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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 March 04. More on Offa on Powys Books page
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Offa's Dyke Path, David Hunter - Offa's Dyke was
constructed by the powerful King of Mercia in the late eighth century to
mark out the western boundary of his kingdom. Hundreds of years later this
is the inspiration for a 170-mile National Trail traversing the border
country of England and Wales. 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
January 08.
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Offa's
Dyke Path North National Trail Guides, Ernie and Kathy Kay and Mark Richards.
- Offa's Dyke Path is the 177-mile (283-km) National Trail that follows the
course of the earthwork that gives it its name. This volume, now fully
updated, features the northern section of the Path, following Natural
England's acorn waymarks from Knighton to the coast at Prestatyn, a distance
of 97 miles (155 km). 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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Owain Glyndwr's Way, Chris and Ronnie Catling - The
132 mile Glyndwris Way runs from Knighton to Welshpool, where the route
links with Offais Dyke to create a 172.5 mile circular walk back to Knighton.
This book describes the route in twelve sections, providing information on
places of interest, as well as the practical facilities walkers need.
Published March 01.
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Glyndwr's Way (National Trail Guides), David Perrott -
Owain Glyndwr's Way passes through a belt of wooded valleys between
Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons - some of the most beautiful countryside in
Wales. The footpath extends for 125 miles from Knighton westward to
Machynlleth, then northeast to Welshpool. As both Knighton and Welshpool lie
on Offa's Dyke there is potential for a circular walk, which must always be
of interest to the walker. Owain Glyndwr (c. 1359-1415) was over 40 when his
rebellion began in 1400. His fine record as a nobleman in the English court
was soured when he offered the Welsh their freedom and independent
nationality, their own church and universities. He was thought by his
followers to possess supernatural powers over the elements; certainly he
used both weather and terrain to assist him in his guerrilla warfare against
the English. At the end of his struggle, in 1413, his legacy to the Welsh
was, however, scorched earth and slavery. Glyndwr himself remained free and
later disappeared. The walk visits several important sites of the campaign,
a battlefield or two and Machynlleth, the site of
Owain's parliament. In addition it passes Abbey Cwmhir, the spiritual home
of free medieval Wales, burial ground of Llywelyn the Great, Lake Vyrnwy in
its beautiful setting, a haven for birds, Llanidloes and Welshpool, a fine
pair of market towns and many smaller places of interest. The scenery is
excellent all the way. Only Plynlimon could be termed high-level walking,
for the rest the views are to the hills from good lowland moor or farmland.
Near the Dyfi River the view of Cader Idris is among the best of any peak in
Wales. This evokes a countryside rich in legend, anecdote and history as
well as great natural beauty. Published March 04.
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Owain Glyndwr's Way, Richard Sale - 128 mile route along the Welsh borderlands named after the leader of the rebellion against the English in the 15th C. Owain Glyndwr's Way passes through a belt of wooded valleys between Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons. The footpath extends for 125 miles from Knighton westward to Machynlleth, then northeast to Welshpool. As both Knighton and Welshpool lie on Offa's Dyke there is potential for a circular walk. Published April 01.
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Walking the Cambrian Coast: 150 Miles from Cardigan to Porthmadog, Jan Harris - Contains info on camping and accommodation. Limited availability. Published June 96. The Cambrian Way: The Mountain Connoisseur's Walk, A S Drake - A challenging 275-mile high level route from Cardiff in the south to Conwy in the north. The walk is divided into stages to be walked over three weeks. Limited availability. Published January 00.
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The Clwydian Way: Long Distance Trail Created to Celebrate the Millennium, David Hollet - In the main the path circles round Denbighshire, but in the east it crosses over into Flintshire, and in the west part of the alternative, Llansannan route, passes through Conwy. The entire route, however, runs through what can be rightly termed "The Heart of North Wales" - thus providing long-distance ramblers with a perfect combination of scenic countryside and medieval towns and villages to pass through and enjoy. The main, 122 mile-long route, runs from Prestatyn along the Clwydian Range, then on to Llangollen in the south. It then runs west along the Llantysilio Range to Corwen, north to Brenig, east through the Clocaenog Forest, and north again, through the Vale, back to Prestatyn. By the use of an alternative route through Llansannan, and a 'Link-Path' near Denbigh, the walk can, however, be broken down into three shorter circular walks, the 88 mile long 'South Clwydian Circular', the 55 mile long 'West Clwydian Circular', and the 42 mile long 'North Clwydian Circular'. Published December 00. |
A Cambrian Way: A Personal Guide to an Unofficial Route, Richard Sale. Limited availability. Published February 84. Cambrian Way, Richard Sale. Limited availability. Published March 00. Sarn Helen, Arthur Rylance & John Cantrell - The length of Wales (160 miles) in the footsteps of the Roman legions. Limited availability. Published August 92.
