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London Theatre Walks, Jim DeYoung - 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.	Walking in London, AA - Continuing in the success of the AA "Walking In Series", "Walking In London" guides you through the best places to walk in London. Researched by a team of walking experts, the guide consists of 20 mapped walks with clear, easy-to-follow route directions. Each walk is graded for steepness and difficulty and superb photography brings the walk and area to life. Explore richly diverse habitats and discover beauty spots best known to the locals. Use the carefully planned routes and maps to really get to know the areas and enjoy the superb photography, long after the mud has dried on your boots.  Published November 08.	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.
The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England, Judith Bamber - "The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England" is the ultimate guide to walking in this richly varied region. The book is for walkers of every ability, with varied itineraries from picturesque woodland strolls in the heart of the city, to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the South Downs. The routes are detailed and easy-to-follow with descriptions of sights along the way, as well as lively background features on everything from smugglers' tales to stone circles. There are great recommendations for places to eat and have a pint along the way, whether you choose a canal walk in the capital or a hike along the Ridgeway. With a full-colour introduction and accurate, easy-to-read maps, this is the must-have guide for those who aren't afraid to get their boots muddy. Make the most of your time with the "Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England".  Published January 09.	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.  Published September 02.	The London Loop 2010, David Sharp - New edition - The LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path) is a 140-mile (224-km) walking route around the capital's periphery that utilises the network of rural footpaths linking the secret ribbons of greenery that still survive amidst the suburban sprawl. In this guide the route is divided into fifteen sections, each representing a reasonable day's walking and starting and finishing at locations readily accessible by public transport. Users of the guide will be astonished at the extent and variety of the countryside that still exists within the orbit of this 'walker's M25' and at the number of fascinating sites - ancient woodlands, historic buildings and parklands, picturesque villages, rivers, canals and nature reserves - to which the Loop will lead them. David Sharp, Londoner and veteran rambler, was one of the 'founding fathers' of the Loop which (like the second, inner, orbital path, the Capital Ring, also the subject of one of Aurum's Recreational Path Guides) was conceived and devised by the London Walking Forum and developed in collaboration with the London boroughs in the course of the 1990s. Published April 10.
London AA 30 Walks (Cards) -This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to use. Published October 09.	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.
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 Adventure Walks for Families - Tales of a City, Becky Jones and Clare Lewis - From the authors of the highly successful Adventures Walks for Families In and Around London comes London Adventure Walks, offering 25 carefully devised, imaginative explorations of London - all starting from points easily accessible by public transport - specifically designed to appeal to children. Intriguing explorations of the historic (Tudor London/Dick Whittington/Fire of London/Florence Nightingale), literary (Dickens, Shakespeare, 101 Dalmatians, Paddington Bear), artistic and famous sights of the capital will draw them in and keep them enthralled. Published May 10.	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.
Trambles - Guided Walks Across London between Galleries, Stephen Cassidy - This guide book takes London to 'the next level'. Once you have visited the major sights, follow these tried and tested routes to discover what is behind them. Using this pocket guide take leisurely strolls to visit art galleries, see public art, discover the artists. Walk, see more of London, and see more art. With over 100 original photographs. Recommendations get the best out of your next visit to London. Welcome to London. Happy trambling! Published February 11.	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.	With Rucksack and Bus Pass, Beverley Hanford - With Rucksack and Bus Pass is the personal and inspirational account of the author and his wife, Johanna, who set themselves a challenge - to walk all 184 miles of the Thames path. The route took them from the source of the river in Gloucestershire to the barrier in the Thames Estuary. They travelled through an ever-changing landscape, marvelling at nature every step of the way, fascinated by the history that surrounded them along the paths they took. During their walk they proved that as pensioners in their 70s, they could tackle the route and take pleasure in setting themselves a challenge -and succeeding. With Rucksack and Bus Pass is the story of their journey. It's their experiences as dedicated walkers delighting in the countryside and the challenges faced along the way. It shares their exhilaration of a challenge successfully met and will encourage readers to get out and explore the Thames path themselves.  Published November 10.
