3.22 Look at the map of a London area (p. 48). Imagine the following situations:
You are standing outside the library in London Road (East).
You are supposed to meet some friends at the Swan pub, but you don't know where it is. Stop someone and ask him the way.
You have stopped for petrol at the garage in Cambridge Road. You have come to visit your friend who lives in Church Lane. Ask the garage attendant the way.
You have just arrived in the town and you are standing outside the railway station. You have come to visit your aunt who is in hospital. Ask someone how to get there.
You are staying with your friend in Church Lane. On the week-end you want see a film in Ritz Cinema. Ask friend how to get there.
3.23 A group of tourists from Canada came to Tyumen. One of you is a guide. Lead the tourists around the city.
3.24 The Great Outdoors.
The outdoor life conveys many images of relaxation in the open air and everyone has their own idea of the ideal pursuit. The suggestions on this page are by no means exhaustive, although some may be exhausting! With its splendid mixture of coast and countryside, Somerset can offer an enormous variety of things to do in the great outdoors. Visitors will find Tourist Information Centres to be mines of information and advice on almost every idea of how to make the most of your stay in Somerset.
Activity Holidays
Somerset offers visitors the widest possible choice of leisure activities from leisurely ambles through quiet lanes across the Somerset Levels to the thrill of off-road biking on the Mendip or Quantock Hills; from relaxing on sunny beaches to the excitement of exploring underground cave systems; from exploring the countryside on horseback to the exhilaration of white-water canoeing in surroundings ranging from spectacular views to tranquil landscapes abounding with wildlife.
Whatever your particular preference, Somerset can provide the facilities to allow you to follow your favourite outdoor activity while on holiday, or even try our something new.
For further information, contact a local Tourist Information Centre.
Walking
There are so many walks and walking opportunities in Somerset that it is quite impossible to list them all.
Every part of the county offers routes to suit the stroller or the dedicated backpacker, and there is a whole range of walks arranged to make the most of different aspects of town, village or countryside.
Exmoor National Park is perhaps the most popular area and the Information Office at Exmoor House, Dulverton will provide many re- commended routes as well as guided walks information.
Other areas to highlight are the Quantocks and the Mendips, but there are many routes relatively undiscovered by visitors in South Somerset, the Blackdowns and in the heart of the county.
There are forest trails, nature trails, waymarked routes, long distance walks and walking holidays. For details of what will suit you in particular areas of Somerset contact the nearest Tourist Information Centre.