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Drive and Stroll in Cheshire, Brian Conduit - With its glorious countryside, inspiring views and fascinating reminders of an historic past Cheshire provides a rich landscape with quiet woods and hidden valleys, lush parkland and charming villages. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 2 to 6 and a half miles and visit such places as the Dee Estuary with its superb views; the ancient woodland of Delamere Forest; the countryside of the Weaver valley and the magnificent sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge to name a few. Published April 09 Walks into History - Cheshire - A collection of walks exploring different aspects of the county's historical past, with maps and photographs.  Published April 08.	Lancashire and Cheshire 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 Lancashire and Cheshire, 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.	Pathfinder Guide: Cheshire - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published April 2003 Country Rambles, Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers, Leo H. Grindon - Rural wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire.  Published February 08.
Historic Walks in Cheshire, Jim Rubery - A collection of 20 historic walks around some of the outstanding countryside and rich historical heritage of Cheshire. Colour illustrations and OS mapping accompany the route descriptions to provide clear and interesting information about the region and its history. In a little over 2000 sq km, Cheshire offers much of what is best about traditional England with over 3500km of fine walking on public rights of way that range from the wild, upland landscape of the Peak District to lush riverside pastures and meadows of the plain. It also offers charming villages, friendly towns, famous stately homes, glorious gardens, fascinating museums and, of course, one of Europe's most historic and popular cities, Chester itself. The 20 routes, described and illustrated with OS mapping and colour photographs, attempt to reveal some of the splendours of this land of the 'brindled cat', with a series of walks which combine landscape with architecture, natural beauty with history, and our heritage with our diverse and complex culture. Published June 03.	AA 100 Walks in Northern 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 Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, ER Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Yorks, South Yorks, West Yorks. Published July 04.	Best Pub Walks in Cheshire, Jen Darling - 30 circular walks, ranging from 3½ to 10 miles, covering the entire county. Ideal for lovers of Real Ale and those looking for a good pub lunch. Each walk is graded in terms of mileage and difficulty. Published May 00.
Pub Strolls in Cheshire, James F Edwards - Thirty short circular routes based on good local pubs. Includes walks near Chester, Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield, Wilmslow and Northwich. Published March 01.	Pocket Pub Walks in Cheshire, David Pill - Fifteen circular walks, of between 2½ and 6 miles. Each route is based on a local pub serving good food. Includes routes near Chester, Crewe, Runcorn, Sale, Macclesfield and Congleton. With maps and photographs. Published May 06.	Pub Walks in Cheshire, James Edwards -Features circular walks around Cheshire, starting and finishing at a good local pub. Published March 07.
Wirral Walks, Anthony Annakin-Smith - This book provides 25 routes from 2-1/2 to 10-1/2 miles - the largest collection yet published for Wirral. Walk through the best of the local landscape, spanning thousands of years of history: from ancient tracks to industrial heritage - from woodland heath to expansive salt marsh. It will be of lots to interest the family: see how food for giraffes is grown...discover where dinosaur footprints have been found...and track down Wirral's only waterfall. Each walk is accompanied by a start/finish point, route map and directions, distance, level of difficulty, general walking conditions, and a suggested place for well-earned refreshments. Local author Anthony Annakin-Smith lives in Neston, Wirral. He has 25 years' walking experience, covering thousands of miles across the UK. Published May 07.	Kiddiwalks in Cheshire, John and Anne Nuttall - This is a collection of twenty circular walks designed for children and family groups which explore the local landscape and wildlife. It includes routes at Lymm, Alderley Edge, Little Budworth, Chester, Warmingham, Audlem and the Wirral, with maps and photographs. Published May 07.	All Terrain Pushchair Walks, Norman Buckley - This book contains 25 graded walks to choose from with something for everyone, from level routes around pretty Cheshire villages to more adventurous hikes across the hillsides. You don't have to have a young family or a pushchair to enjoy these walks as they will appeal to those simply seeking a gentler ramble, and some are suitable for wheelchairs. Detailed directions and a map are provided for each route, together with some stunning photographs. Published June 07. Cheshire Walks with Children, Nick Lambert - 25 walks of between 1 and 8 miles, with suggestions for things to look out for, and questions to answer along the route. Published July 96.
Canal Walks Guides Vol 2: Cheshire and Staffordshire, John Merrill - 40 walks of between 3 and 6 miles on the Peak Forest, Macclesfield Caldon and Trent & Mersey canals with numerous pubs along the way. Published July 97.	Walking the Llangollen Canal, John Merrill - 50 miles along the canal from Nantwich to Llangollen. Published July 99.	Canal Walk Guides: The Cheshire Ring, John Merrill - Interesting towpath walk via Greater Manchester and rural Cheshire, linking six historic canals, including the Macclesfield, Peak Forest and Trent & Mersey.  A varied walk in town and country.  Published March 03.
Cheshire and Gritstone Edge - 20 easy-to-follow walks for the whole family. The routes range from 1½ to 5½ miles in length. Ordnance Survey mapping throughout. Points of interest for children, as well as refreshment stops, public facilities and transport. Published April 03.	Cheshire Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield - Twenty circular walks based on good local teashops including routes around Thurstaston, Alderley Edge, Lyme Park, Cotebrook and Audlem. With sketch maps and photographs. Published April 05.	Best Teashop Walks in Cheshire, Clive Price - 31 walks of between 3 and 7 miles, all including a stop at a tea shop. Published June 03.
