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Cambridgeshire and The Fens, Dennis Kelsall - "Pathfinder Guides" are the ideal companion for country walks throughout the British Isles. It offers clear and easy-to-follow directions that are accompanied by detailed maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 colour-coded routes to choose from, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit everyone. From the Highlands of Scotland to the cliffs of Cornwall, "Pathfinder Guides" show you the way. Published May 08. |
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. |
Cambridgeshire and East Midlands AA 50 Walks - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to Cambridgeshire & East Midlands features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. And 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 August 09. |
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Cambridgeshire and East Midlands AA 30 Walks (Cards) - 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 March 2010. Available for
pre-order.
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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. |
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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| 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. | 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. |
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.
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Walks on the South Cambridgeshire
Borders, Jean and Geoff Pratt - spiral bound. Limited availability. Published December 97.
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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. Limited availability. Published April 95. |
Walks in the Wilds of Cambridgeshire, Josie Briggs. Published June 04.
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| Short Walks from Cambridgeshire Pubs, Jean and Geoff Pratt. Limited availability. Published May 96. |
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. Limited availability. Published February 98.
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Philip's Street Atlas, Cambridgeshire - This fully revised pocket-sized street atlas of Cambridgeshire gives comprehensive and detailed coverage of the county. Published April 09
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