This walk over the North York Moors represents a challenge to many people both young and old. Many people attempt this walk each year, often raising money for charity. The walk is generally considered hard, but with the right planning and training suggested in this book, many people can complete it with comparative ease. This 3rd edition describes the walk in detail and will especially help the novice walker to prepare and walk the 40 miles of this famous trail. Information is given on food, training, equipment, heights, times, distances, what to expect, and the route, as well as the support team route and checkpoints. Walkers' comments along with the author's direct experience over many years contribute to make this book essential reading for all who plan to attempt the 40 mile Lyle Wake Walk.