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Discover Cornwall, Sue Kittow - Discover Cornwall lists 20 walks providing a healthy and entertaining way to keep fit, learn about Cornwall, and enjoy the beaches, moorland and history of this magical county. The walks have clear directions, delightful details and excellent photographs, making this a unique book to keep and pore over for readers as well as walkers. Published June 12.	Cornwall: Featuring 30 Circular Walks, Sue Viccars - Cornwall's coastal path gives access to many of Britain's finest marine landscapes, and a great many of the walks in this guide utilise sections of the path, which is maintained to a high standard. Two walks, starting at Polkerris and Little Petherick respectively, follow parts of the Saints' Way, which crosses Cornwall from coast to coast on a route pioneered by the early Christian missionaries. Other routes take in the ever-popular Land's End, romantic Prussia Cove (an old smugglers' haunt), and Bodmin Moor, a landscape that has altered little since the Iron Age, nearly 3,000 years ago. Published October 12.	Railtrails: From Track to Trail (Truro to West Cornwall) - Harry Cobbald, Joe Murrary and Oliver Foster.  Published June 12.
Shortish Walks St Ives to Padstow, David Wright.  Published February 12.	Town Walks in Cornwall, James Clancy and Simone Stanbrook-Byrne.  Published April 12.	AA 50 Walks in Cornwall.  Published April 13.  Available for pre-order.
Lonley Planet, Devon Cornwall and Southwest England - New European Regional format means loads more colour, better maps and an easier-to-read layout. Coverage incl. Bristol and the counties of Somerset and Dorset, along with Devon and Cornwall. Even more coverage of popular activities in the region - walking, cycling, riding. Authors local to the area. Published Jan 11	A Dozen Dramatic Walks in Cornwall, James Clancy - This third title in the series introduces the reader to twelve more outstanding routes, this time in the ever-popular county of Cornwall. The drama and beauty encountered in Devon and Somerset is now continued further west with no lessening of the quality of walking. In keeping with other titles in the series, each route includes details of local watering holes for refreshment, places to stay and nearby places of interest. Historic notes, authors' tips and pointers on natural history are also included. A Dozen Dramatic Walks in Cornwall will also hold appeal for photographers who will discover plenty of subject matter along these splendid routes. Published September 11.	Walking in the Isles of Scilly, Paddy Dillon - This is a detailed guide to walking throughout the islands. It is a new edition of the original and most comprehensive guide to this beautiful and unspoilt area. It details of boat trips between the islands, and other useful information for exploration on foot. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, the Isles of Scilly are a joy to explore. The Isles form the smallest of Britain's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and their historic shores have been designated as Heritage Coast. The surrounding sea is protected as a marine park. Archaeological remains abound, not only on the islands, but submerged beneath the sea. While the walks in this guidebook could be completed in as little as a week, a fortnight would allow a much more leisurely appreciation of the islands, and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Published January 09 K
Coastal Walks in South West England, Sue Viccars - Are you planning a holiday to Devon, Cornwall or the Jurassic Coast? Do you enjoy a walk with stunning coastal scenery? The South West Coast Path is the UK's most popular National Trail with Tintagel voted the best walk in Britain in a survey of 4,000 readers of Country Walking magazine. Pathfinder Guide to Coastal Walks in South West England takes walkers and holidaymakers to the most scenic sections of the South West Coast without needing to walk all 635 miles. Selected from Pathfinder Guides covering South West England, this collection of 30 coastal walks ranges from 2-13 miles in length and is suitable for walkers of all abilities. With walks ranging from family rambles to challenging hikes, each circular walk takes in some of the many delights of the dramatic coastline of South West England from Somerset and Devon to Cornwall and Dorset. Each walk in Pathfinder Guide to Coastal Walks in South West England is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints to help you navigate your walk with ease.  Published May 11.	Walking the South Coast of England, David Bathurst - A Complete Guide to Walking the South-facing Coasts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight), Sussex and Kent, from Lands End to the South Foreland. Every year, people flock to England’s south coast to visit heritage sites or simply to relax on the beach. But to see the real beauty that these glorious counties have to offer, pick up this detailed guide to some of the best walking in Britain. David Bathurst has walked 650 miles of coast, taking in breath-taking natural landscapes and significant landmarks on the way. With rugged cliffs and ancient cathedral cities, historic ports and wonderful wildlife, there’s something for everyone; whether you’re a seasoned hiker ready to take on the entire walk, or a summertime stroller who wants to experience this rewarding ramble in smaller doses. Published May 08	Cornwall Short Walks, Sue Viccars - Famous for scenic fishing villages, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, Cornwall is also a land steeped in history and tradition with a remarkable industrial heritage. The walks in this guide give a taste of all Cornwall's attractions. Walkers can explore picturesque St Ives, once reliant on pilchard fishing but now the home of the Tate St Ives gallery, or can wander along the wooded banks of the River Fal around the Trelissick estate. History-lovers will enjoy the chance to explore the ruined coastal mine workings at Geevor and Wheal Cotes, or one of England's most impressive 19th-century homes - Lanhydrock House. Published January 10.
