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Discovering Off-beat Walks in London, John Wittich - The busy streets of London have been traversed for centuries and many a Londoner or tourist may feel that they are familiar with all the capital has to offer. Yet the eight walks described in this volume reveal more than even the most seasoned commuter or visitor may be aware of. The author leads the reader through the most historic parts of London, down city byways, past unsuspected treasures, to exciting discoveries that are omitted from the standard tours or are inaccessible from an open-topped bus. Detailed instructions, clear maps and photographs of points of interest en route make this sixth edition a tried and trustworthy companion through the streets of London.  Published August 08.	London Theatre Walks, Jim DeYoung -A revised and updated edition of Applause Books' bestselling London guide book. These walks have been developed over the past twenty-five years and include places that still exist and places that have long since gone but still exude a sense of their dramatic past. Even the casual tourist with an interest in theatre will find the walks a fascinating adjunct to the primary joy of seeing London's high quality live theatre. Most of the walks follow established tourist routes and start/finish near major sites such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, etc. Fully indexed by actor/playwright names and locations for ease of reference or advance planning.  Published July 03.	A-Z London Map and Walks - This pocket or handbag sized tourist publication is an ideal guide and map with which to explore the capital. Side one features large scale coloured mapping of central London which extends to London Zoo, Kings Cross, Barbican, Monument, Tower Bridge, The Imperial War Museum, Tate Britain, Sloane Square, South Kensington, Kensington Palace and Paddington Station. The map uses colour coding and symbols to clearly show features of interest to the tourist. The seven mile long route of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk is shown on the map. There is an index to selected places of interest which uses a star rating system to highlight recommended visitor attractions. Information is shown relating to bus/coach tours that are available along with canal and boat trip information. An inset map features bus routes in central London and includes a list of transport stations and river piers. Cinemas, Theatres, Concert Halls, Opera and Ballet venues are listed with their telephone numbers. The reverse side of the publication features five suggested walks arranged as circular tours that can be started and finished at any convenient place along the route. Each of the five walks, the Westminster Walk, the City of London Walk, the British Museum/Inns of Court Walk, the West End Walk and the Riverside Walk, includes its own coloured route map along with text explaining the route, brief descriptions of the main places of interest and colour photographs. Tourist Information Centres are listed with their addresses and telephone numbers along with information about London Transport. There are separate indexes to streets, hotels and places of interest.  Published September 02.
In and Around London Pathfinder Guide - 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 March 99.	Short Walks - South London, Jarrold - 20 easy-to-follow walks for the whole family. The routes range from 1½ to 5½ miles in length. Ordnance Survey mapping throughout. Points of interest for children, as well as refreshment stops, public facilities and transport.  Published August 02. Also Short Walks - North London  Published August 02.	25 Walks: In and Around London, Andrew McCloy - A range of walks with full colour photographs and maps. Includes Royal and public parks as well as riverside routes and canal towpaths. The walks range in length from 2 to 11 miles.  Published March 97.
Adventure Walks for Families in and Around London, Becky Jones and Clare Lewis - Every parent dreams of idyllic family days out with the kids - but every parent also knows that, when it comes to a conflict between the attractions of computer games and the pleasures of nature's playground, it often feels as if a trip to the local park is as much as you can manage. The solution: Adventure Walks for Families. It will inspire parents and their children to go adventure-walking instead of resorting to the stock venues. How? By making walking so much fun! Becky Jones and Clare Lewis have put together 25 walks, each with its own theme (from Highwaymen and Hideouts in Epping Forest to the Survival of the Fittest in Darwin's Kent), all within easy reach of London and all planned to be manageable for families. Each outing is a complete day out, each one offers something to see, draw, collect or visit. Here is a step-by-step guide for a fantastic free day in the country.  Published June 08.	London AA History and Mystery, AA Publishing - Explore historic areas and haunted buildings, and follow in the footsteps of the famous with the "London History & Mystery guide". 24 mapped walking tours through the most historical and fascinating areas of the city reveal London's history in all its gore and glory, while not missing those all-important places to stop and admire the view or have a cup of coffee. The easy-to-follow illustrated maps, clear route directions and running tour commentary make it easy to find your way to London's best known landmarks as well as the secrets only known by the locals without a guide, while the writing style is upbeat, readable and informative.  Published February 08.	AA 50 Walks London - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and with "50 Walks in London" you can find a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities - from the casual walker to the experienced hiker. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way: 'While You're There', featuring churches, country houses, museums, villages and towns. Each walk also has refreshment information: 'Where to Eat and Drink', including tea rooms and pubs, with extra details on their character and the food on offer. A 'What to Look For' panel features more specific details of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Published April 08.
