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Best Selling Titles have Red Links WALKING EVENTS Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival, 16 May - 31 May 2009. Visit www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk or tel 01507 601111
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MAPS OF LINCOLNSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Walking Through Lincolnshire's History, Hugh Marrows - Taken from his
popular column in the "Lincolnshire Standard" newspapers, Hugh Marrows
once again invites ramblers to join him on twenty historic walks around
the Lincolnshire countryside. From Roman settlements to WWII airfields,
the canals to the railways, "Walking Through Lincolnshire's History" is a
must for any rambler with an interest in the area's historical legacy.
Clear, easy to follow, full-colour maps ensure that walkers of all levels
can enjoy routes that include both breathtaking scenery, and places of
historical interest, whether they are following in the footsteps of an
Edwardian holidaymaker or the trails of Viking invaders. Full of helpful
hints about places for refreshment, local landmarks and tips for the
novice walker, "Walking Through Lincolnshire's History" has never been
more fascinating, accessible and enjoyable. Published March 08.
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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. This book covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk. Published April 04. |
Footpaths for Fitness: Lincolnshire, Matthew Pike -
Twenty graded circular
routes which vary in length from 1 and a half to 8 and a half miles, and
have been designed as a simple programme for those who want to maintain a
healthy lifestyle. In addition to the clear numbered route instructions,
each walk section also includes a matching numbered map, details of distance
and terrain, information on how to get to the start, where to stop for
refreshment, and places of interest along the way. Each route has been given
a grade from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of effort required and an
estimation of the calories burned during the walk. Published April 09
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Drive and Stroll in Lincolnshire, Roger Fox - A collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes routes at Great Limber, South Reston, Hemingby, Stow and Moulton. With maps and photographs. Published May 06.
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Pub Walks
for the Motorist - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, Charles Wildgoose and Roger Fox - Forty circular walks around these diverse
counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Hope and
Markeaton Park in Derbyshire; Carlton-in-Lindrick and Colston Bassett in
Nottinghamshire; and Surfleet and Owston Ferry in Lincolnshire.
Published June 05.
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Adventurous Pub Walks in Lincolnshire, Roger Fox -
Twenty circular walks varying in length between 7-12 miles
and based around good local pubs. Covers routes near Grantham, Boston,
Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. With maps and photographs. Published
September 03.
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| Pub Walks in Lincolnshire, Brett Collier - Features circular walks around Lincolnshire, starting and finishing at a good local pub. Published May 07. | Pub Strolls in Lincolnshire, Brett Collier - Thirty short circular routes based on good local pubs. Includes walks near Spalding, Grantham, Boston, Sleaford, Lincoln, Louth, Grimsby and the Humber Bridge. Published April 01. |
Pocket Pub Walks in Lincolnshire, George Keeping. Published April 08. |
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The Danelaw Way, Brett Collier - A 60-mile long distance walk from Lincoln to Stamford. Published May 05.
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Short Circular Walks on the Grantham Canal, John Merrill. Limited availability. Published June 04. | Beating the Bounds: Walks and Rides in Lincolnshire in the Millennium Year, Terry Miller. Limited availability. Published March 01. |
| The Macmillan Way, Peter Titchmarsh - the 290 mile coast to coast path from Boston to Abbotsbury. The original Macmillan Way was developed to raise money for the Macmillan cancer relief charity and was opened as a fully signed and waymarked route in 1996. A lengthy extension, the Macmillan Way West, followed in 2001. The fully waymarked Macmillan Way and follows existing footpaths, bridleways and byways, and small stretches of minor roads when these are unavoidable. It runs across beautiful open fen country for its first thirty miles and for the rest of its journey it then follows, as near as possible, the course of the oolitic limestone belt, comprising stone known as 'Cotswold' in the area, but which runs in slightly varying form all the way from South Yorkshire to Dorset. It passes through a number of small towns and villages, the architectural features which have much in common. Limited availability. Published January 03. |
Waterside Walks in Lincolnshire, Brett Collier - 20
walks of between 2 and 7 miles. Includes routes along the Foss Dyke, the
Humber, River Welland, Biscathorpe Lake and The Wash. Limited
availability. Published May 99. Lincolnshire Teashop Walks, Roger Fox - 20 circular walks of between 1½ and 8 miles, including routes near Boston, Louth, Market Rasen, Stamford and Cleethorpes. Contains sketch maps and photographs. Limited availability,. Published July 00. Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk, John Merrill - 26 mile circular walk from St. James Church, Louth. Visits the sites of seven medieval villages - mostly depopulated as a result of the Black Death. Published November 01. Family Walks in the Lincolnshire Wolds & Marshes, Camilla Harrison - 18 walks of up to 6 miles. Includes Nettleton Beck, Two Mile Bank, Alford, Old Bolingbroke and Hubbards Hills. Limited availability. Published December 97.
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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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