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MAPS OF LANCASHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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AA 100 Walks in Northern 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 Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, ER Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Yorks, South Yorks, West Yorks. Published July 04.
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Pathfinder Guide: Lancashire - 28
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 July 02. Walking in Lancashire - 36 Day Walks, Mary Welsh - This is a new second edition of Mary Welsh's walks covering the delightful area from the Irish Sea to the Trough of Bowland and from Kirkby Lonsdale in the north to Cliviger in the south. Lancashire has a great variety of landscape. The walks are written according to the time of year, each emphasising the seasonal appeal of the landscape, the flora and the birds - although all walks in lovely Lancashire are right for any time of the year. The book is now in full colour throughout. Published March 05.
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Discovering Manchester, Barry
Worthington - Walks throughout Manchester and the
outskirts, each crammed with fascinating information making it the essential
reference guide to the city's major attractions including the Bridgewater
Hall, Urbis, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Lowry and many more.
Published March 02.
Rambles around Manchester, Mike Cresswell - Take the bus or train from the city centre and discover the treats around Manchester.100 walks of between 3 and 19 miles. 16 of the walks are circular. Published May 91. One Hundred Walks Around Manchester, David Frith - A guide to 100 walks around Manchester which features: full directions presented in clear prose; routes to suit walkers of all levels of ability and experience; sketch maps; descriptions of points of interest en route; and practical advice on clothing, equipment and safety. Limited availability. Published July 95.
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Walks in the Forest of Bowland,
Jack Keithley - The Forest of
Bowland, a wild and sparsely populated region of some 312 square miles, is
undoubtedly the finest upland landscape that Lancashire has to offer, and
was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964. It is a great
dome of bare, windswept moors gashed by deep, desolate cloughs and verdant
river valleys, sprinkled here and there with picturesque villages, tiny
secluded hamlets and lonely farmsteads. When you have completed all the
walks in this book you will have tramped over sombre moors, sauntered
through silent forests and shady woodland glades, meandered along sun-kissed
river-banks, ambled across flowery meadows and breezy upland pastures,
strolled down leafy lanes, stumbled through glutinous quagmires and slimy
peat hags, gazed in admiration from breathtaking viewpoints, fallen over
decrepit stiles and cursed the author for getting you lost. You will have
seen this Arcadian countryside in all its facets and possibly - if you've
walked through four seasons - in all its moods. Inevitably you will have
fallen in love with 'Bolland'. It's that sort of place. All the walks
described in this book are circular and begin at a place where a car may be
parked without causing an obstruction. They are fairly uniform in length, an
average of 6 1/2 miles making them half-day rather than full-day excursions.
Published July 02.
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FREEDOM TO ROAM Forest of Bowland: With Pendle Hill and West Pennine Moors, Andrew Bibby - Frances Lincoln teams up with Ramblers Association - ardent campaigner for greater public access to open land - to produce a ground-breaking series of Wainwright-sized guides to areas newly opened up to walkers by the Right to Roam legislation now coming into effect. The first five guides explore the rich new opportunities for walkers in the Peak and Pennine region. Each guide includes: An introduction to the area: its landscape, history and natural history; 12 free-range rambles, graded for difficulty, that allow walkers to choose their own route; A full-page 4-colour OS map for each walk; Special features on points of interest chosen to add to walkers' enjoyment of the countryside; Practical information for visitors; A guide to public rights of access. Published February 05.
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Birdwatching Walks in Bowland, David Hindle and John Wilson - The forest of
Bowland is a truly stunning and immensely important Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Many species of birds - some of them rare - are there to be
enjoyed within the varied habitats of the Bowland landscape, a fact that is
celebrated to the full in this superb new book. Over 30 scenic walks cover
the whole of the area, from Lancaster to Pendle, and from Preston to Settle,
each one designed to give the walker the chance to encounter a wide range of
different birdlife in a magnificent Bowland setting. All royalties to RSPB;
Birds of Bowland Project; and Lancaster & District Birdwatching Society.