Frommer's 24 Great Walks in London, British Automobile Association.  Published April 08.	City Walks, London - 50 Adventures on Foot, Craig Taylor - Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a native--"on foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, "City Walks: London" will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on one side, and insider information on the other. Pick any card and start exploring London!  Published May 05.	100 Walks in Greater London  - An omnibus of local walks in Greater London, suitable for family outings and residents wanting to explore the area on foot. Features 100 route descriptions of circular walks from 2 to 12 miles, with details of points of interest, places to eat and drink en route, car parking and route descriptions.  Published May 96.
Village Walks in Middlesex & West London, David & Rosemary Hall - Includes Shepperton, Ruislip, Harrow, Mill Hill and Enfield. 20 walks of between 2 and 7 miles.  Published May 98.	The Citisights Guide to London, 10 Walks through London's Past, Derek Sumeray.  Published August 01.	Family Walks in West London, Caroline Bacon - 16 walks of up to 6 miles. Published 94.
The Thames from Hampton to Richmond Bridge - 8 circular walks of 2.5 to 4 miles using sections of The Thames Path. Extremely detailed route descriptions.  Published November 02.	The Green London Way, Bob Gilbert - A 92 mile circular route which is also divided into 18 separate walks of between 3 and 10 miles. The route links river and canal, disused railway, urban footpath, park and common, woodland and heath - the best of London's open spaces.  Published June 91.	Walks in the London Borough of Enfield, John Merrill - Walking the Rivers, Trails and Parks of Enfield. Published September 07.
Walking London, Andrew Duncan - "Walking London" is the essential companion for any urban explorer - visitor or native - committed to discovering the true heart of one of the world's greatest capital cities.In 30 original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan reveals miles of London's endlessly surprising landscape. From wild heathland to formal gardens, cobbled mews to elegant squares and arcades, bustling markets to tranquil villages - Duncan not only reveals the pick of the famous sights, but also steers walkers off the tourist track and into the city's hidden corners. Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and complete route maps, the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and the best bars and restaurants to visit en route.  Published February 08.	East Anglia and North Thames Exploring Woodland , The Woodland Trust - Exploring Woodland is a series of guides from The Woodland Trust that describe and illustrate beautiful woodland sites - both publicly owned and private - in different regions throughout the UK. Fully illustrated with site maps and photographs, these are the essential woodland guides for all tree lovers. Published April 08.	Walking Haunted London, Richard Jones - Updated for the most intrepid London visitors and residents, this spine-chilling guide wends it way through eerie and, in many cases, long-forgotten parts of England's capital city.  From "Deadman's Walk" and the "Screaming Wood" to "Dick Turpin" and "Jack the Ripper", professional tour guide and inveterate ghost hunter Richard Jones leaves no haunted house or lost soul unmentioned. Join him on a truly hair-raising journey through shadowed alleyways, sleepy pubs and the darkest recesses of London's historic homes - if you dare!  Chillingly illustrated with atmospheric pictures and complete route maps - and with full details of transport, opening times and the moments when ghosts are most likely to appear - "Walking Haunted London" is another winning title from New Holland's "Walking Guides" series.  Published September 07.
