Coastal Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of two new books to complementtheir current series on the Jurassic Coast. WALKING THE EAST JURASSIC COAST - Portland to Studland and WALKING THE WEST JURASSIC COAST - Orcombe Point to The Fleet, feature spectacular walks along the length of the World Heritage Site.

Each book is published in the form of a beautifully illustrated 64-page full colour guide with new aerial photography showing the route of each walk.

These comprehensive guides for walkers of all ages and abilities make an essential companion to anyone visiting the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Endorsed by the Jurassic Coast Trust and illustrated throughout with stunning colour photographs each book includes:
 
Walks through 185 million years of Earth's history
Up to 20 walks in each book selected for their geological interest
Superb new aerial photography with overlaid route maps
Full directions and what to look for along each walk

Author Robert Westwood hosts guided walks along the Jurassic Coast of Purbeck. He says "I am passionate about explaining geology in simple yet meaningful ways; a little understanding of theprocesses that have shaped this beautiful coastline can make a visit or a walk along it so muchmore enjoyable."

Peter Sills, Managing Director of Coastal Publishing said "We are delighted to continue oursupport of the Jurassic Coast Trust by publishing these two new books. They will give thethousands of visitors who come to walk the coast each year a unique insight into the WorldHeritage Site".

James Weld, Chairman of the Jurassic Coast Trust said "We are really excited to see thesebooks in print which provide a different aspect to both walking the coast and the World Heritage Site. We would like to thank all those involved with writing and publishing them. A very important part of the Trust's work is to engage more people and companies with what this amazingcoastline has to offer and these books will, undoubtedly, inspire people to become involved."

The spectacular scenery of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is enjoyed by thousands of walkers every year, each location has a story to tell about the processes that have shaped it. These books will help you learn as you walk, gaining knowledge that can only enhance your enjoyment. By purchasing these books you will support England's only natural World Heritage Site and contribute to its conservation of the Site for future generations.
The World Heritage Site ranks alongside the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and the Galapagos Islands in both natural beauty and scientific and environmental significance.

The books are available from bookshops, Tourist Information Centres and Visitor Centres along the Jurassic Coast from Christchurch to Exeter, they can also be ordered
from online websites and national retail bookshops.

You can meet the author Robert Westwood who will be signing copies of his new books
on:

• Saturday 29th May 10am-12.30pm at Serendip Books, Lyme Regis
• Monday 31st May 12.30-3pm at The Lulworth Heritage Centre
• Tuesday 1st June 11am-2pm at Durlston Country Park, Swanage
• Wednesday 2nd June from 12.30pm at Charmouth Heritage Centre - Education Room
• Thursday 3rd June 11am-1pm at The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
• Friday 4th June 12-2pm at The National Trust Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland *
• Thursday 10th June 11am-3pm at Sidmouth Museum

Join a guided walk, as featured in Walking the East Jurassic Coast, to Old Harry Rocks on Friday 4th June. Starting at 2pm, meeting at the National Trust Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, the walk will last approximately 2 hours.
Please phone Alex Black on 01929 450 500 for more details.

The Jurassic Coast Trust offers guided walks from these books throughout the year free
to its members.

To find out more contact karen.dewhirst@jurassiccoasttrust.org or see
the website for more information www.jurassiccoasttrust.org