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Norfolk AA 50 Walks - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and with "50 Walks in Norfolk" 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.	Norfolk Walks Pathfinder Guide, John Brooks - As in all titles in the series, each walk is accompanied by colour mapping and clear directions, with full-colour photographs throughout. The 28 walks are graded according to length and accompanied by extensive information and advice for walkers. Norfolk has a not wholly justified reputation for being flat. The flat fenland in the far west of the county is, however, a distinct region, shared with other counties and being drained by a complicated system of rivers, dykes and sluices. A similar landscape can be seen in the east of the county where the rivers Bure and Yare, but the rest of the county offers scenery aptly described by Ronald Blythe as carrying undulation to the most subtle limits. The north Norfolk coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty, providing outstanding walking along cliffs and beaches, with excellent opportunities for observing the abundant coastal wildlife. To the east, the Norfolk Broads is a unique area of lakes along rivers meandering towards the sea. They not only provide recreation but also have a special flora and fauna. Norfolk's legacy of medieval country churches centre on the numerous villages, many of which are of special historic interest. Several country estates also allow access to their extensive parkland, providing another type of walking. Thetford Forest, which covers much of the south-west of the county, also provides a deal of excellent walking unlike that in the rest of the county.  Published March 01.	AA 100 Walks in Eastern England - Enjoy the best of the British countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of Eastern England, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls may be shorter, depending on the hinterland. Published Jan 10 AA 30 Walks Norfolk (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 May 10.
Drive and Stroll in Norfolk, Anita Delf & Marilyn Taylor - With its glorious countryside, inspiring views and fascinating reminders of an historic past, Norfolk provides a rich landscape with quiet woods, sparkling rivers and tranquil broads, splendid coastline, lush parkland and charming villages. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 2 to 5 miles and visit such places as Barton Broad; Horsey Mere; Thetford and Holme Dunes Nature Reserve. Published May 09	Norfolk into Suffolk, The Coastal Fringe, Leisure walks for all ages - From the top of Beacon Hill, which at 340 feet is Norfolk's highest summit, to reed beds beside winding rivers, there is something here for everyone. With no significant hills, the walking is never demanding and invites a leisurely approach to the day. This title is a guide to short walks in this area. Published April 05.	Walks into History, Norfolk and Suffolk, John Wilks - 16 circular walks, of between 3½ and 7 miles in length, that visit historic sites within the counties, bringing back the drama and pageantry of the past. Includes routes at Sutton Hoo, Orford Castle, Lavenham, the Norfolk Broads, Hunstanton and Holkham Hall. With maps and photographs.  Published April 06.
Walking in Norfolk AA - Continuing in the success of the AA "Walking In Series", "Walking In Norfolk" guides you through the best places to walk in Norfolk. 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.	The Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast, Bruce and Mike Robinson - The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path together form the 93-mile (149-km) National Trail that starts near Knettishall in the Brecklands on the Norfolk-Suffolk border and runs north-west to meet the shores of the Wash near Hunstanton before turning east to follow the beautiful North Norfolk coastline to Cromer. The first part of the route, The Peddars Way, follows the route of a Roman road, running arrow-straight along the chalk ridge of north-west Norfolk; the Norfolk Coast Path, in contrast, follows the seawall along the beaches and around the muddy creeks that form a coastline that is home to some of the most famous and spectacular nature reserves in the country. This is the complete, official guide to the entire route for both the long-distance walker and the weekend stroller. Bruce Robinson retired after working for forty years as a journalist on newspapers in Norfolk and Lincolnshire. He has written eleven books, including two on walking and three contributions to a series on Norfolk's history. This new edition has been revised and updated by his son, Mike. Published April 10.	Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path, Alexander Steward - Practical route guide with 55 large scale maps (1:20,000). Includes accommodation guide, pubs and restaurants and detailed public transport information. The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path is a 93-mile (150km) trail that runs from Knettishall Heath Country Park on the Norfolk/Suffolk border in East Anglia, and follows a Roman road to Holme-next-the-Sea and along the beautiful Norfolk coastline through Holkham, Blakeney and Cley to end at Cromer. The guide includes: 5 town plans and 55 large-scale walking maps; itineraries for all walkers; practical information for all budgets - where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans; comprehensive public transport information; flora and fauna with flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife; green hiking; and GPS waypoints. Published March 11.
