Nautical and General

A Light Walk

Ian Cassells

 
234 × 156 mm; 160pp; paperback
20photographs; 24 specially commissioned pen and ink drawings
ISBN 1-870325-51-6
£13.50
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Whilst on duty in the cramped confines of Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, Ian Cassells took to walking circuits round the lighthouse station for exercise (twelve laps to the mile). With this background, when the Northern Lighthouse Board celebrated its Bicentenary in 1986, he made the suggestion that in commemoration of the anniversary he carry out a sponsored walk to raise money for the RNLI, calling at all the then manned lighthouses on the Scottish mainland. It took the author 58 days in which he covered at least 1100 miles on foot.

A light walk?!

What the reviews say:
'The book is a highly entertaining read, giving great insight as to what goes through the mind of the lone walker - and the author throws in a fair bit of history of the places he visits too.'
The Orcadian
'His obvious sense of humour shines throughout the book...' 'This book will delight many people and is thoroughly recommended.'
Fife and Kinross Extra
'Illustrated with pencil sketches and a number of photographs... and liberally sprinkled with anecdotes, humour and history, it is an easy and enjoyable read which whets the appetite for a visit to Scotland.'
Motor Boats Monthly

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