Waterside Walks in Middlesex & West London, David & Rosemary Hall - Includes the rivers Thames and Colne, the Staines Reservoirs, Dollis Brook and the Grand Union Canal. Contains maps and photographs. 20 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Published June 00.	London's Waterside Walks, Brian Cookson - London exists because of the Thames. The city's history is inextricably bound to the river and its tributaries, and to the man-made water channels created during the 19th century - the canals around the north of London and the Docks to the east. In "London's Waterside Walks", one of the city's experienced Blue Badge Guides, Brian Cookson, describes 16 walks, selected to reflect the history and modern developments related to these waterways. The walks cover many of London's most stunning views and its most beautiful scenery, as well as much compelling waterside industrial archaeology. Routes range from the riverside village of Richmond with its famous view from Richmond Hill and the remains of Henry VII's Tudor palace to the extraordinary mix of old and new industrial and commercial structures around Docklands and the Thames Barrier. The walks were developed for the highly rated City Literary Institute courses of combined lectures and walks on London's waterways, and have been tried and tested several times by the author. Using his experience and local knowledge, David has produced commentaries that are a pleasure to read and clearly point out what to look for, both the popular tourist attractions and significant lesser-known sights. The walks are designed to last about two hours, including stops and visits to places of interest with free entry. Each walk includes a summary of the highlights, a clear route map, detailed descriptions of approximately 15 stopping points and listings of places worth a further visit, with information on opening times, addresses and entrance fees. Dramatic photographs of some of the spectacles which adorn London's waterside enhance and enliven the text.  Published March 04.	Walking London's Docks, Rivers and Canals, Gilly Cameron-Cooper - London is strewn with waterways, but the River Thames twisting through the capital can be seen from a radically different perspective in the futuristic Docklands area to the more sleepy suburbs of Putney, Chiswick and Barnes. Much of Camden's quaint charm would be lost without the Regent's Canal, and further out in the suburbs the Wandle, Lea and Brent rivers are well worth discovering. Walking London's Docks, Rivers and Canals is an exploration, in 22 carefully researched walks, of London's varied water-ways in all their glory. Gilly Cameron-Cooper's engaging text is steeped in historical detail, and is accompanied by clear and detailed route maps and enchanting photographs. Published March 05.
Pub Walks in South London, Leigh Hatts - Twenty circular walks including routes near Kew, Wimbledon, Dulwich, Greenwich and Chislehurst.  Published May 01. An Historical Riverside London Pub Walk, Paul Garner. Published August 00. Pub Walks along the Thames Path, Leigh Hatts. Limited availability.  Published June 97. For More on Thames Path see Long Distance Paths	Pub Walks in North London, Leigh Hatts - Includes walks near Wapping, Islington, Hampstead, Mill Hill and Totteridge. 20 walks of up to 3 miles.  Published March 96.	London Pub Walks (Camra), Bob Steel - CAMRA’S London Pub Walks enables you to explore the entire city while never being far away from a decent pint. A practical pocket-sized guide, it includes 30 walks around more than 180 pubs serving fine real ale, from the heart of the City and the bustling West End to majestic riverside routes and the leafy Wimbledon common. Each pub has been selected for its high quality real ale, its location and its superb architectural heritage. Trails of varying lengths suit everyone from the casual pub goer to active walkers and there are routes to suit pub building aficionados, shoppers, theatre goers, literary lovers and beer tourists. The walks feature more pubs than any other London pub walk guide and comprise an easy-to-follow map, detailed pub listings with opening hours, average time taken for the walk and notes on interesting places to see along the way. They start and finish close to public transport, whether underground or rail station and many link to adjacent trails if you are keen to extend your exploration. Neat, compact and highly informative, CAMRA’S London Pub Walks is the perfect companion for a day out discovering real London. Published February 06.
