Hilary Bradt co-founded Bradt Travel Guides in 1974, but now lives in semi-retirement in Seaton, East Devon. After 40 years of writing guidebooks to Africa and South America, she has embraced her chosen home to the extent of insisting that such a large, varied and beautiful county deserved three Slow guides, not just one. A keen walker, she has covered many miles of the South West Coast Path and in her 80th year walked Devon's 117-mile Coast-to-Coast route. Most Saturdays see her taking part in one of Devon's Parkruns (5k, but she's appropriately slow) and during the summer a swim in the sea, just a few minutes away, is always a pleasure. She is a productive member of the South West Sculptors' Association and lectures regularly on travel-related topics.

Alistair and Gill Campbell have lived in the West Country for more than 16 years. During that time they have walked extensively in the area, often leading walks for local residents, tourists and foreign tour groups. They have walked the entire South West Coast Path, the Two Moors Way, the Macmillan Way West and the Tarka Trail. They are both volunteer workers for the National Trust and for Exmoor National Park. They lead a team who restore ancient stone walls. As volunteer rangers, they aim to ensure that visitors get the most out of their experiences in the South West. They have written a very successful walks book for the local tourist association and contributed to previous editions of Bradt guides for the South West.