►Bestwalks home page ►Wales Menu
Scroll down and click
on a title link for a price comparison between these leading online retailers.
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
MAPS OF POWYS
|
|
ARE YOU GOING TO LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION? Hotels - Bed and Breakfast - Self Catering
|
|
LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
|
Special Offa, Bob
Bibby - Bob Bibby is on his travels again, this time following the line of
that mighty earthwork that stretches 177 miles "from sea to sea" along the
old border between England and Wales - Offa's Dyke, built by the very first
self-styled King of the Angles, the fearsome 8th century King Offa. Join Bob
on an extended pub crawl as he walks the long-distance path between Chepstow
and Prestatyn, stopping off at local hostelries to sample the wares in the
interests of research. Walk with him along the glorious Hatterall Ridge, on
the 80 miles of still-extant Dyke itself, across the Froncysyllte Aqueduct
and finally over the Clwydian hills to his final destination. Meet some of
the fascinating historical and modern-day characters he stumbles upon -
"Ozzie" Osbern of Chepstow Castle, the original Hound of the Baskervilles in
Kington, King Richard of Hay-on-Wye, Kilvert the Pervert of Clyro, the "Herbies"
of Montgomery, William Spooner (or Spilliam Wooner) of Oswestry, the Daleks
of Llangollen, Coch Bach of Ruthin and many, many more. Discover the truth
about Placido Domingo's vocal exercises, Carol Vorderman's 28 day Detox
Diet, two lovely African pygmy frogs named Eleanor and Sarah, the site of
Arthur's last battle, the Order of Wandering Peace Poets, why Near Earth
Objects are rather worrying, what the Welshwomen did to the dead bodies
after the Battle of Pilleth, what Horatio Nelson was up to in Monmouth, and
the origins of the V-sign. Special Offa is a wonderful companion for those
planning to walk the Offa's Dyke Path, whether on foot or in the comfort of
their armchairs.
|
Offa's Dyke Path South National
Trail Guide,
Ernie Kay - • The official
companion to the southern half of Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail •
Full-colour Ordnance Survey maps for each section shown alongside text • Detailed and up-to-date information on facilities and public transport. Offa’s Dyke Path is the 177-mile (283-km) National Trail along the man-made dyke that gives the Path its name. This volume features the souther section of the Path. This is the complete, official guide for the long distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: • the entire route split into convenient sections • 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section, marked with points of special interest • circular routes off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area • route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features • background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use • details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and sources of further information on accommodation • the Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside Offa's Dyke Path North, Knighton to Prestatyn, Ernie Kay - The official companion to the northern half of Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail.
|
Offa's Dyke
Circular Walks Northern Section, Ian Coulthard - This collection of 25 energetic and
challenging circular hill walks, ranging from 6-13 miles, is based on
the longer northerly section of the Offa's Dyke Trail between Prestatyn
and Knighton.
Offa's Dyke Path, David Hunter - The whole route is described, with suggestions for circular walks covering sections of it. Undertaken in its entirety the route offers an attractive and at times demanding two-week trek for the long-distance walker. The Offa's Dyke Path makes its way through varied, sometimes wild, often remote, and frequently superb scenery, linked by a succession of historic towns and attractive villages. The guide combines practical information and advice with a generous helping of historical and scenic detail of this highly attractive border region. Written with enthusiasm, this is an ideal guidebook for both the long-distance walkers and those making shorter excursions along Offa's Dyke Path.
|
|
Guide to Offa's Dyke Path, Christopher John Wright - A second edition of a walker's companion to Offa's Dyke Path, which is divided into smaller sections, each consisting of a day's walk. Each section contains information on the path and the surrounding area, photographs and specially drawn maps. First published in 1990. PVC covers.
