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Short Walks in the Peak District - A brand new range of practical
little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or
under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks
are included and use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk
descriptions. The Peak District, with its two very different landscapes:
the gentle limestone White Peak with its intimate wooded dales and
steep-sided gorges; and the wilder more dramatic gritstone Dark Peak with
its wild moorland, offer some superb walking areas. This guide, produced
in co-operation with the Ramblers and featuring Ordnance Survey mapping,
is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the stunning scenery. Published
May 10. Available for pre-order.
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Peak District Short Walks, Dennis and Jan Kelsall - This new-style edition of Pathfinder Short Walks Peak District is fully updated and features 20 fantastic family walks ranging in length from 2 to 6 miles. Each walk is beautifully photographed and comes with a clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route map. Set within the beauty of Britain's first National Park, Pathfinder Short Walks Peak District expertly guides the reader along 20 short walks through the diverse and contrasting terrain of the Peak District. All the walks have been devised with families in mind and are as suitable for newcomers to countryside walking as they are to seasoned ramblers. The walks provide an accessible and enjoyable introduction to the Peak District's great diversity of character, from Chatsworth to Kinder Scout, Stanage Edge to the Goyt Valley, and Hayfield to Bakewell. Many routes are specifically chosen to pass close to places of interest where you can extend the day at a local museum or visitor centre, or simply take the time to enjoy a picnic stop, pub or tearoom visit en route. Published July 10. Available for pre-order. |
Walks in the Ancient Peak District, Robert Harris - Discover the
secrets of this ancient landscape! Here is a collection of walks visiting
the well-known and hard-to-find prehistoric monuments and sites of the
Peak District. Divided into four sections, this book includes - the White
Peak with its familiar limestone plateau and deep-cut dales, and the high
gritstone moorland of the Dark Peak, and the Western, and Eastern Moors.
All walks are circular, from 4 to 10 miles, starting and finishing in a
Peak District town or village. Visit stone circles, standing stones and
burial mounds scattered across the spectacular landscape, secret tombs
hidden away in deep valleys, and ancient settlements and forts perched
high on isolated hills. It varies in difficulty from quiet lanes and
well-marked footpaths to more demanding climbs up to the mysterious bleak
heaths and rocky edges of the higher moors. It provides all worthwhile
walks in themselves but with added interest in the historical details
Robert Harris has unearthed. Published May 10. Available for
pre-order.
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| Walk! the Peak District South (CD Rom), Frank Westcott - Seeing Right to Roam as an opportunity to revitalise walking in the Peak District, Mr Westcott's fieldwork began with a walk over Parkhouse and Chrome Hills near Longnor - the start of a 10 month campaign and around 300 miles of walking. The walks cover the whole of the national park south of a line between Macclesfield and Chesterfield, including both the limestone of the Derbyshire Dales and gritstone country around Chatsworth and Stanton Moor. Walking in the south Peak District is an interesting landscape of constant change, from the annual rhythm of the farming seasons to the slower changes to land use and human activities that take place over generations. This is no 'unspoiled' landscape, but it absorbs and heals the scars of man's activities over the years, from copper and lead mining to quarrying; all have become essential components of the landscape we see today. All 32 walking routes include: walking route summary, ratings for Effort Time Distance Ascents/Descents Refreshments and Vertigo risk, fully detailed walk description including frequent timings to aid navigation and check your progress, GPS waypoints at every key point on every route, full colour 1:40,000 scale Ordnance Survey licensed mapping for each route, short walk and stroll alternatives. Published December 09. Book version Published Jan 06 |
Peak District (Collins Rambler's Guide), Roly Smith - Produced in
association with the Ramblers, this walking guide covers the popular Peak
District and combines detailed route descriptions with information on the
local history and wildlife. The Peak District boasts an unrivalled network
of around 1,400 miles of public rights-of-way, and over 80 square miles of
open access on the northern moors. This guide allows the reader to explore
the infinite variety of walking opportunities, which range from gentle
riverside strolls, to tough moorland treks. the book comprises 30 walks.
Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of
difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and
distances, and a fact file summarising useful information such as start
and finish points, duration, safety advice and points of interest. Walks
are colour coded to indicate level of difficulty: green for the simpler
walks, then amber for moderate walks, then red for the more challenging
walks aimed at more experienced walkers. Published April 10.
Available for pre-order.
