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The Cleveland Way with Yorkshire Wolds Way and Link, Paddy Dillon - The Cleveland Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way and Link through the Tabular Hills Walk join naturally end-to-end. Walkers can use any or all of these routes to explore the rich and varied Yorkshire countryside. The Cleveland Way National Trail offers a fine walk around the North York Moors National Park, enjoying scenery that includes the open heather moorlands, gentle dales, interesting towns and villages, and dramatic cliff coastline. The Link through the Tabular Hills Walk is a Regional Trail that allows walkers to close the loop of the Cleveland Way and transform it into an enormous circular walk. The Yorkshire Wolds Way, one of the quietest of Britain's National Trails, wanders through gentle, cultivated and sparsely populated countryside. It links end-to-end with the Cleveland Way on the coast, so that walkers who wander from trail to trail can cover over 400km (250 miles) of easy and enjoyable walking. This new guide provides good mapping and information for the walker. Published July 05.
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The Cleveland Way (National Trail Guides), Ian
Sampson - The Cleveland Way is the 108-mile (173 km) National Trail that
skirts the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Following Natural
England's acorn waymarks, the route stretches from Helmsley and the White
Horse in the west across the Moors to the dramatic coastline from Saltburn
to Filey, offering panoramic views of the countryside and coast. This is the
complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend
stroller. "National Trail Guides" are the official guidebooks to the fifteen
National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with
Natural England, the official body charged with developing and maintaining
the Trails. This is the official guide to the National Trail that runs
across the hills and along the coast of the North York Moors, published in
association with Natural England.
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The Coast to Coast Walk, Martin Wainwright - The Coast to Coast Walk is unique among Britain's long-distance footpaths in that it was the invention of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, and enjoys no official status like, for example, the National trails in England and Wales. Nevertheless, it has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance walks, which is hardly surprising as it traverses some of the finest walking territory in the country. Starting at St Bees on the Cumbrian coast, the route runs for 192 miles (307 km) to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea and lies, for the most part, within the boundaries of three of Britain's loveliest National Parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. As well as the main route there are also alternatives available at several points. Martin Wainwright's description of the route is divided into fifteen chapters, each covering one day's walk (though alternative stopping places are identified for those who wish to spread their journey over a longer period) and each section of the route is described in detail with accompanying Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 mapping and colour photographs. There are also brief feature essays on features or places of particular historical or landscape interest and a Useful Information section at the end which gives details of organisations which provide advice or information on matters such as travel and accommodation. Covering one day's walk, this title features 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey mapping marked with points of interest along the route. It has full colour photographs throughout. It includes background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology and landscape. It also includes comprehensive 'Useful Information' section. Published March 09. (Available for pre-order).
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The Border Line, Eric Robson - Ever since the Roman emperor Hadrian built the first frontier in AD 120, the border area between England and Scotland has been a highly disputed territory, its history characterized by raids, uneasy treaties and a distinctive culture, neither wholly English or wholly Scottish. The broadcaster Eric Robson walks the modern border line, starting at the Solway Firth and covering more than a hundred miles to Berwick on Tweed, describing points of interest along the way, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. This rich compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain. Published April 06.
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The Teesdale
Way, Martin Collins
and Paddy Dillon - This is a new, fully
updated, full-colour edition of this guide. "The Teesdale Way" explores the
course of the River Tees for exactly 100 miles from its source in the
Cumbrian North Pennines to its outlet at Middlesbrough on the north-east
coast. This is a delightful walk through unmatched river scenery including
historic sites, SSSIs, pretty villages, woods, rolling farmland and
wetlands. Passing as it does from remote Pennine moorland, through
traditional Dales towns and finally to Teeside's industrial heartland, the
Teesdale Way gives us a fascinating cross-section of the region's social,
cultural and economic life. The Way is divided into eight stages of moderate
walking and takes about a fortnight to complete, including exploration on
all the interesting features, or much less for the more determined walker.
