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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Walking in Bedfordshire, Alan
Castle - The county of Bedfordshire offers a variety of lowland
landscapes from the chalk downland of the Chilterns in the south, estate
parkland such as that at Woburn in the west, heathland of the Greensand
Ridge in mid-Bedfordshire, the marsh and fen country of the east, and
mixed farmland and woodland nearly everywhere. There are appealing
riverside paths, and many prehistoric sites to investigate. This text
provides details of 32 circular walks which thoroughly explore the area.
They range from five to 12 miles, providing 245 miles of walking and
should be suitable for experienced walkers, families and novice walkers.
Published September 01.
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AA 100 Walks in Eastern England - Seven regional walking titles in this new series help walkers enjoy the best of the British countryside. Each book offers highlights of the area, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls maybe shorter, depending on the hinterland. Each book offers: 100 mapped walks, with 1 walk per page, in a handy cheque-book format; Detailed 1:25,000 OS (redrawn) maps in 4-colour with route and topographical features marked clearly; Location map of the region giving the start point of all walks offered; Range of walks appealing to both casual walkers and hikers Each walk has a theme: Rural walks, Historic & Urban walks, Famous Footsteps walks, Spectacular Scenery Walks, Wilderness walks, Industrial Heritage walks, Parkland walks, Mysterious & Ancient Monuments walks, Woodland & Nature walks; Maps annotated with places to visit along the way; Detailed information panel includes distance, start point, easy-to-follow walk directions, parking, public transport and terrain; Numbered walk directions both in the text and annotated on the map; Each walk graded for steepness. This book covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk. Published April 04. |
100 Walks in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire,
Ralph Jackson and T Potter - An omnibus of local walks covering the whole
of Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. The book is ideal for family outings
and as a valuable reference book for residents. The wide choice of routes
covers the whole region, with 70 of the walks in the larger county of
Cambridgeshire and 30 in Bedfordshire. The walks vary in length from 2 to
12 miles, the majority being in the 4/6 mile range. Published February 98.
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Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Pathfinder Guide.
Brian Conduit. Published May 03.
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Chiltern Walks: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire,
Nicholas Moon. Published August 01.
Local Walks: North and Mid-Bedfordshire, Vaughan Basham Over two dozen thematic circular walks in each volume. Published August 97. Local Walks: South Bedfordshire and North Chilterns, V A Basham - Twenty-seven thematic circular walks. Published August 99. |
Walks into History - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire,
John Wilks - A collection of walks exploring the history of the three
counties. The guide includes routes at Woburn, Dunstable and Bromham in
Bedfordshire; Taplow, Claydon and West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire; and
Knebworth, St Albans and Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. Published June 04.
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Pub Walks for Motorists:
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Nick Corble -Forty circular
walks covering the three counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes
routes at Turvey, Shillington and Toddington in Bedfordshire; Olney,
Quainton and Bledlow Ridge in Buckinghamshire; and Ardeley, Harpenden and
Sarratt in Hertfordshire. Published March 05.
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Pub Walks in Bedfordshire, James Lyons - 30 easy circular walks of between 2 and 6 miles. Includes the village of Clophill, the banks of the Great Ouse, Ivel and Ouzel, as well as a walk centred on Milton Ernest Hall and passing nearby Twinwood Airfield where Glen Miller and his band were last seen. Published July 94. |
Pub Walks from Country Stations Beds & Herts,
Clive Higgs - Fourteen rambles, starting and finishing at a railway
station and incorporating a pub-stop at a mid-way point. Published
August 97.
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Drive and Stroll in Bedfordshire and
Buckinghamshire, Nick Corble - This is a collection of twenty circular
routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a
refreshing walk. It includes routes on Biggleswade Common and the
Dunstable Downs, near Aylesbury and across the Thames near Marlow, along
with maps and photographs. Published April 06.
Walking with Wheels in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, Lynda Kynnersley - Talks about short walks around the designated areas with wheels. Published August 06. |
The Lea Valley Walk (A Cicerone Guide), Leigh Hatts - This guide breaks the route down into twenty short
sections, devoting a chapter to each, giving route directions and a sketch
map. In addition, descriptions of the many places of interest en route are
provided, together with refreshment and accommodation suggestions. The
section start points are: Leagrave, Luton, Parkway, Harpenden, Hatfield,
Hertford, Ware, St. Margarets, Rye House, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Waltham
Abbey, Enfield Lock, Ponders End, Tottenham Hale, Lea Bridge, Hackney
Wick, Bromley-by-Bow, Canning Town, East India Dock, Island Gardens.
Published May 07.
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Village Walks in Bedfordshire,
Barbara Bignell - 20 circular walks of between 2 and 7 miles, including
Whipsnade, Silsoe, Old Warden, Stevington, Upper Dean and Bromham.
Limited availability. Published June 98.
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Philip's Street Atlas: Bedfordshire - This colour atlas shows every street in Bedfordshire, including the unitary authority of Luton, and St Neots in Cambridgeshire. The mapping is based on Ordnance Survey data and gives the user complete coverage of all urban and rural areas. The mapping is at 2 and a half inches to 1 mile, complete with postcode boundaries. Ordnance Survey Bedfordshire Street Atlas - Coverage of urban and rural areas in Bedfordshire. This Ordnance Survey map has a standard scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile and can be used for both business and leisure. There is a route-planning map at the front, main maps show every named road, street and lane with through-routes highlighted. Limited availability |
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