Authors, artists and amblers have always felt the pull of the Thames, and now Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps. He's walking more than 200 miles from the Cotswolds to the North Sea. Seeing some familiar sights through new eyes, Tom explores the living present and remarkable past of England's longest and most iconic river. AUTHOR: Tom Chesshyre's passion for adventure has taken him all around the world, including up and down his fair share of rivers. A travel writer for The Times, he's visited over 90 countries. His previous books include Ticket to Ride (ISBN: 9781849538268), To Hull and Back (ISBN: 9781849530606) and Tales from the Fast Trains: Around Europe at 186 mph (ISBN: 9781849531511). SELLING POINTS: * The first modern narrative of walking the entire length of the Thames. * It's estimated that around 13 million people live close to the Thames (including the Queen and the prime minister).

* Will appeal to walkers of the Thames Path, one of Britain's most popular National Trails, as well as history and nature lovers. * Tom's previous travel books for Summersdale have sold more than 20,000 copies combined.