London's Parks and Countryside, Deborah King - The new edition of Pathfinder® London's Parks & Countryside sees a fully updated walking guide with new countryside walks all within the bounds of the M25. 28 circular walking routes from Britain's best loved walking series offers something for everyone and range in length from 2 to 8 miles. Away from the city, there is a host of beautiful countryside walks that offer remarkable hikes with unspoilt landscapes. Pathfinder® London's Parks & Countryside reveals the beauty of London's forests including Epping & Hainault, perfect for all levels of difficulty and suitable for families and young children. Pathfinder® London's Parks & Countryside takes you through unspoilt countryside, with walks through the North Downs and the heathlands of western Surrey near Esher and Oxshott. Pathfinder® London's Parks & Countryside guides you to the best country walks within a 15-mile radius of the City of London, including Ordnance Survey maps, GPS waypoint references and public transport information. Published June 10.	The Capital Ring, David Saunders - The Capital Ring is a 75-mile (120 km) walking route encircling inner London that links the astonishing number of islands of greenery parks, woodlands, abandoned railway lines, towpaths and nature reserves that still survive in the very heart of the city. The Ring takes in many of London's leading attractions for example, the Thames Barrier, Eltham Palace and Richmond Park as well as overlooked gems such as Oxleas Meadows, the Parkland Walk and Abbey Mills Pumping Station, a Victorian extravaganza once known as the Temple of Sewage'. This guide, which divides the route into 15 sections, each starting and finishing at a public transport point, is packed with a vast amount of information which will guide walkers to the many and varied treasures that lie along the Ring's route. Colin Saunders is a member of the London Walking Forum, which first conceived the idea of the two London orbital routes (The London Loop, the second, outer, route is also the subject of one of Aurum's Recreational Path Guides) and developed the Capital Ring in collaboration with the London boroughs through which it runs. Published May 10.	Country Walks Near London, Nick Channer - Are you looking to escape London for a few hours? Do you enjoy a walk in the country or a leisurely afternoon stroll, but don't want to take your car? Inside Pathfinder Guide to Country Walks near London are 28 fantastic country walks all starting and finishing at railway stations and within easy reach of London mainline railway terminals. Suitable for walkers of all abilities, this selection of rural walks is hand-picked from eight current best-selling Pathfinder Guides covering SE England. Ranging from 2-13 miles in length, each circular walk takes in some of the many delights of the countryside surrounding London from meanders between small villages and riverside rambles to hillside hikes and scenic strolls. So if you don't have a car, or want to reduce your carbon footprint and have a truly environmentally friendly and 'green' walk, you can still enjoy the countryside near London. Completely car-free, each walk is graded for difficulty, from family rambles to challenging hikes, and has been collected together by an author who contributes regularly to national and local press on walks in London, Surrey and Essex. From the Chilterns to Essex and Surrey, each walk is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints to help you navigate your walk with ease. There is also a wealth of useful information accompanying each walk, including good pubs nearby and places of interest en route. With each walk easily accessible by train, and information on routes and connections provided for each, a car is no longer essential to escape the capital city for a walk in the country.  Published May 11.
Time Out Country Walks Near London, Vol 2 - The second volume of the Time Out Book of Country Walks has been fully revised and updated. It features 30 walks within easy reach of London – taking you through glorious countryside, all on scenic footpaths with a minimum of road walking.  Between 4 and 13 miles long, the walks are graded for difficulty and contain meticulous directions. Building on the success of the original book and created by the walking club that grew out of it, these walks are guaranteed to breathe life into the most jaded Londoner. Published March 11.	Time Out London Walks, Vol 1 3rd Edition - Time Out London Walks features 30 walks from London writers, each revealing a personal insight into their chosen corner of the capital. From ancient woodland to modern skyscrapers, motorway underpasses to stately homes, most parts of the city are subject to the scrutiny of the writers. The end result is a book that can be read with pleasure at home, as a collection of writing about London, and above all used as a thought-provoking guide to a series of walks through the capital. Published February 11.	Time Out London Walks Vol 2, 2nd Edition -  This second volume of London Walks explores more of the capital with some of London's finest writers. Resident novelists, artists, comedians and historians observe the city around them, tapping into its history, revealing its beauty and exposing its secrets. In all there are 25 walks around the capital, taking in everything from hospitals, churches, temples, mosques and synagogues to courts, places of execution and cemeteries. Whether you find yourself chasing mushrooms among the deer in Richmond Park, memorising a Coleridgian digression in a rural lane on Hampstead Heath, or eyeing up a Masonic vestment in a shop off Drury Lane, you should expect the unexpected. Published February 11.
