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Best Foot Forward in Northumberland, Stuart Miller - This book has been written for those who would rather do their walking at a more considered pace. The circular routes are designed to allow plenty of time to admire views, discover local flora and fauna and explore country villages and places of interest along the way. Full colour. Published July 11. 

ISBN: 9781846742255 - Best Foot Forward in Northumberland

 

Ramblers Short Walks in Northumbria - A practical little walk guide to Northumbria 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 Ordnance Survey maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. Northumbria offers diverse landscapes: the scenic North Sea Coast with it's diverse wildlife, the bare moorland landscape of the Cheviot Hills and the historical interest of Hadrian's Wall lying along the Whin Sill. Many of the walks are located within the Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  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.  This compact little guide contains walks, all of which are 5 miles or under, which are ideal for an afternoon stroll. Published March 11.
 

ISBN: 9780007395408 - Ramblers Short Walks in Northumbria

Northumberland, the Borders and Hadrian's Wall Pathfinder Guide - 28 varied routes from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - 8 short walks (3 - 7˝ miles), 12 moderate (5 - 9˝ miles) and 8 more challenging (6˝ - 12 miles). Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Includes Kielder Water, Craster, Simonside, Hadrian's Wall, Windy Gyle, Loch Skeen, Hartside, Kirk Yetholm, Howick, Traquair and Harthope Valley. Published March 00

Northumberland, the Borders and Hadrian's Wall: Walks (Pathfinder Guide)

 

The Reivers Way, Paddy Dillon - Walk in the footsteps of the notorious border reivers and discover how they survived centuries of strife and warfare. 'The Reivers Way' wanders for 150 miles (240 kilometres) through the wildest and most scenic arts of Northumberland, taking in the North Pennines, Hadrian's Wall, Tynedale, Redesdale, the Simonside Hills, Coquetdale, the Cheviot hills and the Northumberland Coast, with an option to include the Farne Islands. Northumberland's wild and sparsely populated landscapes include a national park, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a fine heritage coast. The research for this guidebook was achieved by following the Reivers Way in summer and in winter, checking the entire route and all its variants and alternatives. Published May 09
 

A Coast to Coast Walk: A Pictorial Guide, St Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, Alfred Wainwright -  Originally compiled in the 1950s early 1960s, the Wainwright walking guides are perhaps the most distinctive and unusual such guides ever devised. The result of research by their namesake and author over a period of 13 years, the guides have retained their original format and design to this day. The books contain intricate hand drawn sketches by the author, detailing routes of ascent, and gradients of the hills in and around the Lake District and outlying regions. "A Coast to Coast Walk" was devised by Wainwright himself and stretches across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Published Sept 03

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Walking in Northumberland, 36 Day Walks, Alan Hall - This second edition of the popular Walking in Northumberland provides the reader with 35 walks ranging from wild walking and craggy ascents to forest treks and gentle riverside strolls. Endless empty miles of sandy bays, rippling dunes and rocky points are accompanied by the tides of history, as the walks lead you through the cradle of northern Christianity and past silhouetted coastal castles. Published March 07

Walking in Northumberland: 36 Day Walks (Cicerone British Walking S.)

 

 

Northumberland and Scottish Borders, Dennis and Jan Kelsall - Fully revised and updated, the Pathfinder Guide to Northumberland & the Scottish Borders contains 28 great country walks with clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and useful GPS waypoints. Pathfinder Guide to Northumberland & the Scottish Borders guides you through National Scenic Areas in Scotland, Northumberland National Park, the Pennine Way, Hadrian's Wall Path and the Southern Uplands Way are just some of the locations visited in the Pathfinder Guide to Northumberland & the Scottish Borders it includes the challenging roundabout circuit to the top of The Cheviot Hill, as well as the famous Hadrian's Wall, plus coastal walks including St Cuthbert's Cave. Informative and comprehensive, the Pathfinder Northumberland & the Scottish Borders is an indispensable guide to enjoying the best of this beautiful and remote region on foot. Published August 10. 

