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MAPS OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Adventurous Pub Walks in Nottinghamshire, Peter Fooks - Twenty circular
walks varying in length between 7-12 miles and based around good local
pubs including routes near Radcliffe-on-Trent, Hucknall, Southwell, East
Retford and Ollerton. Published May 04
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Pub Walks in Nottinghamshire, Peter Fooks -
Thirty short
circular walks starting and finishing at a good local pub. With sketch
maps and photographs. Published Sept 93 Short Walks from Nottinghamshire Pubs, Peter Fooks. Published April 95 Pub Strolls in Nottinghamshire, Peter Fooks - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes routes near Long Eaton, Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield and East Retford. Published May 01
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Pub Walks
for the Motorist - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, Charles Wildgoose and Roger Fox - Forty circular walks around these diverse
counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Hope and
Markeaton Park in Derbyshire; Carlton-in-Lindrick and Colston Bassett in
Nottinghamshire; and Surfleet and Owston Ferry in Lincolnshire. Published
June 05
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Pushchair
Paths East Midlands, Melanie Ramet - 30 graded pushchair friendly country
walks between Birmingham and Grantham. Most of the walks are circular,
varying in length from short strolls to longer more undulating walks. Each
has its own clear map and directions, along with interesting things to
look out for and of course the all-important location of changing
facilities and refreshments. Limited availability. Published Aug 05 Long Circular Walks in Nottinghamshire, John Merrill - 10 rambles of between 14 and 23 miles. Published Sept 98 Village Walks in Nottinghamshire, Peter Fooks - Includes Claysworth, Laxton, Underwood, East Bridgford and Keyworth. 20 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Published April 98 Short Circular Walks in the Dukeries, John Merrill - Includes Roche Abbey, Edwinstowe and Rufford Park. 25 walks of between 4 and 7 miles. Published Jan 86
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AA 100 Walks in Eastern England - Seven regional walking titles in this new series help walkers enjoy the best of the British countryside. Each book offers highlights of the area, 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 maybe shorter, depending on the hinterland. Each book offers: 100 mapped walks, with 1 walk per page, in a handy cheque-book format; Detailed 1:25,000 OS (redrawn) maps in 4-colour with route and topographical features marked clearly; Location map of the region giving the start point of all walks offered; Range of walks appealing to both casual walkers and hikers Each walk has a theme: Rural walks, Historic & Urban walks, Famous Footsteps walks, Spectacular Scenery Walks, Wilderness walks, Industrial Heritage walks, Parkland walks, Mysterious & Ancient Monuments walks, Woodland & Nature walks; Maps annotated with places to visit along the way; Detailed information panel includes distance, start point, easy-to-follow walk directions, parking, public transport and terrain; Numbered walk directions both in the text and annotated on the map; Each walk graded for steepness. This book covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk. Published April 04 |
Kiddiwalks in Nottinghamshire, Melanie Graham -
Twenty safe, varied,
circular walks devised specially with children in mind (many are suitable
for buggies). Most of the walks are between 1 and 1½ miles in length, with
four at between 2 and 3 miles. Each walk features a refreshment point -
from picnic sites to family-friendly pubs, background notes, and
suggestions for things to see and do. Published May 06
Fifty Family Jaunts Around Nottinghamshire, Julie Bunting. Published April 87 Walk East Midlands, Chris Thompson/Ramblers Assoc - Spread throughout the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, and Northamptonshire, the 50 routes range in length from short strolls to more exhilarating hill walks, each with information on distance, duration, and difficulty; how to get to the start, route maps, and refreshments. Limited availability. Published March 05
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| Short Circular Walks on the Chesterfield Canal, John Merrill - Twenty short circular walks of between 3 and 8 miles in length, as well as the 46 mile 'Cuckoo Way' along the entire length of the canal. The routes take in North East Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Published Oct 03 |
Waterside Walks in
Nottinghamshire, Peter Fooks - Includes the River
Soar, Grantham Canal, River Trent and Clumber Park Lake. 20 walks of
between 2 and 7 miles. Published May 99