A Boot up the Norfolk Coast, Tony Rothe - This book of 12 short walks arose from the author's ongoing passion for the North Norfolk coast and a desire to share its beauty with others, coupled with a realisation that not everyone can afford the time to devote a couple of hours or more to the walks generally found in more demanding walks books. This book covers the stretch of coast and inland from Castle Rising to Overstrand.  Published April 09.	A Boot Up the Norfolk Coast Book 2, Tony Rothe - Tony Rothe follows up the success of his first book of walks on the North Norfolk Coast with 10 more walks on or near the coast, each of them offering walkers fresh ideas and giving a different perspective to a familiar ramble. Whether following the tide line or walking along a coastal path, strolling through wooded valleys or following a winding lane, this convenient pocket-sized companion is designed to add an extra dimension to the enjoyment of a leisurely walk. Published March 11.	A Boot Up the Norfolk Broads, Tony Rothe - Tony Rothe has already produced two books in the Boot Up Series based on walks on the North Norfolk Coast. In this book he wanders further afield and provides ten exhilarating walks on the Norfolk Broads. As the author says in his introduction: "Much of the area's charm, stems from its isolation and inaccessibility. Many of these walks take you along riverbanks, giving you glimpses of open water of the Broads where possible. The ten walks in this little book explore the area around four Norfolk rivers, the Yare, the Bure, the Ant and the Thurne. The landscape includes rivers, shallow lakes, woodland, fens, grazing marshes and farmland, usually in a context of startling beauty, and with an amazing variety of wildlife habitats - walks to appeal to everyone." Published March 11
Walking Close to Norfolk Broads Southern Area, Clive Brown.  Published June 10. Also: The Norfolk Broads Northern Area Thetford Forest North West Norfolk The Great Ouse near King's Lynn	The Greater Ridgeway, Ray Quinlan - The Greater Ridgeway runs for 363 miles, from Lyme Regis on the south coast to Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast. It incorporates four established long distance paths: The Wessex Ridgeway, The Ridgeway National Trail, the Icknield Way and the Peddars Way. This guide contains a clear and accurate route description, accommodation and facility guide, colour photographs and full colour OS maps.  Published March 03. For More on Ridgeway - see Long Distance Paths	Footpaths for Fitness, Anita Delf.  Published June 08. Wilderness Walks: Twelve Guided Wildlife Walks along the North Norfolk Coast, David North.  Published April 93.
Pub Walks in Norfolk, Liz Moynihan - The twenty circular walks in this book explore Norfolk's varied countryside. Includes routes at Brancaster Staithe, Mundford, Ranworth, North Elmhham and Blickling. With maps and photographs. Published June 10.	Pub Walks for the Motorist: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Len Bannister, Will Martin and Geoff Pratt - Forty circular walks in East Anglia, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Fingringhoe, Castle Hedingham and Wendens Ambo in Essex; Colton, Gayton and Aldborough in Norfolk; and Thorpeness, Felsham and Tuddenham in Suffolk.  Published April 05.	Pub Walks Along the Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path, Liz Moynihan - Based on these two long-distance footpaths, the twenty circular walks include routes at East Harling, Newton, Brancaster, Cley and Cromer. With sketch maps and photographs. Published April 10.
Angles Way, Wallace Stegner - a 78 mile route from Great Yarmouth to Knettishall following the Waveney Valley.  Limited availability. Published February 00. Angles Way: Walking in an Historic Landscape, Kate Skipper & Tom Williamson. Limited availability. Published December 93.	Circular Walks in Norfolk, Joy Boldero.  Limited availability. Published February 90. Also: More Circular Walks in Norfolk,  Limited availability. Published December 90. Coastal Circular Walks in Norfolk, Joy Boldero. Limited availability.  Published July 94.	Walker's Guide to Norfolk, John Pardy. Limited availability. Published July 97. Historic Walks in Norfolk, M Birch.  Limited availability. Published November 98.
Walking Norfolk Broadland  The Yare Valley, Julie Champeney.  Limited availability. Published November 96. Guide to the Yare Valley Walk,  John Thurman. Limited availability.  Published May 00. Waterside Walks in Norfolk, Geoff Pratt - 20 walks of between 2 and 7 miles. Includes the rivers Little Ouse and Great Ouse, and the coast at Brancaster, Blakeney, Sheringham and Happisburgh. Contains maps and photographs.  Limited availability. Published May 00.	Adventurous Pub Walks in Norfolk, Will Martin - 20 circular walks varying in length between 7 and 12 miles, and based on good local pubs. Includes routes near Kings Lynn, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cromer, North Walsham, Norwich and Diss. With maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published April 03.	Pub Strolls in Norfolk, Will Martin - Thirty short, circular routes based on good local pubs. Includes walks near King's Lynn, Brancaster, Cley next the Sea, Dereham, Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Maps and photographs in full colour. Limited availability.  Published April 01. Real Ale Walks in Norfolk, Warren Wordsworth.  Limited Availability. Published April 09.

MORE MAPS Touring Map: Norfolk (Touring Maps) - The Touring map series is a must for anyone visiting Britain's most popular holiday destinations. These reformatted maps are simple to use and packed with essential tourist information - from the best beaches to rural pubs, designed specifically with Tourists in mind. All county boundaries are clearly marked and as well as showing motorways and main roads, the maps also pinpoint many minor roads, cycle routes and even rural toilets. No holiday is complete without one. Published Feb 06 Norfolk Broads Map - This is a new map in the "Collins/Nicholson Waterways" series, of the Norfolk Broads inland waterways clearly showing locks, towpaths and boating facilities along with comprehensive navigational notes and large scale inset maps. For anyone and everyone with an interest in the Norfolk Broads waterways. It features: locks, bridges, winding holes and towpaths; water points, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal; boatyards, marinas, pubs, restaurants and shops; mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points); history, local services and places of interest, opportunities for walking and cycling; comprehensive navigational notes including maximum dimensions, advice and potential hazards; and navigational authorities, contact details and internet links. Map covers all sections of the rivers Yare, Bure and Waveney. Published April 07

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