The Charlie Chaplin Walk, Stephen P Smith - The Charlie Chaplin Walk is targeted at fans of Chaplin, those interested in film history, people with a connection to the Lambeth and Kennington areas of London and anybody with an interest of the social history of London's poor of the late Victorian era. Published April 10.	Walking London: Thirty Original Walks in and Around 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 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 January 10.	Walking London's Statues and Monuments, Rupert Hill - This is a captivating addition to New Holland's London walks list, focusing on important, memorable or beautiful statues, sculptures and monuments around London. The 13 walks featured take around one to two hours to complete and each take in between 20 and 40 works. The reader is given all the relevant information about both the walk and the work of art, which include themes such as historical, armed forces, theatre and all current sculpture in London from Hyde Park to Greenwich, including Canary Wharf (with a view to the 2012 Olympics). The book is elegantly illustrated with artworks of the statues drawn in pen and ink with a colour wash. With classical and modern sculptures to visit, the book provides a fascinating overview of the people and events the capital has chosen to commemorate and the way different artists have undertaken their commissions. Published March 10.
Walking London's Parks and Gardens, Geoffrey Young - London is as famous for its green spaces as for the historic buildings surrounding them. For "Walking London's Parks and Gardens", wildlife journalist Geoffrey Young specially devised 24 walks around over 30 of the most historic and beautiful parks and gardens that flourish in the capital. His walks range from the Chelsea Physic Garden (the second oldest apothecaries' garden in England) to the 2,500 acres of Richmond Park, former royal hunting forest and London's largest park. He includes beautiful clusters of garden squares that he has imaginatively woven into walks through central London's most graceful districts, such as Bloomsbury and Westminster. He has set each walk in the area's historic context and included detailed information on features and highlights, such as plantings, statuary and architecture. He has also provided the reader with easy-to-follow detailed route map for each walk. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and route maps, the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and the best bars and restaurants to visit en route. Published March 10.	Easy Walks in and Around London - With more than 100 route suggestions, there's a walk - or amble, or hike - in here to suit every persuasion. Whether you're looking for a gentle amble with child-friendly distraction en route, or a riverside pub crawl, or an architecture-based Sunday stroll, you'll find the answer here. The walks cover the whole of the Greater London area, with some routes running from London into the countryside. All the walks are easy to follow, and come with cafe, pub and restaurant refuelling suggestions. There are maps and colour photographs throughout. The snapshots include: Walk the Regent's Canal - The walk from Paddington to Limehouse Basin is 8 miles, but it can be easily divided into very short stretches. There are ice-cream and coffee stops along the way, with canal boats, London Zoo and Regent's Park as further diversions. Three East End Parks - A walk leading through Victoria Park, the linear Mile End and Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (now a nature reserve with a numbered trail). See modern architecture in the City. Within a very short distance there's an array of exciting buildings to be seen, from the unmissable 30 St Mary Axe, aka the gherkin (Norman Foster, 2004), to the lesser-known Daiwa Building (Richard Rogers, 1999). Explore Burnham Beeches - A walk in ancient woods close to London, where self-guided trails range from the 1-mile Downy Emerald Trail to the 5-mile Historical Trail. Published May 10.	Secret London: Exploring the Hidden City with Original Walk, Andrew Duncan - Aimed at visitors and Londoners alike, this fully updated edition of "Secret London" unlocks the city's most fascinating secrets - both above and below ground. Celebrated historian Andrew Duncan strips away bricks, mortar and tarmac to uncover parts of the capital that even born and bred Londoners may never have seen. Below ground, he guides readers through an extraordinary honeycomb of structures - from the government's vast system of offices and tunnels under Whitehall and through abandoned Underground stations to Clerkenwell's amazing network of subterranean prison cells. Above ground, he leads the way through narrow alleyways and cobbled mews, revealing unexpected treasures and describing rarely seen interiors and special collections. Opening times and addresses, detailed route maps and evocative photographs complement a fascinating text that is sure to delight all urban explorers. Both cover and inside design have also been comprehensively updated for this edition. Published May 09
London: 50 Adventures by Foot: City Walks for Kids, Emily Laurence Baker - A deck of 50 walks that guide adults with children age 5 and up through the best kid-friendly attractions the city has to offer. Each card outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with an illustrated map on one side and insider information on the other.  Published April 09.	A Guide to Wartime London, Clive Harris and Neil Bright - Six Walks Revisiting the Blitz. Published September 10.  A Morning's Walk from London to Kew Richard Phillips.  Published December 09 Walk from London to Fulham, Thomas Crofton Cocker.  Published January 10. Kiddiwalks in London, Helen Finch - Circular, short walks designed especially for children. Routes include St. James's Park and Buckingham Palance, Greenwich, Peter Pan and Kensington Gardens and Hampstead Heath. In full colour. Published June 10.  Treasure Hunt on Foot Series, Stephen Whetstone.  Published February 10. Treasure Hunt on Foot - Croydon Treasure Hunt on Foot - Richmond-upon-Thames Treasure Hunt on Foot - Kingston-upon-Thames Walks in London, Angus Hare.  Published January 10.   Vol 1    Vol 2	Discovering London's Buildings, John Bold and Tanis Hinchcliffe - This book is the perfect preparation for a sightseeing trip to the capital as it focuses the mind of the visitor on specific themes such as housing, office buildings, or churches, before delineating a dozen walks through such varied locations as the East End, Hampstead and Whitehall. It culminates in 12 architectural walks, each carefully planned to explore a diversity of buildings and architectural heritage, and ranging from the central City and Westminster to the inner and outer suburbs. Published March 09.
