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WALKING EVENTS Church Stretton Walking Festival, 4-7 June - discover the delights of the Long Mynd and Stretton Hills with 15 guided walks in the heart of the Shropshire Hills. Tel 01694 723600 or visit www.churchstretton.co.uk Bishop's Castle Walking Festival, 9-11 June - Just days after neighbouring Church Strettons festival, enjoy 11 more guided walks in and around the Shropshire Hills. Tel 01588 638854 or visit www.walkingfestival.co.uk
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Pub Strolls in Shropshire, Robert Smart - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes routes near Ludlow, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Telford and Ellesmere. With maps and photographs. Published May 03
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Walks to Wet Your
Whistle in Shropshire, Roger Seedhouse - The walks in this book cover some of the most beautiful countryside in
Shropshire and along its border with Staffordshire. From quiet rural backwaters
to scenic hill country there is plenty to suit every taste. The book will
appeal both to more experienced walkers and, by the introduction of shorter
alternatives, to casual walkers or those wishing to vary the length of their
walk as mood or time constraints dictate. There
are 18 main walks of between 7 and 11.5 miles which are arranged with a pub
break conveniently located as near to half-way as possible. Short alternatives
start and finish at the pub and range in distance from between 2.75 and 5.25 miles. The pubs vary in style and character but have generally been chosen to
provide a watering hole in which the walker will feel welcome and comfortable,
rather than for plush surroundings. This is the second edition of the book,
published in June 2000.
More Walks to Wet Your Whistle in Shropshire, Roger Seedhouse - a
second collection. Published May 99
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Pub Walks for Motorists: Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands,
Roger Noyce -
Forty circular walks covering this part of central England, each based on
a good local pub. Includes routes near Oswestry and Much Wenlock in
Shropshire; Abbots Bromley and Brewood in Staffordshire; and Sutton
Coldfield and Solihull in the West Midlands. Published May 05
Short Walks from Shropshire Pubs, Robert Smart - Based on pubs in the Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton and Bridgnorth areas. 20 walks of between 2 and 4 miles. Published July 95. Limited availability.
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| AA 100 Walks in the Heart of 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. This book covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire. Published April 04 |
Glyndwr's Way National Trail Guide, David Perrott. Published March 04 - read a walker's critique of this book.
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. Published March 05
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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. Published April 01
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 For a complete list on Offa's Dyke see Powys Books |
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The Shropshire Cakes and Ale Trail, Bob Bibby - an enchanting 7
section walk through the glorious Shropshire countryside. Beginning in the
Italianate hill-town of Bridgnorth, it takes walkers down the River Severn
then across country to enter Cleobury Mortimer in the steps of the
poet-postman, Simon Evans. Next it's over Titterstone Clee and down to the
gourmet town of Ludlow, before a fascinating journey via the Aldon Gutter
and Bury Ditches hillfort to the ancient Saxon town of Clun. A climb on to
Offa's Dyke leads to Bishop's Castle with its two micro-breweries, then
it's up again over the mysterious Stiperstones and the sheep-grazing Long
Mynd into the `Little Switzerland' that is Church Stretton. Over Caer
Caradoc and Wenlock Edge, walkers emerge into pretty Much Wenlock, before
the final stretch through history to Bridgnorth. Every day offers a new
Real Ale pub to visit on the journey in order to
savour the beer and collect a stamp in this book. Once all seven stamps
have been collected, walkers can claim their free pint of Hobson's beer.
Published Sept 07
Waterside Walks in Shropshire, Peter Kerr - 20 walks of between 2 and 9 miles. Includes the rivers Severn, Tern, Vyrnwy and Rea, Chelmarsh Reservoir and the Shropshire Union Canal. Contains maps and photographs. Published April 00 Shropshire Walks by the Waterside, David Gregory - 10 walks. Published June 98. Limited availability.
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50 Walks in Shropshire,
AA Publications - Explore the beauty of Shropshire with this slim-line
pocket-sized walking guide. Useful information includes details on local
footpath signage, countryside access, walking tips, and safety guidelines.