The author has included plenty of information on terrain, wildlife and
history, accommodation, transport and refreshment, together with a final
chapter outlining 10 circular walks around various parts of the Tees for
smaller excursions. Detailed sketch maps and photographs accompany each
section, together with a mileage chart and useful addresses. Published
April 05.
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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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| Ravenscar Trail, On the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast, North York Moors National Park Authority. Limited availability. Published October 90. |
The Bowland Dales Traverse, John Gillham - a long distance walk from Garstang to Richmond. Limited availability. Published April 92. |
The Cal-Der-Went Walk, Geoffrey Carr - 30 miles from the River Calder in West Yorks to the River Derwent in North Derbyshire, crossing the watersheds and valleys of the Dearne, Don and Porter. Limited availability. Published December 95. |
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Coast to Coast on The Ravenber, Ron Scholes
- From Ravenglass in Cumbria to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Divided into 14 sections. Its route directions,
positive and clear, are dovetailed into a running commentary— rather like
having a friendly escort, who chats knowledgeably.
Distance 210 miles. Limited availability. Published April 04.
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Lake to Lake Walk, Alistair Wallace - Only rarely does a valid new walk appear. "The Lake To Lake" is one such walk. It represents the first long distance trek in this country since Wainwright's Coast To Coast, many years ago. It begins at Lake Windermere in the Cumbrian Lake District and traverses the magnificent north Pennines before ending at Kielder Reservoir in Northumberland. During its 166 miles progress it takes in some of the most beautiful unspoilt countryside in the country and visits a cornucopia of small towns and long forgotten settlements, all with a fascinating history to be revealed. Its originator, Alistair Wallace, has already been hailed as 'the new Wainwright' and this book can only enhance his reputation further. Limited availability. Published November 99.
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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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The Cleveland Way (Coast & National Trail Walk Guides), John Merrill. Limited availability Published February 92. Cleveland Way Companion, Paul Hannon - The 112 mile National trail from Helmsley to Filey Brigg. 9 sections. Includes checklist of facilities. Limited availability. Published February 87
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MIDLANDS - For Offa's Dyke see Powys Books For Wye Valley Walk see Herefordshire Books |
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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 Teme Valley Way: Sauce to Source,
Bob Charteris - Features a 100-mile walk from the centre of the city of
Worcester, through the countryside of the counties of Worcester, Hereford,
Shropshire, Radnor and Montgomery, exploring the valley of River Teme,
discovering many interesting places, finding the source of the river on
Cilfaesty Hill, and rejoining the Severn in the town of Newtown.
Published March 06.
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The Monarch's Way, Book 1: The Midlands, Trevor Antill -
This walk closely follows the route taken by Charles II after his defeat at
Worcester in 1651. Starting from Worcester it goes first north, then south
through the Cotswolds and the Mendips to the coast, then along the South
Downs to Shoreham. This, the first book, covers the 175 mile route from
Worcester to Stratford-upon-Avon. Published June 05.
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Along the Severn from Source to Sea, Chris Witts -210
miles from Pllynlimon to the Bristol Channel, along England's longest river.
The book describes the author's journey, rather than giving detailed
directions. Published May 98.
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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. Limited availability. Published October 02.
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Heart of England Way, John Roberts -
This 100 mile walk between Cannock Chase and the Cotswolds is described in
both directions with information about the landscapes, villages, canals ,
churches and railways. Notes on transport and an accommodation list.
Limited availability. Published February 00.
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Book 2: The Cotswolds, The Mendips and the Sea - covers the 210 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon to Charmouth. Published June 05. Book 3: The South Coast, The Downs...and Escape! - The final book covers the 225 miles from Charmouth to Shoreham. Limited availability. Published November 95. |
The Salters Way, John Merrill - Walk from Northwich, following old saltways to the Pennine Hills at Slatersford. Limited availability. Published November 91. |
Three Counties Challenge Walk, John Merrill - A tough, mountainous, 28 mile challenge starting at Tittesworth Reservoir and covering the countryside around the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Limited availability. Published April 93.