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Day Walks in the Peak District, Norman Taylor
and Barry Pope - The third title in Vertebrate Publishing's series of
compact and portable hillwalking guidebooks, and the second volume of Peak
District day walks. This book showcases 20 new circular routes in the Peak
District, between 8 and 13 miles (14km and 21km) in length, suitable for
hillwalkers of all abilities. The routes are split into three areas: The
High Moors, including the Kinder plateau and Bleaklow; Hills, Tors and
Edges, including walks around the Eastern Edges such as Stanage and
Burbage; and Limestone Country, with walks in the beautiful limestone
dales and valleys of the Peak. The routes have been compiled by Peak
District hillwalkers Norman Taylor and Barry Pope. They have used
their intimate knowledge of the Peak District when compiling these routes.
Who better to write a guide than authors who have walked these hills for
many years? Each route in this guide is described with easy-to-follow
directions and details of distance, navigation information, refreshment
stops and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000
mapping. Published December 09.
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Pathfinder
Peak District Selected Walks, Dennis Kelsall - 28 great country walks for all abilities, including 14 new walks and 14 selected from Pathfinders Dark Peak and White Peak. Contains clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps with GPS references for all route waypoints. Includes information on where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route.
Published November 09.
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Pathfinder
Peak District White Peak Walks, Dennis Kelsall - 28 varied routes for all abilities in the White Peak .Contains clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps with GPS references for all route waypoints. Includes information on where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route.
Published November 09. Pathfinder Peak District Dark Peak Walks, Dennis Kelsall - 28 varied routes for all abilities in the Dark Peak .Contains clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps with GPS references for all route waypoints. Includes information on where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route. Published November 09.
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AA Walking in the Peak District - Continuing in the success of the AA
"Walking In Series", "Walking In the Peak District" guides you through the
best places to walk in the Peak District. 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.
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Peak District Trigpointing Walks: Hill walking with a point to it!,
Keith Stevens and Peter Whittaker -
This is a rambling book with a difference! It
offers a new walking objective - to seek out and log up to 150 Peak
District Ordnance Survey triangulation pillars...'trigpointing'. It gives
an invaluable introduction - summary information on navigation,
triangulation and mapping. You can hone your navigational skills - using
either a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receiver or good compass - but
preferably both. It includes 20 primary walks - mostly with two pillars
each - in areas as far apart as Holme Moss, Leek and Sheffield, plus
suggestions for many more. You can spend a while, dally at each pillar,
scan the beautiful Peak District landscape, get to know all the
geographical features...and spot other nearby pillars. This book also
includes details of aircraft wrecks,
historical landmarks and geological features, supported by fascinating
background information, history and folklore, along with comprehensive
route plans, GPS waypoint and compass bearing summary table provided for
each walk. Bitten by the trigpointing bug - if so, Keith and Peter
challenge you to visit 1000 trigpoints before you hang up your boots!
Published Jan 07
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Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District, The Dark Peak, Peter Naldrett -
This critically acclaimed walking book guides people to the highest points
in the Peak District National Park. Part of the Trigpoint Walks series of
books. Published February 09. Also Pocket Edition, Published February 09. Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District, The White Peak, Peter Naldrett - Climb the highest summits in the White Peak District with this critically acclaimed book which visits 15 trigpoints. Get the best views and tick off the biggest hills in this, the second book in the Trigpoint Walks Series. Published February 09. Also: Pocket Edition, Published February 09 Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District: The National Park Fringe, Peter Naldrett - Praise for the Trigpoint Walks series: "Peter Naldrett has scaled new heights to help and encourage lovers of the great outdoors to enjoy the panoramic views opened by reaching trigpoints in the Peak District National Park." Derbyshire Times "Some people tick off mountain peaks or railway stations. Others like to tick off trigpoints. They're worth visiting for the view." Martin Dawes, Sheffield Star. If you enjoy rambling to the best viewpoints in the Peak District, why limit your strolls to those inside the National Park? Each of the walks described in this book takes in an Ordnance Survey trigpoint and enjoys startling views across one of the most popular National Parks in the world. From ambles near Stocksbridge to climbs close to Buxton, Peter Naldrett brings his Peak District Trigpoint Walks trilogy to a close with this inspirational and challenging book. Published Sept 07 Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District: The Peak District Record Book, Peter Naldrett. Published Sept 07 |