All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way. Special
features include an introductory location map to indicate the starting
point of each walk; 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; places to visit along the way;
refreshment information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more
specific details of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. Walks
will suit both the casual walk and the more serious hiker. Published April
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Best Walks in the Midlands, Des Wright - This is the 4th collection of walks by Des Wright (see below for others), an author with a passionate interest in the countryside and its wildlife. Each of the 20 walks has been designed with a specific focus - such as an unusual or notable building, a unique pub, a church with a fine spire, a folly, a natural object or an impressive view. The walks are not difficult and within the capabilities of the average walker. Some are quire short and others have shorter options so will appeal to those with young families or who are taking their first steps in exploring the 'great outdoors'. The distances range from 3½ to 12 miles. Most can be accessed by public transport and details of suitable services are provided. Published June 08. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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Official Severn Way Walkers'
Guide Walks in Severn Country: A Collection of Walks Exploring the Countryside Around Britain's Longest River, 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. Published April 04 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
Walks Around the Severn Valley: Bridgnorth to Stourport on Severn, Peter Kerr. Published March 97. Limited availability. Severn Walks, David Hunter - 28 circular walks based on Britain's longest river. Published Dec 94 Village Walks in Shropshire, Roy Woodcock - Includes Colemere, Coalport, Church Stretton, Clun and Craven Arms. 20 walks of between 3 and 7 miles. Published May 99
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Best Shropshire Walks,
Les Lumsdon - 36 walks from short strolls to classic rambles.
Includes visits to local pubs and tiny
hamlets. The 36 walks range in length from 5 to 10 miles. Published May 96
Shropshire Teashop Walks, Judy Smith - Twenty circular walks based on good local teashops, with maps and photographs. Published April 08
Tea Shop Walks in Shropshire, Julie Meech - 25 walks of between 3 and 10 miles. Published Aug 97. Limited availability. |
Shropshire Hill Country,
Vincent Waite - a vivid account of the history and associations of its
hills, houses, villages and castles. Published March 81 Walking in the the Shropshire Hills: A Walker's Guide, David Hunter - Taking the walker on a tour of the landscape of the Shropshire hills, this guide covers the region from deep and almost secret valleys to the windy heights of the Long Mynd. Historic Ludlow and the industrial heritage of the Ironbridge Gorge are on an itinerary to which is added the mysteries of the rocky wilderness of the Stiperstones. Offa's Dyke Path is sampled with routes along the Welsh border, while walks along Britain's longest river and completed with a return by the Severn Valley Railway. The book also delves into local history: who was Wild Edric, the Galloping Major, and did Caractacus fight his last gallant battle at Caer Caradoc? The reader is offered suggestions for many great days out and the answer to some of these questions. Published May 04
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Shropshire Walks with Ghosts and Legends, Dorothy Nicolle
- With many suitable for the whole family these are more than just walks.
Each one of over 20 walks has a particular local legend or ghost story to
add that extra something to interest walkers of all ages. There are
details of sites well worth exploring throughout Shropshire, many thought
to be haunted by ghosts good and bad, ancient and modern! The walks take
you to the many and varied types of countryside found in the county of
Shropshire - hills and valleys, towns and villages. Accompanying each walk
are route plans, detailed directions, photographs and the all-important
refreshment opportunities, offering a choice of convenient stops en route.
