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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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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. |
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Walks in Cambridgeshire and East Midlands, AA Publications - Explore
the beauty of Cambridgeshire and the East Midlands with this slim-line
pocket-sized walking guide. Useful information includes details on local
footpath signage, countryside access, walking tips, and safety guidelines.
Special features include: an introductory location map indicating the
starting point of every walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level
of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness,
parking and public toilets; places to visit along the way; refreshment
information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more specific detail
of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. Published April 03.
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| Pub Walks in Cambridgeshire, Jean & Geoff Pratt - 30 walks of between 2 and 7 miles in the countryside near Wisbech, Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon and Cambridge. Published April 95. |
Pub Walks for the Motorist -
Northamptonshire, Cambridge, Leicestershire and Rutland, Martin Hall -
Forty circular walks covering these diverse counties each based on a good
local pub. Includes routes at Wadenhoe and Sulgrave in Northamptonshire;
Stilton and Barrington in Cambridgeshire; and Wymondham and Exton in
Leicestershire & Rutland. Published June 05.
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Pub Strolls in Cambridgeshire, Andy Collier - This work talks about thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. It includes routes around Huntingdon, Cambridge, Peterborough, Wisbech and Ely. It also features maps and photographs in full colour. Published April 02. Short Walks from Cambridgeshire Pubs, Jean and Geoff Pratt. Limited availability. Published May 96. |
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Walks on the South Cambridgeshire
Borders, Jean and Geoff Pratt - spiral bound. Published December 97. Walks in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge Ramblers. Published May 00. |
C S Lewis's Cambridge: A Walking Tour Guide, Jacqueline Glenny - The story of C S Lewis's translation to Cambridge and his last few years is charmingly told by Dr Jaqueline Glenny, an American academic. A Walking Tour Guide, which takes you on a tour of the town and is very well illustrated but also paints a fascinating portrait of Lewis the man as well as Cambridge. Published November 03. |
Pathfinder Guide: Cambridgeshire & Fens, Jarrold Publishing - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Published April 02.
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| Walks in the Wilds of Cambridgeshire, Josie Briggs. Published June 04. |
Pushchair
Paths East Midlands, Melanie Ramet - 30 graded pushchair friendly country
walks between Birmingham and Grantham. Most of the walks are circular,
varying in length from short strolls to longer more undulating walks. Each
has its own clear map and directions, along with interesting things to
look out for and of course the all-important location of changing
facilities and refreshments. The East Midlands has many areas for families
of all ages to enjoy: Sence Valley trails to explore; Wollaton Park
gardens to stroll through; wildfowl on Thornton Water to wonder at; and
Bradgate Park hilltops to climb. Whether you and your children enjoy
country parks, nature reserves, ancient abbeys or historic halls, this
book offers unrestricted access to enough countryside in the East Midlands
to see your child grow out of the pushchair!
Published August 05.
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Cambridgeshire Rambles, Liz Moynihan - 14 circular walks around Cambridgeshire, including route around the Nene Valley, Wisbech, Ely, St Ives and Cambridge. Limited availability. Published March 90. |
| Drive and Stroll in Cambridgeshire, Martin Hall - This work presents a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It includes walks at Yaxley, Grafham Water, Abbotsley and Horseheath, along with maps and photographs. Published May 07. | Icknield Way Path, A Walkers Guide, Chris James - The Icknield Way is unique among long distance tracks because it can claim to be "the oldest road in Britain". Extending from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk, it consists of prehistoric pathways, ancient when the Romans came. Dotted with archaeological remains, it survives as splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk "spine" of England. Published August 06. |
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