White Peak Walks Vol 1 - The Northern Dales, Mark Richards - Guide to walks in northern dales of the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park, between Edale, Matlock and Buxton. 35 circular
walks of between 3 and 8 miles in length cross the gritstone uplands and moors and explore the Wye and its tributary dales through the UK’s first National Park. Published Sept 09
White Peak Walks Vol 2 - The Southern Dales, Mark Richards - Guide to walking the southern dales of the White Peak area of the Peak District, between Ashbourne, Matlock, Buxton and Leek. 30 easy circular routes of between 3 and 10 miles in length cross the high plateau and follow the Dove, Manifold and Hamps rivers through the dales in the UK’s first National Park. Published Sept 09 High Peak Walks, Mark Richards - 22 day-long walks and one linear challenge walk offer walkers a practical and entertaining means of acquainting themselves with this popular moorland region. Each of the walks is designed to embrace particular localities, drawing on the contrasting qualities of each to sustain interest and develop an appreciation of the wild, dramatic and often shy beauty peculiar to this northern sector of the Peak District. Published Jan 02
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Making Tracks in the Peak District - fun walks for children in the Peak District, Joanne Wright - These beautifully hand-illustrated packs each contain 10 easy-to-follow short walks in booklet form and have proved a huge hit, especially with families and with schools organising outings and day trips. Locations of the walks are Winster, Ilam, Birchover, Grindleford, Youlgreave, Chatsworth, Cromford, Eyam, Hartington and Buxton. Published Feb 08
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Peak District: East and South Freedom to Roam, Roly Smith - Published in association with the Ramblers' Association. Covering the eastern and southern Peak District, this guide contains directions and maps for twelve new walks through newly opened access land. Published Feb 05
Peak District: Northern and Western Moors Freedom to Roam, Roly Smith - A ground-breaking series of Wainwright-sized guides to areas newly opened up to walkers by the Right to Roam legislation. The first 5 guides explore the rich new opportunities for walking in the Peak District and Pennine region. Published Feb 05 |
Best Pub Walks in the Dark Peak, Les Lumsdon and Martin Smith - Known
as the Dark Peak because of its dark peaty soils and weathered gritstone
outcrops, the walks in this volume are based over an area stretching from
Chapel-en-le-Frith in the south to Holmfirth in the north. The text
features 30 rambles ranging from 3 to 11 miles. Published Nov 04
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Best Pub Walks in the Peak District:
The White Peak, Les Lumsdon and Martin Smith - A completely revised
and updated edition of one of our first-ever pub-walk guides and still one
of the most authoritative. The White Peak area of the Peak District offers
a superb variety of walks and this book provides the added bonus of visits
to welcoming Peak District pubs, many of which offer Real Ale from local
independent brewers.
The 30 walks range from 3 to 9 miles. They start in such delightful Peak
District villages as Ashford-in-the Water, Alstonefield and Youlgreave and
for many of them you don't need a car: local buses and trains ensure that
you can savour the the beers on offer without risk to your licence! Many
local attractions are featured, including the National Tramway Museum, the
Magpie Mine and the National Stone Centre. Published July 05
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Adventurous Pub Walks in the Peak District, Charles Wildgoose- Twenty circular walks varying in length between 7-12 miles and based on good local pubs including routes near Ladybower, Holme, Taddington, Meerbrook and Darley Dale. Published June 04
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The Peak District AA 40 Pub Walks and Cycle
Rides - This exciting new series of family-friendly walk and
cycle ride books offers routes all over Britain. Written and researched by
experts in their field, the guides are designed to be practical and easy
to use for a perfectly planned day out for the whole family. Each guide
includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with colour photographs throughout
showing sites, views and pubs along the route. A full colour map
accompanies each walk and cycle and there is practical information such as
distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make sure you make the
most of your family day out. Published June 05
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All Terrain Pushchair Walks: Peak District, Alison Southern - Alison Southern - Following the success of All-Terrain Pushchair Walks in North and South Lakeland, Alison Southern has compiled a companion edition for the beautiful wide open spaces of the Peak District. There are a total of 20 fairly short walks, ranging from level routes around Peak District villages to the more adventurous (but safe) hikes across the moors. Each of the walks is graded – from easy to challenging – and is accompanied by details of the anticipated terrain, so walkers can easily decide as to their suitability. All the walks have been tried and tested by parents with babies and small children so walkers can be confident that there will be no unexpected hazards along the way. Together with information on how to get there by car or public transport, route descriptions, detailed maps, refreshment stops and toilets (with nappy changing facilities) this forms the ideal guide for instilling a love of the beautiful Peak District countryside and the great outdoors at the earliest possible opportunity! Published March 06
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Kiddiwalks in the Peak District, John and Ann Nuttall -
Packed with fun things to see and do, each
circular route offers a great outing and passes the Kiddiwalks 'S' test.
