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MAPS OF NORTHUMBERLAND
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ARE YOU GOING TO NORTHUMBERLAND? LOOKING FOR
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northumberland Coast Path, Roland Tarr - The Northumberland coastline stretches from the outskirts of Newcastle up to the Scottish border at Berwick-upon-Tweed – a popular holiday destination for its wild and sweeping landscape of endless beaches of pale sand, succession of spectacular
castles like Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, congenial resorts like Alnmouth, and unique offshore attractions like Holy Island and the Farne Islands. Now, Roland Tarr’s new Trail Guide maps out the walker’s route along the entire coast, starting from the centre of Newcastle and including an extension beyond Berwick to the seabird crags of St Abb’s Head. Along the way the guide covers the remarkable industrial heritage of this coastline – the coalmining town
of Ashington that gave birth to both the Ashington Group of Pitmen Painters and the Charlton brothers – and its fabulous wildlife, with seals and puffins off the shore. From a handsome Tyneside city to a distinguished border town straddling the Tweed, this is a superbly bracing walking country for the ever-increasing number of tourists who discover Northumberland every year. Published May 13. Available for pre-order.
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Northumberland: 40 Coast and Country Walks, Jon Tait - Northumberland is England's most northern county, a magical place filled with ancient castles, golden sand beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland and friendly little Northumberland towns and villages. This
much-awaited addition to the award-nominated series of easy walking guides is an affordable and practical guide to 40 of the best family walks in the region. Published July 12. Walks in Hadrian's Wall Country, Kenneth Bunn. Published February 13.
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St Oswold's Way and St Cuthbert's Way: Long Distance Trails in Northumberland and the Borders, Rudolf Abraham - In easy stages, this guide describes two long-distance trails through the unspoilt scenery of
Northumberland and the Borders. St Oswald's Way begins at Heavenfield and its 97 miles take in rolling farmland before reaching the coast's vast sandy beaches. The 62-mile St Cuthbert's Way, beginning at Melrose, crosses the rugged crags and heather moorland of the Cheviot Hills. Both trails pass through Northumberland National Park to converge on the atmospheric Holy Island - a crucible of Christianity in Britain, and a site of pilgrimage even today.
Each can be walked within a week. The guidebook also offers information about the rolling dunes and tidal flats that make up the Northumberland Coast Path. From Cresswell to Berwick (64 miles), this trail covers the entire length of the Northumberland Coast AONB. The variety of scenery, a rich history including Iron Age forts, medieval abbeys and impressive castles, as well as plentiful local wildlife, make Northumberland and the Borders one of
Britain's most beautiful corners to explore on foot. Published February 13.
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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. K
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| 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 |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 8½ 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.
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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
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Discovering Newcastle and Gateshead, Peter Donaghy and John Laidier - 26 carefully crafted walks lead to places of historical, architectural and social interest, at times through nooks and crannies that may be new even to long-standing residents. The walks are of varying lengths with opportunities for internal visits and refreshments. To involve children in the discovery process, a number of quiz questions have been included. Published February 12.
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Historic Walks in and around Newcastle, Brian Conduit - This excellent book guides walkers of all abilities around both city and country in a series of 25 well-thought-out routes, each accompanied by a helpful map, historical background information and photographs. The walks range in length from 2 to 8 miles. Published June 08 |
Hadrian's Wall: An Archaeological Walking Guide, Clifford Jones. Published March 12.
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| Waterside Walks in Northumberland, Stuart Miller - Twenty circular walks based on local waterways, with maps and photographs. Published April 08 |
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
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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. K
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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
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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. |
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Walking the Northumbrian Dales - Hadrian's Wall Country, Jennifer Norderhaug & Barbara Thompson - 28 medium-grade cross-country walks, ranging in length from 3½ 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
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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
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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
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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.
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A Boot Up Hadrian's Wall, Rodney Legg - Britain's
Roman Wall is one of the great
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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: 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 | 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. Limited availability. Published May 08 |
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. Limited availability. Published April 08 |
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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. Limited availability. Published Jan 99
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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.
Limited availability. Published July 98
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MORE MAPS 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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