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The Grand Union Canal Walk, Clive Holmes - The Grand Union Canal was built in the 18th/19th centuries to join the heart of industrial Britain, the Black Country, to London. It passes through 200 years of industrial heritage and, ironically, some of the most rural parts of the country. The walk follows the canal for 147 miles in 13 easy stages, an ideal route for either long-distance walking or family rambles. Limited availability. Published February 96. |
Severn Way, the Longest Riverside Walk in Britain, Terry Marsh & Julie Meech - Describes the 210 mile route, as well as providing information on the character, culture, people and wildlife of the Severn Valley. Published April 99.
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The Heart of England Way: From the Cotswolds to Cannock Chase, Roger Noyce - This collection of walks is based on and around 'The Heart of England Way' - a 100 mile walking way which meanders from Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds to Milford on the edge of Cannock Chase. The routes (varying from 3 to 10 miles) are suitable for all abilities, and take walkers through a picturesque town or village along 'The Way'. Alternative 'short cut' routes and a stop at a selected pub are built in! The guide also contains a general route description of the whole walking way - giving walkers the opportunity to walk through one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. Limited availability. Published June 99. |
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The South-West Coast Path, Paddy Dillon -
This second edition of the South West Coast Path guide contains a clear and
accurate route description (in 45 day stages), with inland alternatives
where appropriate, accommodation and facility guide, colour photographs and
full colour OS maps. Published April 04.
Walking the South Coast of England, David Bathurst - Discover hidden gems, fantastic walks and stunning scenery right on your doorstep. There's something for everyone, from seasoned hikers to summertime strollers. Published May 08.
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South West Coastal Path, Falmouth to Exmouth, Brian Le Messurier - The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the west most tip of Britain. This volume features the 172-mile (277-km) section of the Path from Falmouth to Exmouth, a route which takes the walker past stunning clifftop scenery, fen-like estuary margins and isolated Cornish coves. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. Published March 08.
South West Coastal Path: Minehead to Padstow, Roland Tarr - This volume features the 163 mile section of the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Padstow. Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout. Includes short circular walks off the path, info on transport and accommodation, and useful addresses. Map scale 1:25,000. Published May 04.
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South West Coast Path: Padstow to Falmouth, John Macadam - Following Natural England's acorn waymarks, the route hugs the coast right around Land's End and the Lizard, via the ports of St Ives and Penzance. Published April 07 South West Coast Path: Exmouth to Poole, Richard Tarr - This fourth volume covers thee 99-mile stretch from Exmouth to Poole. Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout. Includes short circular walks off the path, info on transport and accommodation, and useful addresses. |
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The North Downs Way, Kev Reynolds -
Part of a two-book series on the North and South Downs Ways. The route is
split into 12 day-long sections, each illustrated with a route map showing
stopping points and places of interest. Published August 01.
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North Downs Way (British Walking Guide), John Curtin - A new title in Trailblazer's 10-title series of British Walking Guides. A 131-mile National Trail, the North Downs Way runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent via Canterbury, winding its way through the protected landscape of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The path passes medieval churches, castles, Neolithic burial sites, vineyards and numerous WWII defences. There are literary associations with Swift, Cobbett, Dickens and Jane Austen. - 10 town plans and 60 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1: 20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. Published Aug 06
North Downs Way: Farnham to the Medway, Nick Cotton.
