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Christopher Goddard was born in Sheffield and now lives in Hebden Bridge with his partner Caroline and their dog Alfie. An obsessive cartographer, he has been drawing maps for as long as he has been able to hold a pencil.
An illustrated hand-drawn guide to walking and exploring the open access moorlands of West Yorkshire. This is the brand new 2nd edition with many new routes, updates, sketches and other improvements.
The West Yorkshire Moors is an original cartographic guide to the moorlands of West Yorkshire. The book traces old and new paths, unearths lost names and discovers hidden features. There are extensive notes and sketches of the area’s history, wildlife, folklore and etymology. Twenty-nine suggested routes are included, most of which are accessible by public transport.
Background Information about Christopher Goddard
Christopher Goddard is a passionate cartographer and artist whose illustrated maps to our surrounding environments are a joy to look upon and display on your bookshelves. Each map is enhanced with doodles, poetical extracts, and stunning photographs that make the world around you seem even more vibrant than you could ever imagine. His passion for the natural world and the journeys it can take us on bleeds into the beautiful cartography, and his meticulous attention to detail is emphasised through his drive to find new paths and interesting features to share with us. They make the perfect addition to any Yorkshire home and a great gift for any keen walker in your life.
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The West Yorkshire Moors by Christopher Goddard
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