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Details of delivery terms will be given by the individual retailer. The list is updated at regular intervals but If there is a particular title you are having difficulty finding we will be happy to do a search through our book sourcing service.
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MAPS OF DARTMOOR
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ARE YOU GOING TO DARTMOOR? LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION? Hotels - Bed and Breakfast - Self Catering -
Camping/Caravan Parks |
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Walking on Dartmoor,
John Earle - Dartmoor has been called the last wilderness in England. It
is wild and lonely, with remote areas of uplands and mountains; even in
holiday periods, you can get away and walk all day without seeing a soul.
Published October 02.
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Dartmoor Walks into History, John Earle - This is a walks book with a difference. It's aim is to take the reader on a journey of discovery whilst also providing a healthy and enjoyable walk on Dartmoor. Each walk has been selected to provide a variety of routes across a varied range of landscapes in and around the National Park. Each walk is linked to a place of particular importance in the history of the moor, with the author relating points of interest along the way. The walks included in this volume cover castles, prehistoric sites, remnants of old mining areas, farms, quarries and ancient trackways. Neither the walking nor the history is too demanding - the aim being to have an enjoyable hour or so out on the moor while coming home knowing a little more than when one left. Under John Earle's expert guidance (he's author of a number of walking guides - and has also climbed Everest!), the reader will find much here to stimulate their interest whether they are an avid outdoors person or if they prefer 'virtual walking' from the comfort of an armchair! Published April 03. | Walk Dartmoor, Kate and Alan Hobbs - Within the heart of Devon lies Dartmoor's 365 square miles of natural beauty, one of the largest areas of exposed granite in southern England. Apart from its spectacular scenery, Dartmoor is rich in flora and fauna. Come with us to explore Dartmoor's dramatic high moors, gentle riversides, idyllic country lanes and unspoilt villages, discovering spectacular views, ancient archaeology and traces of bygone industries. All 40 walking routes include: walking route summary, ratings for Effort Time Distance Ascents/Descents Refreshments and Vertigo risk, fully detailed walk description including frequent timings to aid navigation and check your progress, GPS waypoints at every key point on every route, full colour 1:40,000 scale Ordnance Survey licenced mapping for each route, short walk and stroll alternatives. Published January 06. |
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South Dartmoor Pub Walks,
Robert Hesketh - 11 stunningly beautiful walks ranging in length from 7
to 12 km, and each taking in a Dartmoor pub
for those wishing to refresh themselves with food and/or drink.
Published March 05.
North Dartmoor Pub Walks, Robert Hesketh - 8-13 km (5-8 miles) walks taking in a pub along the way. Published March 06. |
Pub Walks in Dartmoor & South Devon, Michael Bennie - 30 circular walks of between 2 and 5 miles. Includes Beesands, Harberton, Blackawton, Loddiswell, Princetown and Hexworthy. Also contains details of speciality menus and the range of ales available in the pubs. Published March 94. Re-printed 2006
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Ten Dartmoor Tors, John Earle - Halsgrove's popular Boot Up Series
is fast
becoming a phenomenon in local walks
books, aimed to attract families and others
to explore the countryside in a leisurely way.
The books includes short walks for those
living in or visiting popular areas of the
country, written by those who know the
places well. They provide a healthy hour or
two of exercise, discovering parts of Britain's
countryside that the casual visitor might
otherwise miss, pointing out interesting
features along the way. These are perfect
walks for families. This book of 10 short walks takes the reader up
Dartmoor's famous high spots - known as tors for those who don't know -
making the most of the breathtaking views on offer while
offering information about the landscape and
something of the history of surrounding area.
The tors explored are chosen for the variety
of walk they offer and the exciting scenery. Published April 09.
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South Devon and Dartmoor Walks, Pathfinder
Guide, Brian Conduit - This new revised and updated edition of South Devon &
Dartmoor Walks from Pathfinder is even better than ever. This collection of
walks complements Pathfinder Dartmoor, an area acclaimed as the last great
wilderness in Britain. The haunting beauty of the central moorland studded
with old tin mines and one of Britain's highest concentrations of historic
remains is explored on several routes through the national park, including
those passing Vixen Tor, one of the tallest and most distinctive granite
tors on Dartmoor, Princetown and Buckfastleigh Moor. However, there are also
explorations of the hills, river valleys and picturesque villages of the
surrounding countryside the South Hams and south-east Devon, and especially
the spectacular coastline. Pathfinder Guides are Britain's best loved
walking guides. They are the perfect companion for country walks throughout
Britain. Each title features 28 circular walks with easy-to-follow route
descriptions, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range
from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for
everyone. Published November 09.