Short Walks from Pubs in Middlesex and West London, David & Rosemary Hall. Published May 96. Pub Walks in Middlesex and West London, David & Rosemary Hall - 30 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Limited availability.  Published June 96. Pub Strolls in Middlesex and West London, David and Rosemary Hall - 30 short, carefully chosen circuits based on a local pub serving good food. Includes routes near Staines, Hounslow, Hammersmith, Ealing, Hillingdon, Brent, Camden, Finchley and Barnet. Full colour throughout; with maps and photographs.  Published May 02.	London by Pub: Pub Walks Around Historic London, Ted Bruning - London is a great city for walking and what better way to view its history and its inns than on a pub walk. Each has a historical theme - from Fleet Street with its journalists' pubs to the Victorian masters and servants of the great houses of Belgravia. With a map to guide you, each walk features between 6 and 12 classic pubs, a number of stop-off sites of historic interest along the way and details on all the establishments featured (opening hours, food and beer selections). The walks, which can be done either in whole or part, take in both the grand highways and secret byways of some of London's most fascinating haunts: Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia, Bayswater, Oxford Street, Soho, Holborn, Bloomsbury, The Strand, Fleet Street, The City, Smithfields, Clerkenwell, Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich and Hampstead.  Limited availability.  Published October 01.	The Lea Valley Walk (A Cicerone Guide), Leigh Hatts -  This guide breaks the route down into twenty short sections, devoting a chapter to each, giving route directions and a sketch map. In addition, descriptions of the many places of interest en route are provided, together with refreshment and accommodation suggestions. The section start points are: Leagrave, Luton, Parkway, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hertford, Ware, St. Margarets, Rye House, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, Enfield Lock, Ponders End, Tottenham Hale, Lea Bridge, Hackney Wick, Bromley-by-Bow, Canning Town, East India Dock, Island Gardens. Published May 07.
London Made Easy, Sights and Walks on the Open Road, Paul Tarrant - Open Road's new, two-colour, small format travel guides, for travellers looking for a lightweight companion to take them to London's best sights and walks! Like Open Road's series of foreign language menu-readers, our new compact, lightweight travel guides are for those travellers who already know where they're staying and don't want to lug around a huge book during the day. With a sprinkling of restaurant selections arranged by neighbourhood, our Made Easy series focuses on taking readers to the best, as well as the most different and unusual, sights and walking tours in each city. Tuck this guide into your pocket and head out for a great day of sightseeing: Over 100 sights at your fingertips (from the well-known Tower of London to the artsy new Tate Modern Gallery, to the bizarre London Dungeon Museum!), with insider tips on where to stop at a pub or a spot of tea, interesting shops, and fun walks, such as Princess Diana's favourite shopping circuit or through tranquil Hyde Park. Attractive design features a second colour on the inside.  Published December 04.	Cadogan Book of Historic London Walks, Leo Hollis - From its mythic origins to the present day, London is a historic city full of undiscovered wonder and exploration. But there is only one real way of uncovering the hidden pockets of this extraordinary city - on foot. London's historical past reveals itself uniquely to the walker like no other. The Cadogan Book of Historic London Walks traces the stories of the men and women who created, built and lived in the city through the centuries, from Kings and Queens and architects of great buildings and gardens, to shopkeepers, writers and artists. Each of the 12 walks is designed and written to give the reader a fascinating historical background to the city, together with quirky nuggets of information and clear, straightforward directions. There are recommendations on the best - and most unusual - cafes and pubs as well as portraits of dozens of famous Londoners, historical events and little known facts: which men's hairdresser's contains the remains of the Roman Basilica in its basement? What was Stalin's favourite hotel? Along the way, the walker will discover the hidden rivers of the City, the original location of Little Britain, the forgotten story of the London Stone, the place where William Blake and Daniel Defoe are buried and the famous London Monument.  Published June 05.	Walking Literary London, Roger Tagholm - Aimed at both visitors and residents, this compact and easy-to-use guide describes in detail 25 carefully selected walks that reveal the literary history and culture of London. London is overflowing with literary associations that span many centuries, from Samuel Johnson and Dickens, to Virginia Woolf and Will Self - everywhere you look there is a blue plaque or statue related to the city's rich literary heritage. From Soho to Mayfair, to Highgate in the north and Richmond in the south, this book takes the reader on 25 walking tours together with detailed, practical information on the highlights encountered en route, history, access, opening times and transport. Each walk has an easy-to-follow map. Containing stories of the lives, loves and works of famous novelists, poets and playwrights, together with visitor information and photographs, this book should be useful to book lovers in search of London's literary heritage. Published March 04. Walking Notorious London, Roger Tagholm - District by district, the author pinpoints extraordinary scenes of scandal and intrigue, murder and mayhem - some still vivid in memory, others buried by the tastes of subsequent generations - that have lent London notoriety. Published March 04.
