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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Cotswold Way - Two Way Description, Kev Reynolds - This is the
most up-to-date guide to the National Trail. The route is described in both
directions, giving the walker a choice of start and end locations This is
the third edition of this guide to the 102 mile route (recently designated a
National Trail) between Chipping Campden and Bath. The route meanders
through the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the
best-loved regions of lowland Britain. The path follows the Cotwolds down
their western edge with dramatic and far-reaching views across the Severn
Vale towards the Welsh hills. Beginning in handsome Chipping Campden, not
only does the route explore the sheep-grazed escarpment, it plunges down the
scarp slope on numerous occasions to visit the honey-coloured villages and
old market towns for which the district is justly famed, and ends in the
World Heritage City of Bath. This new edition takes account of improvements
made to the route since its launch as a National Trail, and is the perfect
companion to a memorable long walk. Published July 07.
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The Cotswold Trail Companion, J M Roland - This guide gives all
the practical information needed to help to plan a walk on the Cotswold Way
National Trail including which maps and guide books are available, how to
get there, contacts for providers of tourist information, organised holidays
and luggage transfer, and comprehensive details about accommodation and
local services including pubs, cafes, banks village shops etc. The guide
also gives information to help you to plan how far to walk in a day
including charts to help you work out how far it is from one place to
another, a brief descriptions of each of the 15 sections of the trail, with
an overview map, and charts indicating the gradients on that section. This
Companion is not designed as a route guide, and for books detailing information
about the Trail route itself see
Cotswolds books
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Pub Walks for Motorists, Bristol and Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire, Nigel Vile - Forty circular routes around this popular walking area, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes around the Quantocks, the Mendips, the Severn estuary and the Cotswolds. Published June 05.
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| Pub Walks in Gloucestershire, Nigel Hammond - 30 walks based on pubs in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Cirencester areas. The walks range in length from 2 to 7 miles. Published July 94. |
Pub Walks along the Thames Path, Leigh Hatts. Limited availability. Published June 97. For More on Thames Path see Long Distance Paths and Berkshire Books |
Walks in the Wye Valley, Richard Sale. Limited availability. Published May 99. Wye Valley Walk: Official Route Guide, Published February 03. |
| The Donnington Way, Colin Handy - As seen on Central TV's "HEART OF THE COUNTRY" by Gloucestershire's Chief Inspector for Crime prevention. Written by Colin Handy this book covers in a circular walk "The DONNINGTON WAY". The walk links all the real ale Donnington Inns together in one long walk (which can be broken down into several shorter walks). Donnington Brewery brews real ale in the heart of the Cotswolds. To many Donnington means more than just a good beer more a whole way of life. This guide can be used in several ways, a long walk of 62 miles for the keen rambler, shorter walks between nearby Inns for a Sunday afternoon stroll, history book of Donnington brewery and its Inns with lots of photographs and drawings, list of accommodation and food available in real ale Inns in the Cotswolds, stocking filler for the real ale drinker, and lastly a souvenir and guide book to the Cotswolds. Published February 92. |
Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Walks Pathfinder Guide, Jarrold -
28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded
according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice
included. Published May 91.
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Three Choirs Way, Gloucestershire-Worcestershire-Herefordshire,
Gerry
Stewart - A long distance footpath between the cities of Gloucester,
Hereford, and Worcester, with a theme of poetry and music linking the walk
with the Music Festival celebrated at the three cathedrals for over 300
years. The attractive and varied countryside of the three counties provides
a glorious walk of 100 miles through a region of hopyards, vineyards and
orchards where it is said blessed by the eye between Severn and Wye.
Published May 99.
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The Cheltenham Experience,
various - This text provides a history of Cheltenham by means of an
illustrated circular walk and town guide. It points out the significant
dates and events in the town's life and takes the reader to the most
important areas to visit. Published November 97.
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Cotswold Canals Walk, Gerry Stewart - Following
the line of an old canal, the walk links the Severn Way on the east bank of
the Severn to the Thames Path at Thameshead.
Published November 00.
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A Year of Walks in the Three Choirs Counties, Roy Woodcock - The Three Choirs Counties comprise Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, and the locations of these twelve walks, throughout the counties, have been selected for their outstanding natural history and countryside as well as architectural interest. Each location has two short walks (of about 5 miles), which can be joined together to provide longer walks. Published June 05. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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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 River Severn, Britain's longest river, rises on the
slopes of Plynlimon in Wales and flows through the beautiful counties of
Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire before discharging
into the Bristol Channel. From Roman times it formed an essential route
for the transport of goods and served the important towns of Shrewsbury,
Worcester, Gloucester and Bristol. It played a significant role in the
development of Ironbridge, Britain's first industrial town. In this book
the author presents an absorbing account of the geography and history of
the river accompanied by twenty walks that explore some of the fine towns
and countryside that the Severn passes through on its 220 mile journey to
the sea. The lengths of the walks range from 2 to 12 miles, with an
average of about 6 miles. Published April 04. ►Get
this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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War Walks: Stop Line Green (SLG), Major Martin Green. The SLG was a continuous linear defensive position some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide to 11 walks of SLG of between 1 and 5 miles. History, photographs and walks around World War II defences. Published October 99.
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The Gloucestershire Way: Forest and Vale and
High Blue Hill, Gerry Stewart - Chepstow to Tewkesbury, passing through
Gloucester, Stow-on -the-Wold, and Winchcombe. Links with Offa's Dyke, the
Severn Way, the Cotswold Way, Oxfordshire Way, and Heart of England Way.