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Canal Walks: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, John Merrill - with more than 30 walks, both short and long, on the Cromford, Erewash, Chesterfield, Derby, Trent and Mersey, Nottingham, Beeston and Nutbrook canals, this guide is also a historical guide to what can be seen today and a photographic essay to canals in the area. Published April 04 |
| Walkers and Boaters Guide to the Chesterfield Canal and Cuckoo Way, Christine Richardson. Published March 94 | Tracks, Towpaths and Twitchells: Walks around Beeston and district, Stephen Wallwork. Published May 92 | Walking the Trent and Mersey Canal, John Merrill. Published Oct 98 |
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Short Circular
Walks on the Canals of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, John Merrill -
30
circular routes of up to 14 miles on the Cromford, Nottingham, Beeston,
Derby, Nutbook amd Trent & Mersey Canals. Published April 04
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Canal Walks: Midlands v. 2: Midlands, Denis Needham - covering Notts, Staffs and Shrops. Published Jan 97 |
Beeston Heritage Trail - Discover the history of Beeston, Nottinghamshire as you walk some of its older roads and tracks, Beeston Civic Society. Published June 04 |
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North Nottinghamshire Church
Walks, Alan and Janet Nash - 30 circular walks,
varying in length from 5 to 11 miles, visiting 74 churches are included
with route descriptions, maps, photographs and brief notes about the
churches. Limited availability. Published May 02
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Favourite Walks in 3 Counties, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and
Leicestershire, Keith Taylor - Local residents and tourists will be
attracted by these linked walks. Full directions are given by public
transport and for the car driver. Keith Taylor tells the walker what to
look out for, season by season, turning every ramble into a nature walk.
Published July 00
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Nottinghamshire Walks, Cordee. Jubilee Guide Book. Published Aug 95
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Sherwood Forest and East Midlands Pathfinder Guide, Jarrold Publishing - 28
varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded
according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice
included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published March 97
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Walking in Sherwood
Forest & the Dukeries, Elaine Burkinshaw - The ancient
Royal Hunting Forest of Sherwood, set in the "heart of England", is the
setting for this collection of 34 heritage trails. Based on a network of
well-defined paths through pleasant rambling country, the walks should be
suitable as family outings. Limited availability. Published April 99 40 Walks with a Sherwood Forester, Doug Harvey - Walks in Sherwood Forest, The Dukeries and eastern Derbyshire, using public transport to reach the start and return home. The walks range in length from 4 to 8 miles. Published Aug 98 |
Short Walks - Nottingham and Sherwood
Forest, Jarrold Publishing - 20
easy-to-follow walks for the whole family. The routes range from 1½ to 5½
miles in length. Ordnance Survey mapping throughout. Points of interest
for children, as well as refreshment stops, public facilities and
transport. Published May 02
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Best Tea Shop Walks in
Nottinghamshire, Paul and Sandra Biggs -
From Sherwood Forest to the country parks of Rufford Abbey and the
Dukeries, each leisurely walk offers the opportunity for a lavish
afternoon tea. Includes sketch maps. 25 walks of between 2 and 9 miles.
Published May 99
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The Robin Hood Walks, Cordee
- The 105 mile route is the first long distance path in the county and
there are also 14 circular walks of between 2 and 13 miles. Published Dec
93
The Little John Challenge Walk, John Merrill - This 28-mile circular walk starts from Edwinstowe in Sherwood Forest, the heart of Robin Hood country. This is a slightly longer day challenge, but covers flat country passing through forest, meandering rivers, gorges and historical houses. Published Oct 86 |
Walking
the Midshires Way, Ron Haydock - This is the first complete
guide to a most attractive long-distance route. 'Walking the Midshires
Way' takes you on a 225-mile walk from the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire to
the Trans-Pennine Trail in Stockport, Greater Manchester, passing through
such diverse counties as Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire. Divided into 17 sections of between 10 and 14 miles, each including fascinating facts of historical interest, the terrain, route descriptions, sketch maps, illustrations and information on accommodation. Published Sept 03
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