Forty Walks from Ally Pally, John Twisleton - a practical handbook for seeking space in North London.  Published January 00.	Walks in Dickens London, Victorian Camden Town, David and Rosemary Hall. Published June 03.	Walking the River Lee Navigation, John Merrill - From London to Hertford via the River Lee Navigation.  Published May 07.
The Kray Twins Walk, Paul Garner - The Kray Twins became London's most feared and notorious gangsters. This walk which includes a map and clear directions, will guide you around the back streets of Bethnal Green and Whitechapel, to the places actually frequented by the Kray Twins and too many of the secret places known only to them or their Firm.  Published March 02. A Walk Around Haunted London, Paul Garner. Published August 03.	An Historical Walk Through William Shakespeare's London, Paul Garner - This self-guided walk visits the Bankside area of London, where Shakespeare lived, worked and drank. The walk is aimed at Londoners and tourists. Published March 99. Jack the Ripper Walk, Paul Garner - This 2 hour self-guided Jack the Ripper walk visits all the original murder sites, pubs and other related places of interest, giving factual accounts of what happened. Including map and directions. Aimed at tourists, true crime and Londoners. Published November 98. The Sherlock Holmes Walk, Paul Garner - This pocket-sized volume is great for exploring the London of Sherlock Holmes. The book contains a walking guide to places mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. It also features places related to the life of the author of the Holmes mysteries, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Published June 00.	The Beatles in London Walk, Paul Garner - This self-guided walk takes the reader through 60s London where members of the Beatles lived, worked and played.  Published March 99.   A Walk Through Charles Dickens' London, Paul Garner.  Published June 01.
Walking Village London, 22 Original walks Through London's Villages, Andrew Duncan - Aimed at overseas tourists, as well as Londoners eager to discover a different side of their city, this unique, fully updated walking guide reveals the unexpected country character of London's inner boroughs and outer suburbs. In 22 meticulously planned, original walks, Walking Village London uncovers London's prettiest and most historic villages - from bustling Kensington and Rotherhithe in the city centre to hilltop Monken Hadley in the north and unspoilt Carshalton in the south. Celebrated historian Andrew Duncan is the reader's personal guide, providing fascinating historical and anecdotal information on the villages, as well as the colourful characters who have populated and shaped them through the centuries. Full-colour photographs capture each village's refreshing rural charms, while clear, easy-to-follow route maps pinpoint places of interest and the best restaurants and cafes to be found en route. Published January 03.	London: The Definitive Walking Guide, Colin Saunders - A directory of leisure walking opportunities in Greater London, compiles by one of the leading authorities on the subject. Details of nearly 300 self-guided trails are included, covering over 2300 km (1450 miles). Readers are provided with information to decide which routes to try. The book is not intended as a step-by-step guide to any route - readers will be strongly advised to obtain the "official" guidebook or leaflet to any specific walk before setting out. The main part of the book describes over 80 named trails, mostly over 5 miles long, forming the Strategic Network of the London Walking Forum. This includes six key routes designated by the Mayor of London as exemplars of best practice in terms of signage, associated literature and other information. They are the Thames Path National Trail, London Jubilee Walk, London Loop, Capital Ring, Lea Valley Walk and Green Chain Walk. Nearly 200 shorter routes, such as nature and heritage trails, make up the balance of self-guided trails. Completing the book are chapters or appendices on guided walks, walking in parks, health walks, challenge walking, getting started, other publications, safety, travel, equipment, maps and relevant governing bodies. Published September 02.	Walks in the Country Near London, Christopher Somerville -  Aimed at both overseas visitors and Londoners keen to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, this compact, easy-to-use guide describes in detail 25 country walks - all approximately an hour from Central London by train. Walks in the Country Near London's carefully selected walks explore the myriad treasures that lie just beyond the city's borders. From easy rambles through Little Chart Forstal's apple orchards and lush pastures in Kent to more exhilarating rambles along Sharpenhoe Clappers' untamed, chalk escarpments in Bedfordshire, there is a walk here for everyone. Christopher Somerville is the reader's personal guide, providing amusing anecdotes as well as a wealth of information on scenery and local history. Handsomely illustrated with full-colour photographs and complete maps, and with full details of addresses, opening times and pubs and restaurants to visit en route, Walks in the Country Near London offers walkers the opportunity to discover south-east England's picturesque countryside. Published February 03.
