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Kiddiwalks Around Bristol and Bath,
Nigel Vile -
A collection of twenty circular walks, designed for children and family
groups which explore the flora and fauna, wildlife and history of the
countryside near Bristol and Bath. Illustrated. Published April 04.
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In the Footsteps of Jane Austen, Anne-Marie Edwards - Today we can walk in Jane Austen's footsteps and still capture the atmosphere of her world. This detailed and engaging account of Austen's life and work is arranged as a series of walking tours through the towns and countryside she knew and loved - the settings for her novels. We are introduced to the real-life people she met on her journeys, many of whom live on, thinly disguised, as the characters in her books. The country houses, churches, great estates and elegant cities she knew have changed surprisingly little in the course of two centuries. Visit scenes from Jane Austen's novels including: Godmersham House, the inspiration for Pemberley in "Pride and Prejudice"; Breathtaking views from Box Hill in "Emma"; Lyme Regis's treacherous stone steps in "Persuasion"; Bath's Assembly Rooms in "Northanger Abbey"; and many more. Published January 03.
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Jane Austen in Bath, Walking Tours of the Writer's City, Katherine
Reeve - Fans of Jane Austen can tread in the British author's historic
footsteps on four walking tours of her hometown haunts. Published
September 06.
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Pub Strolls Around Bristol and Bath, Roger Noyce - The thirty short walks, each combined with an opportunity to
enjoy a good pub meal, will enable everyone- including families with small
children, the not-so-young and the not-so-fit- to discover some of the
area's beautiful countryside. Each stroll is circular and under four miles
in length. There are recommended pubs serving excellent food and drink,
sketch maps of the routes, directions to the start and parking,
information on places of interest to visit nearby and photographs of the
pubs and sights along the way. The book offers a wealth of local places to
discover and explore including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Avon
walkway past the amazing SS Great Britain, and the Cabot Tower in Bristol.
While in Bath, the walks take in the Abbey, the Roman Baths and Pulteney
Bridge. To the north of these two cities the picture postcard villages of
the Cotswold beckon. To the south there are superb strolls along the
towpath of the lovely Kennet & Avon Canal and opportunities to visit
Clevedon on the coast, Cheddar and Wookey Hole along the Mendips and the
beautiful city of Wells. Published June 00.
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Pub Walks near Bristol and Bath, Nigel Vile - If you enjoy walking and visiting country pubs this book should appeal. All the inns are in the area close to Bristol and Bath and are surrounded by excellent walking country. Every walk begins and ends at a particular pub. They vary in length from 2 to 7 miles and each route is described in detail with an accompanying sketch map. There are quiet strolls through woodland and over fields, in secluded river valleys and by lakes, and ascents to spots with magnificent views. You can walk beside the Severn Estuary, climb above Cheddar Gorge, and visit picturesque villages such as Wiltshire's Lacock, Somerset's Nunney, and Litton in the Mendip Hills. There are also walks from the interesting towns of Wotton, on the edge of the Cotswolds; from Chew Magna; and from Clevedon, with its Victorian pier. All thirty pubs are described in full, with a photograph, and details given include their history and character, how to get there, parking facilities, speciality menus and their range of ales. Published April 94.
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Pub Walks for Motorists, Bristol and Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire, Nigel Vile - Forty circular routes around this popular walking area, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes around the Quantocks, the Mendips, the Severn estuary and the Cotswolds. Published June 05.
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| Pub Walks Along Kennet and Avon Canal, Nigel Vile - Starting from the Avon near Bath and passing through Newbury, the Canal joins the Thames at Reading. Each of the 20 circular walks begins and ends at a nearby pub and takes in part of the Canal's towpath. Published April 97. |
Pub Walks in the Mendips, Pete Forrester - Twenty circular
walks based on good local pubs, this guide includes routes at Cheddar, East Harptree, Wells, Stratton-on-the-Fosse and Oldford.
Published April 04.
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Short Walks from Pubs Near Bristol and Bath,
Nigel Vile. Published May 96. Family Walks Around Bristol, Bath and The Mendips, Nigel Vile. Published May 87.
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Exploring the Kennet and Avon Canal, Nigel Vile - the definitive towpath guide. The 16 walks in this book, all based upon the Kennet and Avon Walk, reflect the variety of scenery, offering a towpath section and an exploration of the local towns and villages that have been influenced by the canal. The book will help the walker gain the maximum enjoyment from exploring the Canal and its beautiful surrounding countryside. Published April 91. |
Waterside Walks Near Bristol and Bath, Nigel Vile - Each of the 20 walks (between 2 and 7 miles) includes part of a local waterway, including the River Severn, the Avon, Bristol Docks and Blagdon Lake. Published April 99. |
Rural Rambles Near Bristol and Bath, Connie Smith & Richard Harris - A selection of 18 country walks within easy reach of Bristol and Bath. Originally published in 1981 as "Walks in Avon", this edition has been completely revised, up-dated, and expanded. Published May 04. |
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Walks Around the Caves and Karst of the Mendip Hills, A R Farrant. Published October 99. Uphill to Frome: A Guide to the Mendip Way, David Wright. Published September 00. Walking on the Mendip Hills, Sue Gearing - 12 walks of between 3¼ and 8 miles. Includes walks from Christon, Axbridge, Burrington Combe, Wells, Nettlebridge and Mells. Published March 99. |
Somerset, Wiltshire and the Mendips Pathfinder Guide - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Published March 97.