Ramblers Short Walks in Cornwall - A practical little walk guide to Cornwall endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included and use clear Ordnance Survey maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions.  Cornwall forms the tip of the south-west peninsula of the island of Great Britain. The coastline is wild and rocky; headlands and cliffs are interspersed with large sandy beaches in the north, and deeply indented with river estuaries in the south. The interior is dominated by areas of moorland, notably the granite mass of Bodmin Moor.  This guide, produced in co-operation with the Ramblers and featuring Ordnance Survey mapping, is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the stunning scenery.  This compact little guide contains walks, all of which are 5 miles or under, which are ideal for an afternoon stroll. Published March 11.  K	Walking in Penwith, David Chapman - David Chapman picks his favourite walks in his favourite area of Cornwall. These walks have been chosen to reflect the diverse nature of the district, so you will be taken to the most beautiful places as well as the most interesting ones. Plenty of information is given about the route of each walk, and the author shares his knowledge of the natural history that can be seen, as well as giving information about the history and geology along the way. The walks are varied in length; all offer suitable places to sit and relax over lunch, whether at an inn, a cafe, or simply a seat with a view! Each walk is given a rating for its beauty, level of difficulty, wildlife, historical interest and general interest. Distances, timings and parking places are detailed, so that you can make appropriate choices. The walks are illustrated with David's superb photographs, so not only will this book introduce you to new parts of Penwith, it will also be a souvenir of the walk. Published March 11.	AA 40 Short Walks in Cornwall - This compact and handy guide to short walks in Cornwall features walks between one and four miles long which can be covered in a morning or afternoon. There is an introduction for each walk giving background on the area, it's history, wildlife and other points of interest; plus key information panels providing a summary of distance, time, gradient and ascent, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, refreshments, parking and public toilets. Each walk has a highly detailed map and clear, easy-to-follow route directions. Published June 11.
Pathfinder, Cornwall, Sue Viccars - Cornwall's coastal path gives access to many of Britain's finest marine landscapes, and a great many of the walks in this guide utilise sections of the path, which is maintained to a high standard. Two walks, starting at Polkerris and Little Petherick respectively, follow parts of the Saints' Way, which crosses Cornwall from coast to coast on a route pioneered by the early Christian missionaries. Other routes take in the ever-popular Land's End, romantic Prussia Cove (an old smugglers' haunt), and Bodmin Moor, a landscape that has altered little since the Iron Age, nearly 3,000 years ago. Published July 12.	Cornwall Coast Path, Bude to Plymouth, Henry Stedman and Joel Newton - This extended guide covers the 2nd section of the South West Coast Path, from Bude to Plymouth, following the national trail for 288 miles. The footpath takes in secluded coves, tiny fishing villages, rocky headlands, bustling resorts, wooded estuaries and golden surf washed beaches. 145 maps - 15 town plans and 130 large scale walking maps. An all in one guide - Trailblazer guides include practical information not usually found in walking guides to the UK: places to stay, places to eat, attractions along the way and public transport information. Unique mapping features - our guides are easier to use because walking directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points of interest and walking times are all written onto the maps themselves in the places to which they apply. Published May 12.	St Ives to Padstow: Walks Along the South West Coast Path, Ruth Luckhurst - Packed with accessible local and historical information, the route of each walk is overlaid onto a stunning aerial photograph, showing walkers the landscape and features, followed by a description of each walk and information about the area. The essential walking companion for families and serious walkers alike with a variety of walks to suit all ages and abilities. Produced to a high standard whilst maintaining an affordable price of just GBP4.95. These books will appeal to families and individuals wishing to explore and understand the area as well as photographers, travellers, visitors to the region, geologists and local historians. Published March 13.
