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AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England - Enjoy the best of the British countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of the heart of 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 January 10.	Oxfordshire AA 50 Walks - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of Oxford shire, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way, including tea rooms and pubs, with extra details on their character and the food on offer. 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 February 09.	Shakespeare's Way - Peter Titchmarsh - This guide describes the 146-mile Shakespeare’s Way, a footpath running through the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Blenheim Park, Oxford, the valley of the Thame, and the beech woods of the Chilterns. Beyond here it takes a surprisingly quiet route into London. The footpath tries to stay as close as possible to the route the ‘Bard’ may have taken on his own journeys between Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Published Feb 06
Short Walks: Oxfordshire - 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 Jan 03	Best Tea Shop Walks in Oxfordshire, Julie Meech - 25 walks of between 3 and 10 miles. Explores areas of the Cotswolds, the Chilterns, the Thames Valley and the Wessex Downs, with each walk including a stop for afternoon tea. Published July 99	AA 30 Walks Oxfordshire (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.
Drive and Stroll in Oxfordshire, Roger Noyce - This work presents a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It includes routes at Cropredy, Lower Heyford, Woodstock, Kelmscott, Cottisford and Stoke Row, along with maps and photographs. Published May 07	Walks into History, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, John Wilks - The lively and informative routes in this guide take the walker on a journey through history passing ancient hill forts and hill figures; Roman villas, medieval castles and grand houses; picturesque villages and historic towns. The 16 circular walks explore some of the most beautiful countryside in England. One of the walks visits the intriguing White Horse hill figure and the remains of the hill fort at Uffington. There are also walks along the Kennet & Avon canal at Woolhampton and Hungerford; and across Snelsmore Common to the ruins of Donnington Castle. With photographs and maps.. Published May 08.	Paws Under the Table, Helen Peacocke - 40 Dog-Friendly Pubs and Walks from Oxford to the Cotswolds. The perfect guide for a lover of good pubs or a dog owner. What better a way to spend a relaxing evening during the summer or day during the weekend than tramping around the beautiful Cotswold countryside to finish off at a comfortable, friendly pub with good food and beer! Recommended to anyone who wants a great day out in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Published April 09. Paws for History, Helen Peacocke - 35 Dog-friendly Pubs and Walks in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. Published May 10.
Oxfordshire Nature Walks, Chris McLaren - Oxfordshire retains considerable swathes of beautiful countryside - from the wildness of Otmoor, across rolling Chiltern and Cotswold landscapes to a myriad of wildlife reserves within easy reach of town and country dwellers alike. In this book the author helps the reader explore the wildlife of the region through the seasons and via twenty-four exciting walks. Published August 11.  St Birinus Pilgrimage Walk, John Merrill - 26 Mile Walk in Oxfordshire from Wallingford to Dorchester Abbey. Published September 10.	Walking Close to Witney in Oxfordshire, Clive Brown.  Published June 10. Also: Vale of the White Horse The Thames Near Oxford	The Roman Way, Elaine Stean -"The Roman Way" is a 174-mile walk, on the theme of Roman roads, using public rights of way. It follows a triangle formed by three Roman roads from Chesterton, near Bicester in Oxfordshire, to Cirencester in Gloucestershire, and on to the Roman walled town of Silchester in Hampshire, returning to the Roman military fort at Alchester near the starting point. The route follows Akeman Street as it crosses the limestone heights of the Cotswold Hills to Cirencester, then south-east following the Ermin Way across the Wiltshire Downs, through the village of Speen in Berkshire, descending to cross the River Kennet as the Romans did. The way continues through the heathlands and pine forest north to Dorchester on Thames. From this Roman settlement, the route goes directly north beside Oxford and across Otmoor, the marsh where the Romans built a bridge to reach the fort at Alchester. The book divides the Roman Way into 17 sections, all of which have suggested access points for shorter distances, information about public transport, a list of tea shops, pubs and accommodation. Each day's walk is accompanied by the relevant sections of the Ordnance Survey map and is vividly illustrated throughout giving archaeological, historical, botanical and local anecdotal detail.  Published December 09.
