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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Duncan's Pub Walks, Lancaster to the Lakes. Duncan Turner's lovely walks for all ages and abilities incorporate a civilised (though optional!) visit to a pub en route. A very pleasurable way to contribute to the 2 charities which benefit from sales. What can be better, on a nice day, than walking through the beautiful countryside between Lancaster and the Lake District? Except perhaps a walk that includes a leisurely visit to a pub and then an even more leisurely stroll back to the starting point! Written by avid walker Duncan Turner, each of the 25 excellent walks in this book do just this and are designed for walkers of all ages and abilities. Easy to follow walking instructions are accompanied by useful suggestions, interesting information on the local area, and photographs, all of which combine to make this book a must for anyone who enjoys gentle exercise with the option to eat and drink en route. All royalties from sales of this book will be given by the author to two charities: Derian House (Charity No. 1005165) and Medicine and Chernobyl UK (Charity No. 1039688). Published May 07.
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AA 100 Walks in Northern England - Seven regional walking titles in this 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. |
The Lake District and Cumbria, AA 40 Pub Walks and Cycle Rides - This exciting series of family-friendly walk and cycle ride books offers routes all over Britain. Written and researched by experts in their field, the guides are designed to be practical and easy to use for a perfectly planned day out for the whole family. Each guide includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with colour photographs throughout showing sites, views and pubs along the route. A full colour map accompanies each walk and cycle and there is practical information such as distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make sure you make the most of your family day out. Published June 05.
Waterside Walks in Cumbria & the Lake District, Mark Elliot - Using this book as a guide, you can stroll by delightful stretches of the Cocker, Derwent, Greta, Rothay, Est, and Leven rivers and enjoy the many beautiful lakes and reservoirs, set in stunning scenery, at such places as Derwentwater, Buttermere Lake, Wast Water, Elter Water and, of course, Lake Windermere. There is also the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful coastline and breathtaking views on walks at St Bees, Ravenglass and Haverigg. Published May 09 |
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Waterside Walks in Cumbria, Mark Elliot - Water
always add something special to a walk and Cumbria and the Lake District
have many notable waterside landscapes to explore. Stroll by delightful
stretches of the Cocker, Derwent and Rothay River to name a few, and enjoy
the beautiful lakes and reservoirs, set in stunning scenery, at such places
as Derwentwater, Buttermere Lake and of course Lake Windermere. Twenty
circular walks in total which vary in length from 2 to 8 miles. Published
May 09.
Drive and Stroll in Cumbria and The Lake District, Chris Bagshaw - A collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes routes at Scaleby, Caldbeck, Alston, Buttermere and Crosby Ravensworth. With maps and photographs. Published May 08. |
Walks in Silverdale and Arnside, Brian Evans - This is a brand new
edition of this popular walking guide to Silverdale and Arnside Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), at the top of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria
and Lancashire, north west England, overlooking the Lake District. 22 day
walks are described and hand-illustrated, between Carnforth, Holme,
Milnthorpe and Arnside, climbing wooded hills and limestone escarpments with
views of the Lake District fells, visiting nature reserves including
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve, crossing the Bay itself to Kents Bank and following the canal. The combinations
of rocky coastal scenery, woodland and rough limestone hills either side of
the M6 in north Lancashire, make this a paradise for walkers. There is an
extensive network of well walked paths through an intricate rocky landscape,
a joy to explore. The area is renowned for its flora and fauna, its historic
buildings and interesting geological features. Walks are between 2 and 8
miles but packed with interest, taking longer than their mileage implies,
and can be combined for longer days. Published May 2010.
Available for pre-order.