ISBN: 9781854585516 - Northumberland and  the Scottish Borders

AA 50 Walks, Durham and Northumberland - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to Durham & Northumberland features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. And 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 August 09.

100 Walks in Northumberland, Various - This omnibus collection of local walks covers the whole of Northumberland and is designed to appeal to those wishing to go on family outings. The book includes 100 route descriptions of circular walks from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat en route. Published 04

 

Durham and Northumberland 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 July 10. 

ISBN: 9780749564353 - Durham and Northumberland

 

Adventurous Pub Walks in Northumberland, Stuart Miller - Twenty circular walks of between 8 - 12 miles including routes at Brocolita, Bamburgh, Wark, New Hartley and Vindolanda. In full colour.  Published May 10. 

ISBN: 9781846741838 - Adventurous Pub Walks in Northumberland

 

Pub Walks in Northumberland, John Sadler - This title features twenty circular walks based on local pubs serving good food. It includes routes at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick, Greenhaugh, Hexham and Morpeth, along with maps and photographs. Published June 06

Pub Walks in Northumberland

 

Coast to Coast on The Ravenber, Ron Scholes - From Ravenglass in Cumbria to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Divided into 14 sections. Its route directions, positive and clear, are dovetailed into a running commentary— rather like having a friendly escort, who chats knowledgeably. Distance 210 miles. Second edition. Published Oct 10

Coast to Coast on the Ravenber Way

A Boot Up The Northumberland National Park, Anthony Toole - The Northumberland National Park begins near the Scottish Border and snakes
southward to the earlier border marked by Hadrian's Wall. It passes through several
geological zones, each with its own landforms,
vegetation and scenery. There are the volcanic
rocks of the Cheviot Hills in the north, the fell sandstones of the heather-clad central hills, the limestone of the carboniferous era and the dolerite of the Great Whin Sill, the crags of which line the southern boundary. Rocks are carved with secret graffiti of the Stone Age, the Bronze and Iron Ages left burial mounds and hill forts, Roman roads and forts extend far to the north of Hadrian's Wall and castles recall five centuries of border conflict that followed the Norman Conquest. Yet the legacy of this remarkable history is one of the most stunningly beautiful regions of Britain. Most of the walks, of between 2 and 8˝ miles, are suitable for families and groups of friends, and follow public rights of way, across high, wild and lonely moorland, where the sky is wide and the loudest sounds are the hiss of wind, the babble of water and the distant calls of skylark, lapwing and curlew. Halsgrove's new-format guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to the area. Published March 11.

ISBN: 9780857100344 - A Boot Up the Northumberland National Park

A Boot Up the Northumberland Coast, Anthony Toole.  The Northumberland coastline, from the mouth of the Tyne to Berwick upon Tweed, has its share of craggy cliffs and long, sandy beaches. Yet once one moves beyond the Tyneside conurbation in the south, it has the feel of a neglected beauty. Much of the scenery of the Northumberland coast derives from its rich industrial heritage, as everywhere can be seen the quarries from which the coal and limestone were harvested. In most places these have been reclaimed by Nature, and are now thriving wildlife reserves. The ten selected walks , varying in length from 2 to 5 miles, suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk and together cover the full spectrum of what the coast has to offer. They can be enjoyed during half a day, or combined with a few hours on a beach, and in most cases could be shortened without loss of essential character. Halsgrove's new-format guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to the area. Published April 10. 

