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The Heart of England is rich in history, both ancient and more modern, and the twenty-four walks in this book offer the enquiring walker many intriguing glimpses of a bygone age with iron-age forts, medieval castles and even a second world war camp. Most are based on English Heritage sites, although a few others have been included because of their particular interest. Distances vary from 3 miles up to 13.5 miles (although this longer one can be divided up to create two separate walks). All of them start at, or pass through, places of historical interest which will add greatly to your appreciation of a day out in beautiful walking country. A list of contents appears below. Most have good pubs en route. Less than half price Clearance Sale  RRP £8.95  £3 (Plus Postage £1 in UK)

CONTENTS

Staffordshire

1. The Mines and Caves of The Manifold Valley- 6.5 miles
2. Froghall Wharf - 8.5 or 6.5 miles
3. The Cannock Chase War Trail - 7.5 miles
4. Roman Wall - 5.5 miles

Leicestershire

5. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle and Staunton Harold - 9 miles

Shropshire

6. Haughmond Abbey and Battlefield Church - 8.25 or 5.25 miles
7. Boscobel and White Ladies - 6.25 miles
8. Ancient Stones and Ancient Mines - 8.25 miles
9. Acton Burnell Castle and Langley Chapel - 6 miles
10. Wenlock Priory - 3 miles
11. Clun Castle and Bury Ditches Hill Fort - 7.25 miles
12. Stokesay Castle - 5 miles

Herefordshire

13. Croft Castle and Mortimers Cross - 7 miles
14. Ancient Churches of Herefordshire - up to 13.5 miles
15. Arthur's Stone - 6 miles
16. Goodrich Castle and Symonds Yat - 10 or 6 miles

Worcestershire

17. Harvington Hall - 6.5 miles
18. Iron Age Malvern - 6.5 miles
19. Witley Court - 6.5 or 5.25 miles
20. Broadway Tower - 7.75 miles

Warwickshire

21. Kenilworth Castle - 5.5 or 4 miles
22. Edge Hill - 5 miles

North Gloucestershire

23. Hailes Abbey - 8 miles
24. Odda and Tewkesbury - 6.5 miles