That means Simple routes with not too many hills and climbs; Short Routes
- all less than 4 miles - Stimulating - with brooks and streams ideal for
paddling, nature trails to follow, woods to play hide-and-seek in and wide
open spaces in which to use up excess energy. And of course Stops - from
tea gardens and ice creams to cafes and family friendly pubs with good
food! Published April 09
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Peak District Natural History Walks: Case Notes of a Nature Detective, Christopher Mitchell - A unique way to learn: understand the biology & ecology of this popular area while enjoying some great walks!; Be a 'nature detective' and solve the problems posed by ecologist Chris Mitchell: you'll need a hand lens and a head for natural history!; The companion volume for the Peak District by the author of 'Lake District Natural History Walks'; A wide choice - 18 walks exploring the rich biodiversity of the best-loved and less-frequented areas of the Peak District; A varied landscape - dark moors to the north; white limestone to the south; Great walks for all the family: details of distance, ascent, detailed maps, terrain, equipment, route instructions and places for refreshments ensure successful days in the great outdoors! Published May 06 The Peak District Walking - On the Level, Norman Buckley - Scattered across the length and breadth of the Peak District, this title features 28 carefully selected short walks to choose from. It is ideal for family outings, for those who prefer easier walks, and all those who simply don't have the time for an all-day walk. Published July 04
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Drive and Stroll in Derbyshire and The Peak District, Charles Wildgoose - This title is a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It includes routes near Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock, Ashbourne, and Derby. It covers maps and photographs. Published May 06
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Waterside Walks in the Peak District, Charles Wildgoose - Twenty circular walks based on local waterways, with maps and photographs. Published June 08
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Peak District Illustrated Walks, Trevor Yorke - This title provides 20 circular routes in this celebrated National Park. Well- illustrated maps are used to guide the walker and it includes routes at Whaley Bridge, Over Haddon and Ilam. Published May 05
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Best Tea Shop Walks in the Peak District, Norman Buckley - Fully
revised and updated, this new edition of an old favourite features easy
walking, wonderful scenery and scrumptious afternoon teas! There are 26
circular walks to choose from spread widely across the Peak District,
including Lyme Park, Castleton, Miller’s Dale, The Roaches and such famous
dales as Lathkill and Dovedale. There are a variety of tea shops to choose
from - the splendour of Chatsworth House to more basic locations where tea
is served in pint mugs!
Each walk includes a handy summary enabling a quick assessment of the time
and likely effort required. Also included is a route map, information on
car parking, plus details of tea shop opening times and telephone numbers
so that you can plan the perfect day out! May 04
Peak District Teashop Walks, Charles Wildgoose - Twenty circular walks within the Peak District National Park based around good local teashops. Includes routes near Bakewell, Hayfield, Hartington, Ilam, Tideswell and Hathersage. With sketch maps and photographs. Published May 03 |
Discovering the Moors and Dales of the Peak District, Frank Rodgers - The book is an excellent guide for those wishing to explore the Peak District on foot or wishing to revel in its beautiful scenery from the comfort of an armchair. The text maintains the reader's interest detailing many fine routes whilst at the same time revealing the Peak District's geology and heritage, etc. The photography (going back a number of years judging by some of the subjects' clothing) conveys much of the area's beauty through the seasons. In short, this is a book that any lover or would-be explorer of the Peak District should have on their bookshelves or coffee table. Buyer Review. Published Oct 02
Peak District (Ordnance Survey/AA), Roly Smith - The volumes in this series provide full A-Z gazetteers of information on some of the most beautiful areas in Britain and present ten walks and two car tours, plus information for cyclists. A small atlas is included to assist with travelling. Published April 02 |
Historic Walks in Derbyshire, Elaine Burkinshaw - Numerous walking books have been written on the Peak District, Britain's first and most visited national park, which covers roughly half of the county of Derbyshire. Comparatively few guides, however, provide such comprehensive coverage of the whole of the county or of south Derbyshire in particular - a part of the county that adds an extra dimension in terms of scenery. This comprehensive guide to walking in Derbyshire describes in detail 60 walks set against the backdrop of the uniquely contrasting and outstandingly beautiful Derbyshire landscape, and covers an extensive range of themes. There is information on the remnants of ancient civilisations, fine market towns and villages, Derbyshire customs and traditions, caverns and mines, castles, grand country houses and parklands, craft centres, factory shops, gardens, Georgian and Victorian spa resorts, industrial heritage and transport history, adventure and theme parks for the young and much more, as well as all the necessary walk information. All of this lies in the Heart of England, with excellent accessibility from all parts of Britain and within an hour's drive for half the population of England. The routes are accompanied by OS mapping and illustrated with the author's own photographs. Published Nov 03
