About the Author

Peter Craske graduated Cambridge with a first in history, has an MA and a Ph.D. Peter has written and directed history programmes for the BBC and PBS in America and is locally-based in Devon.

Reviews

"Explore the landscapes of Devon with help from the famed Tarka Line railway" Country Walking Magazine "If you've ever sat staring through the window of a train and wishes you could just get out and take a stroll, Tarka Line Walks is for you." Wanderlust Magazine 'This well put together walks book is easy to use and makes you want to take a train ride and go for a walk" Dartmoor News An award-winning walking guide to the undiscovered and immensely picturesque countryside of mid-Devon." Crediton Country Courier "Why not follow the instinct to leave the train and see what is on the other side of the hills and valleys that you see? If you want to breathe in their reality, Craske's guide will give you a helping hand to do so." This is North Devon "Having known the area since the 1940s, Peter's knowledge offers expert insight into the villages, local lore and transportation changes that have taken place over the last two centuries." Okehampton Times "At last, the definitive walking guide to mid-Devon! A real treasure-trove, full of interesting historical facts and ideal for locals & visitors alike. Peter Craske's knowledge and advice make it an essential must-have." Crediton Courier "Handsome, detailed and enthusiastic . . . A super walking book." Walk, Magazine of the Ramblers