The Seven Shires Way: A 234 Mile Walk...Around the County Boundary of Oxfordshire Using Public Rights of Way, Elaine Steane - The Seven Shires Way is a 234-mile long walk around the Oxfordshire county boundary. It criss-crosses the boundary taking the walker into seven shires from Gloucestershire to Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire. The path passes through a wide variation of scenery: from the marlstone scarp slope of Edgehill in Warwickshire to the ironstone villages of North Oxforshire, the clay vale of Aylesbury, the beech woods of the Chiltern Hills, the riverbank of the Thames, the open downland of Berkshire and Cotswold villages in Gloucestershire. The book divides the walk into 21 sections, all of which have suggested access points for shorter distances, a list of useful accommodation and information about public transport. Each walk is accompanied by the relevant section of the Ordnance Survey map and is illustrated, giving archeological, historical, botanical and literary detail. Published April 02	Railway Walks, Circular Walks along Abandoned Railway Lines in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, M. MacSorely - Abandoned railway lines can offer rewarding walks through the heart of the countryside, away from roads and traffic, rich in flora and fauna and littered with examples of Victorian civil engineering. This book features 12 of these walks throughout Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Published June 03	The D'arcy Dalton Way Across Oxfordshire Cotswolds and Thames Valley, Nicholas Moon - The D’arcy Dalton Way was created to mark the Oxford Fieldpath Society's Diamond Jubilee in 1986 to connect Oxfordshire's major long distance paths  with the Wessex Downs and public transport links, and named after a notable defender of the county's path network. Published Oct 99 Oxford, the Downs and the Thames Valley, Nick Moon -  Two volumes that complement Chiltern Walks: Oxfordshire and complete coverage of the county, in association with the Oxford Fieldpaths Society. Thirty walks in each. Published June 02 Oxfordshire Walks: Oxford, the Cotswolds and the Cherwell Valley, Nick Moon. Published May 98
Circular Walks Along the Chiltern Way, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire v. 2, Nicholas Moon. Published April 05 For More on The Chilterns - see Chilterns Books Oxfordshire Walks: Oxford, the Cotswolds, The Upper Thames and Vale, Nick Moon. Published May 98 For more on The Cotswolds - see Cotswolds Books	The Ridgeway (British Walking Guide), Nick Hill - An 87-mile (139km) National Trail, the Ridgeway runs from Overton Hill near Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Part of this route follows the oldest road in the country, dating back millennia. Taking 5-7 days, this is not a difficult walk and the rewards are many: wide views across rolling countryside, Iron Age forts, Neolithic burial mounds, white horses carved into the chalk downs and picturesque villages. Published Feb 09 For more on The Ridgeway - see Long Distance Books	The Thames Path (National Trail Guides), David Sharp - Running for 180 miles (288 km) from the river's source in rural Gloucestershire to the Thames barrier, the Thames Path is England's newest National Trail and one of the most varied and accessible of the country's long-distance paths. The Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks lead the walker through tranquil water meadows, past the dreaming spires of Oxford and the pageantry of Windsor and Hampton Court, through the heart of the capital, to London's Docklands and beyond. This is the official guide to the Path and will be invaluable to the long-distance walker and weekend stroller alike.  Published February 07. For more on The Thames Path and Thames Valley - see Berkshire Books
The Macmillan Way, Peter Titchmarsh - the 290 mile coast to coast path from Boston to Abbotsbury. The original Macmillan Way was developed to raise money for the Macmillan cancer relief charity and was opened as a fully signed and waymarked route in 1996. A lengthy extension, the Macmillan Way West, followed in 2001. The fully waymarked Macmillan Way and follows existing footpaths, bridleways and byways, and small stretches of minor roads when these are unavoidable. It runs across beautiful open fen country for its first thirty miles and for the rest of its journey it then follows, as near as possible, the course of the oolitic limestone belt, comprising stone known as 'Cotswold' in the area, but which runs in slightly varying form all the way from South Yorkshire to Dorset. It passes through a number of small towns and villages, the architectural features which have much in common. Many walkers have expressed great surprise at the many areas of unspoilt countryside that they have passed through while on the Way. Limited availability. Published Jan 03	Wysis Way, Offa's Dyke to the Thames Path, - Gerry Stewart - linking the Rivers Wye, Severn and Thames and two National