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North Downs Way, Neil Curtis
& Jim Walker - The North Downs Way is the National Trail that follows the
Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks from Farnham to the coast at Dover. You
can walk along this trail following chalk ridges, river valleys and sections
of the Pilgrims' Way. At the eastern end you can either walk via Canterbury
(130 miles, 208km) or follow the southern route via Folkestone (123 miles,
197km). This is the complete, official guide for the long distance walker or
the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: - the
entire route split into convenient sections - 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey maps
for each section, marked with points of special interest - circular routes
off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local
area - route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes
on nearby features - background information on local history, wildlife,
archaeology, geology, industry and land use - details of public transport,
villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful
organisations and sources of further information. Published Feb 07
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The Thames Path (National Trail Guides), David Sharp - Running for 180 miles (288 km) from the river's source in rural Gloucestershire to the Thames barrier, the Thames Path is England's newest National Trail and one of the most varied and accessible of the country's long-distance paths. The Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks lead the walker through tranquil water meadows, past the dreaming spires of Oxford and the pageantry of Windsor and Hampton Court, through the heart of the capital, to London's Docklands and beyond. This is the official guide to the Path and will be invaluable to the long-distance walker and weekend stroller alike. Published February 07. |
Walking the Thames Valley, Steve Davison - This guide book contains a collection of 25 adventurous circular walks in the Thames Valley, covering the Southern Chilterns, Berkshire, Lambourn and North Hampshire Downs, and Southern Oxfordshire, all within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon and surrounding towns. The walks vary in length from 10 to 18 miles and include a two-day (26 miles) weekend walk over the Lambourn Downs. All walks have a detailed route description that includes information on points of interest along the way and are accompanied by a map of the route. Ten of the walks also have shorter (around 7 to 10 miles) options detailed, for those times when you want a less strenuous walk. Some of the walks visit the remains of Iron Age hill forts while others pass more modern features such as Wilton Windmill and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Some follow sections of the Ridgeway National Trail, while others gently meander along the banks of the River Thames. What they all have in common is that they take the adventurous rambler to some of the best parts of the region. Published November 08. | 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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South Downs Way, National Trail Guides, Paul Millmore - The South Downs Way runs for 100 miles (160 km) over the chalk
downland of Sussex and Hampshire, from Eastbourne to Winchester. It is one
of only two National Trails that can be used not only by walkers but also by
cyclists and horse-riders for its entire length This is the complete,
official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you
need is this one book. Published March 08.
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South Downs and the South Coast (AA 40 Pub Walks & Cycle Rides S.) - This exciting new series of family-friendly walk and cycle ride books offers routes all over Britain. Written and researched by experts in their field, the guides are designed to be practical and easy to use for a perfectly planned day out for the whole family. Each guide includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with colour photographs throughout showing sites, views and pubs along the route. A full colour map accompanies each walk and cycle and there is practical information such as distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make sure you make the most of your family day out. Published June 05. The South Downs Way: Including a Guide to Local Accommodation along the route, David Harrison. Published August 98.
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The South Downs Way: Eastbourne to Winchester, Kev Reynolds - Exploring the
Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the
official South Downs Way leads for 100 miles (160km) between Eastbourne and
Winchester, following the northern escarpment for much of the way and rarely
descending to habitation except where river valleys interrupt the regular
course of the Downs. Since the first edition of this guide appeared a number
of improvements have been made to the Way. These include rerouting to avoid
a dangerous road walk at Amberley, the construction of a footbridge over the
River Arun, and in two places slight diversions have been signed to afford
the safe crossing of major dual-carriageway roads. For the greater part of
its length the Way follows the northern crest of the South Downs escarpment,
with broad views overlooking low Wealden farmlands as well as the rolling
Downs. Published May 04.
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The Ridgeway, Anthony Burton - The Ridgeway is the 85-mile (137-km) National Trail that incorporates one of the oldest 'green roads' in Europe. Following the Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks, the scenic route stretches from Overton Hill in the west across the Marlborough Downs and the Vale of the White Horse, over the undulating hills of the Chilterns, to Ivinghoe Beacon. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. Published March 08.