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South Pennine Walks, Thirty
Circular Walks, J For the purpose of this guidebook the term
'South Pennines' is taken to refer to the expanse of hill country that
straddles the Lancashire/Yorkshire border between the Yorkshire Dales and
Peak National Parks. These 30 circular walks range from four to eight and a
half miles and explore an area of remarkably varied and contrasting
landscapes. They have been selected to delight both experienced and novice
walkers, and vary from simple valley strolls (ideal as family half-day
rambles) to more challenging moorland expeditions. Hand-written and
profusely illustrated in Jack Keighley's highly distinctive style, each walk
description contains parking information; a meticulously detailed map and
concise route directions all together on the same page; a general
description of the terrain, and notes on features of interest. Published June 04 For Pennines generally see Pennines Books
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Long Circular Walks in the Peak District Vol 1, John Merrill - 15 walks of between 10 and 20 miles, varying in degrees of difficulty. All start from a car park, have detailed maps and instructions with history notes, also includes a pub. Published Sept 86. Reprinted 07 Long Circular Walks in the Peak District Vol 2, John Merrill - 14 walks of between 9 and 12 miles in length. There are seven walks in 'Gritstone Country and seven in 'Limestone Country', all including a pub en route. Published Oct 00. Re-printed 07 Long Circular Walks in the Peak District Vol 3, John Merrill - All new routes on little used paths to some of the finest unspoilt areas of the National Park. 10 walks of between 9 and 21 miles. Published Nov 95. Re-printed 08 Long Circular Walks in the Peak District Vol 4, John Merrill - Eleven long circular walks of between 13 and 17 miles in length. The walks include riverside walking, dale walking, edge walking and moorland walking. Published Sept 00. Re-printed 06 Long Circular Walks in the Peak District Vol 5, John Merrill - Eight circular walks of between 12 and 16 miles in length, in both limestone and gritstone country. Published Oct 05. Re-printed 08 |
Scenic Walks in the Peak District, Central Area, Ian Johnson.
Published January 10.
Walk the Peak: A Fifty-walk Journey Through the Peak District, Rod Dunn. Published Dec 07 A Walk A Month in the Peak District Vol 1, John Merrill - 12 walks of between 5 and 10 miles. Published July 00. Re-printed 07 Vol 2 - Twelve circular walks of between 5 and 7 miles in length - 7 in limestone country, 5 in gritstone country. Published Sept 00 Vol 3 - Twelve circular walks of between 4 and 9 miles in length. Published Jan 03 Vol 4 - Twelve circular walks of between 5 and 14 miles in length. Published Feb 03
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On Peak Rock, The Best Rock Climbs of the Peak District, Geoff Milburn and Carl Dawson - All the good crags (except Malham) in the Peak District with a good relaxed format. Published April 93
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Rocky Rambles in the Peak District, Fred Broadhurst - Aimed at ramblers interested in the origin of their surroundings as well as Derbyshire's incomparable scenery. Many of the routes are circular and vary from half day to full day walks. Published Aug 01
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The Peak District Pack: 20 Classic Walks,
P S Beresford & M Campbell - Durable, weather-proof walking cards with route descriptions of 20 outstanding circular walks, graded for suitability. The cards are contained in a box, along with a PVC card/map holder and fully comprehensive, straightforward User Guide booklet. Features Ordnance Survey mapping.
Published Nov 96
The Peak District Pack: 20 Classic Walks Pack 2 Published April 06 |
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Archaeology Walks in the Peak District,
Ali Cooper - This walking guide to the Peak District takes a step back in
time to explore the prehistoric sites such as Bronze Age barrows, stone
circles and Neolithic tombs. Fully illustrated and with maps and
photographs and containing 21 routes, from 3 to 12 miles, it offers
information on finds excavations. Published Aug 99 In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: Heritage Walks: Hartington - Alstonefield - Wetton - Wetton Mill - Warslow - Hulme End, John Barnatt - Describes 10 walks in the Peak District. Six are landscape walks through spectacular White Peak scenery revealing the stories behind features in the landscape. Four are village walks exploring the streets of these ancient places, explaining their long histories. Published June 06 The Derwent Valley Heritage Trail, Kevin Borman - The engaging 55-mile route, stretching from Ladybower Reservoir to Derwent Mouth, is broken down into 10 manageable sections. The book includes OS mapping, easy-to-follow directions, details of local facilities and information about transport links. Published Oct 03. |