A Boot up North Cornwall's Sites of Magic and Mystery, Terry Faull - This book of 10 walks covers the far north of Cornwall, a remote district of deep wooded valleys, secret paths and ancient churches. Its history is full of strange characters, family rivalries, hauntings, smuggling and forgotten mysteries. This area is rich in stories and legends and the walks in this book explore places where there are such stories to be told and where magic and mystery can still be found. None of these walks is more than five miles long and all are intended for those who enjoy a leisurely amble of discovery. The routes follow public rights of way or land open for access. In a few cases short stretches of roadway are included. Published April 10.	A Boot up the South West Coast Path North Cornwall, Philip Carter - Many people have discovered the South West Coast Path by walking a section of it, some indeed with intent, but quite a few others have simply stumbled across it whilst on holiday. One can walk the whole 630 miles from Minehead to Poole Harbour but the 10 walks in this book are mostly circular, using the Coastal Path as part of the walk. In this way the walker can sample some of the best sections of the long-distance path in North Cornwall and along to the Hartland area of North Devon while not having to retrace their steps.  Published June 10.	A Boot up the South West Coast Path South Cornwall, Philip Carter - Many people have discovered the South West Coast Path by walking a section of it, some indeed with intent, but quite a few others have simply stumbled across it whilst on holiday. One can walk the whole 630 miles from Minehead to Poole Harbour but the 10 walks in this book are mostly circular, using the Coastal Path as part of the walk. In this way the walker can sample some of the best sections of the long-distance path in South Cornwall while not having to retrace their steps. Published June 10.
A Boot Up Mining Walks in Cornwall and West Devon, Peter Hancock - A Boot Up Mining Walks in Cornwall and West Devon offers fresh ideas and gives a different perspective to a familiar ramble. Whether crossing open moor or walking along a coastal path, trekking through wooded valleys or following a long abandoned canal, it is a convenient pocket-sized companion designed to add an extra dimension to the enjoyment of a leisurely walk. Published June 11. A Boot Up Bodmin Moor and Around, Terry Faull.  Published June 11.	Cornish Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield - Twenty circular walks based around good local teashops including routes near Padstow, St Ives, Lands End, Mevagissey, Fowey, West Looe and Launceston. The walks are between 3 and 7½ miles in length. With sketch maps and photographs. Published 03 Really Short Walks in Cornwall, Paul White.   Published June 08.	AA 30 Short Walks in Cornwall - Handy pocket-sized box of 30 short walking routes in Cornwall. Contained within the box are 30 cards each with a short walking route, so you can easily take it with you on the walk for reference. All of the walks featured are between 1 and 4 miles long meaning they can be tackled in a morning or afternoon. Key panels give details on distance, gradient, difficulty, surface and other practical advice. Published August 11.