Best Walks in Northumberland, Frank Duerden - The Best Walks series aims to select the very best walking opportunities to be found in a region or national park. There is something for everyone in these walking guides. Each book suggests thirty to forty good quality walks - where possible, circular to avoid difficulties with transport. They are clearly classified as easy strolls, moderately demanding walks or strenuous routes more suitable for the experienced hiker. A clear route description and exceptionally detailed map is included for each walk and there are suggestions on transport to the region and accommodation once you're there. Best Walks in Northumberland ranges from beautiful beaches and rocky headlands to the lonely Cheviot hills, sandstone uplands and the lush river valleys of the Allens and the Derwent. Published March 07

ISBN: 0711224226 - Best Walks in Northumberland

Discover the Cheviot Hills, Tony Hopkins - The Cheviot Hills have always been a borderland - the wild and woolly frontier between England and Scotland, and the home for over 300 years of the fearsome Border reivers. But, as this beautiful book by Tony Hopkins shows, they are also a region of great beauty and historical interest. His magnificent photographs show the Cheviots in all their moods, from the harsh snows of winter through to the clear blue skies of summer. The text is also illuminated by Tony's own watercolour illustrations of the special plants, birds and animals which make the Cheviots a naturalist's paradise. The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey of discovery through the internationally-important prehistoric landscapes of the Cheviots, through to the highest hills and valleys, taking in the long-running Border conflicts, wildlife and walking, along the way. Limited availability.  Published May 05

Walking the Cheviots: Classic Circular Routes, Edward Baker - The walks in this guide provide an excellent introduction to the Cheviots, for weekend family walkers and experienced hill walkers. Each route contains details of the natural history, geology and archaeology of the area within the descriptive text. Published June 96

Walking the Cheviots: Classic Circular Routes

Battlefield Walks Northumberland, Rupert Matthews - Northumberland is one of the most beautiful counties in England, but also one of the most fought over. It has seen countless skirmishes, some very bloody, between invading and looting Scots and the avenging English families of the Percys, Umfravilles and Nevilles. Rupert Matthews, 'the History Man', presents fifteen guided walks around the battlefields of Northumberland. He provides an account of events as they unfolded on the ground along with full background and context. His expertise, descriptive powers and lively enthusiasm bring the drama of history vividly to life. Published April 08

 

 

Northumbria Walks with Children, Stephen Rickerby - This guide, covering over 20 walks spread across Northumbria, is aimed at parents whose children may not be as keen to go walking as they are. Included are check-lists of things to spot on the walk, along with information on local amenities. Published July 98

NORTHUMBRIA WALKS WITH CHILDREN

 

Northumbria Church Walks, Peter Donaghy & John Laidler -  The first walking guide based on Northumbrian churches: 30 detailed walks ranging from 4 to 12 miles based on over 40 noteworthy churches; Easy to follow instructions with cross-referenced maps - ideal both for those wishing to complete the full walk or those who prefer to visit the church and have a short stroll; Detailed descriptions of a variety of landscapes with hills, dales and magnificent coastlines; Gain Insight into our cultural and artistic heritage - fine examples of stained glass, ancient crosses, medieval fonts, wood carvings and sculptures old and new; Follow in the footsteps of northern saints such as Aidan and Cuthbert, to encounter solitude and inspiration in a rich variety of attractive villages and unspoilt corners; A superb selection of churches open to visitors, complete with photographs. Published June 02

Waterside Walks in Northumberland, Stuart Miller - Twenty circular walks based on local waterways, with maps and photographs. Published April 08

The Border Country: A Walker's Guide, Alan Hall - Covering the border hills, northern Northumberland and the Southern Uplands, this full-colour third edition of the guide offers a broad selection of around 50 routes, as well as outlines of a number of long-distance trails which cross the region. The Border country that lies between England and Scotland is a countryside surrounded by ridge after high ridge rhythmically fading into gently folding valleys, through which the Tweed and Teviot rivers flow. The area has been the scene of thousands of years of sometimes turbulent history, from the early Iron Age, through the Roman occupation, with influences down the years of both Celtic and Christian beliefs. The guide offers the hillwalker routes which will open up this broad and expansive landscape, giving a real taste of solitude and affinity with this unique area. Published June 05

 

 

