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MAPS OF LEICESTERSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Walks Through History in the
Heart of England, Roger Seedhouse - go to
http://www.bestwalks.com/BookWTH.htm
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AA 100 Walks in Eastern 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 Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk. Published April 04. |
Favourite Walks in 3 Counties, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, Keith Taylor - Local residents and tourists will be attracted by these linked walks. Full directions are given by public transport and for the car driver. Keith Taylor tells the walker what to look out for, season by season, turning every ramble into a nature walk. Published July 00.
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| Country Walks Around The National Forest, Brian Conduit - A collection of twenty walks across the National Forest which is an area of 200 square miles covering parts of west Leicestershire, east Staffordshire and south Derbyshire. Published August 07. |
The Rutland Water Challenge Walk, John Merrill - a 24 mile walk round the largest man made reservoir in Europe. Published September 90. |
Walking in Leicestershire: 26 Circular Walks, David Ray and Beryl
McDowall - Offers a selection of circular walks in Leicestershire, each with
a detailed map and descriptive text, and illustrated with colour
photographs. Published April 06. |
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Leics & Rutland Walks with
Children, Paul and Sandra Biggs - A great introduction to the
outdoors for children of all ages, and an excellent way of getting the
whole family to appreciate the countryside! 20 fascinating walks ranging
from 2 to 8 miles, with lots of interesting facts on the history and
wildlife of the area; Canal locks, steam engines, lakes and rivers, wild
deer and country parks are just some of the treats in store! There is
information on refreshment stops including delicious farmhouse afternoon
teas. With general knowledge and observation questions to answer along the
way, here is a fun and enjoyable learning experience for all the family!
Limited availability. Published March 02.
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Walking
the Midshires Way, Ron Haydock - This is the first complete
guide to a most attractive long-distance route. 'Walking the Midshires
Way' takes you on a 225-mile walk from the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire to
the Trans-Pennine Trail in Stockport, Greater Manchester, passing through
such diverse counties as Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire. Divided into 17 sections of between 10 and 14 miles, each including fascinating facts of historical interest, the terrain, route descriptions, sketch maps, illustrations and information on accommodation. Published September 03.
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Pushchair
Paths East Midlands, Melanie Ramet - 30 graded pushchair friendly country
walks between Birmingham and Grantham. Most of the walks are circular,
varying in length from short strolls to longer more undulating walks. Each
has its own clear map and directions, along with interesting things to
look out for and of course the all-important location of changing
facilities and refreshments. The East Midlands has many areas for families
of all ages to enjoy: Sence Valley trails to explore; Wollaton Park
gardens to stroll through; wildfowl on Thornton Water to wonder at; and
Bradgate Park hilltops to climb. Whether you and your children enjoy
country parks, nature reserves, ancient abbeys or historic halls, this
book offers unrestricted access to enough countryside in the East Midlands
to see your child grow out of the pushchair!
Limited Availability. Published August 05.
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Parish Walks and Rides in West Leics, Bryan Waites.
Published November 95. Parish Walks and Rides in East Leics, Bryan Waites. Published November 95. |
Long Circular Walks in Charnwood Forest, John Merrill - 10 routes of up to 20 miles with varying degrees of difficulty. Published March 98. Charnwood Forest Challenge Walk, John Merrill - Contains a 25-mile circular walk, starting from Bradgate Park. The route takes you over rocky tors, past monastic ruins and through woodland back to Bradgate Park. Published July 92. |
Village Walks in Leicestershire and
Rutland, Bryan Waites - 20 strolls of between 2 and 6 miles. Limited
availability. Published May 98.
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Pub Walks for the Motorist -
Northamptonshire, Cambridge, Leicestershire and Rutland, Martin Hall -
Forty circular walks covering these diverse counties each based on a good
local pub. Includes routes at Wadenhoe and Sulgrave in Northamptonshire;
Stilton and Barrington in Cambridgeshire; and Wymondham and Exton in
Leicestershire & Rutland. Published June 05.
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Pub Walks in Leicestershire and Rutland, Bryan Waites - Features
circular walks around Leicestershire and Rutland, starting and finishing
at a good local pub. Published April 07. Short Walks from Pubs in Leicestershire and Rutland, Charles Whynne-Hammond. Limited availability. Published May 96.
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Pub Strolls in Leicestershire & Rutland, Bryan Waites - This work features thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. It includes routes near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Leicester, Oakham and Melton Mowbray, with maps and photographs in full colour. Published April 02.
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The Viking Way, John Stead - The Viking Way is a long-distance footpath, which runs for 130 miles from Barton-upon-Humber to Oakham, passing through some of the quietest and most attractive scenery in eastern England. The Way starts along the scarp and rolling hills of Lincolnshire Wolds, skirting several deserted medieval village sites, and continues through the Witham valley to historic Lincoln. Thence, it runs along the Lincoln Cliff, a Jurassic scarp, to the Leicestershire border along part of the Roman Ermine Street and other ancient trackways. The finish lies along the shores of Rutland Water to Oakham. Each chapter describes a section of path normally covering no more than 12 miles, with three slightly longer stretches. At the moment many locals walk the path in daily stages, but there is an increasing trend for the entire route to be tackled as a long-distance footpath. With no special effort, this should be accomplished easily in the space of a fortnight. Limited availability. Published August 90.
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Walks in Historic Leicestershire and Rutland, Bryan Waites - Twenty circular walks exploring the different aspects of the region's historical past. Includes routes near Ashby, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Uppingham, Market Harborough and Leicester. Published April 01. |
Tea Shop Walks in Leicestershire and
Rutland, Paul and Sandra Biggs - This guide provides details of
circular walk s ranging from 2 to 8 miles, which encompass a variety of
tea shops including a windmill, a steam railway station, a store barn on a
working farm and a 17th-century hall. Limited availability.
Published April 98.
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| The Belvoir Witches Challenge Walk, John Merrill - 25 mile walk in the Vale of Belvoir. Published September 04. |
Leicestershire Round, Ken Wheatley - a 100 mile circular walk. Published November 96. |
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