Sparky Books Thames Path Guide Highly Commended

We're delighted to announce that our Thames Path guidebook has been Highly Commended in the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Excellence Awards.

The judges praised our fresh approach to the walking guidebook, highlighting its neat, portable format, innovative cover design and the depth of information packed into its pages.They particularly liked the way clear, easy-to-follow Ordnance Survey maps work alongside inset points of interest, bringing together practical navigation and fascinating details about the places you'll discover along the way.

As the judges put it:

“This is a book that can really inspire you to plan your next walking trip, and provide all the info you need to do it.”

That's exactly what we set out to achieve at Sparky Books: guidebooks that help you find your way while encouraging you to discover more about the places, history and stories along the trail.

We're thrilled to have this approach recognised.