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Short Walks:
Dartmoor, Jarrold - 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 02.
Short Walks: Dartmoor, Sue Viccars - Dartmoor is part of a vast, raised granite plateau, rising to 2,073ft at its highest point, High Willhays. Where the granite has been exposed to the elements, it has weathered into fantastic 'tors'-the most famous and accessible of which is Haytor. Dartmoor also has a number of beautiful rivers that have cut deep valleys, now thickly wooded, at places such as the Teign gorge at Castle Drogo. The walks in this book range from a gentle stroll through the forests around a moorland reservoir, to a tougher route across the open moor to explore the upper reaches of one of Dartmoor's prettiest rivers. New Edition Published October 09. |
Dartmoor Walks for
Motorists, Brian Le Messurier - 30 circular walks
of between 2 and 8 miles. Includes sketch maps and notes on points of
interest along the way. Published June 91. South Devon & Dartmoor Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield - 20 routes of between 2½ and 6 miles in length. Includes routes at Bolt Head, Cockington, Lustleigh, Otterton, Brixham, Haytor, Bovey Tracey and Newton Poppleford. Published April 97. Really Short Walks on North Dartmoor, Paul White - 15 delightful walks (3-5km, 2-3 miles in length) to enjoy Dartmoor's 'wilderness' and bordering countryside. Limited availability. Published March 05.
Really Short Walks on South Dartmoor, Paul White - Some easy. some challenging routes, no longer than 5km (3 miles). Limited availability. Published March 06.
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Walking Dartmoor's Ancient Tracks, Eric Hemery - Originally published in 1986 and now available
in paperback, a guide to walking 28 tracks on Dartmoor, which draws upon
evidence from experienced moormen to identify the historic routes taken by
monks, miners and merchants. Limited availability. Published May 97.
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Dartmoor (Collins Rambler's Guides), Richard Sale - Produced in association with the Rambler's Association and Harvey's Maps, this series covers some of the most popular walking areas in Britain and Ireland, combining detailed route descriptions with information on the local history and wildlife. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it. The main section of the book comprises 30 walks, suitable for all abilities, from young children to experienced walkers. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and distances, as well as a fact file summarising useful information, such as start and finish points, duration, safety advice and points of interest. Limited availability. Published July 00. |
Walking the Tors
and Hilltops of Dartmoor, Alan Johnson - A
Guide to 20 Seasonal Walks,with Gazetteer of Dartmoor Peaks. Limited
availability. Published
April 02 Shortish Walks on Dartmoor, Paul White - 15 circular Dartmoor walks. All have been selected for their beauty and their interest! enjoy finding prehistoric villages and ceremonial sites, medieval deserted villages and the massive diggings of former tin mines. Limited availability. Published March 03. Walking in Southern Dartmoor, Dartmoor Rescue Group. Limited availability. Published March 00. |
| Walking in Dartmoor and South Devon, Christina Green. Limited availability. Published March 93. |
A Walker's Guide to the Pubs of Dartmoor, Chris Wilson. Limited availability. Published March 93 |
Six Short Pub Walks on Dartmoor, Sally & Chips Barber. Limited availability. Published October 95. |
| Dartmoor Walks with an All-Terrain Pushchair, Emma Richardson. Limited availability. Published March 05. | Walking the Stories & Legends of Dartmoor, Michael Bennie - 20 walks with a theme. Limited availability. Published July 95. | South Devon and Dartmoor: A Climbers' Guide, Nick White. Limited availability. Published March 95. |
| Ten Family Walks on Dartmoor, Sally & Chips Barber. Limited availability. Published May 94. | Dartmoor & Exmoor Weekend Walks, Anthony Burton - The fourteen circular walks in each Weekend Walks volume are all between 10 and 15 miles (16(24 km) in length and the mapping is based on the Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 maps. The walks are grouped in pairs, both of which start and finish at a town or village large enough to offer accommodation and other facilities. Each book therefore provides the basis for seven walking weekends (or fourteen full days' walking) in some of Britain's finest and wildest scenery. Limited availability. Published April 00. | Walking through Dartmoor's Past, Michael Bennie - a guide to 20 walks that visit some of Dartmoor's historic sites. Limited availability. Published July 98. |
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MORE MAPS Dartmoor (Superwalker S.), Harvey Published Aug 07 Philip's Red Books Dartmoor and South Devon Coast. Published April 08
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS South Devon Walking Holidays - Guided & Self guided walking holidays on Dartmoor and along two Moors Way and the Falmouth to Exmouth section of the South West Coastal Path. Individuals or groups up to 16 can be catered for. |
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