|
Langton's Guide to the Offa's Dyke Path, A Coast to Coast Walk, Andrew Durham - This walker's guide and expedition planner covers the 285-kilometre (177-mile) National Trail that stretches from Chepstow, by the Severn estuary, to Prestatyn on the coast of North Wales. It offers a variety of walking along river valleys, through rolling farmland and across open hills, and allows the walker to get high enough to enjoy the views across the borderlands. For 100 kilometres (60 miles) of its route the path follows the earthwork attributed to Offa, the 8th-century King of Mercia, and the Dyke as a monument provides a theme to the walk. The controversy surrounding Offa's Dyke is examined, as is the latest archaeological research. Other features include: 1:21,000 stile-by-stile maps; Ordinance Survey mapping (with B&Bs pinpointed); information on pubs, shops, banks, buses and trains; accommodation details such as price-bands and facilities on 240 hotels, inns and B&Bs; and over 100 camping locations for backpackers. A feature of all Langton's Guides is that they are updated annually, with a free update sheet available to purchasers. |
Offa's Dyke Path, Keith Carter
-
A magnificent National Trail
from the Severn Estuary to the north Wales coast following the line of
Offa's Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh
border. The ever-changing landscape--the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains,
the Shropshire Hills, and the Clwydian Hills--is steeped in history and
legend providing 168 miles of fascinating walking. |
|
Circular Walks on the Offa's Dyke Path, Vol 1 Prestatyn to Welshpool, Jeff Lomax. Circular Walks along Offa's Dyke Path Vol 2 - Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Jeff Lomax - 17 walks varying in length from 3˝ to 10˝ miles, with many possibilities for combining or shortening walks.
|
Local Walks around Machynlleth, M Thompson -
15 circular walks of between 2 and 8 miles.
|
Local Walks Around
Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion, Kirsten Spencer - 15 routes of between 1˝
and 8 miles, exploring Welshpool, the surrounding countryside and the
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.
|
|
A Teme Valley Walk,
David Milton - The Teme is one of the most beautiful and
fast-flowing rivers in the country but remains quite secretive for much of
its length. For this long distance walk David Milton has attempted to remain
as close to the river as is possible but has not been afraid to take to the
hills along its course where footpaths, public transport or accommodation
needs dictate. It starts in Worcester and ends, after visiting the source of
the river, in Newtown, a total distance of 93 miles. ►Get
this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
|
Walking Around Rhayadr and the Elan Valley
- Martin Wright. Family Walks in the Teme Valley, Camilla Harrison Mid Wales and the Marches Walks Pathfinder Guide. Limited availability. Walks in the Dyfi Valley, David Perrott - 15 circular walks of between 2 and 8 miles.
Walks in Southern Powys and the Borders, Andrew Johnson. Walks in and Around the Berwyn Mountains, John Tranter. |
Circular Walks in the Dyfi Valley, Dorothy Hamilton -
18 circular walks highlighting the natural beauty and
heritage of the Dyfi Valley. The walks range from 3˝ to 11 miles in
length.
|
|
The Riversides Way, David Milton - a 72 mile circular walk through the Welsh Marches in the valleys of the Lugg and Teme.
|
The River Severn, Britain's longest river, rises on the
slopes of Plynlimon in Wales and flows through the beautiful counties of
Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire before discharging
into the Bristol Channel. From Roman times it formed an essential route
for the transport of goods and served the important towns of Shrewsbury,
Worcester, Gloucester and Bristol. It played a significant role in the
development of Ironbridge, Britain's first industrial town. In this book
the author presents an absorbing account of the geography and history of
the river accompanied by twenty walks that explore some of the fine towns
and countryside that the Severn passes through on its 220 mile journey to
the sea. The lengths of the walks range from 2 to 12 miles, with an
average of about 6 miles. ►Get
this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
|
Rivers of Wales: 35 Riverside Walks, Rosemary Hutton - Rivers of Wales charts a voyage of
discovery along six of Wales' most important rivers - the Conwy, Dee, Dyfi,
Teifi, Tywi and Usk. This book, a perfect companion for the visitor, has 150
photographs and maps and describes half a dozen walks along each of the
rivers giving details of the history, topography and wildlife of each area.