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West Highland Way, Terry Marsh -
This second edition of the popular guide to the West Highland way provides
an updated and current description of the route from Milngavie, Glasgow, to
Fort William. The 95 miles of the route, which was opened in 1980, pass
through the lowlands to the highlands, and are accompanied by the bucolic
spendour of the glens flanked by great mountains, the loveliness of Loch
Lomond and the wild remoteness of Rannoch Moor. Accompanies the route which
is consistently waymarked. Descriptions of the eight-stage route There is
great association between much of the Way and the historical past of
Scotland. Much of the route pursues ancient drove roads or old military
roads built in the 18th century. Published
April 07.
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West Highland Way, Charlie Loram. - I've never been that fond of guide books but this one served me very well on my recent West Highland Way walk. I admit to loving Ordnance Survey maps but for the first time this guide book was all I used and needed (I carried some OS maps but they were never looked at). The route guide and maps were excellent, ensuring that I was always confident of being on the correct path. Useful information was provided on each village/town visited, including services (post offices, shops, public transport etc), where to stay (B & B, hotels, campsites) and where to eat. Plenty of useful information for planning your walk, from suggested itineraries to information concerning the weather and precautions to take. Snippets of information concerning wildlife and historical events added to the enjoyment of the walk. Published 2003 - only once did I find information out of date and that was concerning a campsite that is currently closed. A few phone calls before you depart easily takes care of any such concerns. If I wrote walking guides, I'd like to think they would turn out like this one. It fits in a coat pocket, weighs about 8oz and although it had some rough use, there was no sign of it falling apart. Congratulations to Trailblazer - a very difficult job well done. Buyer Review. Published January 06.
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The West Highland Way, a Rucksack Reader, Jacquetta Megarry - The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's long-distance walks. It begins on the outskirts of Glasgow, its largest city, then goes through Scotland's first National Park, along the shores of its largest loch. After 95 miles (152 km) of superb scenery, the Way ends in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. The second edition of this popular guidebook was fully revised in 2003, with many improvements, including more photographs, details of the new Scottish Outdoor Access Code and a Fort William town plan. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map showing the whole route in six panels; waterproof paper throughout; the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink; concise background on the history and wildlife; information about side-trips and mountain climbs including Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; in full colour, with 60 photographs. Published September 07.
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West
Highland Way, Dan Bailey - The West Highland Way was Scotland's first
official long distance route. Originally conceived in the 1960s, it was
completed in October 1980. The Way links Milngavie to Fort William - a
distance of 152km (95 miles) - from the outskirts of Scotland's largest city
to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest
freshwater loch. It passes from the lowlands, across the Highland Boundary
Fault and on into the Scottish Highlands. This fantastic new guide, by rising
star of outdoors journalism Dan Bailey, is all you need for tackling this
classic walk. Containing 15 possible hill and glen detours as well as
stunning photography and clear mapping of the West Highland Way itself, this
value-for-money guide looks set to become a classic. Published June
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The West Highland Way: Official Guide, Bob Aitken & Roger Smith - Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland's first Long Distance Route. It runs from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. This sixth edition of the Official Guide has been fully-revised and updated to include recent modifications to the route and is accompanied by a full-colour map. Limited availability. Published October 02.
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West Highland Way (Walker's Route S.),
Harvey Maps. Published April 96.
West Highland Way, David Paterson & Mike McQueen. Limited availability. Published November 92.
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The Great Glen Way, Brian Smailes - The 73 mile
Great Glen Way travels through some of the most spectacular scenery in
Scotland. Starting near the shore of Loch Linnhe in Fort William, the walk
passes through Fort Augustus, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit ending in
Inverness. Published January 03.