Walking Cheshire's Sandstone Trail, Tony Bowerman - Cheshire's Sandstone Trail stretches for 34 miles/55 kilometres across lovely rural Cheshire and north Shropshire. It's one of the finest and most popular long distance paths in North West England. This is the new, full colour, official walkers’ guide book to the Trail. Published Nov 08 Circular Walks along the Sandstone Trail, Ruth Rogers - 12 walks of between 4 and 7.5 miles. Published January 06. Circular Walks along the Gritstone Trail and Mow Cop Trail, Carl Rogers - 12 walks of between 4 and 7.5 miles. Published December 95.	The North Cheshire Way, "A Slice of Cheshire" - Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society - Providing 70 miles of varied walking through the Cheshire countryside from Wirral and Chester in the west to the Dark Peak in the east, the North Cheshire Way offers something for every kind of walker. This guide has detailed maps and walking directions - as well as a full narrative describing the history, geography, industrial archaeology and ecology of the places along and near to the route. There are anecdotes about some of the characters associated with the area - and even a quick look at Cheshire dialect. Whether you are a walker needing a guide for the North Cheshire Way or an "arm-chair traveller" who would like to know more about the area - this book is for you. Published September 06.	Best Walks in the Welsh Borders, Simon Whaley - From beyond Llangollen in the north to Symonds Yat near Chepstow in the south, the Welsh/English border offers some of the quietest and most remote walking in Southern Britain. There are plenty of reminders of the often turbulent history of the area to beguile the walker: Offa's Dyke, castles, abbeys, quiet villages and small towns and the relics of industrial and military activity. This book selects 35 of the best walks, including ascents of Wenlock Edge and the Sugar Loaf, and suggests routes for walkers of all ages and abilities. Published June 07   The Salts and Sails Trail, David Burkhill-Howarth - 20 miles from Weston Point to Winsford along the Weaver Navigation in Cheshire. Detailed history notes. Published November 95. The Salter's Way, John Merrill - Details a 25 mile-walk across Cheshire from Northwich, following old saltways to the Pennine Hills at Slatersford, a walk from the plains to the hills. Published November 91.
Short Circular Walks in Cheshire, John Merrill, 15 walks between three and six miles throughout Cheshire are included in this book. The walks take in Delamere Forest, Peckforton Hills, Trent and Mersey Canal, Malpas, Audlem and Sandbach. Published February 90.	Hidden Highways of Cheshire, RJA Dutton - 10 circular walks exploring Roman roads, Medieval roads, lost lanes and Salter's Ways. Published June 99.	Long Circular Walks in Cheshire, John Merrill - 12 walks of between 10 and 18 miles. Includes sections of the Sandstone and Gritstone Trails and the Salter's Way. Published April 93.
Village Walks in Cheshire, James F Edwards - 20 walks exploring Cheshire's villages including Church Minshull, Eaton, Churton, Peckforton and Antrobus. The walks are between 2 and 7 miles in length. Limited availability.  Published May 97.	More Pub Walks in Cheshire & The Wirral, Jen Darling. Limited availability. Published May 99.	Waterside Walks in Cheshire, James F Edwards - 20 walks taking in the local waterways including the Bridgewater Canal, the River Weaver, Redes Mere and the River Dee. The walks range in length from 3 to 8 miles. Limited availability.  Published April 99.
Walks in North Cheshire around the Mersey Valley, Jen Darling. Limited availability. Published August 94. West Wirral Six , Ray Roberts. Limited availability.  Published September 93. South Wirral Six , Ray Roberts. Limited availability. Published July 94. Wirral Shore Way, Carl Rogers - 25 mile linear walk from Chester to West Kirby. Limited availability. Published September 99. Middlewich Challenge, John Merrill - A 22 mile, figure of eight walk with the village of Church Minshull at the axis. Follows the the whole length of the Middlewich Canal. Published April 96.	A Year of Walks: Cheshire, Clive Price - One walk for each month of the year, all featuring a point of special interest; a church, castle, canal or monument. the book also details which flowers, birds and animals to look out for. Walks range from 4 to 12 miles. Limited availability.  Published May 00.	East Cheshire Walks: From Peak to Plain, Graham Beech - 39 walks covering 250 miles, with distances ranging from 2 miles to a 20 mile challenge walk. Limited availability. Published November 04. Walks in the Country: Cheshire, David Pill - 20 rural walks of between 2 and 6 miles, including routes near Daresbury, Prestbury, Church Lawton, Ravensmoor and Farndon. Includes a separate section on nearby places of interest. Limited availability.  Published June 98. Walks in Mysterious Cheshire and Wirral - Tony Bowerman - 14 circular walks through Cheshire and Wirral's historic countryside.  Limited availability. Published August 06. Three Counties Challenge Walk, John Merrill - A tough, mountainous, 28 mile challenge starting at Tittesworth Reservoir and covering the countryside around the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Limited availability. Published April 93.

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