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More Mendip Walks, Sue Gearing - This second book of a dozen circular walks on Mendip by well-known local author Sue Gearing, explores the present and past and uncovers interesting information (fact and sometimes speculation!) about the history, geology, flora and fauna of this fascinating area. Mendip stretches from Uphill in the west, across the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty plateau and goes as far east as Cottles Oak near Frome. These miles across Mendip bring out a unique beauty and atmosphere waiting for everyone to see, experience and enjoy. All twelve walks are within the capabilities of the reasonably fit, and are suitable for (well-controlled) dogs able to cope with the occasional stile. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and helpful sketch maps. Published April 04. |
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Window on Bath, Eight Walks in Bath,
Kirsten Elliot. Published May 94. Hidden Paths and Secret Gates, Six all-day Walks around Bath, Kirsten Elliot & David Purchase - walk distances range from 10 to 16 miles. Published May 96. Garden Walks near Bath, Tim Mowl. Published March 99.
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Somerset
from Bath to the Quantocks, 20 easy-to-follow walks for the
whole family. The routes range from 1½ to 5½ miles in length. Ordnance
Survey mapping throughout. Points of interest for children, as well as
refreshment stops, public facilities and transport. Published June 02.
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Teashop Walks Around Bristol and Bath, Nigel Vile - The twenty circular walks in this book explore the area's varied landscape: from mellow stone villages in the Cotswolds; the low-lying Somerset Levels; and the gorges and potholes of the Mendip Hills; to the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel; and the rich pastoral countryside of Wiltshire. There is also Wells, with its magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace; Bath and the River Avon; the National Trust village of Lacock; and the ingenious staircase of 16 locks at Caen Hill on the Kennet and Avon Canal. In addition, there is Clevedon, with its Victorian pier and links with Coleridge, Tennyson and Thackeray; the spectacular limestone cliffs of both Cheddar Gorge and the Rock of Ages; historic Malmesbury; and mystical Glastonbury with its prominent Tor. The recommended teashops, too, come in all varieties. They include an old tollhouse, a garden centre; a lock-keeper's dwelling; the site of a former malthouse; a lakeside cafe; a traditional farmhouse; a former lengthman's cottage; and Sally Lunn's, the oldest house in Bath. Each walk is carefully described and is accompanied by a sketch map of the route. There are details on how to get to the start, where to park and notes on the places of interest en route. Practical information on the teashops, including their opening times, regular menus and telephone numbers is also provided. Published April 02. |
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100 Walks around Bristol,
Peter Brock - A detailed map of every walk comes complete with Ordnance
Survey references, making the guides both highly informative and simple to
use. Published May 94.
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Walk West, Geoff Mullett.
A selection of thirty west country walks all within easy reach of Bristol
and chosen for their variety and interest. Walk West Again, Geoff Mullett - a second collection of thirty west country walks. Published October 03.
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100 Walks in Somerset and
Avon. An omnibus of local walks covering the whole of Somerset and
Avon. It includes the Mendip Hills, the Quantock Hills and part of Exmoor.
The walks vary in length from 3 to 12 miles, the majority being in the 4/6
mile range. Published April 93.
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| Where Wiltshire Meets Somerset, 20 Best Walks in the Country Around Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster and Frome, Roger Jones - This is a guidebook to the new 146-mile long-distance footpath - Shakespeare's Way. Detailed text, coloured maps and illustrations, all describing the long distance walking route of Shakespeare's Way between Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre, London. It also briefly describes the places of interest along the route, including the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the Chilterns. Specially designed for walkers, each double-page spread is self-contained, with route directions cross-referenced to a relevant coloured map and accompanied by illustrations of places encountered. Published April 06. |
24 Family Walks in and Around Bristol, Lesley Turney - The walks in
this latest "Children's Bristol" guide have been devised especially for
families of all ages. All are located within easy distance of Bristol and
vary in length and difficulty, from the toddler- and buggy-friendly
stretches of the Bristol-Bath Cycle and Walkway to the stiffish ascent of
Cadbury Camp. Easy directions, an interesting and sometimes educational
commentary, photographs and maps - all add up to the best family walking
book in Bristol. Published April 06.
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Shakespeare's Way, A Journey of Imagination - A 146 mile Waymarked Path from Stratford-on-Avon to Shakespeare's Globe, Peter Titchmarsh - This is a guidebook to the new 146-mile long-distance footpath - Shakespeare's Way. Detailed text, coloured maps and illustrations, all describing the long distance walking route of Shakespeare's Way between Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre, London. It also briefly describes the places of interest along the route, including the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the Chilterns. Specially designed for walkers, each double-page spread is self-contained, with route directions cross-referenced to a relevant coloured map and accompanied by illustrations of places encountered. Published Feb 06. |
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