – Aberdeen to Ballater
Exploring Britain’s Lost Railways is an essential armchair companion for every railway enthusiast and outdoor adventurer.

I got my copy from Amazon for £12 inc p&p which is amazing value, the rpp is £30 which i feel is overpriced.