White Peak Aircraft Wreck Walks, John Merrill - 10 routes of between 4 and 10 miles. Published Feb 04 Dark Peak Aircraft Walks, John Merrill - 14 walks ranging between 3 and 14 miles each incorporating the site of a crashed plane. Published Aug 01 Short Circular Walks in Lathkill Dale, John Merrill - 7 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Published Oct 97. Re-printed 06. John Merrill's White Peak Challenge Walk - This 25-mile circular walk starts from Bakewell and involves 3,600 feet of ascent, while passing through typical Peak District scenery - river valleys, gritstone moorlands and outcrops, and limestone dales and plateaux. Interlaced are many historical items and eight inns. Whilst the walk is a challenge to walk in a day - about 10 hours - there is no time limit. Published Sept 88. Re-printed 07 John Merrill's Dark Peak Challenge Walk - 24 mile walk which starts in Hathersage and takes in Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge, Back Tor, Derwent Reservoir, Win Hill and Bamford. Involves 3,300 ft of ascent. Published Sept 98. Re-printed 07 |
Ghost Walks in Derbyshire and The Peak District, Barbara Wadd
- A collection of 25 circular walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District,
each ranging between two and ten miles in length. Each walk has at least
one ghostly story attached - and some have several chilling tales which
will bring a shiver to even the most warmly-clad rambler. The walks cover
a wide range of Derbyshire scenery, from gentle meadowlands to the
dramatic beauty of the limestone country and are a delightful diversion
for hunters of both ghosts and of natural beauty. Published June 01
More Ghost Walks in Derbyshire - In this book, you may encounter headless phantoms or ghostly troops of soldiers, faceless horsemen, a plethora of monks and a bespectacled nun, and, one you won't want to meet, a man-eating family! It is a second collection of 30 circular walks in Derbyshire, ranging from 1-10 miles in length. Each walk has at least one ghostly story attached - some have several chilling tales, which will make a rambler shiver even under the warmest fleece! Published April 07 |
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Pub Strolls in the Peak District, Peter Fooks - 30 circular walks of up to 4 miles,
including Tissington, Stanton Moor, Milldale, Pilsbury Castle and Wyming
Brook. Contains sketch maps and photographs.
Limited availability.
Published June 00 Pub Walks in the Peak District, John Morrison - The circular walks, selected for their scenic settings, all feature a traditional country inn either at the outset of the walk or along its route. Includes Hathersage, Eyam, Edale, Padfield and Froggatt Edge. 25 walks of between 3 and 8 miles. Limited availability. Published Oct 97 |
More Pub Walks in the Peak District: The Dark Peak, Les Lumsdon and Martin Smith - The authors are experts in the superb walking opportunities in the Dark Peak and the authentic pubs that welcome ramblers with a wide range of "real ales" and hearty, home-cooked food - so welcome after a ramble in these wild and windswept surroundings. There is a good range of walks in this book from around 5 to 10 miles in length, well scattered over the entire Dark Peak from Chapel-en-le-Frith in the south to Holmfirth in the north, and from Marple in the west to beyond Stocksbridge in the east. The walks are easily accessible from major conurbations, including Macclesfield, Glossop, Marple, Castleton and Sheffield. Most are served by public transport, and all are circular. Limited availability. Published July 92 |
Walking in Peakland, Roger Redfern -
Four regional introductions and 16 walks in the Peak
District which vary in length, difficulty and type of country
covered to suit all moods and abilities. Published Oct 01
Rock Climbs in the Peak District: Froggatt, British Mountaineering Council. Limited availability. Published Feb 92 Rock Climbs in the Peak District: Peak Limestone: Stoney (Peak District Climbs), Geoff Milburn. Limited availability. Published Feb 92 |
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Family Walks in the Dark Peak, Norman Taylor - 16 walks of up to 6 miles. Limited availability. Published July 86 Family Walks in the White Peak, Norman Taylor - 16 walks of up to 6 miles. Limited availability. Published April 85 More Family Walks in the White Peak, Norman Taylor. Limited availability. Published July 95 Family Walks around Bakewell & Castleton, Norman Taylor. Limited availability. Published March 94 Star Family Walks in the Peak District and South Yorkshire, John Spencer & Ann Beedham - This text is based on walks which appeared in the "Star" newspaper of Sheffield. It contains 52 walks - one for each week of the year - each succinctly described on a single page with a sketch map. The walks are all for families, from a two-mile stroll to a nine-mile hike. Limited availability. Published Oct 02 Walks with Children in the Dark Peak, Terry Marsh. Limited availability. Published April 01
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Walking Around the Peak District: a 10 stage long distance route through the White and
Dark Peaks, Tom Lawton
- In this superb new long-distance walking route Tom Lawton guides
you through the most beautiful and varied scenery of both the White and
Dark Peaks. Lavishly illustrated thoughout with breathtaking colour
photographs the book also contains essential detailed maps of the areas
discussed. This is a book to be used both for planning expeditions and
