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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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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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Berkshire and Buckinghamshire AA 50 Walks -
Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide
features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book
features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating
background reading on the history and wildlife of Berkshire and Buckingham
shire, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated
with places to visit along the way, including tea rooms and pubs, with
extra details on their character and the food on offer. Every walk is
given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of
surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public
toilets. Published February 09.
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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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Footpaths for Fitness, Nick Channer - Twenty circular walks to help
the young and the not so young improve their fitness. Routes range from 1
- 10 miles and are graded by length and degree of energy needed.
Published June 08.
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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. |
AA 30 Walks in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
- This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's
best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on
individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size
means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single
cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and concise
instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to use.
published June 10.
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Kennet Valley and Watership
Down, Ramblers Ass. - 24 short country walks exploring the hidden
countryside between Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke. Published November
99.
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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. |
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Walking in The Thames Valley, Steve Davison - This guide book contains a collection of 25 adventurous circular walks in the Thames Valley, covering the Southern Chilterns, Berkshire, Lambourn and North Hampshire Downs, and Southern Oxfordshire, all within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon and surrounding towns. The walks vary in length from 10 to 18 miles and include a two-day (26 miles) weekend walk over the Lambourn Downs. All walks have a detailed route description that includes information on points of interest along the way and are accompanied by a map of the route. Ten of the walks also have shorter (around 7 to 10 miles) options detailed, for those times when you want a less strenuous walk. Some of the walks visit the remains of Iron Age hill forts while others pass more modern features such as Wilton Windmill and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Some follow sections of the Ridgeway National Trail, while others gently meander along the banks of the River Thames. What they all have in common is that they take the adventurous rambler to some of the best parts of the region. Published November 08.
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A Boot Up the Berkshire Downs,
Robert Wood - The Berkshire Downs are a line of downland hills, part of
the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They have
attracted human habitation since prehistoric times. Geologically they
are continuous with the Marlborough Downs to the west and the Chilterns
to the east. They lie east-west, with their scarp slope facing north
into the Vale of White Horse and their dip slope bounded by the course
of the River Kennet. In the east they are divided from the Chilterns by
the River Thames. These walks cover more or less the length of the
Berkshire Downs, from Ashdown House in the west to the National Trust
properties - Lardon Chase, Lough Down and the Holies - in the east. The
Ridgeway, the spine of the Downs, is never far away. Some walks stray
into Oxfordshire but that is understandable; until 1974 an area like
Moulsford lay in Berkshire. Historical and literary associations are
everywhere, from a battle fought by King Alfred (then a prince),
possible complicity by a Catholic grandee in the Gunpowder Plot, two
monuments to soldiers one very grand, the ubiquitous John Betjeman, a
once-famous sheep fair, through to Wind in the Willows, Three Men in a
Boat, Worzel Gummidge and Thomas Hardy's last novel Jude the Obscure.
The ten circular walks, ranging from 3 to 8 miles, suit the needs of
families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll
or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of the area - its
people, its history, and its working landscape and will help first time
visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer.
Many of the walks feature a pub along the route. Halsgrove's new-format
guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will
ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an
ideal reminder of a visit to the area. Published March 10.
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A Boot Up Royal Berkshire, Mike Cope - The ten circular walks, eight of which include the Thames Path as part of the itinerary, range from 4 - 9˝ miles They suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of
the area - its people, its history, and its working landscape and will help first time visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer. Many of the walks feature a pub along the route. The county of Berkshire is bordered by Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire, and its county town is Reading. Since the nineteenth century, it has been referred to as a Royal County due to the presence of a royal
residence, Windsor Castle, in the north east of the county. This book focuses on those parts of Berkshire most closely associated with that royal influence. Windsor Castle is a favourite home of the Royal Family and the largest castle in England. Just across the river is Eton College - the most famous public school in the world. It has educated nineteen British Prime Ministers and sent forth `a cohort of distinguished figures'. Published July 11
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Pub Walks in Berkshire, Nick Channer - The twenty walks in this book are all based on good local pubs. Includes routes at Upper Lambourn, Aldermaston, Hurley, Cookham Dean and Sunningdale. Published June 10.
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Pocket Pub Walks Thames Valley, Nick Channer - This work is a
pocket-size collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub
serving good food. It includes routes at Dorchester, Goring, Reading,
Wargrave, Cookham, Little Marlow and Eton. It includes maps and
photographs. Published May 07.
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Pub Walks in The Thames Valley, Les Maple - A collection of twenty
circular walks based on good local pubs, with maps and photographs.
Published May 08.
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Pub Walks Near Hungerford, Alex Milne-White - "I've had some great day's out around the Hungerford area thanks to this book! From big pubs with rooms to tiny pubs down country lanes that sell filled rolls along with well poured pints of real ale. Chosen for the individuality, good cheer and friendly
welcome. Very well set out and thought out. Good information." (Customer Review). Published October 11.
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Kiddiwalks in Berkshire, Ruth Paley - Twenty safe walks in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, devised especially with children in mind. Packed with fun things to see and do, each route offers a great outing. Full colour. Published May 11.
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Walks into History, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, John Wilks - The
lively and informative routes in this guide take the walker on a
journey through history passing ancient hill forts and hill figures;
Roman villas, medieval castles and grand houses; picturesque villages
and historic towns. The 16 circular walks explore some of the most
beautiful countryside in England. One of the walks visits the
intriguing White Horse hill figure and the remains of the hill fort at
Uffington. There are also walks along the Kennet & Avon canal at
Woolhampton and Hungerford; and across Snelsmore Common to the ruins of
Donnington Castle. With photographs and maps.. Published May 08.
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| Our Lady of Caversham Pilgrimage Walk. John Merrill. Published September 11. | Rambling in Berkshire, Various Authors - A Collection of Historical Walking Guides to the Berkshire Ridgeway, Reading, Windsor and the Surrounding Area. Published May 11. | Walks Around the Downs - 10 country rambles near Reading, Newbury, Andover and Basingstoke Published Nov 99. |
| 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. |
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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The Ridgeway (British Walking Guide), Nick Hill - An
87-mile (139km) National Trail, the Ridgeway runs from Overton Hill near
Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Part of this
route follows the oldest road in the country, dating back millennia. Taking
5-7 days, this is not a difficult walk and the rewards are many: wide views
across rolling countryside, Iron Age forts, Neolithic burial mounds, white
horses carved into the chalk downs and picturesque villages. Published Feb
09
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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. Limited availability. Published April 05.
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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. Limited availability. Published June 06. More Historical Walks in East Ilsley, Sue Burnay. Limited availability. Published June 07. Thames Valley Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield. Limited availability. Published May 98. |
Family Walks Around the Blackwater Valley - Stephen and Pamela Turner. Limited availability. Published April 09. Newbury Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone. Limited availaiblity. Published February 10.
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MORE MAPS
AA Street by Street Berkshire:Maxi Published Sept 08 Philip's Street Atlas Berkshire. Published Nov 08
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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. iknow-berkshire accommodation |
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