Gustav must-haves

According to the Ramblers Association, the Gustav Holst Way is of ‘moderate’ difficulty – one or two hills along the way, but nothing too arduous. Nonetheless, even in summer there are enough boggy paths to make a pair of sturdy walking boots highly recommended. Though the Way is marked by green signs, it’s a good idea not to rely on them entirely.

For an easy-to-follow guide to the route, complete with descriptions of the main points of interest, go for Frank Partridge’s The Gustav Holst Way (2014; Reardon Publishing). Whether, or how, you choose to listen to music as you walk is up to you!