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The Great Glen Way, The Official Rucksack Reader Guide, Jacquetta Megarry - This updated guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy a holiday walking along Scotland's historic Great Glen (73 miles/117 km). The Way runs between Fort William and Inverness, along the Caledonian Canal and past various lochs, including Loch Ness with its famous monster legend, and Urquhart Castle. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels; waterproof paper throughout; in full colour, with over 60 photographs; visitor attractions and hills to climb (Munros, Corbetts and Grahams); town plans of Fort William and Inverness; special notes for people with no previous experience; background on local geology, history and wildlife; summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane. Limited availability. Published June 02.
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Great Glen Way (Walker's Route S.), Harvey Maps - The Great Glen Way follows the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness. Dramatic scenery, waterside and forest trails offer a range of views and experiences. This map is designed to be of use to walkers and cyclists. Published April 02.
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The Great Glen Way: Two-way Trail Guide, Paddy Dillon - The Great Glen is one of the most remarkable features in the Scottish landscape - a ruler-straight valley along an ancient fault line through the Highlands. The glen is threaded by the scenic Caledonian Canal, which links Loch Lochy and Loch Oich with the famous Loch Ness. The Great Glen Way offers walkers the chance to enjoy a low-level route from coast to coast, between Fort William and Inverness, at almost any time of the year. The Great Glen Way measures 117km (73 miles) and its course includes easy, level stretches alongside the Caledonian Canal, undulating forest tracks, lakeside paths, old drove roads and military roads, as well as contrasting stretches over heather moorlands or through city suburbs. The route is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking, with a range of facilities along the way. Walkers can enjoy the scenery and wildlife, delve into the history of the Highland clans, visit crumbling castles, or keep an eye open to spot the elusive Loch Ness Monster! Published March 07.
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The Great Glen Way, Heather Connon & Paul Roper - 70 miles from Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis to Inverness. Low level route, planned to take 5 days. Includes sketch maps and details of accommodation and services. Continues on from the end of the West Highland Way. Limited availability. Published March 97. |
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North to the Cape, Dennis Brook & Phil Hinchcliffe -
This is a glorious long-distance walk in the West Highlands from Fort
William to Cape Wrath. Described as 'a quintessential backpacking walk', it
is a challenging route for the experienced walker. The authors had six main
criteria in mind: a variety of scenery, no long hauls over featureless
terrain, use of designated paths, interesting geography, no high peaks to
climb and a good day's walk every day with accommodation at the end. The
route is split into 21 stages, many with an easier bad-weather alternative.
Guide includes details of accommodation and advice on where to purchase
provisions etc. Published August 99.
Scottish Coast to Coast Walk, Brian Smailes - The long awaited Scottish route from Oban in the west to St. Andrews. Information given includes B&Bs, campsites and detailed route descriptions with sketch maps. Published March 00.
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The Southern Upland Way: Scotlands Coast to
Coast Trail, Alan Castle - The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's
Coast-to-Coast Walk and the longest of the National Trails north of the
Border. It runs for 212 miles (341km) from picturesque Portpatrick on the
west coast across the Galloway and Border Hills to finish on the east coast
at Cockburnspath south of Dunbar. On the way, it passes through remote and
romantic country and visits many of the locations associated with Scotland's
often turbulent past. Dalry, Sanquhar, Wanlockhead (Britain's highest
village), Moffat, Galashiels, Melrose and Lauder are all staging posts en
route. The guidebook divides the walk into thirteen stages of varying length
that will fill a two-week walking holiday in this relatively unknown area of
Britain. The walk is at times a somewhat strenuous one, but advice is given
on how all the longer stages may be broken down into shorter, more
manageable sections. Possibilities for shorter walking holidays along the
Way are also fully discussed. The guide is packed with information on the
many places of interest passed en route and the historical connections are
thoroughly discussed. Published June 07.