The South-West Coast Path, Paddy Dillon - This second edition of the South West Coast Path guide contains a clear and accurate route description (in 45 day stages), with inland alternatives where appropriate, accommodation and facility guide, colour photographs and full colour OS maps.  Published April 04. For More on South-West Coast Path see Long Distance Books	Walking in Cornwall, J R A Hockin - Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Published March 11.	Shortish Walks in North Cornwall, Paul White - This book is easy to follow on the excellent short walks it contains. The walks are just the right length to enable exploration of interesting areas met on the walk. We found they lasted most of the day. The book took the angst out of route planning, mostly using paths on an OS map, and so we could have done it ourselves in theory. The Costal path is brilliant but many of the inland valleys used to make the walk circular were very pretty too. Excellent advice on parking. Customer review.  Published January 11.
Cornwall Walking on the Level, Norman Buckley - Cornwall is a county of great walking potential, but with many of the popular areas needing the ability to tackle prolonged and steep climbs, particularly along the South West Coast Path. This book selects and illustrates twenty- eight routes, mainly circular, which explore some of the finest parts of the county, without serious ascent. In addition to the route directions, the distance, ascent, car parking, refreshments and map are provided for each walk.  Published March 11.	St Austell Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetsone.  Published March 10. Also: Launceston Treasure Hunt on Foot Falmouth Treasure Hunt on Foot Penzance Treasure Hunt on Foot Truro Treasure Hunt on Foot St Ives Treasure Hunt on Foot Looe Treasure Hunt on Foot Bodmin Treasure Hunt on Foot	Pocket Pub Walks Cornwall, Michael Bennie - What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and then visit a traditional pub for a delicious meal and a glass of beer or wine? This book's handy size fits neatly into a pocket, and gives you clear numbered route instructions for each walk, which includes a map, details of distance and terrain, information on how to get to the start, places of interest along the way and, most importantly, a recommended pub serving good food. An enjoyable way to see some of the finest scenery in Cornwall. Published April 09
Top Ten Devon and Cornwall Walks, Robert Andrews - With pull out map.  Limited availability. Published February 09.	Pub Walks Along the Cornwall Coast Path, Eleanor Smith - 20 circular walks based on the Coast Path which stretches from Port Isaac via Land's End and the Lizard to Cremyll near Plymouth. The walks range in length from 3 to 5 miles. Limited availability. Published June 04.	Toby's Dog Friendly Dog Walks Cornwall, Toby the Dalmatian and Alan Bartlett.  Limited availability. Published July 08.
AA 50 Walks, Cornwall - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and with "50 Walks in Cornwall" you can find a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities - from the casual walker to the experienced hiker. This book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way: 'While You're There', featuring churches, country houses, museums, villages and towns. Each walk also has refreshment information: 'Where to Eat and Drink', including tea rooms and pubs, with extra details on their character and the food on offer. A 'What to Look For' panel features more specific details of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. 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. Limited availability. Published April 08. K New Edition April 2013 Available for pre-order.	AA Leisure Guide:Cornwall - This fantastic activity guide from the AA tells you the best places to visit in Cornwall and includes mapped walks, cycle rides and car tours. Inside you'll find easy-to-use and modern layouts with colour photographs to inspire you and area maps which show the area in detail. The guide contains 10 walks, 3 cycle rides and 2 car tours, each illustrated with a colour map. Each chapter tells you the best places to visit and listings pages give reviews of pubs and tea shops plus information on where to shop, local specialities, activities, and local events and festivals. Limited availability. Published May 11.

MORE MAPS The Scilly Guidebook, Rex Bowley - The Isles of Scilly Standard Guide Book with large scale Map of the Islands. Published March 08 Isles of Scilly Map - First published in 1994 and now in its 5th edition this super-scale map shows footpaths, ancient monuments, shops and other vital information such as the location of loos and cafes. Ideal for walkers and for exploring the islands. Published June 10 South West Coast Path 1, Minehead to Bude (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published July 11 South West Coast Path 2, Bude to Portreath (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 06 South West Coast Path 3, Portreath to Lizard Point (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 06 South West Coast Path 4, The Lizard to Plymouth (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published June 11 South West Coast Path 5, Plymouth to Sidmouth (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 09 South West Coast Path 6, Sidmouth to South Haven Point (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 09 Berlitz Cornwall GuideMap. Published July 04. Limited availability.

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