Trevor K Bell

The Coast-to-Coast Walk: A Personal and Historical Travelogue

Robin Hood's Bay to St Bees: 200 miles across Northern England

The Coast to Coast Walk: A Personal Travelogue is based on the route described in The Coast-to-Coast Walk by Alfred Wainwright. Inspired to follow in Wainwright’s footsteps, Trevor K Bell laced up his boots in the early 90s and set off along the same pathways. The result is a historical, and partly anecdotal, account of the route from Robin Hood’s Bay, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, to St Bees in Cumbria, which evokes a sense of nostalgia for an England which is fast disappearing.

Going well beyond the usual trail guide, the author covers such topics as, the history, people and villages along the way; the flora and fauna, folklore and fells, waterfalls and witches. He examines the industrial, mining, and ecclesiastical history as he puts one foot in front of the other, describing his encounters with a light, and often humorous, touch. 

Ten For The Devil

An irresistible bribe brings ten people together on a remote Hebrides island. They are here to take part in a psychological experiment on fear conducted by the unknown Dr. Crogil. But marooned by an increasingly violent storm, they soon realise the doctor's intentions are far more sinister... As guests begin to fall, one by one, it becomes apparent that this is a plot to murder them all. With each death, a single line of the traditional Magpie Rhyme is unpicked from the prominent verse displayed above the fireplace. Cracking under the pressure, the guests begin to believe they have no option but to accept their fate. Trapped, the tension rises. Who is Dr. Crogil and where is he hiding? And will he reach the tenth magpie before they find him? One for sorrow, two for joy...