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.	City Walks Deck: London: 50 Adventurous Walks on Foot, Christina Henry de Tessan - A completely revised and updated version of the classic deck of 50 cards, each featuring instructions for a self-guided walk in London and its surroundings on one side and a detailed map of the walking route on the other (including numbered stopping points as noted in the text). For tourists and adventurous locals alike, each walk covers the best the city has to offer, including restaurants, hip shops, historic sites, beautiful parks, and more. Also, a tri-fold intro card gives users an overview of the city, including information on local history and transit, general instructions for using the cards and an overview map of the city. Published March 11.	The Citisights Guide to London, 10 Walks through London's Past, Derek Sumeray.  Published August 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.	Mystery Reader's Walking Guide to London, Alzima Dale.  Published April 04.	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.
Walking Haunted London, 5th Edition, Richard Jones -  Fully 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 London series. Published August 09.	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.	London Walks, David Tucker - London Walks is the award-winning original walking tour company. Written by the expert and knowledgeable guides who lead the walks, "London Stories" is the perfect way to discover the city's rich history and hidden gems, including: Sinister London - haunted London and Jack the Ripper; Literary London - from Shakespeare to Dickens; Public Houses - the old pubs of Soho Mystery; Secrets - the city's hidden past; and "A Tale of Two Cities" - Westminster and the Square Mile. Perfect for tourists who want to experience London life beyond Trafalgar Square as well as for Londoners keen to step off the Circle Line and discover the secrets on their own doorstep, "London Stories" offers a fascinating glimpse into the capital's rich history. With photos, maps and illustrations to bring the stories to life, "London Stories" is for those who love London, written by those who know it best. Published February 09.
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. 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 Village London, 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. This title is suitable for: overseas tourists seeking to veer off the beaten track; London residents; and, history enthusiasts and walkers. Published February 11.
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 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.	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.
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	A Wander Through Wartime London, Clive Harris and Neil Bright - Five walks revisiting the Blitz.  Published September 10.	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.
Curious Walks Around London, David Brandon and Alan Brooke - Curious Walks Around London provides an informative and entertaining selection of walks around well-known and some less-visited parts of London. The guide includes Bloomsbury with its literary connections and garden squares; the historic Borough; Whitechapel and Stepney in the East End; Clerkenwell and its associations with monastic orders, prisons and radicalism; parts of the historic and ancient City of London; the stylish area of St James's and Mayfair; Fleet Street, once synonymous with the printing industry, but also with its religious and legal connections; for those who like their horrible histories the Smithfield walk includes tales of executions, hauntings, plague and debauchery; the execution route from Newgate to Tyburn better known now as the Old Bailey to Marble Arch; Bankside, once the home to theatre, bear baiting and brothels, has seen some of the most dynamic changes in London; and the sedate area of Marylebone with its famous streets and squares. The visitor will see en route many famous landmarks and there will be passing allusions to the supernatural or illegal activities and to interesting buildings. However the book concentrates on oddities, curiosities, strange stories, bizarre connections or those things to be seen in the streets which are so familiar that they are frequently overlooked. The seemingly mundane or the understated can on investigation often turn out to be as fascinating as the best-known of London's historic monuments. The book is hopefully designed for the reader to walk, look, be informed and entertained and frequently say 'I never knew that.'  Published February 11.	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 London's Waterways: Original Walks Along 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 Waterways" is an exploration, in 21 carefully researched walks, of London's varied waterways 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 December 10.
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.	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.
