Discovering the MacMillan Way

The 290 mile Macmillan Way is a long distance footpath that was developed to raise public awareness of the charity “Macmillan Cancer Support”. The charity provides much-needed support for those afflicted by this terrible illness and also general assistance for their families. In buying this book you have already made a donation to this most worthy cause because all royalties will be donated to MacMillan Cancer Support.

The journey starts at Boston in the wide-open flatlands of the fens. After two days of level walking the route travels through the undulating farmlands of Rutland, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The path keeps rising as I travel through the glory of the Cotswold Hills before finally crossing the Dorset Downs to the finishing point on the shore at Chesil Beach.

During this expedition I will be investigating the places, people and histories that have influenced the countryside. I will also be discovering all of the quirky and unusual features of life along the MacMillan Way. As ever I look at some fascinating facts and examine unusual local customs. Why did King John lose his crown jewels in the Wash? Why is the countryside turning yellow? There is something here for everyone, from the unparalleled engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the rules of Dorset Knob Throwing.

Join me and become absorbed in the delights of The MacMillan Way