Published March 05.
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Bowland: Lancashire's Countryside, Paul Hannon - 22 walks of between 5 and 13 miles on the unspoilt moorland and through the villages of this extensive upland AONB. Published March 06. The Forest of Bowland Challenge Walk, John Merrill - 24 mile walk. Starting from Beacon Hill, the route crosses the remote moorland of the Forest of Bowland. Published December 95. Bowland and South Pennines, a Hillwalker's Companion, John Gillham. Limited availability. Published September 90. The Bowland Dales Traverse, John Gillham - a long distance walk from Garstang to Richmond. Limited availability. Published 91.
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The
Ribble Way, A Northern
England Trail, Dennis and Jan Kelsall - The River Ribble springs from
the limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, high on Cam Fell in the heart of Three
Peak country. The 70 1/2-mile (113km) Ribble Way is described in seven
stages, the route alternating from one side of the valley to the other,
generally making use of road bridges to cross the river. Initially forcing a
passage between high, rugged moorland hills, it then breaks free to wind
through gentler countryside south of Settle, meandering lazily through
alternating pasture and ancient woodland, where old manor houses and early
18th-century village cottages still hold sway against the pervasive tide of
modernity. Beyond Preston, the river dramatically changes yet again, trained
to run straight to the Irish Sea, but further to the west, a vast expanse of
the salt marsh still remains and attracts huge populations of birds
particularly in winter. Published April 05.
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Walks in Ribble Country, Jack Keithley - The River Ribble rises in the heights of the Yorkshire Dales and
flows for 75 miles through Yorkshire and Lancashire. This text covers 30
circular walks in Ribble country from simple valley strolls to strenuous
fell expeditions. Included is parking information, a map and notes.
Published November 04. Pendle & The Ribble, Paul Hannon - 22 walks of between 4 and 8 miles. Beautiful walks from the Ribble Valley to Pendle Hill. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Published May 95. 25 Walks in the Ribble and Hodder Valleys, Ramblers Assoc. Published October 04.
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Home Ground, Andrew Stachulski - A Guide of 20 walks situated in the
North West of England. Colour maps and photographs included in the edition.
Andrew Stahulski was born in Blackburn in 1950 and grew up in nearby Great
Harwood. Walking has always been a great love of his life, in early
years in the Pendle area as described in Home Ground, and at other times
further afield in the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands. Published
March 07.
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A Walker's Guide to the
Lancaster Canal, Robert Swain - The Lancaster canal is a child of
the canal fever of the 1700s. It runs from Preston, through Lancaster and up
to Kendal. The first part of the guide provides a history of the canal's
construction, its heyday and the problems it faced with the coming of the
railways in the nineteenth century. It also covers its later years into the
twentieth century. The second half of the book describes a walk along the
canal from Preston to Kendal. It is divided into four sections of about 14
miles, but the walk can be undertaken in long or short stages according to
personal preference. The canal takes walkers through the north Lancashire
countryside and into Cumbria, with gentle countryside on either side. It
also passes through two cities that reveal much of the industrial heritage
of the region. This flat, gentle walk is ideal for all walkers and
especially for those interested in the changes that took place in this area
in the wake of the Industrial Revolution. Published March 98.
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Walks in Lancashire Witch
Country, Jack Keithley - In 1612 ten 'Pendle Witches' went to the
scaffold. These miserable wretches and their supposed victims lived in the
villages and farmsteads surrounding Pendle Hill. Though nearly four
centuries have since elapsed, the magical aura of witchcraft still pervades
an area which is as wild and beautiful now as it was in King James's day.
All the walks are circular and fairly uniform in length, with an average of
about 6 miles making them ideal as half-day 'family rambles'. Access is easy
along the A56 and A59, whilst the M65 extends from the national motorway
network into the heart of 'Lancashire Witch Country'. Published June
04.
