There are people in England who will defend your right to walk on scenic and

historic trails even if they cross private estates. These were workers who

trespassed on the Duke of Devonshire's land. He was only using it for 12 days a

year for growl shooting. From a mass trespass to a well-signed footpath we'll

get you ready to hit the trails from Cornwall to Hadrian's Wall. You can let

your imagination run wild when you're up there sometimes. Let a great writer be

your guide when you follow their steps across Britain. Peter Fights used the

works of Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins to show him a different side of

England, Scotland and Wales. The book was way of learning more about these

authors as well as the Britain that that scene. But make time for tea as the

afternoon winds down. The sandwiches, scones, strawberry jam, the

clotted cream and the little pastries are just so delicious. Put on your boots

for the hour ahead we're hiking across England on travel with Rick Steves.

We'll work off some calories hiking around England before settling in for

pastries and tea on today's travel with Rick Steves. Peter Fights was

disappointed by the Brexit vote so he decided to take another look at England

and Wales by exploring it through the eyes of a dozen great British authors. Peter

explains how writers can be our tour guides in just a bit and Wilkie gets

schooled in the fine points of afternoon tea time in London. We're at 877-333-7425

or by email it's radio at RickSteves.com. It's been 90 years since the

public's right to access open spaces in England and Wales was reestablished by a

mass trespass, a kinder scout in the peak district not far from Manchester. Today

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