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The Ridgeway (British Walking Guide), Nick Hill - An
87-mile (139km) National Trail, the Ridgeway runs from Overton Hill near
Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Part of this
route follows the oldest road in the country, dating back millennia. Taking
5-7 days, this is not a difficult walk and the rewards are many: wide views
across rolling countryside, Iron Age forts, Neolithic burial mounds, white
horses carved into the chalk downs and picturesque villages. Published Feb
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The Greater Ridgeway, Ray Quinlan - The Greater Ridgeway runs for 363 miles, from Lyme Regis on the south coast to Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast. It incorporates four established long distance paths: The Wessex Ridgeway, The Ridgeway National Trail, the Icknield Way and the Peddars Way. This guide contains a clear and accurate route description, accommodation and facility guide, colour photographs and full colour OS maps. Published March 03. |
The Ridgeway, Vera Burden and Howard Clarke - The Ridgeway path is an officially designated 85 mile national trail for walkers along the Wessex downs and Chiltern Hills. Running from near Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire, the path for much of its route follows ancient trackways that formed a major highway long before the Romans came to Britain. The route is described twice, firstly from Avebury to Ivinghoe, and then in the opposite direction Ivinghoe to Avebury, so that the description is easy to follow whether you walk eastwards of westwards, or whether you choose to walk the whole path or just a section of it, for a week, for a day or just for an hour. This guide also includes chapters on the natural history of the Ridgeway, and the archaeology. Published May 02.
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South Downs Way (British Walking Guide), Jim Manthorpe - Contains everything you need to know - where to stay, when to go, who will book it and transport luggage, what to look out for - just everything. Excellent maps. Limited availability. Published March 04.
The South Downs Way Note Book (The Note Book Series), Russell and Suzanne Mills - Walking guide to the South Downs Way National Trail. Limited availability. Published May 99.
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Guide to the South Downs Way, Miles Jebb - A revised and updated
edition, in flexible PVC covers, of this guide to one of Britain's most
popular long-distance walks. This new edition takes account of the extension
of the South Downs Way which now finishes at Winchester rather than the
Hampshire/West Sussex border. The guide adds a further 46 miles of loops and
spurs leading off the Way, which provide more walking and riding in the
South Downs and is divided into 20 stages each specified in detail and
illustrated with the author's own photographs. Limited availability.
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The South Downs Way,
Martin King - The book provides essential information about the
best accommodation, pubs and cafes en route. It also details little known
places of interest, provides handy tips and useful addresses and a selection
of detailed maps - ensuring even the poorest navigators won't get lost. The
guide is interspersed with hilarious anecdotes from the author's own
experiences of walking and cycling the South Downs Way. It makes excellent
reading both as a functional guide and a wonderful account of the surprises
and eccentricities of the English countryside. Limited availability.
Published April 02. South Downs Way (Walker's Route S.), Harvey Maps. Limited availability. Published February 97.
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Wessex Ridgeway (Recreational Path Guide), Anthony Burton -
This comprehensive guide covers the entire route of the Wessex Ridgeway from
Marlborough in Wiltshire to the Dorset coast. It includes points of interest
along the way, archaeological sites and places with literary associations
with background details. Limited availability.
Published February 99. Exploring the Ridgeway, Alan Charles. Path guide with transport information in 14 stages, each with a circular option. Limited availability. Published March 98. |
The Ridgeway (National Trail Guides), Neil Curtis -
Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout.
Includes short circular walks off the path, info on transport and
accommodation, and useful addresses. Map scale 1:25,000. Limited
availability. Published October 01.
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Ridgeway (Walker's Map S.), Harvey Maps - The Ridgeway covers the complete route (137km) from
Overton Hill near Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon, east of Tring in
Hertfordshire. Published April 99. Ridgeway National Trail Companion, Jos Joslin and Rebecca Wilson. Limited availability. Published February 04.
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The Orange Way, Les Ham - This 350 mile long distance walk is a walk in the footsteps of
history, along a route that encompasses a reminder of England's heritage. It
follows the march in 1688 of Prince William of Orange and his army from Brixham
in Devon, across the countryside to London. It links the walker to the
unfolding story of the 'Glorious Revolution' highlighting the relevant
events which took place on or near the route. Published August 03.