Insight London Walks, Apa - Ideal for first-time visitors and locals alike, these innovative, walking cards will help you to discover London, on foot. The box contains 30 self-guided tours each on individual pocket-sized cards and each card features a tailor-made map, a tour overview and insider information. Each specially designed tour is clearly highlighted in red on the cards to aid orientation and all tours begin and end at public transport stops. The cards also indicate the amount of time required and best time of day to walk each route. A separate, quick-reference booklet provides useful listings for hotels, eateries, shopping, nightlife, events and practical tips.  Published April 07.	Andrew Duncan's Favourite London Walks, Andrew Duncan - Aimed at both visitors and city residents, this comprehensive guide describes in detail 50 of best-selling author Andrew Duncan's favourite walks in and around London and has been fully updated for 2006. From idyllic, rural villages on London's outskirts to the bustling markets and high streets of the city itself - and from quiet, cobbled mews and forgotten alleyways to celebrated palaces and squares - "Andrew Duncan's Favourite London Walks" unveils miles of the city's endlessly surprising landscape. Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and complete route maps, the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and bars and restaurants to visit en route. Andrew Duncan's "Favourite London Walks" is an indispensable guide for all who live in or visit this captivating city.  Published August 06.	Walking London's Medical History, Nick Black - This is a fascinating guide to the history and development of medicine, which informs, stimulates and entertains. It is packed full of little known, curious and surprising facts about medicine and healthcare. It is fully illustrated with both contemporary and modern images, and maps. The walks include: From Trades to Professions (Marylebone), Merge or Move (Fitzrovia), and The Cradle of Reform (St Pancras). History and past events in medicine are brought to life. The book is filled with details of walks and a motoring tour, themed to a particular issue in healthcare, making it a unique, historical treat.  Published October 06.

14 Stained Glass Walks in London, Caroline Swash. Published August 01.	See London, Walk London, Seeing the Sights, Exploring the Hidden Corners, Nick Channer.  Published April 04.	Joe's Walks for Bad Map Readers, Joe Alexander - 13 country walks around London.  Published August 92.
London Walks, Anton Powell - Suggests five walking tours of London, describes historic sights, restaurants, and points of interest along each route, and includes advice on accommodations, entertainment, dining, and shopping.  Published January 96.	The London Loop (Recreational Path Guide), David Sharp - A 150 mile (240 km) circular walk through the best of Outer London’s countryside. New Edition.  Published June 06.	A Spy's London, Roy Berckeley - A Lively and Fact-filled Walk Book of 136 Sites in Central London Relating to Spies, Spycatchers and Subversives from More Than a Century of London's Secret History.  Published November 94.
Walking the London Blitz, Clive Harris - This Battleground Europe 'special' is a fascinating and highly informative guidebook to the Capital which will be invaluable to those who wish to understand what Londoners went through during the Second World War. By means of seven easily manageable walks, the reader is transported back to those dark days of devastating destruction. Using rich anecdotes and first-hand accounts the scale of the Luftwaffe raids becomes apparent and the horror of Hitler's V-weapon attacks unfurls. An original and fascinating way to visit London. Published July 03.	Shakespeare's Way - Peter Titchmarsh - This guide describes the 146-mile Shakespeare’s Way, a footpath running through the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Blenheim Park, Oxford, the valley of the Thame, and the beech woods of the Chilterns. Beyond here it takes a surprisingly quiet route into London. The footpath tries to stay as close as possible to the route the ‘Bard’ may have taken on his own journeys between Stratford-upon-Avon and London.  Published February 06.	Walking Shakespeare's London, Nicholas Robins - Aimed at overseas tourists, as well as Londoners eager to discover a different side of their city, this walking guide reveals London's Shakespearean history and culture.  Published April 04.