Frommer's 24 Great Walks in London.  Published March 11.	London's Hidden Walks, Stephen Millar - All of the 13 circular walks are clearly illustrated with maps and photographs, and feature a relevant mix of history, myth, gossip, fact and geography in a pocket-sized format. Published July 10.	South West London Walks, Patrick Hamilton - 30 enjoyable walks for the whole family.  Published October 10.
Insight London Walks, 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.	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.	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.

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.

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 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. Limited availability.  Published March 04.

Walks in the London Borough of Enfield, John Merrill - Walking the Rivers, Trails and Parks of Enfield. Limited availability. Published September 07. Joe's Walks for Bad Map Readers, Joe Alexander - 13 country walks around London.  Limited availability. Published August 92.	Forty Walks from Ally Pally, John Twisleton - a practical handbook for seeking space in North London.  Limited availability. Published January 00. Walking the River Lee Navigation, John Merrill - From London to Hertford via the River Lee Navigation.  Limited availability. Published May 07.	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.
City Walks of London, Paul Begg.  Limited availability. Published January 98. 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.  Limited availability. Published November 94. 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.	Pub Walks in Middlesex and West London, David & Rosemary Hall - 30 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Limited availability.  Published June 96. Short Walks from Pubs in Middlesex and West London, David & Rosemary Hall. Limited availability. Published May 96. 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). Limited availability.  Published October 01.	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.  Limited availability.  Published June 00. A Walk Around Haunted London, Paul Garner. Limited availability.  Published August 03. 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.  Limited availability. Published January 96.
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.  Limited availability. Published May 96.	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.  Limited availability. Published March 97.	A Walk Through Charles Dickens' London, Paul Garner.  Limited availability. Published June 01. 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. Limited availability. Published April 04
London to Canterbury, John Merrill - 75 Miles: Exploring the Pilgrims Route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury and the Shrine of Thomas Becket.  Limited availability. Published October 09. London to St Albans, John Merrill - 36 Miles: Medieval Pilgrims Route.  Limited availability. Published March 09.	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. Limited availability. Published August 03. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.	Family Walks in West London, Caroline Bacon - 16 walks of up to 6 miles. Limited availability. Published 94. Pub Walks in South London, Leigh Hatts - Twenty circular walks including routes near Kew, Wimbledon, Dulwich, Greenwich and Chislehurst.  Limited availability. Published May 01. An Historical Riverside London Pub Walk, Paul Garner. Limited availability. Published August 00. For More on Thames Path see Long Distance Paths
London Made Easy, Sights and Walks on the Open Road, Paul Tarrant - Open Road's 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. Limited availability.  Published December 04.	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. Limited availability. Published February 03.	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. Limited availability.  Published March 04.

MORE MAPS The Rough Guide London Map - This 2nd edition of "Rough Guide Map London" combines clear modern mapping and bang-up-to-date research, and is the essential companion to anyone travelling around this vibrant city. "The Rough Guide Map" pin-points the best the city has to offer, from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral. The useful 'Time Map' charts the opening days and times of all the city's sights. The map's detailed transport information and clear layout will help you make the most of the tubes, buses and taxis which serve the city. Published May 10 Visitors' London Map & Guide, Bensons -  An easy-to-use map of central London on side one, with a detailed bus routes map and itinerary guide on side two in full colour. The other features include a superscale map of "Theatreland", London Underground map and an index to places of interest. Published June 06 A-Z Visitors' London Atlas and Guide. Published Jan 07 Handy London Street Map - Scale: 3.62 inches to 1 mile (1:17,500). A London map to cover all eventualities. It is clear and easy to read but with a lot of detail. It has a large area of coverage but is presented in a handy compact format. MAIN FEATURES This attractive map has an extensive area of coverage and displays a wealth of detail. It is fully indexed and has the London underground map conveniently located on the back cover. INCLUDES / Fully classified roads. / Colour-coded buildings. / Postal districts and boundaries clearly depicted. / Full indexes to street names, place names and places of interest. WHO THE MAP IS OF INTEREST TO This is a general purpose map, ideal for tourists and residents. AREA OF COVERAGE Extends from Hampstead in the north to Clapham in the south and from Hammersmith in the west to Greenwich in the east. Published May 09 London (DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide) - The best of London in your pocket. From the London Eye to Kew Gardens - the guide covers up to 200 sights and recommendations and slips easily into your pocket or bag. Perfect for on-the-go navigation, discover London’s best restaurants, bars and shops, opening times and transport information. Use the guide to decide your itinerary then plot your route using the fold-out map. Everything you need to make the most of your city break or stopover. Published Feb 08 Collins 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. Published April 09

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