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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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Walking in Berkshire, Robert Wilson - The 20 walks in this book cover
the various scenic delights of Berkshire, a county which stretches from
London to Wessex. Clearly illustrated with maps and photographs, the book
provides walks ranging from a gentle five miles to more demanding downland
walks of over 12 miles. Published December 03.
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Walks in Berks & Bucks, Nick Channer - Explore the beauty of
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire with this slim-line pocket-sized walking
guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker
(between three and eight miles in length). 30 walks are fully annotated
with places to visit on the way with each one highlighting a particular
feature, including wildlife, history and the countryside. Ten extensions
are provided also to reveal shortcuts or more challenging possibilities.
There is also 10 non-mapped routes that provide simple linear walks such
as nature trails or canal towpaths. Published
July 02
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Drive and Stroll in Berkshire, Les Maple -
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 at Eton Wick, Cookham Dean, Upper Basildon and Lambourn, along with
maps and photographs. Published April 06.
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Rambling for Pleasure Around Reading, David Bounds. Limited availability. Published December 94. Rambling for Pleasure Around Reading, 2nd series, David Bounds. Published July 01.
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21 Walks for the 21st Century: On the Berks/Wilts borders, West Berks RA. Published April 00.
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The D'arcy Dalton Way Across Oxfordshire Cotswolds and Thames Valley, Nicholas Moon - The D’arcy Dalton Way was created to mark the Oxford Fieldpath Society's Diamond Jubilee in 1986 to connect Oxfordshire's major long distance paths with the Wessex Downs and public transport links, and named after a notable defender of the county's path network. Published October 99. |
| Walks with Writers: New Literary Walks, Elizabeth Cuff - Descriptions of famous authors who have lived in the old country of Berkshire. Discussion of their times in the county with a walk which will take you past where they lived and through the area they experienced. Published June 99. |
The Three Castles Path, David Bounds - The footpath route from Windsor to
Winchester based upon the 13C journey's of King John at the time of Magna Carta.
Published May 98.
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Rambling for Pleasure in East Berkshire, Ramblers Assoc. - 24 country walks in East Berkshire around Maidenhead, Wokingham, Bracknell and Ascot. Published July 06. |
| Exploring Winnersh Now and Then, Winnersh Historical Society - This booklet describes four walks around the village of Winnersh in Berkshire, pointing out and discussing places of historical interest including old houses, farms, churches, schools, shops and businesses that have existed during the past 200 or so years up to the present day. As well as actually undertaking the walks, people who know the area could enjoy them as 'virtual walks', while still discovering interesting information from the booklet. Published May 06. |
Thames Valley and the Chilterns,
David Bounds - 24 short country walks between Windsor & Abingdon.
Published September 97.
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A Guide to the Thames Path, Miles Jebb. Limited availability. Published April 88. Published April 93. Thames Valley Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield. Published May 98. Thames Valley Illustrated Walks, Trevor Yorke - 20 circular walks exploring the Thames Valley towns and countryside. Published April 01. |
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The Thames Path (National Trail Guides), David Sharp - Running for 180 miles (288 km) from the river's source in rural Gloucestershire to the Thames barrier, the Thames Path is England's newest National Trail and one of the most varied and accessible of the country's long-distance paths. The Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks lead the walker through tranquil water meadows, past the dreaming spires of Oxford and the pageantry of Windsor and Hampton Court, through the heart of the capital, to London's Docklands and beyond. This is the official guide to the Path and will be invaluable to the long-distance walker and weekend stroller alike. Published March 05.
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Chilterns and Thames Valley Walks, Brian Conduit -
28 varied walks - 8 easy (3 - 5˝ miles), 12
moderate (4˝ - 7 miles) and 8 more challenging (7 - 10˝ miles). Includes
Watlington Hill, Windsor and Eton, Goring, Chalfont St. Giles,
Henley-on-Thames, Coombe Hill, Chess Valley and Princes Risborough.
Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping
at 1:25,000 scale. Published April 94.
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Pub Walks in the Thames Valley,
Liz Roberts - 40 circular walks around Thames Valley Inns.
Pub Walks along the Thames Path, Leigh Hatts. Published June 97. Short Walks from Pubs in the Thames Valley, Alan Charles. Published June 95.
