Henry Stedman wrote the first edition of this title and is a hiker of considerable experience, having hiked in many parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. He has been writing guidebooks for more than a quarter of a century. Other books he has written for Trailblazer include: British Walking Guides South-West-Coast Path mini series, Parts 1-3, with Joel Newton, the original Hadrian's Wall Path, Dales Way, Cleveland Way, Kilimanjaro the Trekking Guide.
Joel Newton co-authored Cornwall Coast Path (SWCP Part 2) and Dorset & South Devon Coast Path (SWCP Part 3) and is author of Trailblazer's guide to the Thames Path.