Trails, Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path. From Monmouth the Wysis Way runs for 55 miles to the Isis, the infant River Thames, rising from the limestone high in the Cotswolds. Limited availability. Published Jan 98	Walks Around Burford, Mark Richards -  This walking guide also presents a history of the Burford area. All the walks start from Burford itself and cover the surrounding countryside, taking in the villages of Fulbrook, Widford, Shilton, Signet, Holwell, and Westwell. Limited availability. Published Jan 95 Walks Around Chipping Norton, Mark Richards Handwritten and illustrated in the Wainwright style, this guide features walks which start from Chipping Norton, leading the walker to nearby villages and locations of special interest. Limited availability. Published April 08
Oxfordshire Way - A Walker's Guide, Julie Meech - A 65 mile market walk through rural Oxfordshire, from Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswold to Henley-on-Thames in the Chilterns. The guide divides the route into 16 walks with route descriptions and maps. There are also notes on places of interest, history and natural history. Limited availability. Published Jan 99	Pub Walks for the Motorist, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, Les Maple - Forty circular walks around these two historic counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Hungerford, Frilsham and Hurley in Berkshire; and Blewbury, Enstone and Cropredy in Oxfordshire. Limited availability. Published April 05	Pub Strolls in Oxfordshire, Roger Noyce - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Include routes at Cropredy, Swinbrook, Faringdon, Abingdon, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, Thame and Bicester. With maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published April 03
100 Walks in Oxon & Berks -  Each book in this series features 100 circular walks ranging from 2-12 miles. The walks have a map, points of interest, and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. This volume covers the Chiltern Hills and the Ridgeway, and the parklands of Royal Berkshire. Limited availability. Published April 97	Waterside Walks in Oxfordshire, David Dunford - 20 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Includes the rivers Cherwell, Thames, Evenlode and Windrush, and the Oxford Canal. Contains maps and photographs. Published June 00. Limited availability.	A Towpath Walks in Oxford: The Canal and River Thames between Wolvercote and the City, Mark Davies & Catherine Robinson. Limited availability. Published Nov 01
Glyme Valley, Eight Circular Walks Between Woodstock, Wootton, Enstone, Chipping Norton and the Rollrights Stones - The eight circular walks described in this book explore the peaceful and little-known Glyme Valley from Woodstock upstream to Chipping Norton. The walks take in such features as the Rollright Stones, Ditchley Park and the Hoar Stone at Enstone, as well as some beautiful landscape and riverside scenery. Starting points for the walks include Woodstock, Wootton, Glympton, Kiddington, Enstone, Heythrop, Lidstone, Chadlington, Sarsden, Chipping Norton, Salford and Little Rollright. The walks in this book have been chosen to show just how much of our heritage can be seen in the landscape. The authors describe features including prehistoric tracks, Roman roads, medieval settlements and trading routes, eighteenth-century parkland, the process of enclosure, and modern developments. Wildlife can be found everywhere, sometimes in the least expected places, but often with a tale to tell about the past. The history of the landscape and the origins of its fauna and flora are outlined in the Introduction. Limited availability. Published Oct 04	The Ironstone Hills: Great Tew to Banbury, Mary Webb etc. Limited availability. Published June 00	Evenlode and Wychwood (Country Walks S.), Alan Spicer & Mary Webb - The walks in this book have been chosen to show just how much of our heritage can be seen in the landscape. The authors describe features including prehistoric tracks, Roman roads, medieval settlements and trading routes, eighteenth-century parkland, the process of enclosure, and modern developments. Wildlife can be found everywhere, sometimes in the least expected places, but often with a tale to tell about the past. Seven circular walks follow the line of the Evenlode valley and also explore part of the ancient royal forest of Wychwood. Routes are between 3 and 8 miles and can be linked to make longer walks, while short cuts are also shown on the specially drawn maps. Limited availability. Published July 04

MORE MAPS Ridgeway XT40 Harvey Walkers Route.  Published May 08 Oxford Canal Tourist Map This tourist map of the Oxford Canal features the canal corridor at 1:56,500 showing the towpath and facilities available to the boat user with details of boatyards, boat hire and boat trip operators. Limited availability.

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