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The Southern Upland Way Official Guide, Opened in 1984, the Southern Upland Way was Britain's first official coast-to-coast footpath. In its 212-mile route across southern Scotland it crosses a remarkable variety of scenery, from coastal cliffs at Portpatrick on the west coast, through the wild uplands around Lowther Hill, to the fertile glens by St. Mary's Loch and Traquair, and ending in the east at Cockburnspath. In its 21st year, the authorities who support and maintain the Way are working hard to develop new ways for walkers to enjoy the route, particularly in making it easier to tackle short sections rather than seeing it as a simple end-to-end trek. The complete route remains an exhilarating challenge for the serious walker, but now 64 short walks have also been created which take the Way as their starting point. These are a few kilometres each, suited to a variety of abilities, and are an ideal introduction to the interest and beauty of the southern countryside. This completely revised edition of the "Official Guide" includes the details of all the Short Walks, and these are also shown on the two specially commissioned maps of the Way which accompany the Guide. Walkers will return to consult the Guide and maps again and again - as often as they return to the wonderful country of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders. Published June 05.
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A Guide to the Southern Upland Way, David Williams. Limited availability. Published April 89.
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The Highland High Way, Heather Connon & Paul Roper - The Highland High Way is a high level route running for 105 miles from Loch Lomond to Fort William. This book describes an eight-day route, taking in about 23 mountains. It contains route descriptions, sketch maps, mountain safety information, and historical and geographical highlights. Limited availability. Published March 96. |
West Highland Way (Footprint map/Guide). Published May 99.
A Guide to the West Highland Way, Tom Hunter - Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way runs for 95 miles from the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. I t can be completed in six to nine days. This book charts the official route, and gives information on the history and culture of the area. Limited availability. Published October 95. Recreational Path Guide, West Highland Way, Anthony Burton - Detailed descriptions, including points of interest, for each of the seven stages, accompanied by specially prepared 1:25,000 scale Ordnance Survey maps. Includes routes to the summits of Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis which lie just off the Way. Useful addresses and advice on accommodation and transport. Published February 96.
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The Rob Roy Way, From Drymen to Pitlochry,
Jacquetta Megarry - This long-distance walk from
Drymen to Pitlochry was developed by Rucksack Readers in partnership with
walking enthusiasts. It runs for 79 miles (126 km) along some of Scotland's
finest lochs and glens, using historic footpaths, a cycle route, forest
tracks and some minor road. Many places are linked with Scotland's most
famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The route has no official
status, but was negotiated with private landowners, Forest Enterprise,
Stirling and Perth Councils and others. The Way offers superb views, but is
less strenuous than the West Highland Way. It is not fully waymarked as
such, but the book gives detailed directions and most of it is
straightforward. Walkers are always advised to carry a compass, but are
unlikely to need it unless walking an exposed section in winter. This book
contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: background on Rob Roy
MacGregor, history, heritage and wildlife; summary of each section showing
distance, terrain and food/drink stops; drop-down map showing the whole
route in five panels; visitor attractions and hills to climb (Munros,
Corbetts and Grahams); special notes for people with no previous experience;
planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; foreword by Sir
David Steel, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament; in full colour,
with over 60 photographs; waterproof paper throughout. Limited
availability. Published July 02.
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Gurkha Reiver:
Walking the Southern Upland Way, Neil Griffiths - When
Neil Griffiths, a 43 year old press officer, recruited four serving Gurkhas
to trek the route as a fundraiser for the Gurkha Welfare Trust, he had no
idea that the guidebooks had declared it not 'really charity walk terrain'.
It was too long, and too tough. Neither was he aware that young Gurkhas from
the high Himalayas would provide such merry company, although the
premonition that their startling fitness would lead to total humiliation was
hilariously vindicated as they left him gasping on every false horizon
between Wigtownshire and Berwickshire. Three of the men came from the
Everest area and the fourth from Annapurna. These are not the type of men to
whom you say 'there's a big hill ahead' without meeting wry smiles. Their
140 per minute pace was so bone shaking that Neil couldn't feel his feet for
a full month afterwards. This is an entertaining account of a group that get
to know Scotland the hard way, on foot, but also highlights the ways of the
wee men from Nepal. Despite his humorous tenor, Neil has the deepest respect
for what he calls 'our oldest and best allies'. This book explains why.
Published September 06.
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The Cateran Trail, Jacquetta Megarry - The Cateran
Trail follows the footsteps of 16th century cattle rustlers (caterans) for
63 miles (101km). It starts from Blairgowrie, passing through the heart of
Scotland with its rich pre-history, heritage and wildlife. This circular
way marked walk can be comfortably completed in 4-5 undemanding days, with
the nearest village never more than 7 miles away. Published October
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