On the Wall with Hadrian, Bob Bibby - Walk along the path of the ancient Romans with Bob and learn about Hadrian – his power, passions and vices – and through this get a vivid picture and understanding of the Romans and their Empire. This refreshing and entertaining book will give hours of pleasure to ramblers and history enthusiasts on a journey through the modern day and historical Hadrian's Wall Country and, as always, Bob has included places to visit, stay, eat and drink, to help you on your way. Published June 06

Walk Hadrian's Wall, Brian Smailes - The 84-mile route, from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend, described in sections to be walked over either four or six days. Complete with information on preparation, equipment, accommodation and stopping places. Published Feb 07

Walk Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall Path (British Walking Guides), Henry Stedman - 7 town plans and 36 large scale walking maps at just under 1:20,000 showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more. Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks.  Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels. Where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans. Also includes information on public transport for all access points along Hadrian's Wall. Published May 08
 

Walking the Northumbrian Dales - Hadrian's Wall Country, Jennifer Norderhaug & Barbara Thompson - 28 medium-grade cross-country walks, ranging in length from 3˝ to 7 miles, offering variety and choice away from the tourist trail. Includes routes in and around North and South Tynedale, Allendale, Hexham, Blanchland and Hadrian's Wall. Information for each walk includes distance, height gain, route plan, terrain and refreshment points, and you can see which are suitable for dogs. Published Aug 06

Walking the Northumberland Dales: Hadrain's Wall Country

 

Hadrian's Wall Path: National Trail, Mark and Helen Richards - A World Heritage Site, Hadrian's Wall is a famous frontier, combining striking natural landscapes with monumental remains. Ten years ago Mark Richards created a beautifully hand-scribed guide to a coast-to-coast Wall Walk. Since then the Countryside Agency has, through careful negotiation, made this a reality in a new National Trail. The revelation of this new route is how brilliantly it brings the whole Roman Frontier beneath one's feet. This guide provides full details and instructions for walking the wall in both directions. Richly documented with colour images, it is accompanied by detailed maps, photographs and panoramic perspectives. In this new guide Mark shares his evident passion for the countryside and landmarks of the Tyne/Solway corridor. Published May 08

Hadrian's Wall Path: Two-way National Trail Description (British Long-distance Trails)

Hadrian's Coastal Route, Clifford Jones - A nine-day route from Ravenglass to Bowness-on-Solway, following the Western Hadriatic Frontier of the Roman Empire. Published April 08

Hadrian's Coastal Route

 

A Walk Along the Wall, Hunter Davies - Originally stretching across the neck of England for over seventy miles, Hadrian's Wall is the most important Roman monument in Britain. Set in a wild, dramatic landscape, it is now a World Heritage Site, one of the wonders of the world, and stands as a reminder of the past glories of a mighty civilisation. Hunter Davies grew up at one end of the wall and was inevitably drawn to walk its length. His charming, part history, part guidebook and part personal experience, portrays the area and its inhabitants as they are today, and gives readers a taste of what life was like in this remote part of Britain 2000 years ago. Published July 09.

 

A Boot Up Hadrian's Wall, Rodney Legg - Britain's Roman Wall is one of the great
frontiers of the classical world. Ten circular
walks are featured in this pocket-sized book,
each maximising feet-on and visual experiences
both of archaeology and the landscape. They vary in length from 3 to 8 miles and are aimed
particularly at families and groups of friends out
to enjoy the incomparable World Heritage Site.
Starting locations are scattered from an abbey
at Lanercost, Cumbria to a fort at South Shields, which was the main North Sea supply base. In between, across wild hill country in the Northumberland National Park, surviving sections of Hadrian's Wall are packed with remains of garrisons, milecastles, turrets and linear defences, often with their own local museums. The format and descriptions make for trouble free walking with the bonus of all the history you can see being flagged-up en route. Words and photographs convey the distinctive character of each length while specially prepared mini-maps are also easy to follow. Halsgrove's exciting new-style guide, packed with maps, photographs and useful information is all the modern leisure walker needs. Published February 09.