taking with you on your walks. Limited availability. Published Jan 00 Walking the High Peak (Long Circular Walks) Peter Fooks - long circular walks. Limited availability. Published Oct 97 Dales and Trails , White Peak of the Peak District National Park, Leslie Robson. Limited availability. Published Nov 90 Walks in Peak National Park, Peter & Pat Tidsall - 18 circular walks of between 6 and 12 miles. Limited availability. Published March 97 Footpath Walks in and Around the Peak District National Park, Peter and Pat Tidsall. Limited availability. Published March 02 Circular Walks in the Peak Park, William & Vera Parker - 30 short walks. Limited availability. Published April 85 Short Walks in the Peak Park, William & Vera Parker. Limited availability. Published June 81 |
Eastern Peak, Paul Hannon -
20 walks of between 4 and 9 miles. Includes Stanage, River
Derwent, Chatsworth, Ladybower and Derwent Edge. Info on pubs, toilets,
parking etc. Limited availability. Published Jan 97 Northern Peak, Paul Hannon - 20 walks of between 3 and 11 miles. Includes Kinder Scout, Bleaklow, Edale, Longdendale, Hayfield and Mam Tor. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Limited availability. Published Jan 97 Central Peak, Paul Hannon - 20 walks of between 4 and 8 miles. Includes Bakewell, Monsal Dale, Castleton, Wye Dale, Eyam and Tideswell. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Limited availability. Published April 97 Southern Peak, Paul Hannon - 20 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Includes Dovedale, Tissington Trail, Lathkill Dale, Matlock and Winster. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Limited availability. Published May 97 Western Peak, Paul Hannon - 20 walks of between 4 and 9 miles. Includes Buxton, Goyt Valley, The Roaches, Manifold Valley and Shining Tor. Info on pubs, toilets, parking etc. Limited availability. Published May 97
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One Hundred Walks in the Peak District, Iain Grant - 92 of the walks are circular, the other 8 linear. The walks range in length from 3 to 19 miles, and span both the White and Dark Peak. Published April 93. Limited availability
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White Peak Way -
80 mile circular walk within the Peak District National Park, Robert
Haslam. Published May 90. Limited availability Peak District Marathons, John Merrill - This book describes all the challenge walks in the Peak District area - more than 50 long-distance routes - in South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Peak District. Some are challenge walks to be completed in a day, others require several days to complete. The walks range from eight to 280 miles long, and all include basic maps, photographs and map and book lists, together with principle information on the route and who to apply to for badges. The book details more than 2000 miles of walking and has a "walk record chart" to record your crossings and circuits. Limited availability. Published June 87 |
Castleton Discovery Trails, Brian Woodall. Published May 95. Limited availability. The Peak District (Weekend Walks S.), Anthony Burton - This guide offers information on the seven centres of the Peak District, chosen to give walkers the chance to explore the entire area of the National Park, with its high rolling moorland and deep rocky dales, to its full potential. Limited availability. Published Feb 01
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Short Circular Walks in the Hope Valley,
John Merrill - Walks based on Castleton, Hope and
Hathersage, exploring the limestone and gritstone on either side of the
Hope Valley. 12 walks varying from 3 to 6 miles in length. Limited
availability Published April
90 Circular Walks from Bakewell, John Merrill - 8 short walks and two of about 14 miles. Limited availability. Published Oct 97 Circular Walks in The White Peak, John Merrill - 9 walks of between 4 and 7 miles, and two of 14 miles. Limited availability. Published Feb 98 Circular Walks in Dovedale and The Manifold Valley, John Merrill - Ten circular walks of between 3 and 7 miles in the Dove and Manifold Valleys, with a circular 16 mile high level walk around the Manifold Valley. Limited availability. Published Oct 01 Circular Walks in Western Peakland, John Merrill - Covers the western side of the Peak District, west of Buxton. The book combines both long and short walks, 25 in all, each between three and 11 miles long. Detailed maps help walkers explore this area, including the Roaches, Goyt Valley and Macclesfield Forest. Limited availability. Published Dec 86 Matlock and Bakewell Area Walks, Brian Smailes. Limited availability. Published March 04 Short Walks Around Hathersage and Hope Valley. Limited availability. Brian Smailes. Published April 05 Short Walks Around Castleton and Edale, Brian Smailes. Limited availability. Published Feb 05
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The "Grate Little Guides" Walks About Bakewell, Martin Smith - 10 walks aimed at beginners, maximum distance 6 miles. Limited availability. Published April 01 Matlock and Bakewell Area Walks Around, Ben Andrews. Limited avaialbility. Published March 04 Walks About Hope Valley, Richard Gregory. Limited availability. Published Dec 99