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| Pub Walks in Berkshire, Nick Channer - 30 circular walks based on good locals. Published October 93. | Pub Strolls in Berkshire, Nick Channer - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Included are routes near Maidenhead, Windsor, Wokingham, Aldermaston, Great Shefford, Newbury and Pangbourne. With maps and photographs. Published June 03. | Short Walks from Berkshire Pubs, Nick Channer - A collection of 20 circular walks from local pubs including The Plough at Eastbury, The Jolly Farmer at Cookham Dean and The Fox & Hounds near the entrance to Windsor Great Park. Published May 96. |
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Pub Walks for the
Motorist, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, Les Maple - Forty circular walks
around these two historic counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes
routes at Hungerford, Frilsham and Hurley in Berkshire; and Blewbury,
Enstone and Cropredy in Oxfordshire. Published April 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. Limited Availability. Published April 97. |
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.
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| The Walks Near Maidenhead, Bill Andrews - 44 short walks, 4 - 6 miles, linking Sonning, Henley, Marlow, Windsor and Twyford. Published January 07. |
Kennet Valley and Watership
Down, Ramblers Ass. - 24 short country walks exploring the hidden
countryside between Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke. Published November
99. Walks Around the Downs - 10 country rambles near Reading, Newbury, Andover and Basingstoke Published Nov 99. |
Family Walks in Berkshire
& North Hampshire, Kathy Sharp - 16 walks of between 1 and 6
miles. Published 91. . |
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The Ridgeway (National Trail Guides), Neil Curtis -
Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout.
Includes short circular walks off the path, info on transport and
accommodation, and useful addresses. Map scale 1:25,000. Published
September 01.
For more on The Ridgeway - see Long Distance Books |
Wysis Way, Offa's Dyke to the Thames Path,
- Gerry Stewart - linking the Rivers Wye, Severn and
Thames and two National Trails, Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path.
From Monmouth the Wysis Way
runs for 55 miles to the Isis, the infant River Thames, rising from the
limestone high in the Cotswolds. Published January 98.
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Historical Walks in East Ilsley, Sue Burnay - Including detailed maps which highlight places of historical interest, this is a guide to walks in the village of East Ilsley. Published June 06. |
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Thames Path National Trail Companion - A Guide for Walkers to Accommodation, Facilities and Services, National Trails Office. Limited availability. Published February 03. Thames Valley Heritage Walk, Miles Jebb. Limited availability. Published August 80. |
Waterside Walks in Berkshire, Nick Channer - Each of the 20 walks is between 2.5 and 7 miles and includes some part of a local waterway. Limited availability. Published May 99. | Village Walks in Berkshire, Berkshire WI - 25 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Limited availability. Published March 98. |
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Walking Along the Thames Path, Ron Emmons - This compact guide describes in detail 25 circular walks that explore the river and its natural and historical riches. Illustrated with maps and photographs and including opening times of public amenities, pubs and restaurants en route, the guide covers the Thames from its source down to Greenwich. Limited availability. Published February 01.
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100 Walks in Oxon & Berks - Each book in this series features 100 circular walks ranging from 2-12 miles. The walks have a map, points of interest, and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. This volume covers the Chiltern Hills and the Ridgeway, and the parklands of Royal Berkshire. Limited availability. Published April 97.
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OTHER BOOKS OF INTEREST Francis Frith's Berkshire - Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, this volume features around 150 finely-detailed photographs of Berkshire from the Frith archive. There are extended captions to the pictures and an introduction is included. The price includes a voucher to be redeemed with the publisher for a free mounted print of any view in the book. Published May 02.
Berkshire (Pevsner Buildings of England), Nikolaus Pevsner - Stretching from the very fringes of London, Berkshire originally covered much of present day Oxfordshire. The variety of architecture is, consequently, broad and remarkable, from the towns of the home counties to the farmhouses and churches of its western part. Berkshire is dominated by Windsor Castle, of unparalleled interest both for its defensive and its domestic buildings and for the Perpendicular gem of St George's Chapel, home of the Order of the Garter. The county excels in smaller houses of the early eighteenth century but also offers contrasts between secular buildings such as the Wren-influenced town hall at Abingdon and the High Victorian elegance of Wellington College. Published March 02. Berkshire: a History, Judith Hunter. Published October 95. |
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MORE MAPS Thames Path (Walkers Route), Harvey Maps.
AA Street by Street Berkshire. Philip's Street Atlas Berkshire. AQUA3 Touring Map Oxfordshire & Berkshire Chilterns and Thames Valley (Official Tourist Map)
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS www.roundreadingwalk.co.uk describes 15 linked country walks around Reading in the Thames Valley and Chilterns making use of the excellent local rail network. |
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