ISBN: 9781906887032 - A Boot Up Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, Henry Steadman - Practical guide with 58 large scale maps (1:20,000). Includes accommodation guides, pubs and restaurants and public transport information. Hadrian's Wall Path is a magnificent 84 mile national trail that follows the course of northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, the 2nd century fortification built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122 and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guide includes 58 detailed walking maps, unique mapping features such as walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest; itineraries for all walkers whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks or short breaks. Detailed public transport information for all access points. Practical information for all budgets: what to see, where to eat, where to stay: B&Bs, hotels, campsites, bunkhouses, bothies, hostels, pubs. Published June 11.
St. Cuthbert's Way: A Pilgrim's Companion, Mary Low - St. Cuthbert's Way runs from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, off the coast of Northumberland. This new Pilgrims' Companion presents information essential for walking the Way; a field guide to places of interest along the route; an introduction to St. Cuthbert and his time. Published Jan 99

ISBN: 9781901557220 - St. Cuthbert's Way

 

St Cuthbert's Way, Ron Shaw and Roger Smith -This 100k (60 mile) walk was opened in 1996 and has rapidly increased in popularity. Visiting a number of places closely associated with St Cuthbert's life, the journey is full of historical interest and natural beauty. It can be tackled in its entirety, or sections can be walked separately, making an ideal day or weekend outing. Today's pilgrims link Melrose in the Scottish Borders with the Holy Island causeway at Beal. In the right conditions, the path across the sand here makes a superb finale to the walk. This completely revised edition of the "Official Guide" adds a new link to Berwick-upon-Tweed as an option at the end of the route. It is illustrated in full colour with photographs throughout and OS strip maps at the opening of each section. Full of information about the historical and natural features of the route, the guide also covers appropriate equipment for walkers, way-marking, car parking, accommodation and the Country Code. Published May 09.

ISBN: 9781841831312 - St. Cuthbert's Way

St Cuthbert's Way: From Melrose to Lindisfarne, Ronald Turnbull - Follow the footsteps of St Cuthbert in this easy-going walk of 62 miles (100 km) from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in the North Sea. The route passes many fine abbeys, hill forts and castles, includes a section of Roman road and finishes with the barefoot Pilgrims' Path across tidal sands. The walk can be completed comfortably in 5 or 6 days and there are welcoming pubs and B&Bs along the route. The guidebook has 60 photographs, shows altitude profiles for each section and has a dropdown map in four panels (scale 1:100,000). The format is lightweight, robust and waterproof. Published March 10

The Border Line, Eric Robson - Ever since the Roman emperor Hadrian built the first frontier in AD 120, the border area between England and Scotland has been a highly disputed territory, its history characterized by raids, uneasy treaties and a distinctive culture, neither wholly English or wholly Scottish. The broadcaster Eric Robson walks the modern border line, starting at the Solway Firth and covering more than a hundred miles to Berwick on Tweed, describing points of interest along the way, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. This rich compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain. Hardback version Limited availability. Published April 07. Paperback Version Published March 07

The Inn Way...to Northumberland:, The Complete and Unique Guide to a Circular Walk in Northumberland, Mark Reid - The Inn Way to Northumberland is a 94-mile (151 km) circular walk divided into six "day stages". The route has been meticulously researched - Mark Reid has walked in excess of 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways over an 18 month period. This is a complete guidebook to this walk. Limited availability. Published March 04

Border Pubs and Inns: A Walker's Guide, Alan Hall - Many outdoor enthusiasts would agree that the most fitting end to an enjoyable walk is an equally enjoyable pub. The author has selected 53 pubs/inns in the Scottish Borders, which provide a hearty welcome, good food and cheerful surroundings. A simple area map pinpoints the location, and there is a full description of each pub and its facilities, including opening hours, draught and bottled beers, wines, meals available, family amenities and general atmosphere; plus items of local interest and walks, with photographs and illustrations, and a glossary of Border terms. Linked to the pub are route descriptions for 80 walks, over rolling hills or fells or along dramatic coastlines, rivers and lakes on the Northumbrian Cheviots, along the Tweed valley and the Lammermuir Hills. Limited availability. Published Jan 04