Walks About Hathersage, Richard Gregory & Graham Bate - One of the 'Grate Little Guides'. Limited availability. Published April 02 Walks About Kinder Scout, Richard Gregory. Limited availability. Published Dec 98 Walks About the Edges, Richard Gregory and Graham Bate - Series of walks starting from Hathersage and Grindleford stations and car parks at Woodcroft, Haywood, Curbar Gap and Baslow. Limited availability. Published Dec 01 |
Three Counties Challenge Walk: Peak District, John Merrill - Starting from Flash, the highest village in England, this guide embarks on a tough mountainous challenge over the countryside straddling the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire in the Peak District, passing Three Sire Heads in the final stages. Limited availability. Published April 83 40 Short Circular Walks in the Peak District, John Merrill - 40 routes of between 4 and 6 miles in an A5 binder with plastic slip case. Limited availability. Published April 92 Short Circular Walks in the Peak District: v. 1 (Short Circular Walks S.) , John Merrill - Includes 15 carefully selected walks - three to five miles long - starting from a car park. The walks cover a variety of the Peak District including the gritstone edges, limestone dales, and peat moorland. All the walks follow well-defined paths and include suggestions for pub lunches. Limited availability. Published June 93 Short Circular Walks Around the Towns and Villages of the Peak District, John Merrill - 12 short circular walks are included in this book, which takes walkers around the principal towns and villages of the Peak District. The book includes walks around Castleton, Buxton, Hathersage, Eyam, Tissington and Ashbourne. Each walk has a map and historical notes. Limited availability. Published Aug 98 Short Circular Walks Around Wirksworth, John Merrill - Seven walks in the Wirksworth area, including a walk to Carsington Water, High Peak Trail, National Stone Centre, Black Rocks and a town walk, are included in this book. Limited availability. Published June 92 Short Circular Walks in "Peak Practice" Country, John Merrill. Limited availability. Published Dec 97 Looking for Kinder Scout: Eight Walks, John Merrill. Limited availability. Published May 04 |
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Ten Ten Milers in the Peak District
Vol 1, John
Merrill - Five routes in the White Peak and five
in the Dark Peak. 10 miles maximum and varying degrees of difficulty.
Limited availability.
Published April 99 Vol 2 - Five walks in limestone country, and five in gritstone country. Each walk includes a pub and tearoom. Limited availability. Published Oct 00 |
Circular walks on Kinder and Bleaklow, John
Merrill - 17
walks of between 7 and 40 miles, including the classic walks Marsden to
Edale (25 miles) and the Derwent Watershed Walk (40 miles).
Published July 90 Peak District End To End Walks, John Merrill - The Gritstone Edge Walk - 23 miles downhill along the eastern edge system, and the Limestone Dale Walk - 24 miles down the limestone dales from Buxton to Ashbourne. Published Nov 86. Re-printed 07 |
The Peakland Way, John Merrill - This is a guide to a 100-mile circular walk around the Peak District National Park. Broken down into eight easy stages, this walk is ideal for a week's backpacking, walking or hostelling. With numerous places to stay or camp and with the scenery of limestone dales, gritstone moorland and gritstone edges, the book should be of interest to walkers with a range of ability. Interwoven with walk details is information on historical buildings and fascinating legends. Published Nov 04 |
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Peak District Walking - Climb The Peaks, John Merrill - Climb twenty peaks of the Peak District for great views. The walks range from 2 to 15 miles in length. Limited availability. Published July 99 Train to Walk, Vol 1, John Merrill - 16 circular and linear walks from station to station on the Hope Valley Line. The walks vary in length from 3 to 37 miles. Published Feb 01. Re-printed 07 |
The Peak District High Level Route, John Merrill - This 90-mile circular walk takes a route from Matlock around the edge of the Peak District National Park. The route keeps to the highest and most rugged parts as it weaves its way from Matlock across the limestone plateau to Dove Dale where it heads north to the Roaches and Shining Tor. The northern end traverses Chinley Churn before crossing the southern edge of Kinder Scout to Ladybower Reservoir, while the eastern side follows the whole Gristone Edge system from Stanage to Beeley before descending to the River Derwent and back to Matlock. The is a hard, six-day walk with numerous inns, camp sites and accommodation sites along the way. Limited availability. Published Aug 87 |
Walking the The High Peak Trail, John Merrill - 10 long and short
walks with detailed history notes. Limited availability. Published Dec 04 The Rivers Way, John Merrill - Crosses the Peak district from Edale to Ilam in the south.The walk is 43 miles in length and links the Noe, Derwent, Wye, Dove and Manifold rivers. It is best walked over two or four days, and there are campsites, hostels and inns en route. Limited availability. Published Aug 86 The Tissington Trail, John Merrill - 7 long and short walks on and around the trail, including an end to end walk. Very detailed history notes. Limited availability. Published Feb 93 |
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MORE MAPS Berlitz Peak District Guide Map. Published July 04
A-Z Visitors Map of The Peak District. Published Sept 04
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