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Walking Country: Lunesdale, Paul Hannon - The Lune Valley is a superb walking area where the Yorkshire Dales meets Cumbria and Lancashire - this neat little guide contains 12 walks, of between 5 and 7˝ miles in length. The routes are concisely described and illustrated, covering every corner of this colourful landscape. Published March 09
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| The Lake to Lake Walk: Windermere to Keilder, Alastair Wallace - Only rarely does a valid new walk appear. "The Lake To Lake" is one such walk. It represents the first long distance trek in this country since Wainwright's Coast To Coast, many years ago. It begins at Lake Windermere in the Cumbrian Lake District and traverses the magnificent north Pennines before ending at Kielder Reservoir in Northumberland. During its 166 miles progress it takes in some of the most beautiful unspoilt countryside in the country and visits a cornucopia of small towns and long forgotten settlements, all with a fascinating history to be revealed. Its originator, Alistair Wallace, has already been hailed as 'the new Wainwright' and this book can only enhance his reputation further. With two books already behind him, The Weardale Way and The Dales Way Walk, he set about researching this walk over two years ago, looking at over 500 maps and confirming ancient rights of way. The result is a walk which has been thoroughly tried and tested, which should quickly establish itself as one of the most popular long-distance walks in the country. Published November 99. |
Cumbria
Way and Allerdale Ramble, Jim Watson - This
text describes two trails through Cumbria. The Cumbria Way (75 miles) runs
right through the heart of the county from Ulverston to Carlisle. This is
classic Lakeland walking taking in both farmland and mountain scenery:
Coniston Water, Tarn Hows, the Langdale Pikes, Langstrath, Borrowdale,
Derwent-water and Back o'Skiddaw. It is a balanced route that splits into
five sections of about 15 miles, on established paths along the valley
bottoms and through the fells. A walk of more variety and contrast is The
Allerdale Ramble (50 miles). Starting at Seathwaite deep in the Lakeland
fells, it travels to Keswick via a scenic walk, and continues through the
northern fells via 3000ft Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake to the market town
of Cockermouth. Each of these walks can be completed comfortably in a week's
holiday for those who are reasonably fit, or can be split into shorter day
walks. Published June 01.
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The Cumbria Coastal Way: Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth, Ian and Krysia Brodie - The Cumbria Coastal Way is a continuous walking route from north Lancashire towards the Scottish border and links a number of gems of landscape, wildlife, archaeology and history that are frequently found on this little-known coastline. The route follows the fascinating Cumbria coast from the boundary with Lancashire, around the southern Cumbrian peninsulas with their vast stretches of estuarine sands, through the Lake District National Park and the industrial heritage of the west coast, along the Solway Firth and through rough border country to the historic city of Carlisle with glimpses of Hadrian's Wall, then into Scotland to end at the famous border town of Gretna. Published February 07. |
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Coast to Coast on The Ravenber Way, Ron Scholes
- From Ravenglass in Cumbria to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Divided into 14 sections. Its route directions,
positive and clear, are dovetailed into a running commentary— rather like
having a friendly escort, who chats knowledgeably.
Distance 210 miles. Published April 04.
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Cumbria Way, John Trevelyan -
The Cumbria Way from Ulverston to
Carlisle stays mainly in the valleys,
offering a variety of superb landscape throughout its course.
Published April 00.
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Three Peaks and the Howgill Fells (Freedom to Roam Guides) -
Published in
association with the Ramblers' Association. Covering the Three Peaks and
Howgills, this guide contains directions and maps for twelve new walks
through newly opened access land. Published March 06.
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Cumbria Way, Paul Hannon - 72 miles through the
Lake District. Published February 05.
