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LONG DISTANCE PATHS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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England's Highest Peaks, A Guide to the 2, 000ft Summits, Alasdair Gibb - This comprehensive text describes the ascent of all the major peaks above 2000 feet in England and the Isle of Man, with introductory sections on the geology of the peaks which are intended to enhance walkers' understanding of the landscape that they are exploring. Published September 00.
Hewitts and Marilyns of England, Complete Up-to-date Lists of Hills, Michael Cox. Published September 97. Mountain Tables, Tables of the 2000ft Mountains of England and Wales, Michael Dewey. Published September 95.
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AA 100 Walks in South East England Published April 04. AA 100 Walks in Northern England - Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, ER Yorkshire, Greaterr Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Yorks, South Yorks, West Yorks. Published April 04. AA 100 Walks in South West England - Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire. Published April 04. AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England - Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire. Published April 04.
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AA 100 Walks in Eastern 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 Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk. Published April 04. |
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Challenge Manual, Three Peaks Challenge Guide, Guy Newham. Published February 98. |
The High Peaks of England and Wales, Paul Hannon -
Mountain walking on the 2500ft peaks. Features 40 famous
peaks, including Scafell Pike, Snowdon, Blencathra, Cader Idris, the Brecon
Beacons and the Cheviot. Full colour throughout. Published September 99.
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The Hills of Southern England, A Guide to Summits Under 2000ft, Alasdair Gibb - This guide covers the Cornish Hills, Quantocks, Exmoor, Blackdown Hills, Wessex Downs, Isle of Wight, North and South Downs, Weald, Chilterns and Cotswolds. It describes ascents of each of the distinct summits across Southern England that are below 2000 feet in altitude. Illustrated and with route maps, it takes the walker to iron-age hill forts, rough rock tors and dominating scarp-edge summits. From cliff-top strolls and the exploration of hidden woodland combes to rough moorland walks, the routes included cater for all interests and abilities. It is divided into five sections, each beginning with an explanation of the area's geology to enhance walkers' understanding of the landscape they are exploring. Complete with an introduction and advice on footpaths and rights of way, plus tips on hill safety and conditions for both the novice and experienced walker alike, it provides information on the hill names, details of local accommodation and a list of contacts. Published April 02. |
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The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 1, John & Ann Nuttall
- This second edition of a guide to the mountains of Wales includes eight
summits over 2000 feet not previously covered. The text provides routes up
the mountains. Published February 00.
The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 2, John & Ann Nuttall - A definitive list of the 251 mountains in England over 2000 ft, with detailed route descriptions and delightful pen drawings. Published March 03. Peaks, Moors and Dales, An Interactive Guide to the Hills of England (except the Lake District), Iain White. Published September 03. |
Classic Mountain Scrambles in England & Wales, Graham Thompson - A guide
to the best mountain scrambles in England and Wales, detailing the classic
routes such as Sentries Ridge on Mynydd Mawr in Snowdonia and Low Water Beck
on Coniston Old Man in the Lake District. Includes a chapter on safety and
practical advice. Published April 94.
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The Hills of Northern England and the Isle of Man, A Guide to Summits Under 2000ft, Alasdair Gibb - Around the well-trodden mountains of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the lower heights and foothills form some of Britain's finest summits. The colourful wooded, cragged hills and moorland of the forgotten part of Lakeland provide magnificent views of their higher neighbours, whilst the unspoilt hills of the Isle of Man form a huge tract of walking country. This volume describes the ascent of each of the distinct summits across the region that are below 2000 feet in altitude. With route maps and photographs, the walks in this book range from gentle strolls to rewarding hikes. It is divided into five sections, each one beginning with an explanation of the area's geology to enhance walkers' understanding of the landscape they are exploring. It also contains an introduction and advice on footpaths and rights of way, plus tips on hill safety and conditions for both the novice and experienced walker alike. It provides information on the hill names, details of local accommodation and a list of contacts. Published June 02.
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| Backpacker's Britain - Northern England, Graham Uney - A selection of 25 backpacking trips throughout northern England. Each trip is illustrated with map, route profile and pictures. The guide explores some of the best remote hill and mountain landscapes in northern England. The routes could be used for ambitious long-day routes (between 35 and 50km). Published July 01. |
Two Degrees West: A Walk Along England's Meridian, Nicholas Crane - What
is England and who are the English? There is a line from one end of
England to the other. This is the line of longitude - 2 degrees west - and
it describes a cross-section through the country. The author follows this
line as closely as physically possible on foot - terrain ranging from open moorland to urban back-streets. The line begins at Berwick-on-Tweed on the
border with Scotland and runs south through the wilds of Northumberland
and includes the Yorkshire Dales, Pennines, Birmingham suburbs, Cotswolds,
Salisbury Plain, Dorset and Isle of Purbeck. Published June 00. Two Degrees West: A Walk Along England's Meridian - Audio Version Published June 00 |
A Walk Across England, Richard Long - The author walked from the west coast to the east coast by country roads and footpaths, camping or sleeping in bed and breakfast along the way. The photographs and words are a distillation of some of the things that he saw or did or thought about, along the way. Published November 97. Walking in England and Wales, David Hancock & Nick Channer - Independent Travellers Guide. Limited availability. Published August 99. |
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The Great English Walk, Margaret & Brian Nightingale -
the first stage of the 623 mile route, covering 278 miles
in 20 sections. Starting in Chepstow, and heading north via the Forest of
Dean, Malvern Hills, Brown Clee, Wenlock Edge, Caer Caradoc, Shrewsbury,
Grinshill, Bickerton Hill, Peckforton Hill, Cheshire Plain, Congleton
Edge, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands, Bakewell, Curbar Edge and
Hathersage.Includes a facility list, and telephone numbers for Tourist
