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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Walk Exmoor, David and Carol Hill - 'I do not know of any other
comparable area where such wildness and such softness are so closely
interwoven.' J H B Peel's 'Portrait of Exmoor'. It's this striking
contrast and variety of intertwined landscapes which gives Exmoor its
remarkable appeal and offers such a richly rewarding and stimulating area
for adventurous walkers. There's wildness on the desolate moorland plateau
and along the rugged cliff tops, both of which offer an expansive feel and
miles of fine distant views. One of the joys of Exmoor is the seemless,
flowing connection between moors and cliffs, whilst at the same time,
cutting through them, are winding valleys that provide a more gentle,
intimate landscape. We round each bend with a thrill of anticipation,
wondering what new secrets will be revealed. 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, GPS waypoints
for pin-point navigational accuracy, full colour Ordnance Survey licenced
mapping, short walk and stroll alternatives. Published April 06
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A Boot Up Exmoor, Adrian Tierney-Jones - Exmoor is one of the last great wildernesses of southern England, a land of high moorland, lush wooded combes and steep sided valleys through which rivers like the Barle and the Exe rush to meet their destiny. For those with a love of natural beauty and dramatic scenery it is ideal walking country. Exmoor-based journalist and writer Adrian Tierney-Jones picks 10 of his favourite walks between 5-8 miles across the beauty landscape of Exmoor, ideal for families or groups of friends. Whether you want the peace and quiet of a riverside walk or the boundless beauty of Exmoor's high places, there will be a walk for you. Published February 09. |
Exmoor Leisure Walks for all Ages, Sue Viccars - Short Walk Guides"
are the ideal companion for short walks that can be enjoyed by all ages.
With easy-to-follow directions, GPS waypoints for every walk, Ordnance
survey open access land mapping and key to conventional signs and 20
colour-code routes. "The Short Walks" guides are idea for day trips, short
breaks and holidays. Published May 08.
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Exmoor Pub Walks, Robert Hesketh. Published January 08. Shortish Walks on Exmoor, Robert Hesketh Limited availability. Published March 05. |
Exmoor and the Quantocks Walks Pathfinder Guide
- 28 varied walks - 7
easy (3 - 5½ miles), 14 moderate (4 - 8½ miles) and 7 more challenging (7½
- 11 miles). Includes Woody Bay, Lynton, Dunster Park, Brendon Forest,
Winsford Hill, Quantock Combes, Withypool and The Chains. Distance,
timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at
1:25,000 scale. Published July 90.
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Pub Walks in Exmoor and North Devon, Charles Whynne-Hammond - A collection of twenty circular walks based on good local pubs, with maps and photographs. Published May 08.
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Exmoor Ranger's Favourite Walks, David Beazley - Each circular walk is illustrated by a
sketch map and explained in full. Includes Dunster Park, Molland Common,
Cow Castle, Hoar Oak Valley and Lee Valley. 30 walks of between 2 and 8
miles. Limited availability. Published March 99. Family walks on Exmoor and the Quantocks, John Caswell - 16 walks of up to 6 miles. Limited availability. Published March 91. |
Devon and Exmoor (Ordnance Survey/, AA
Publications) - The volumes in this series provide full A-Z gazetteers
of information on some of the most beautiful areas in Britain and present
ten walks and two car tours, plus information for cyclists. A small atlas
is included to assist with travelling. Limited Availability.
Published April 02.
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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 February 00. |
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Exmoor Walks from Minehead, B Atkin - 5 circular and 7 linear walks starting in Minehead and exploring the beautiful countryside of Exmoor. The walks range from 4 to 12 miles in length. Limited availability. Published April 98. Exmoor's Greatest Walk, Alistair Brian Atkin - A 100 mile circular walk from Minehead, taking in Dunster, Withypool, Lynton and Porlock. Limited availability. Published May 00. |
Exmoor and The
Quantocks, John Earle, Exmoor is one of our smallest National Parks
but one not lacking in variety and interest. From the moors around
Simonsbath to the wild coastline of the Bristol Channel it is a place to
explore. Here is ancient Dunster, romantic Badgworthy Water with its
echoes of Lorna Doone, and the ever-popular Watersmeet. The often
neglected Quantocks are also included in this guide. The walking is less
strenuous than on Dartmoor and is suitable for all the family. 44 circular
tours are described. with each walk graded by length and difficulty of terrain, the climbing involved and the map reading and navigation skills needed. Limited
availability.
Published September 91.
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Exmoor Walks,
Rodney Legg. Limited availability. Published June 99. Short Walks from Pubs in Exmoor and North Devon, Charles Whynne-Hammond. Limited Availability. Published June 96.
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Coleridge Way, the 36-mile footpath from the
Quantocks to Exmoor launched in April. Full directions from West Country Walks - free downloadable hiking routes with detailed write-ups from all over the South West peninsula.
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