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About the Author

Simon Whaley's writing has appeared in national magazines such as In Britain, Trail, Dogs Monthly, Water Gardener, The Lady, Hotel, On Foot, Practical Camper & Backpacker, Cumbria & Lake District Magazine and Walking Wales. Regional magazines include Surrey County, Norfolk Journal, and Yorkshire Journal. He is a regular contributor to Country Walking magazine.

Reviews

'The Bluffer's Guides present the means to apparent instant erudition without actually having to know or study anything.' DAILY MAIL 'An amazing amount of solid fact disguised as frivolous observation.' THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'A series which threatens to undermine the proper foundations of knowledge.' TODAY 'A humorous insight into the world of hiking with a rucksack full of gems and handy hints.' LAKELAND WALKER 'Lots of interest and amuse in this light-hearted guide to the world of walking. The chapter on how to cope in an outdoor shop is hilarious!' THE INDEPENDENT 'Pithy advice on how even the most lax of hikers can hold their own when mixing with those craggy men of the mountain.' SCOTLAND OUTDOORS 'A witty rundown of everything from navigation to nutrition via good kit and angry cows.' COUNTRY WALKING