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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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Offa's Dyke Path North, Knighton to Prestatyn, Ernie & Kath Kay and Mark Richards - The official companion to the northern half of Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail. Published March 08
Offa's Dyke Path South National Trail Guide, Ernie and Kathy Kay and Mark Richards - Offa’s Dyke Path is the 177-mile (283-km) National Trail following the course of the man-made dyke that gives it its name. This volume, now fully updated, features the southern section of the Path, following Natural England’s acorn waymarks from Chepstow to Knighton, a distance of 80 miles (128 km). This is the complete, official guide for the long distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. 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. Published May 10.
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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. Published June 04
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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. Published Jan 08
Circular Walks Along the Offa's Dyke Path: Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Jeff Lomax - 17 walks varying in length from 3½ to 10½ miles, with many possibilities for combining or shortening walks. Published Aug 01 |
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AA 100 Walks in Wales and the Marches - Enjoy the
best of the Welsh countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking
guide offering highlights of Wales, 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.
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Offa's Dyke Path, Keith Carter
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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. Published May 08
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Offa's Dyke Path: Prestatyn to Chepstow, Keith Carter - The Offa s Dyke Path is a superb national trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills, the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles of fascinating walking. The guide includes: 87 large-scale walking maps; itineraries for all walkers; practical information for all budgets - guides to 52 towns and villages showing where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans; comprehensive public transport information; flora and fauna four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife; green hiking; and GPS waypoints. Published May 11.
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Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide, David Perrott. Limited availability. Published
March 04 - read a walker's critique of this book.
Wye Valley Walk: Official Route Guide. Spiral bound. Published Feb 03
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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. Published March 08. |
Best Walks in the Welsh Borders, Simon Whaley - From beyond Llangollen
in the north to Symonds Yat near Chepstow in the south, the Welsh/English
border offers some of the quietest and most remote walking in Southern
Britain. There are plenty of reminders of the often turbulent history of
the area to beguile the walker: Offa's Dyke, castles, abbeys, quiet
villages and small towns and the relics of industrial and military
activity. This book selects 35 of the best walks, including ascents of
Wenlock Edge and the Sugar Loaf, and suggests routes for walkers of all
ages and abilities. Published June 07
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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. Published Sept 03 |
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.
Limited availability. Published March 05
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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. Limited availability. Published Sept 97
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Walks in Southern Powys and the Borders, Andrew Johnson. Limited availability. Published April 91 Walks around the Berwyn Mountains and the Ceiriog Valley, David Berry - 32 walks, from short strolls to 9 miles in length. All walks link with at least one other route in the book, so shorter or longer options are available. Limited availability. Published Aug 08 |
Local Walks around Machynlleth, M Thompson -
15 circular walks of between 2 and 8 miles. Limited availability. Published May 01 Local Walks Around Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion, Kirsten Spencer - 15 routes of between 1½ and 8 miles, exploring Welshpool, the surrounding countryside and the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Limited availability. Published April 03 |
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. Limited availability. Published April 01 |
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Family Walks in the Teme Valley, Camilla Harrison. Limited availability. Published March 91 Walks in the Dyfi Valley, David Perrott - 15 circular walks of between 2 and 8 miles. Limited availability. Published Feb 01
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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. Published March 96. Limited availability. |
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 3½ to 11 miles in length. Limited availability. Published Oct 01
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Cambrian Way - a Personal Guide to
an Unofficial Route, Richard Sale. Published Feb 84. Limited
availability. Cambrian Way, Richard Sale. Limited availability,. Published March 00 Walking to Mid Wales' Waterfalls, Des Marshall - 24 circular routes of up to 6 miles in length, suitable for all abilities, each to a spectacular waterfall. Limited availability. Published March 09
Walking to Mid Wales Nature Reserves, Jane Griffiths - 20 easy or
moderate walks of between 2 and 9 miles in length through town parks, on
riverside paths, in woodlands and over moorland in Mid Wales between the
towns of Llandrindod Wells and Kington (just into Herefordshire). Limited availability. Published
May 09
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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. Published Oct 02 ►Get this book for less than half price!
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Walking Around Rhayadr and the Elan Valley - Martin Wright. Limited availability. Published July 08 Walks Around Knighton and the Teme Valley, Jane Griffiths. Limited availability. Published June 08 Walking Around Llandrindod Wells, Jane Griffiths. Limited availability. Published Sept 07
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MORE MAPS Offa's Dyke Path South, Harvey Walker's Route. Published Aug 05 Offa's Dyke Path North, Harvey Walker's Route. Published Aug 05
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS Visit Wales - essential information for any visit to Wales. Leaping Stiles - dedicated to encouraging you to enjoy the wonderful walking in Mid Wales. This site has a selection of excellent walks to enable you to fully experience this unique area. |
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