Battlefield Walks, Northumbria and The Scottish Borders, Brian Conduit - History comes to life when walking around these ancient battlefield sites – especially when combined with the attractive countryside of Northumbria and the Scottish Borders. Historian, experienced walker and author Brian Conduit, has produced a collection of 22 walks describing military engagements covering the most important battlefield sites in this wild region and beautiful part of Britain. Many have features of interest nearby – ruined castles, old churches, abbeys and Roman sites – to add to the interest and enjoyment of the visit. The walks feature military events spanning almost 2000 years of history: the building of Hadrian’s Wall – the grandest military monument in the whole of Britain; the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793 – the first recorded on these shores; sieges of the two greatest border strongholds, Carlisle and Berwick-upon-Tweed; the fates of abbeys on both sides of the border when caught up in the incessant warfare; and in more recent times, a surprise attack by the German navy on the east coast of England at the start of World War I. Limited availability. Published Sept 05

Battlefield Walks: Northumbria and the Scottish Borders

Northumbria Town Trails, Mark Reid - A collection of 21 walks around the towns and cities of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham. The walks are of between two and five hours duration. Limited availability. Published June 02

 

Coast to Coast Path: St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Henry Stedman - Fully updated fourth edition of this complete guide to walking the famous Wainwright path from St Bees on the Irish Sea to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. Includes 109 detailed walking maps, the largest scale maps available at just under 1:20,000, plus unique mapping features showing route times, gradients, where to stay, interesting features; itineraries for all walkers; detailed public transport information; practical information for all budgets and 8 town plans. Plus downloadable GPS waypoints and 20 full colour photos. Published April 10.

For more Coast to Coast see Long Distance Paths

The Great English Walk Vol 2, Margaret & Brian Nightingale - the second stage of the 623 mile route, covering 345 miles in 24 sections.Starting in Hathersage, passes through Derwent Edge, Holmfirth, Hebden Bridge, Haworth, Ilkley Moor, Nidderdale, Leyburn, Barnard Castle, Stanhope, Allendale, Vindolanda, Wark, Rothbury, Cheviot Hills, Wooler, finishing in Berwick. Includes a facility list, and telephone numbers for Tourist Information offices en route. Limited availability. Published Sept 97
Northumbria and Hadrian's Wall (Ordnance Survey and AA) - 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. The guide includes a weekend itinerary from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, and describes the customs, traditions, history and legends of the area as well a providing a checklist of places to visit and shop with addresses and telephone numbers. Limited availability. Published April 07 Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend to Bowness-on Stow, Henry Stedman - Features 7 town plans and 36 large-scale walking maps. This title includes itineraries for all walkers. It provides practical information for all budgets, as well as public transport information. Limited availability. Published May 06

52 Northumbrian Walks, Ken Bunn. Limited availability. Published Dec 96

In and Around South Tynedale and Hadrian's Wall, Ian Smith. Limited availability. Published July 97

 

Hadrian's Wall Path (National Trail Guides), Anthony Burton - Hadrian's Wall Path is the National Trail of some 84 miles (135 km) linking Wallsend, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with Bowness-on-Solway on England's west coast. The Path shadows, for its greater part, the historic line of Hadrian's Wall; it lies within a landscape of dramatic contrasts, starting amid bustling, redeveloped Newcastle and finishing on the lonely shores of the Solway Firth. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. "National Trail Guides" are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Natural England, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails. Limited availability. Published April 07
 

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Hadrian's Wall Path XT40, Walkers Route. Harvey. Published Aug 09.

Cheviot Hills (Superwalker S.), Harvey. Published April 01

St Cuthberts Way XT40, Walkers Route. Harvey. Published April 10

Coast to Coast (East) XT40, Walkers Route. Published July 08

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