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West Pennine Moors, Paul Hannon - 22 walks of between 4 and 9 miles. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Published January 98.
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Lady Anne's Way, Sheila
Gordon - A 100 mile walk in the Yorkshire Dales and
Eden Valley. Published February 95.
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Drive and Stroll in Lancashire, Ron Freethy - Twenty short circular routes between 2-5 miles for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. The guide includes routes at Pilling, Slaidburn, Ribchester, Darwen and Rufford. Published April 04. |
| Pub Strolls in Lancashire, Nick Burton - A collection of 30 short circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes routes near Chorley, Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Clitheroe, Garstang and Lancaster. With maps and photographs in full colour. Published April 03. | Pub Walks in Lancashire, Alan Shepley - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes details of food available and range of ales. Published March 94. | Pub Walks in Lancashire, Nick Burton. Published May 08. |
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Pub Walks for the Motorist: Lancashire,
Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Nick Burton -
Forty circular walks covering the
region, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Whittington,
Cockerham, Barley, and Whittle-le-Woods in Lancashire; and Knowsley, Blackrod
and Littleborough in Greater Manchester. Published May 05.
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Duncan's Pub Walks, Lancaster to the Lakes. Duncan Turner's lovely walks for all ages and abilities incorporate a civilised (though optional!) visit to a pub en route. A very pleasurable way to contribute to the 2 charities which benefit from sales. What can be better, on a nice day, than walking through the beautiful countryside between Lancaster and the Lake District? Except perhaps a walk that includes a leisurely visit to a pub and then an even more leisurely stroll back to the starting point! Written by avid walker Duncan Turner, each of the 25 excellent walks in this book do just this and are designed for walkers of all ages and abilities. Easy to follow walking instructions are accompanied by useful suggestions, interesting information on the local area, and photographs, all of which combine to make this book a must for anyone who enjoys gentle exercise with the option to eat and drink en route. All royalties from sales of this book will be given by the author to two charities: Derian House (Charity No. 1005165) and Medicine and Chernobyl UK (Charity No. 1039688). Published May 07.
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Best Pub Walks in Lancashire,
Neil Coates - Invigorating walks through Lancashire's
varied countryside to discover its rich pub heritage. 25 walks of between 5
and 11 miles. Published September 02.
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| Pub Walks in Lancashire, Terry Marsh - The 25 circular walks, selected for their scenic settings, all feature a traditional country inn either at the outset of the walk or along its route. Includes Silverdale, Slaidburn, Sawley, Ribchester and Entwistle. The walks range in length from 3 to 9 miles. Limited availability. Published October 98. |
Pocket Pub Walks Lancashire, Ron Freethy - This is a pocket-size
collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub serving good
food. It includes routes near Carnforth, Garstang, Blackburn, Bury,
Southport and Oldham, with maps and photographs. Published April 07.
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The Lancashire Coastal Way and the Wyre Way, Fleetwood and Knott End to Lancaster, Ian & Krysia Brodie. Published December 93. |
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50 Walks in Lancashire and Cheshire,
AA publication -
Explore the beauty of Lancashire and
Cheshire with this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks
to suit the casual walker and the hiker (between two and ten miles in
length). The walks are fully annotated with places to visit on the way, each
one highlighting a particular feature, including wildlife, history and the
countryside. Refreshment panels highlighting tea rooms and pubs along the way
are included, as well as general information on footpath signs, countryside
access, walking tips, safety guidelines and dog friendliness.
Limited availability. Published April 95.
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Village Walks in Lancashire,
Nick Burton - 20 walks of between 2 and 8 miles.
Includes Warton, Slaidburn, Worsthorne, Wrea Green and Rufford.
Published March 98.
Shorter Walks Around Bentham, The Wenning Valley [Lancashire/North Yorks], M Latham & T Mather. Published April 92.