Information offices en route. Published December 96. The Great English Walk Vol 2, Margaret & Brian Nightingale - the second stage of the 623 mile route, covering 345 miles in 24 sections.Starting in Hathersage, passes through Derwent Edge, Holmfirth, Hebden Bridge, Haworth, Ilkley Moor, Nidderdale, Leyburn, Barnard Castle, Stanhope, Allendale, Vindolanda, Wark, Rothbury, Cheviot Hills, Wooler, finishing in Berwick. Includes a facility list, and telephone numbers for Tourist Information offices en route. Published September 97. |
Walking the Cathedral Cities of England,
Rowland Mead - This is a thorough guide to cathedral tours and related
city walks. These are designed to be taken at an easy pace, allowing the
visitor ample time for personal exploration and revealing the archetypal
English cathedral city in its many fascinating guises. Published October
03. Walking the Cathedral Cities of Eastern England, Rowland Mead - The first of two volumes, this guide covers 14 English cathedrals and the cities that have grown up around them. The book includes cathedral tours, city walks, details of the historical and architectural background of the cities and suggestions for places to stop for refreshment. Limited availability. Published April 00. Walking the Cathedral Cities of Western England - This is a guide to the most appealing cathedrals in the west of England, chosen for their intrinsic interest and the character of the surrounding city. It includes 28 walks and tours with suggestions for refreshment en route. Limited availability Published February 01. |
North West Rail Trails, Gordon Suggit - Discover the North West by walking the region's former railways. This guide offers 25 historic routes, from 2 to 5 miles long, passing through country parks and nature reserves. Accompanied by the author's own sketch maps and photographs there is even coverage of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Published September 99. Canal Walks: South, Ray Quinlan - A walking tour of the towpaths of the most interesting and varied canals of southern England and Wales. Published October 92. Canal Walks of England and Wales, Ray Quinlan. Hardback Published March 98. Walking Roman Roads in North-West England, Philip Graystone. Published March 92. Out of Town: Forty Great Walks in the North of England, David Grech. From Side to Side, Joyce Tombs - a walk across England and Wales. Published August 99. |
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A Coast to
Coast Walk: A Pictorial Guide,
A. 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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The National Trails, Paddy Dillon - National Trails were established
as part of the post-war programme to keep areas of Britain "special" and
to protect them from development. The first such route, the Pennine Way,
opened in 1965, and since then another 14 have been designated in England
and Wales, with a further 4 in Scotland. Together, the National Trails
cover well over 5000 kilometres (3100 miles), each one with unique
qualities which explore the rich, scenic and historic countryside of
Britain. Even the most dedicated long-distance walker would take over 200
days to walk them all, but most are happy to explore them one after
another over several annual holidays. With its route descriptions,
photographs and profiles, this book is not only an invaluable reference
for anyone researching our National Trails, but is in itself a celebration
of these wonderful routes across Britain's landscape. Paddy Dillon has
walked all the National Trails twice, and keeps abreast of all the latest
developments. Published October 07.
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The Coast to Coast Walk, Martin Wainwright - The Coast to Coast Walk is
unique among Britain's long-distance footpaths in that it was the invention
of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, and enjoys no official status
like, for example, the National trails in England and Wales. Nevertheless,
it has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance walks, which is
hardly surprising as it traverses some of the finest walking territory in
the country. Starting at St Bees on the Cumbrian coast, the route runs for
192 miles (307 km) to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea and lies, for the
most part, within the boundaries of three of Britain's loveliest National
Parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. As
well as the main route, there are also alternatives available at several
points. Martin Wainwright's description of the route is divided into fifteen
chapters, each covering one day's walk (though alternative stopping places
are identified for those who wish to spread their journey over a longer
period) and each section of the route is described in detail with
accompanying Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 mapping and colour photographs. There
are also brief feature essays on features or places of particular historical
or landscape interest and a Useful Information section at the end which
gives details of organisations which provide advice or information on
matters such as travel and accommodation. Published May 07.
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Cyclists and Walkers Welcome - A handy guide to 500 quality-assessed
hotels, B&Bs and self-catering homes in England that make special provisions
for cyclists and walkers. Each listing has address and contact details, star
rating and awards, prices and opening times, property description,
facilities. Published May 07.
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Boots on the Line: Walking 1000 miles of Britain's Dismantled Railways Stephen Lewis. Published October 07. |
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 06.
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The End to End Trail, Lands End to John O'Groats on Foot, Andy Robinson
- This guide outlines the route from Land's End to John O'Groats keeping as
far from roads as the author could devise. At 1935km, 1200 miles, the route
is long and tough. This guide outlines the route, guiding you through the
very best that the British countryside can offer. The guide has a full trail
description and maps, concentrating on the "missing-links" between the main
long-distance trails that are well covered in other Cicerone guides,
including the South West Coast Path, Offa's Dyke, the Pennine Way and the
West Highland Way. The route is broken into six sections and then into 61
daily stages averaging just less than 32km or 20 miles each, allowing the
walker to complete the journey in two months. An alternative three month
schedule is also suggested. It also offers introductory guidance, notes on
the history and geography of the route, preparation and safety suggestions
and information about accommodation and services. Published March 07.
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The Lands End to John O'Groats Walk, Andrew McCloy
- This book
details a complete traffic free walking route, using cliff paths, old railway
tracks, packhorse routes, canal towpaths, field paths, bridleways, National
Trails, green lanes, open moorland, river banks and other rights of way.
Published March 01.
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MORE MAPS
Mountain Chart of England and Wales
Harvey. Lists
all 2000' mountains. Enlarged insert of the Lake District. A selection of other
hills are also named. Coast to Coast Walk: Map and Guide: East (Long Distance Walks Maps), Footprint. Long Distance Path Chart (Walkers Routes), Harvey.
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