Published March 03
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Undiscovered Shropshire, Eve Powell -
North Shropshire offers a gentler landscape than the hills
of the south. Includes line drawings and maps. 14 Walks. Published June
92. Limited availability. Shropshire Walks with Writers, Gordon Dickens/Gladys Coles - 8 walks in the steps of famous authors such as Wilfred Owen and P G Wodehouse. Published Sept 92. Limited availability. Waterside Walks in the Midlands, Birmingham Ramblers - Twenty-two walks featuring brooks, streams, pools, rivers and canals. Some can be found a short distance from the centre of Britain's second city; others will take the reader further afield in the West Midlands and into the attractive counties of Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Published Dec 90 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage. More Waterside Walks in the Midlands - Following on the success of their first book, Waterside Walks in the Midlands, members of the City of Birmingham Branch of the Ramblers' Association have now prepared another collection on a similar theme. As before, the walks feature brooks, streams, rivers, canal and pools - sometimes as a major aspect of a walk, sometimes as a feature to encounter as you ramble through some of the fine Midlands countryside. Most are circular, the three exceptions having ample public transport to the start and at the finish. Distances range from 4.5 miles to 14 miles. Published May 98 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage. |
Ridges and Valleys, Book 1 Trevor Antill - 18 walks in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire taking in well-known and some lesser known hills. The walks vary from 3 to 10 miles in length, plus a challenging 20-miler. Published April 92
Book II
18 walks of between 3 and 12 miles, plus a
'leg stretcher' of 17 miles. Published July 93
Heart of England Hill Walks, John Newsom - The eighteen circular walks in this collection explore a variety of hills in the Heart of England - some well known, others that may be less familiar. They include the high open moorlands of Staffordshire, some of the more remote hills of Shropshire, parts of the ever-popular Cotswolds, the counties of Hereford & Worcester and Warwickshire including, naturally, the magnificent Malverns, as well as some more modest, but very scenic hilltops. The distances of the main walks vary from 10.5 miles to 14.5 miles. However, most include the option of a shorter walk and these range between 6 and 10 miles. Published July 96 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage. |
Walking with the Famous and the Infamous in
Shropshire, Roger Seedhouse -
How
many historical characters can you name who once lived or had strong links with
Shropshire? Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Thomas Telford yes, but what about Abraham Darby and Caractacus? Those not always noted for their good natures include Judge Jeffreys, the hanging Judge, Mad Jack Mytton, Wild Edric who led resistance to the Norman invasion, Ippikin the 14th Century robber knight and Wild Humphrey Kynaston, a 16th Century highwayman. In this unique book 15 walks take you through the areas where they lived, worked, died or acted out the events for which they have become renowned - while at the same time relating the principal events of their lives. In an original and distinctive style they are written through the characters' own eyes - as if they were telling their own stories - bringing both the walks and the characters alive. Published Oct 02 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage. Battlefield Walks in the Midlands, Brian Conduit - 'Battlefield Walks in the Midlands' features 22 military engagements throughout the region, ranging from Charles II’s escape from his pursuers at Boscobel House, to the World War II bombing of Coventry. Each walk contains a detailed route description, historical summary, practical information, suggestions for follow-up visits, sketch maps and photographs. Published July 04
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Walks around Telford,
David Gregory - 14 walks. Published June 95. Limited availability. Walking the Marches, Sam Burnside. Published Oct 90 The Sweet Pea Challenge Walk, John Merrill - 28 miles circular walk from Wem, birthplace of the sweet pea. Published Dec 95 The Shropshire Way - and Wild Edric's Way, Terry Marsh and Julie Meech. A circular route along the 136 mile Way through the county and the 46 mile route of Wild Edrics Way over the South Shropshire Hills. Published June 99. Limited availabilty.
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The Riversides Way, David Milton - A 70 mile circular walk in the area of the Welsh Marches immediately to the south and west of Ludlow. Centred on Aymestry it takes in the valleys and surrounding hills of the two rivers that drain the region - the Teme in the north and the Lugg in the south. Published Nov 01 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
Canal Walks: Midlands v. 2: Midlands, Denis Needham - This volume covers the canal walks in Oxfordshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Industrial Birmingham is also represented, along with canals such as the Grand Union Canal. Published Jan 97. Limited availability. Shropshire Union Canal, towpath guide to the B'ham and Liverpool Junction Canal from Autherley to Nantwich, Jonathan M Morris. Published July 91 |
The Monarch's Way, Trevor Antill - A new long distance walk that closely follows the route taken by Charles II after his defeat by Cromwell's forces at Worcester in 1651. Starting from Worcester it goes first north, then south through the Cotswolds and the Mendips to the coast, then South Downs to Shoreham where Charles escaped to France. Visiting many historic places, perhaps previously known to readers only through the history books, it also goes through some of the finest scenery in western and southern England.