City Walks of London, Paul Begg.  Published January 98.	Mystery Reader's Walking Guide to London, Alzima Dale.  Published April 04.	Walking Dickensian London, Richard Jones - This walking guide not only looks at the actual locations used in Charles Dickens' novels, but also provides a guide to London's development during the early Victorian period. Published April 04

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. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.	London Walking Guide: Where to Go, Where to Eat, What to Do, Jeanne Oelerich - Loaded with large, detailed, easy-to-read maps, diagrams, and information on restaurants, museums, shops, and other essential sights, this pocket guide to London provides just the right amount of history and information at just the right moment. Maps for nine separate city walks are included, as well as a detailed map of the London subway, a historical timeline, and a catalogue of famous Londoners.  Published July 06.	Walking London's Parks and Gardens, Geoffrey Young - This guide focuses on parks, squares and gardens in and around central London. Each of the 25 entries consists of a scene-setting historical and descriptive introduction, followed by a guided walk and detailed information on highlights encountered en route. Each entry also has a map, showing, in a second colour, the route of the walk and places of interest, such as plantings, statuary and architectural features. At the back of the book are synopses of 20 parks and gardens associated with those described in the main entries. In addition, there are lists of opening times of museums, houses and gardens.  Limited availability.  Published March 98.
Country Walks Around London, Geoff Harvey & Leigh Hatts - The 26 walks are easy to reach by public transport. Includes the Chiltern Hills, Epping Forest, Windsor Great Park, the Darent Valley and the houses of Milton and Darwin. Limited availability.   Published May 98. Andrew Duncan's London Walks Map -  Featuring a selection of Andrew Duncan's best walks from his three London guides, this map covers some of the most interesting sights and includes: a map of the London Underground; practical information on transport and opening times; and fact boxes to highlight sites of particular interest.  Limited availability.  Published April 99.	The Capital Ring (Recreational Path Guide), Colin Saunders - The definitive guide to this brand-new circuit around inner London; Full-colour Ordnance Survey maps for each section shown alongside text; For both serious and casual walkers - perfect for a family day out; Following on from the great success of The London Loop, the Recreational Path Guide series continues with The Capital Ring, a guide to the brand-new footpath linking together the green spaces that lie inside, rather than outside, the capital. The total distance of 75 miles is divided into short, manageable sections that even the most inexperienced walker will be able to handle with ease. Limited availability. Published March 03.	London and Docklands Walks (in Colour), The Definitive Colour Guide, S.K Al Naib  Limited availability.  Published July 00.

MORE MAPS The Rough Guide London Map - Designed to be tough and immensely practical the Rough Guide Maps provide travel information, and the city's sights, monuments and attractions. The maps show every shop, restaurant, bar and hotel in the Rough Guide travel guide to the city together with their opening times and, in many cases, phone numbers. Each map covers the main area of the city on one side and an enlarged city centre map on the reverse. Visitors' London Map & Guide, Bensons. London Map - This is a full-colour street level map of a large area of central London, bound in a durable card cover. It has a wealth of detail, showing colour-coded land use information, motorways and classified roads, in addition to the intricate named street network. Key destinations are plotted and named on the map and all the streets and places of interest are fully indexed. Included are: main railway lines and stations; full colour-coded detail; underground map on the back cover; and underground stations plotted on the map. The area of coverage ranges from Hammersmith in the west to the Isle of Dogs in the east and from Hampstead in the north to Clapham in the south. Pocket Map London - 1:12,500 5 inches to 1 mile Handy full colour map of central London with a high level of detail and extremely clear mapping. Superscale London Map, Collins - 1:10,000 6. 33 inches to 1 mile. Exceptionally clear and colourful mapping with a wealth of detail, all fully revised for this edition.

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