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The Lancashire Trail, Brian Smailes.
- A series of 11 short walks (from 3½ to 10 miles in
length) which link together to form a 70-mile long route through Lancashire.
The trail starts at St. Helens on Merseyside, and finishes at
Thornton-in-Craven on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border. Published
January 03.
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Tea Shop Walks in Lancashire: 25 Circular Walks Including Traditional
Tea Shops, Terry Marsh - This title includes twenty-five wonderful circular
strolls amid the hills and valleys, and on the riverbanks and coastline of
picturesque Lancashire. These rambles range from two to seven miles, and all
feature a reviving visit to an inviting tea shop. The walks are devised to
suit all ages and abilities, including families. Detailed maps make
route-finding easy and worry free. The routes and many points of interest
along the way are described by experienced writer and walker Terry Marsh.
Published March 06.
Lancashire Tea Shop Walks, Jean Patefield. Published April 00. |
Walking in The Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill: 40 Walks in Lancashire's
AONB, Terry Marsh - Lancashire boasts two sizeable areas that have been
designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The larger is the Forest
of Bowland, with an area of 310 square miles (800 sq km), and this, plus and
the 'bewitching' countryside of Pendle to the south, is the region covered
in this book. Here you find vastly differing terrain from the lush farmlands
of the Ribble Valley to the more rugged rough pastures of the Forest of
Bowland uplands and the huge boggy uplifts of the main Bowland massif
itself. It's all wonderfully wild walking country. The book contains 40
diverse circular walks which can be undertaken by walkers with navigational
skills. For summit-baggers, there are four 'Marilyns' included in the walks
- Ward's Stone, Pendle Hill, Longridge Fell and Fair Snape Fell. And all the
walks are punctuated with snippets of information on the natural and
cultural history of the region, from witches to wild flowers.
Published March 08.
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Curious Lancashire Walks, Graham Dugdale - The 40 walks included in this
excellent book all visit places of unusual interest within Lancashire,
allowing the walker to enjoy the finest scenery whilst delving into our
county's unique and often mysterious past. They will appeal to those who are
seeking to tread the less travelled by-ways and who are not averse to their
own company. "Curious Lancashire Walks" covers the whole of the county,
which for ease of use is divided into three sections - north, central and
south - and includes plenty of helpful information. Graham's lively writing
style, combined with well-drawn, attractive maps, guarantee a highly
entertaining read, as well as providing a first-class collection of the best
walks that Lancashire has to offer. Published May 07.
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Walks Around Clitheroe: Ten Walks of Seven Miles or Less, Terry Marsh -
"Walks Around"...is a series of walking books specially for those who like
to get out and about in Lancashire the easy way. "Walks Around Clitheroe"
contains: ten walks chosen by local expert Terry Marsh to help you get the
most from your visit to England's most beautiful county; all walks are seven
miles or less; all stay below 1,500 feet; and each walk is fully described
with its own easy-to-follow map and points of interest along the way. The
walks visit: Sawley; Pendle Hill; Spence Moor; Hurst Green; Whalley;
Waddington and West Burton; Great Mitton; Bolton-by-Bowland; Downham; and
Bradford Fell. Published March 06.
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Walks Around Lancaster: Ten Walks of Seven Miles or Less, Terry Marsh -
"Walks Around"...is a series of walking books specially for those who like
to get out and about in Lancashire the easy way. "Walks Around Lancaster"
contains: ten walks chosen by local expert Terry Marsh to help you get the
most from your visit to England's most beautiful county; all walks are seven
miles or less; all stay below 1,500 feet; and each walk is fully described
with its own easy-to-follow map and points of interest along the way. The
walks visit: Clougha Pike; Crook o' Lune; Morecambe Bay; Brookhouse; Slyne;
Glasson Dock; Galgate; Lancaster; Littledale; and the River Keer. Published
March 06.