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The Angles Way, Ramblers Assoc. - 78 mile route for walkers from Great Yarmouth to Knettishall, following Waveney Valley - including accommodation guide. Limited availability. Published June 01. |
The Three Castles Path, David Bounds - the footpath route from Windsor to
Winchester based upon the 13thC journeys of King John at the time of
Magna Carta. Published May 98.
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The Macmillan Way,
Peter Titchmarsh - the 290 mile coast to coast path
from Boston to Abbotsbury. Limited availability. Published January 03. The South West Coast Path Guide, Eric Wallis, South West Coast Path Association. Limited availability. Published March 05. |
The Hardy Way, Margaret Marande - A detailed description of the 213 mile route from Hardy's birthplace in Higher Bockhampton, to Stinsford Church, where his heart is buried, accompanied by knowledgeable references to Hardy's work. Limited availability. Published October 95. |
River Parrett Trail, The Trail follows the course of the river from its source in Dorset, through South Somerset and across the levels to its mouth at Bridgwater Bay. It can be enjoyed as a 50 mile hike over 3 or 4 days or as a series of shorter walks exploring some of England's most beautiful and fascinating countryside. Limited availability. Published July 97. |
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South West Coast Path: Exmouth to Poole, Roland Tarr - This fourth volume covers thee 99-mile stretch from Exmouth to Poole. Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout. Includes short circular walks off the path, info on transport and accommodation, and useful addresses. Map scale 1:25,000. Limited availability. Published May 04. A Coastal Affair, Walking England's South West Coast Path, Steve Including stories and insights from the authors, this book is a tour of one of the world's most spectacular trails. It includes overviews of the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, the best places to stay and eat and information on special attractions along the way. Limited availability. Published March 04.
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Two Moors Way, [Dartmoor & Exmoor] James Roberts - The Two Moors Way, created in the mid 1970s, runs for approximately 100 miles from Ivybridge on the southern edge of Dartmoor to the spectacular north Devon coastline at Lynmouth. James Roberts describes a walk full of contrasts - from remote walking across wild moorland to the gentle hill country of mid-Devon with pastures, copses and hedges. As well as covering the route in detail, the book includes information about places of interest both on and off the Way, together with details on accommodation and other useful addresses. Most walkers will probably finish the Two Moors Way in five days, if not distracted en route. However there is a wealth of distraction along (and just off) the way, and the author has laid out the book as six days' walking. As well as providing a worthy challenge for the long-distance walker, the Two Moors Way is an enriching experience, with its variety of fine landscapes, delightful villages and great wealth of history and prehistory encountered along the route. Published August 94.
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A Guide to the Pilgrim's Way and North Downs Way, Christopher Wright - An entirely revised and updated edition of Christopher John Wright's masterly guide to Pilgrim's Way and North Downs Way. Limited availability. Published May 93. |
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Walks Along the Thames Path, Ron Emmons - This compact guide describes in detail 25 circular walks that explore the river and its natural and historical riches. Illustrated with maps and photographs and including opening times of public amenities, pubs and restaurants en route, the guide covers the Thames from its source down to Greenwich. Limited availability. Published February 01. A Guide to the Thames Path, Miles Jebb. Limited availability. Published April 98.
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The Thames Path National Trail Companion - Practical information for walkers on the Thames path, from its source in Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier. includes details of accommodation, services in the towns and villages en route, public transport and maps and guidebooks. Limited availability. Published January 05.
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Along and Around the High Weald Landscape Trail, Guidebook with Detachable Route Guide and Ordnance Survey Maps, Lorna Jenner & Eila Lawton - A guide to walking the 90 mile High Weald Landscape Trail which stretches across the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Hersham in West Sussex to Rye in East Sussex. Includes information on the history of the area. Limited availability. Published May 99. |
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