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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.	100 Walks in Cheshire - Part of a series for the keen walker, this book features 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 3-12 miles in Cheshire. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. This updated edition has 40 new walks. Limited availability. Published March 95.
50 Walks in Lancashire and Cheshire, AA publication - Explore the beauty of Lancashire and Cheshire with this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker (between two and ten miles in length). The walks are fully annotated with places to visit on the way, each one highlighting a particular feature, including wildlife, history and the countryside. Refreshment panels highlighting tea rooms and pubs along the way are included, as well as general information on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips, safety guidelines and dog friendliness. Published April 95.	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. Published May 97.	Cheshire Walks, Ann Thornber - a discovery guide to the treasures and oddities of the County. Limited availability. Published April 03.
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.	More Pub Walks in Cheshire & The Wirral, Jen Darling. Published May 99.	Pub Walks in Cheshire, James F Edwards - 30 circular walks of between 1½ and 5½ miles, all based on good pubs. Includes Dodleston, Shocklach, Mobberley, Swettenham and Rainow. Limited availability. Published April 94.
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 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.	Pub Walks in Cheshire, James Edwards -Features circular walks around Cheshire, starting and finishing at a good local pub. Published March 07.
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.
Shropshire Union Canal, towpath guide to the B'ham and Liverpool Junction Canal from Autherley to Nantwich, Jonathan M Morris. Limited availability. Published July 01.	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. Published August 94.
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.	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. Published May 00.
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.	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.	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.
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.	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.	Hidden Highways of Cheshire, RJA Dutton - 10 circular walks exploring Roman roads, Medieval roads, lost lanes and Salter's Ways. Published June 99.
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.	West Cheshire Walks, Jen Darling - 40 walks of between 2 and 8 miles. Limited availability. Published April 88. 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.
Walking on Wirral Footpaths, Bill Stott. West Wirral Six , Ray Roberts. Published September 93. South Wirral Six , Ray Roberts. Published July 94. Wirral Shore Way, Carl Rogers - 25 mile linear walk from Chester to West Kirby. Published September 99.	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.	Walks in Mysterious Cheshire and Wirral - Tony Bowerman - 14 circular walks through Cheshire and Wirral's historic countryside.  Published August 06. 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.
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 - Published June 07. 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. Published April 93.	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. 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.

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