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Good Walk, Good Pub Northern Lakes - 20 circular walks for all abilities in the northern Lake District, each with a good pub in the middle. Easy to follow directions and OS mapping. Illustrated with beautiful photography. Published December 07. |
Drive and Stroll in Cumbria and The Lake District, Chris Bagshaw. Published May 08. |
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Wild Card Discovery Walks Kirby Lonsdale Area, Joan Bryden - Identify
the wildlife and feel the history with these full-colour
Wild Card Discovery Walks Kendal Area, Joan Bryden. Published July 07. Alston and Allendale, Paul Hannon - 22 walks of between 3 and 8 miles in length in the enchanting part of the North Pennines. Includes Ashgill Force, Nent Valley, Whitley Castle, Featherstone Park, The Dodd and Hexhamshire Common. Published June 04 Short Scenic Walks: Eskdale, Paul Hannon - Twenty short scenic circular walks of less than five miles in length, making a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual
walkers and anybody who simply wants to enjoy a leisurely exploration of the countryside. Published June 03 |
The Teesdale
Way, Martin Collins
and Paddy Dillon - This is a fully
updated, full-colour edition of this guide. "The Teesdale Way" explores the
course of the River Tees for exactly 100 miles from its source in the
Cumbrian North Pennines to its outlet at Middlesbrough on the north-east
coast. This is a delightful walk through unmatched river scenery including
historic sites, SSSIs, pretty villages, woods, rolling farmland and
wetlands. Passing as it does from remote Pennine moorland, through
traditional Dales towns and finally to Teeside's industrial heartland, the
Teesdale Way gives us a fascinating cross-section of the region's social,
cultural and economic life. The Way is divided into eight stages of moderate
walking and takes about a fortnight to complete, including exploration on
all the interesting features, or much less for the more determined walker.
The author has included plenty of information on terrain, wildlife and
history, accommodation, transport and refreshment, together with a final
chapter outlining 10 circular walks around various parts of the Tees for
smaller excursions. Detailed sketch maps and photographs accompany each
section, together with a mileage chart and useful addresses. Published
April 05.
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Walks on the Howgill Fells, A Wainwright -
Originally compiled in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Wainwright walking
guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever
devised. The result of painstaking and lengthy research by their namesake
and author over a period of 13 years, the guides have retained their
original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand
drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent and gradients of
the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. This
particular guide focuses on walks on the Howgill Fells and adjoining fells.
Published June 03.
A Coast to Coast Walk: A Pictorial Guide, St Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, Alfred Wainwright - Originally compiled in the 1950s early 1960s, the Wainwright walking guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever devised. The result of research by their namesake and author over a period of 13 years, the guides have retained their original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent, and gradients of the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. "A Coast to Coast Walk" was devised by Wainwright himself and stretches across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Published September 07.
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Walking with Beatrix Potter,
Norman and June Buckley - The Beatrix Potter Society Newsletter, July, 2007
"Delightful... it is not without its humour... The book is primarily targeted
towards the family outing... The connection of each walk
to Beatrix is fully and interestingly described..." It would make a fine
gift. Published May 07.
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The Border Line, Eric Robson - Ever since the Roman emperor Hadrian built the first frontier in AD 120, the border area between England and Scotland has been a highly disputed territory, its history characterized by raids, uneasy treaties and a distinctive culture, neither wholly English or wholly Scottish. The broadcaster Eric Robson walks the modern border line, starting at the Solway Firth and covering more than a hundred miles to Berwick on Tweed, describing points of interest along the way, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. This rich compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain. Published April 07.
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The North West and The Lake District Exploring
Woodland, The Woodland Trust - Exploring Woodland is a series of guides from
The Woodland Trust that describe and illustrate beautiful woodland sites -
both publicly owned and private - in different regions throughout the UK.
Fully illustrated with site maps and photographs, these are the essential
woodland guides for all tree lovers. This guide covers woodlands in the Lake
District National Park and the north-west of England. Published April 08.
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Walking in Eden, Ron Scholes - Fully revised second edition of this popular book. 30 circular and linear routes, ranging from a two-mile stroll through the area around Great Asby and Holborn Hill, an 8-mile ramble along the River Eden, a 12-mile route to Nine Standards Rigg to a 15-mile trek to the valley of the South Tyne. Published September 06.