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Fylde Coast and Country Walks, David Packer - Circular walks for all
abilities show the old world rustic charm, rivers, mossland, woodland,
estuary and fells of the Fylde, with plenty of interesting historical
detail. For the odd spare hour or a full day out. There is a lot more to the
Fylde than beaches and seaside entertainment, and this excellent book allows
visitors and locals alike to enjoy the many other delights the area has to
offer. There are places of old world rustic charm, rivers, mossland,
woodland, estuary and fells. Without having to travel too far walkers of all
ages and abilities can experience the pleasures of beautiful countryside and
picturesque villages, while learning about the history, architecture and
people of the region. Almost all of the walks are circular, varying in
length from two to ten miles, and they are a perfect way to pass time,
whether for the odd spare hour or for a full day out. Published May
07.
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Walks With Children in Ribblesdale, Mary Welsh. Published April
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Walks into History Lancashire, Brian Conduit - This is a collection of
walks, exploring different aspects of the county's historical past. It
includes routes at Ribchester, Clitheroe, Wycoller, Lancaster, Blackpool,
Helmshore and Rivington, along with maps and photographs. Published
March 06.
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The Lancashire Coastal Way and the Wyre Way, Fleetwood and Knott End to Lancaster, Ian & Krysia Brodie. Published December 93. |
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Walking from Garstang and Wyresdale, Ian Brodie
- The third edition of this ever-popular book of walks in the Garstang
and Wyre area needs no introduction. It is sure to be a permanent stock item
in local shops for many years to come. Well-drawn maps and photographs
illustrate the text. Walk through fine contrasting landscapes, from moorland
down to coast, across undulating farmland, flat mosslands and along
picturesque riverside paths... The long-awaited and totally new fourth
edition of the ever-popular `Walking from Garstang'; Covers the full route
of the beautiful Wyre Way footpath; Includes excellent walking instructions,
all-new maps, lovely photographs and fascinating background information.
Limited availability. Published April 92.
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The
Lancashire-Lakeland Link, Jack Jowett - 71 mile route from Preston
to Windermere, links with the Dales Way at Burneside. A variety of
routes are described, including sections on canal tow-paths, disused railway
tracks, across parkland and by riversides. Limited availability.
Published April 94.
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Pennine Way South (National Trail Guides), Tony Hopkins - The southern
section of the 256-mile Pennine Way starts at Edale in the heart of the Peak
District and runs northwards along the hills, which form the backbone of
England, through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park to Bowes on the
south-eastern borders of the Lake District. This book provides a full and
detailed description of the route accompanied by 1: 25,000 Ordnance Survey
maps marked with points of interest along the route. There is information on
geology, land use, wildlife and features of historical or archaeological
interest as well as a "Useful Information" section giving details of public
transport and other facilities along the route. National Trail Guides are
published in association with the Countryside Agency, the body responsible
for setting up and maintaining these long-distance walking routes in
England. Limited availability. Published March 03.
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The Eden Way, Charlie
Emett - 78 miles from the Solway Firth to Mallerstang
Edge. Can be broken into sections by using the Settle-Carlisle railway.
Limited availability. Published March 90. Walks in Mysterious Lancashire, Graham Dugdale - An unusual collection of walks which will appeal to those with inquisitive minds. 30 walks ranging from 4 to 8 miles in length. Limited availability. Published May 99. |
Discovery Walks in Lancashire, Brian Conduit - Walks suitable for all - from the hardy walker to the casual family stroller. The walks visit Roman remains, medieval castles and abbeys, nature reserves, country parks and monuments to the industrial revolution. Includes information on refreshments and public transport. 30 walks of between 2 and 9 miles. Limited availability. Published March 99. |
West Pennine Walks, Mike Cresswell - Bolton's Mike Cresswell is renowned for the accuracy of his instructions and his impish humour. In this second edition he has re-walked every single one of his routes exploring the countryside of the delightful West Pennine area. Limited availability. Published July 98. |
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