Contains phone numbers for Tourist Information Centres. Published October
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Gloucestershire & Forest of Dean
Walks, John Abbot - 10
circular walks of between 4 and 8 miles. Includes Tewkesbury, Stanton,
Gloucester and Ruardean. Published June 96.
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Wysis Way, Offa's Dyke to the Thames Path,
- Gerry Stewart - linking the Rivers Wye, Severn and
Thames and two National Trails, Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path.
From Monmouth the Wysis Way
runs for 55 miles to the Isis, the infant River Thames, rising from the
limestone high in the Cotswolds. Published January 98.
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Cheltenham Circular Footpath, Reardon Publishing -
A 25 mile walk which has been divided into 12 parts, each with its own map
and notes. Published June 96.
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Gloucester in Stone, a City Walk,
Joe McCall. Published September 99. Gloucestershire Walkabout, Nicholas Reardon -This illustrated guide provides easy walks for all the family, in an area which falls within the boundary of Gloucestershire. The walks are circular and the information gives details of parking facilities. Published September 91.
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Railway Walks, Circular Walks along Abandoned Railway Lines in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, M. MacSorely - Abandoned railway lines can offer rewarding walks through the heart of the countryside, away from roads and traffic, rich in flora and fauna and littered with examples of Victorian civil engineering. This book features 12 of these walks throughout Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Published June 03.
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St Kenelm's Trail , 60 miles from St Kenelm's Church to Winchcombe
(Pilgrim Way series), John Price. Published February 07.
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Complete Footpath Guide to Winchcombe and Surrounding Area, Barry Hill.
Published February 08. Complete Footpath Guide to Bourton-on-the-Water and Surrounding Area, Barry Hill. Published April 07. |
Cotswold Canals - 10 Walking Routes, Paul Balmer. Published March 07 |
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Wye Valley Walk (Recreational Path Guide), Anthony Burton. The Wye Valley Walk, which follows the river for 111 miles from Rhayader to its junction with the Severn at Chepstow, is one of the finest long-distance walks in the country. The route is rich in sites of historical and literary interest ' Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout. Includes short circular walks off the path. Limited availability. Published February 98. |
More Walks Around the Forest of Dean, Ramblers Assoc. Published December 93. | Canal Walks Vol 3: South, Denis Needham - This is the third volume in Dennis Needham's trilogy and covers the canal walks in Kent and Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, Greater London and Hertfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and the south-west. Numerous canals are included, from the well- known Grand Union and Kennet & Avon to the lesser known Royal Military and Bude canals. Limited availability. Published March 97. |
| Hereford and the Wye Valley, Walkers Guide to the Malverns, Herefordshire and The Forest of Dean, David Hinchliffe - This comprehensive walker's guide divides naturally into four sections: Herefordshire, the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean. Each section has a selection of interesting walks and an introduction embracing flora, fauna and history. The walker can discover the secrets of Malvern Water, Elgar, the cider industry and the peculiar traditions of mining in the Forest of Dean, amongst many other topics. A particular value is the way in which the entire region is covered in one handy volume allowing the walker greater freedom to change area according to his or her feelings for the day. The core of this book is the selection of fifty-four walks. Each contains a route description and a sketch map, plus additional information about the area and the sights to be seen. Each route description also provides details of the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 map(s) covering the route. Some walks give optional variations to shorten or extend the walk. Others are capable of being linked together. The aim is to provide a flexible guidebook, so that newcomers to the area can follow clear routes, but those more experienced can use the book for reference whilst devising their own routes. The walks range in length from 2km (1 mile) to 23km (14 miles). Limited availability. Published May 93. |
AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England
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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 Gloucestershire, Herefordshire,
Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands,
Worcestershire. Limited availability. Published April 04.
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A Year of Walks in and around
the Wye Valley, Roy Woodcock - In the very popular 'Year of Walks'
series, this book describes 20 circular walks in and around the Wye Valley,
with a main walk for each month of the year, plus alternative short cuts for
most months. - The walks visit a range of outstanding locations along the
Wye Valley, and provide half or full day directions for each of the 12
months. - Walks range in length from 7-10 miles (4-6 miles for the shorter
versions) with slightly longer walks in the summer months to benefit from
longer daylight hours. - This book is about an entire year of walking in the
Wye Valley with opportunities to see the changing patterns of weather,
landscape and countryside. - It is also about walking for pleasure at a pace
acceptable to the individual walker, and having time to visit interesting
locations such as buildings, museums, railways and archaeological remains on
route. - Included in the book are clear route maps, line drawings and
photographs outlining the interesting features of each walk.
Limited availability. Published November 01.
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| 100 Walks in Gloucestershire - This omnibus collection of local walks covers the whole of Gloucestershire and is designed to appeal to those wishing to go on family outings. The book includes 100 route descriptions of circular walks from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. Places covered include the Forest of Dean, Fairford and Wootton-under-Edge. Limited availability. Published April 94. |
50 Walks in Gloucestershire, Christopher Knowles - Explore the beauty of Gloucestershire with this walking guide. It offers over 50 walks around the region of between 3 and 8 miles including the Cotswolds Water Park and Tewkesbury and provides places to visit along the way, or extensions to the walks easier or more challenging. Slim-line format ideal for the pocket. Limited availability. Published June 02. |
Theme Walks in Gloucestershire, Gordon Ottewell. Limited availability. Published October 89. |
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