Herefordshire and the Wye Valley - Neil Coates. The walks in this new 'Jarrold Short Walks to Hereford Guide' explore many of the county's facets. There are walks in and around villages, modest strolls to farmyard chapels, Wye-side meadows and windswept hilltops and longer walks into the more remote corners of this undiscovered county. Published April 05.

Pathfinder Guide: Mid Wales and the Marches Walks, Laurence Main - Varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published April 02.

Best Walks in the Welsh Borders, Simon Whaley - From beyond Llangollen in the north to Symonds Yat near Chepstow in the south, the Welsh/English border offers some of the quietest and most remote walking in Southern Britain. There are plenty of reminders of the often turbulent history of the area to beguile the walker: Offa's Dyke, castles, abbeys, quiet villages and small towns and the relics of industrial and military activity. This book selects 35 of the best walks, including ascents of Wenlock Edge and the Sugar Loaf, and suggests routes for walkers of all ages and abilities. Published June 07

Pub Walks in the Malvern Hills, Roy Woodcock - Twenty circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes routes near Welland, Ledbury, Upton on Severn, Great Malvern and Hanley Swan. With maps and photographs.  Published June 03.

Heart of England Hill Walks, John Newsom - go to ►www.bestwalks.com/meridian
 

Wye Valley Walk: Official Route Guide. Spiral bound. Published February 03.

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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.

Offa's Dyke Path, David Hunter - The whole route is described, with suggestions for circular walks covering sections of it. Undertaken in its entirety the route offers an attractive and at times demanding two-week trek for the long-distance walker. The Offa's Dyke Path makes its way through varied, sometimes wild, often remote, and frequently superb scenery, linked by a succession of historic towns and attractive villages. The guide combines practical information and advice with a generous helping of historical and scenic detail of this highly attractive border region. Written with enthusiasm, this is an ideal guidebook for both the long-distance walkers and those making shorter excursions along Offa's Dyke Path. Published Jan 08

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Ross-on-Wye Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone.  Limited availability. Published May 07.

Leominster Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone.  Limited availability.  Published May 07.

The Herefordshire Trail, Ramblers Association -A large circuit around the county visiting all the market towns, pretty villages and attractive coutnryside in between. Commons, woodlands, hills, farmlands, waterside and characteristic black and white architecture can all be enjoyed. Limited availability. Published February 05.

Family Walks in Hereford and Worcester, Gordon Ottewell - 16 walks up to 6 miles.  Limited availability.  Published March 98.

The Riversides Way, David Milton - A 70 mile circular walk in the area of the Welsh Marches immediately to the south and west of Ludlow. Centred on Aymestry it takes in the valleys and surrounding hills of the two rivers that drain the region - the Teme in the north and the Lugg in the south. Published November 01. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.

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. The walks range in length from 2km (1 mile) to 23km (14 miles).  Limited availability.  Published May 93.