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MAPS OF HEREFORDSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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50 Walks in Herefordshire and Worcestershire,
AA Publications - A variety of mostly mapped walks to suit both the casual
walker and the more serious hiker are contained in this illustrated guide.
Detailed maps include information on the route - scenery, distance,
terrain, places of interest - together with dog-friendly walks. Special
features include: an introductory location map indicating the starting
point of every walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of
difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness,
parking and public toilets; places to visit along the way; refreshment
information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more specific detail
of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. Published May 03.
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AA 100 Walks in Wales and The Marches - 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 Wales plus Herefordshire, Worcester, Shropshire. Published April 04. |
Offa's Dyke Path, Keith Carter
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A magnificent National Trail
from the Severn Estuary to the north Wales coast following the line of
Offa's Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh
border. The ever-changing landscape--the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains,
the Shropshire Hills, and the Clwydian Hills--is steeped in history and
legend providing 168 miles of fascinating walking. Published May
2003. More on Offa on Powys Books page |
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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.
Published February 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.
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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.
Published November 01
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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.
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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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Walks around
The Malverns, Roy Woodcock - The walks cover the
entire range of the hills and the neighbouring commons, together with some
of the delightful countrside nearby. 20 walks of between 2 and 8 miles, as
well as a longer walk of between 10 and 16 miles that takes in the full
length of the ridge and ascends all the Malvern peaks. Published
December 05.
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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 Malvern Hills Challenge Walk, John Merrill - This 20-mile walk starts from Great Malvern and circles and traverses the Malvern Hills - more than 3000 feet of ascent. Published September 91. | The Black and White Village Trail, - A walker's guide around the exquisite villages in central Herfordshire, Les Lumsdon & David Gorvett. Limited availability. Published May 91. | Short Walks from Herefordshire Pubs, David Hinchliffe. A selection of 20 short circular walks based on good local pubs. Published March 96. |
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Pocket Pub Walks Herefordshire, Roy Woodcock -
Fifteen circular
walks, of between 2½ and 6 miles. Each route is based on a local pub
serving good food. Includes routes near Kington, Leominster, Ledbury,
Hereford and Goodrich. With maps and photographs. Published June 06.
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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.
See Worcestershire Books for more on the Malverns |
Pocket Pub Walks - Worcester and The Malverns, Roger Noyce - This is a
pocket-size collection of fifteen walks each based on a local pub serving
good food. It includes routes near Stourport, Bromsgrove, Malvern
and Pershore, with maps and photographs. Published May 07.
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Hereford Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone. Published May
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Ross-on-Wye Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone. Published May 07. Leominster Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone. Published May 07. |
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 th
e 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. Walking Down the Wye, David Hunter - This 112-mile walk explores fine riverside scenery and a landscape rich in history from the engineering marvel of the Elan Reservoirs to the Norman stronghold of Chepstow Castle. Limited availability. Published November 92. Wye Valley Walk: Official Route Guide. Spiral bound. Published February 03. Walks in the Wye Valley, Richard Sale. Published October 99. |
Ten Walks Around Malvern,
John Bridcutt. Published April 91.
Heart of England Hill Walks,
John Newsom - go to ►www.bestwalks.com/meridian |
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A Teme Valley Walk,
David Milton - The Teme is one of the most beautiful and
fast-flowing rivers in the country but remains quite secretive for much of
its length. For this long distance walk David Milton has attempted to
remain as close to the river as is possible but has not been afraid to
take to the hills along its course where footpaths, public transport or
accommodation needs dictate. It starts in Worcester and ends, after
visiting the source of the river, in Newtown, a total distance of 93
miles. Published October 02.
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this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
Family Walks in the Teme Valley, Camilla Harrison. Published March 91. |
Hidden Herefordshire, Julie Meech
- 20 walks ranging from 5 to 10 miles. Published June 92.
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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.
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| Walking with a Greyhound, - R W D Fenn - In Herefordshire, a walk along Vaughan's Way- Kington to Bredwardine. Published May 02. | Walks Through History in the Heart of England, Roger Seedhouse - go to www.bestwalks.com/BookWTH.htm | Family Walks in Hereford and Worcester, Gordon Ottewell - 16 walks up to 6 miles. Limited availability. Published March 98. |
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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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100 Walks in Hereford and Worcester
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This omnibus collection of local walks covers the whole of Hereford and
Worcester, 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 Ross-on-Wye, the Malvern Hills and Stourport.
Limited availability. Published June 94.
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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. |
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