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Walks Around Windermere: Kendal, Sawry and Newby Bridge, Bryn Trescatheric. Limited availability. Published March 03. Walks in the Kendal Area 1, John Marsh. Limited availability. Published September 02. Walks in the Kendal Area: 3, Richard Kenyon. Limited availability. Published April 99. Walks with Children around Kendal, Jan & Dennis Kelsall. Limited availability. Published September 99.
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Birdwatching Walks in Cumbria,
Tim Dean & Jeremy Roberts. This extremely popular book (2nd edition) by
well-known experts in the field contains 50 walks in Cumbria which give
excellent bird watching opportunities. Invaluable seasonal occurrence chart.
This excellent book details no fewer than fifty gentle walks in Cumbria with
excellent bird watching; Easy-to-follow route maps are provided for all
walks, each of which ends at the same place it starts; each walk suggests the
best places to look, and species to watch out for; Walks can be planned
using the invaluable seasonal occurrence chart which is included on pages
109-114; Written by highly respected and well-known experts in the
field. Limited availability. Published October 02.
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Lakeland to Lindisfarne: Coast to Coast Walk from Ravenglass to Holy Island, John Gillham - First published in 1995 and now available in paperback, a 190-mile coast-to-coast walk from Ravenglass in the Lake District to Lindisfarne off the Northumbrian coast. Includes maps throughout, as well as alternative low-level and high-level routes. Limited availability. Published April 95. |
Car Free Cumbria: Walking the County Using Lake Steamers, Local Busues and Trains Vol I, John Sparks - As nature never intended us to spend all out time walking in circles Jon Sparks has described 16 one-day walks with a beginning and an end. The walks include low-level walks by the lakeshores and more ambitious ones on the mountaintops and ridges. Wherever possible Jon will have you taking a return trip by a lake steamer or steam railway train. Limited availability. Published April 02. | Westmorland Way, Paul Hannon - Across Lakeland from Appleby to Arnside. 7 sections. Includes checklist of facilities. It describes a 95 mile long distance footpath through the outstanding countryside of the old county of Westmorland, travelling all the way from Appleby-in-Westmorland to Arnside. The walk is broken down into manageable days with helpful tips about planning the walk as well as information on the facilities that are available as you pass through various villages. As well as details (in bold print) on the actual walk there is plenty of information on points of interest along the route (in lighter print). Many black and white sketches as well as hand-drawn maps help make this walk come alive, inviting the reader to go along its way. Buyer Review. Limited availability. Published February 98. |
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Cumbria Way, Anthony Burton - A guide to the entire route of the Cumbria Way which describes points of interest, and provides a selection of Ordnance Survey maps, historical and geological backgrounds to regions, details on accommodation and alternative means of transport, and walks to the top of local hills and mountains. Limited availability. Published February 99.
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Country Walks around
Kendal, Mary Welsh - Varying from four to ten miles, a series of 25 circular
walks, all of which begin in the Lake District town of Kendal and take in
such villages as Troutbeck, Staveley, Arnside and Winster. Each walk
features a route description and a clear sketch map, as well as details of
the local flora and fauna, and information on archaeology and history.
Limited availability. Published July 96.
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Eden Valley, Paul Hannon - The Eden Valley starts in the Yorkshire Dales and is bounded by the Lake District and North Pennines. The book contains 32 walks of between 3 and 14 miles, including Kirby Stephen, Appleby, Mallerstang Edge, Cross Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Nine Standards Rigg and High Cup Nick. Limited availability. Published January 96. |
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Furness Way, Paul Hannon - 75 mile South Lakeland crossing visiting Cartmel, Coniston, and Eskdale. 6 sections. Includes checklist of facilities. Limited availability. Published October 94. |
Brampton Walks for the Millennium, Pat Doody.
Limited availability.
Published November 01. Broughton and Eamont Bridge, East Cumbria Countryside Project. Limited availability. Published September 07 |
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MORE MAPS Cumbria Way (Walker's Route S.) XT40 version, Harvey. Published May 09 Howgill Fells (Superwalker S.), Harvey. Published May 00
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