The walks are suitable for families as well as for the lone walker - and the
format will fit any pocket.
|
|
A Year of Walks in and around
the Wye Valley, Roy Woodcock - In the very popular 'Year of Walks'
series, this book describes 20 circular walks in and around the Wye Valley,
with a main walk for each month of the year, plus alternative short cuts for
most months. - The walks visit a range of outstanding locations along the
Wye Valley, and provide half or full day directions for each of the 12
months. - Walks range in length from 7-10 miles (4-6 miles for the shorter
versions) with slightly longer walks in the summer months to benefit from
longer daylight hours. - This book is about an entire year of walking in the
Wye Valley with opportunities to see the changing patterns of weather,
landscape and countryside. - It is also about walking for pleasure at a pace
acceptable to the individual walker, and having time to visit interesting
locations such as buildings, museums, railways and archaeological remains on
route. - Included in the book are clear route maps, line drawings and
photographs outlining the interesting features of each walk.
|
Wye Valley Walk (Recreational Path Guide), Anthony Burton. The Wye Valley
Walk, which follows the river for 111 miles from Rhayader to its junction
with the Severn at Chepstow, is one of the finest long-distance walks in th
e country. The route is rich in sites of historical and literary interest '
Full colour OS maps and photographs throughout. Includes short circular
walks off the path.
Limited availability. Wye Valley Walk: Official Route Guide. Spiral bound. Walks in the Wye Valley, Richard Sale. Walking Down the Wye, David Hunter - This 112-mile walk explores fine riverside scenery and a landscape rich in history from the engineering marvel of the Elan Reservoirs to the Norman stronghold of Chepstow Castle.
|
AA 100 Walks in Wales and The Marches
- 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 Wales plus Herefordshire, Worcester, Shropshire.
|
|
Best Tea Shop Walks in Mid Wales, Dorothy Hamilton - Enjoy a leisurely ramble in beautiful mid-Wales and complete the experience with Welsh afternoon tea at a recommended tea room. Visiting both popular and lesser-known areas, these 25 varied walks range from two to nine miles and are suitable for all ages and experience. The author's clear directions are accompanied by sketch maps, photographs and notes on local history and wildlife.
|
Cambrian Way - a Personal Guide to
an Unofficial Route, Richard Sale. Cambrian Way, Richard Sale. Elan Valley Way, David Milton - The Elan Valley Way runs from Frankley, on the western fringe of Birmingham, to the Elan Valley in mid-Wales. It is loosely based around the course followed by the Elan Valley aqueduct which Birmingham’s water supply has passed since 1904. Largely following footpaths and bridleways, and with many superb views, the 128.5 mile route passes through some delightful walking areas in the counties of Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
|
The Cambrian Way: The Mountain Connoissers Guide, A S Drake. An excellent title whose author truly loves the subject he has written about, not just someone who is trying to sell a book. This is ideal for the person who is looking to either walk the whole route or just pick and chose stages. It is a practical and easy guide by a person who obviously cares deeply about the subject matter.
|
|
Owain Glyndwr's Way, Chris and Ronnie Catling - The
132 mile Glyndwris Way runs from Knighton to Welshpool, where the route
links with Offais Dyke to create a 172.5 mile circular walk back to Knighton.
This book describes the route in twelve sections, providing information on
places of interest, as well as the practical facilities walkers need.
|
Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide, David Perrott. - read a walker's critique of this book.
|
Owain Glyndwr's Way,
Richard
Sale - 128 mile route along the Welsh borderlands named after the leader of
the rebellion against the English in the 15th C. Owain Glyndwr's Way passes
through a belt of wooded valleys between Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons.
The footpath extends for 125 miles from Knighton westward to Machynlleth,
then northeast to Welshpool. As both Knighton and Welshpool lie on Offa's
Dyke there is potential for a circular walk.
|
|
MORE MAPS Offa's Dyke Path South, Harvey Walker's Route Offa's Dyke Path North, Harvey Walker's Route
Brecon Beacons (Walker's Map S.)
, Harvey Maps.
|
|
AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS Visit Wales - essential information for any visit to Wales. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you are looking for a book which is not listed here or find a broken link, please email me.
