Julia bradbury walks along some of the disused railway tracks of britains lost railway empire. See more ideas about julia bradbury, walking and wainwright walks. Julia walks along the stunning mawddach estuary in north wales. Weymouth to portland railway walk sandsfoot castle. Julia bradburys railway walks book the six walks featured in the book follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of the beeching axe. The whole length is very rich in heritage, geology and wildlife and this is just a flavour of. Julia bradbury walks the wainwright walk up helvellyn. Julia looks at how the rise and fall of the railway has altered the lives of communities across the country. The six walks featured in the book follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of the beeching axe.
She also presented watchdog 20052009 and planet earth live 2012 for the bbc and take on the twisters 20, the wonder. The dolgellau to barmouth mawddach trail as featured in julia bradburys railway walks. Julia bradburys best walks with a view national trust. Julia bradbury dons her walking boots to explore six lost railway lines in the uk. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Railway walks with julia bradbury series and episode. Go underground on this walk which follows the route of a disused railway line and includes 5 tunnels. Accompanying the sixpart bbc 2 series, the six walks featured in this book. Julia bradburys father speaks candidly to her about his. Using photos and text, the course of each lost railway line is described in detail, enhanced where possible by photos taken during the lines heyday. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Strolling through overgrown cuttings and over ancient viaducts, julia enjoys some of the very best old branchlines that are now treasured stomping. Her english derbyshireborn, steelindustry father cambridge graduate michael bradbury and greek mother were living in the republic of ireland when bradbury was born.
Along the way bradbury details the people that she meets and the places that she sees along the way as well as her reasons for loving certain. Discover book depositorys huge selection of julia bradbury books online. The walks here are a selection of her favourite locations as well as some of her walks from past television programmes such as railway walks. Julia bradbury has her backpack on to explore the great outdoors. Julia bradbury born 24 july 1970 is an english television presenter, employed by the bbc and itv, specialising in documentaries and consumer affairs she is best known for copresenting the bbc one programme countryfile with matt baker from 2004 until 2014.
Accompanying the sixpart bbc 2 series, the six walks featured in this book follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of. Former countryfile presenter and keen walker julia bradbury filmed in the west dorset region for her itv series best walks with a view. Beginning in january 2017, bradbury presented britains best walks for itv. Railway walks julia bradbury yesterdays presenters. Julia bradbury walks the wainwright walk up helvellyn the outdoor guide with julia bradbury.
Britains best walks with julia bradbury national trust. Julia bradburys railway walks by julia bradbury, 9780711231672, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The peak express railway walks with julia bradbury. Episode 1 the peak express julia begins her journey by taking a stroll on the popular monsal trail in derbyshire. Julia bradbury, pictured, invites readers to follow her 10 favourite walks across england, wales and scotland including a sneaky 8. With over 4,000 miles of railway and 3,000 stations closed in the decade following the report, many of the routes have become a mecca for ramblers across the country.
Available february 18 best walks with a view will air on itv on friday, february 19 at 8pm. Julia bradburys father speaks candidly to her about his prostate cancer diagnosis and survival her father could have lost his life to prostate cancer, but hes still here to talk to the. Railway walks book the six walks featured in this book follow the old railway tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of the beeching axe. Bbc four railway walks with julia bradbury, the peak express. Julia bradburys favourite family walks yorkshire post. Julia bradbury looks at how the rise and fall of the railways has altered the lives of communities. Episode and series guides for railway walks with julia bradbury. Julia bradburys best walks with a view yorkshire dales malham. Presenters julia bradbury and ore oduba will host a peaktime television special showcasing 100 favourite walks, ranging from the west highland way to the ridgeway. Julia bradbury embarks on a series of walks following britains lost rail empire, beginning in derbyshire at the heart of the peak district on the monsal trail. We follow her as she traverses diverse area including the lake district, cumbria, dorset, the south downs and the dales. Julia bradburys railway walks by julia bradbury used. Buy julia bradburys railway walks by julia bradbury, in very good condition.
Julias walks follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts of britains lost rail empire, visiting disused lines across england, scotland and wales. The dvd provides nearly 3 hours of beautiful walks steeped in history and offering insight into industrial britain. Discover her favourite scenic landscapes from the golden cap walk, and if youve been inspired to lace your boots you can read the route to. A book, unforgettable walks, was published alongside the series. Today, many of the thousands of old branch lines which. Julia bradbury looks at how the rise and fall of the railways has altered the lives of communities across the country. Julia bradbury to showcase britains 100 favourite walks. Julia bradburys railway walks by julia bradbury waterstones. The top 100 walks in britain the winning list in full an itv show, presented by julia bradbury and ore oduba, brought viewers the ultimate guide to the beautiful british outdoors share. Julia bradbury embarks on a series of walks following the dilapidated train tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts of britains oncegreat rail empire.
Overview inspired by the bbc series, railway walks with julia bradbury, this section aims to document the surviving remnants of britains many disused railways unfortunately without the assistance of julia bradbury. Accompanying julias bradburys hit bbc series, railway walks traces six spectacular old railway lines through the uk and documents in an easytodigest way how the rise and fall of these lines has impacted their surrounding communities and beyond. Railway walks with julia bradbury what time is it on tv. Julia bradburys railway walks paperback october 7 2010. Skyworks worked with julia to make the railway walks tv series. Railway walks julia bradbury yesterdays presenters yesterday. Julia bradbury is a television presenter and outdoor walking enthusiast who has dedicated her career to sharing beautiful walks from all over the world. Following the enormously popular wainwright walks, countryfile presenter julia bradbury looks at how the rise and fall of the railways has altered the lives of communities across the country. Bbc four railway walks with julia bradbury episode guide. The area between dolgellau and the coastal resort of barmouth is one of the least visited parts of snowdonia, but in the 1860s it received a great rush of holidaymakers, taking advantage of the new railway that connected the valley to. Download pdf lost railway walks free online new books.
Buy julia bradburys railway walks paperback with flaps by julia bradbury isbn. An explorers guide to the lost railways of the south pennines and surrounding hills by. Julia bradbury, born the 24 th of july 1970 in dublin, ireland, is an irishborn british television presenter, best known for presenting the bbc one programme countryfile and other documentaries and consumer affairs programs. The six walks featured in the book follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of.
Julia bradburys railway walks paperback book people. Presenter julia bradbury walks what remains of the railway lines closed as a result of the beeching cuts of the 1960s. Julia bradbury takes a series of walks following the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts of britains lost rail empire. Julia bradburys railway walks ldwa long distance paths. You can find more about their stunning aerial filming on the world from above page here.
In 2016, bradbury began presenting her own eightpart itv series best walks with a view with julia bradbury. Accompanying the sixpart bbc 2 series, the six walks featured in this book follow the old tracks, overgrown cuttings and ancient viaducts which are the legacy of the beeching axe. Find out when railway walks with julia bradbury is on tv, including series 1episode 4. The top 100 walks in britain the winning list in full. Weymouth to portland railway walk as walked on bbc tvs railway walks with julia bradbury this leaflet provides a brief description of the route and main features of interest. This book is the accompaniment to bradburys itv series best walks with a view. During the sixpart series she explored breathtaking landscapes, heard local stories and tried out the best watering holes. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Julia bradburys railway walks book the outdoor guide. Discovering snowdonia railway walks with julia bradbury. Julias book launch no question of a disused line but the thriving ffestiniog railway.