Book 1, Worcester to Stratford-upon-Avon. 175 miles. Published June 05 ►Get these books for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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Heritage Discovery Walks in the Midlands, Peter Groves - Twenty-one circular walks of between 2 and 11 miles, which, as well as taking you through some fine countryside, also present opportunities to visit castles, battlefields, nature reserves, museums, churches and cathedrals. There are also a number of excellent pubs along the way! Published Sept 05 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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Pathfinder Guide: Mid Wales and the Marches Walks, Laurence Main - 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 April 02
Heart of England Walks (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide). 28 varied routes from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - 8 easy walks (4½ - 6½ miles), 13 moderate (5½ - 9 miles) and 7 more challenging (7 - 11½ miles). Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Includes Kinver Edge, Lickey Hills, Kenilworth, Wyre Forest, Wenlock Edge, Stiperstones and The Long Mynd. Published April 92 |
The Heart of England Way, John Roberts. - This 100 mile walk between Cannock Chase and the Cotswolds is described in both directions with information about the landscapes, villages, canals , churches and railways. Notes on transport and an accommodation list. Published Feb 00
The Heart of England Way: From the Cotswolds to Cannock Chase, Roger Noyce - This collection is based on and around "The Heart of England Way", a 100-mile walking way which meanders from Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds to Milford on the edge of Cannock Chase. The walks are suitable for all abilities, taking walkers through a picturesque town along "The Way." Published June 99. Limited availability. |
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The Simon Evans Way, Mark Baldwin and William Duley - A Leisurely
Walk, Taking One or Two Days, Through a Little-known Area of the South
Shropshire Countryside. Published April 06 Benthall Edge: Five Historic Guided Walks, Michael Pooley. Published July 04 |
Church Stretton
and South Shropshire
Walks, Robert Smart. Published April 99. Limited availabilty. Following Kings and Gunpowder Plotters, Raymond Roberts - a trail guide of 80 miles linking Shrewsbury with St. Winefred's Well, with historical background. Published Sept 98 |
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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| The Great English Walk, Margaret & Brian Nightingale - the first stage of the 623 mile route, covering 278 miles in 20 sections. Starting in Chepstow, and heading north via the Forest of Dean, Malvern Hills, Brown Clee, Wenlock Edge, Caer Caradoc, Shrewsbury, Grinshill, Bickerton Hill, Peckforton Hill, Cheshire Plain, Congleton Edge, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands, Bakewell, Curbar Edge and Hathersage.Includes a facility list, and telephone numbers for Tourist Information offices en route. Published Dec 96 |
Walks Through History in the
Heart of England, Roger Seedhouse - The
Heart of England is rich in history, both ancient and more modern, and the
twenty-four walks in this book offer the enquiring walker many intriguing
glimpses of a bygone age with iron-age forts, medieval castles and even a second
world war camp. Most are based on English Heritage sites, although a few others
have been included because of their particular interest. Distances vary from 3 miles up to 13.5 miles
(although this longer one can be divided up to create two separate walks). All
of them start at, or pass through, places of historical interest which will add
greatly to your appreciation of a day out in beautiful walking country. Most have good pubs en route. Published June 01 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage. |
West Midland Wanderings: Walks in the Shropshire-Worcestershire Borders, Bill Elliot - A book of walks based in the countryside around Bewdley, the Wyre Forest, the Clee Hills, the River Severn and Ludlow (Shropshire - Worcestershire borders). In nine carefully chosen walks, the author shows the great range of landscapes accessible to the walker, all within easy reach of Ludllow, Cleobury and Bewdley. Each walk is provided with instructions for getting to the starting point by road, clear directions for the walk itself, historical details and notes about anything of interest to be seen along the way. Published Oct 90 |
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The
Jack Mytton Way, Shropshire Books - Horseriders,
cyclists and walkers can all enjoy this 70 mile route, named after a
notorious Shropshire character, from Ray's Bridge in the Severn Valley to
the Welsh border at Llanfair Waterdine. Published June 96. Limited
availability. Green Walks from Oswestry, Mary Hignet - 8 walks from the town centre. Published Sept 92. Limited availability. Ten Walks That Changed the World, Kate & Keith Pybus - Walks into the County's Industrial Past. Published May 96. Limited availability. Family Walks in South Shropshire and the Welsh Borders, Marion Newton - a selection of short walks full of things for children to see and do. Limited availability. Published April 90. Limited availability. Strolls and Walks from Midland Villages: Shropshire, Staffordshire & Worcs., Irene Boston and John Roberts. Published June 97. Limited availability. |
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. Published April 04 |
The Birmingham and Aberystwyth Walk, John Roberts - A 150 mile adventure into the remote and mysterious
landscapes of Wales and the west. There are gentle grassy slopes, ragged
hedges on bare hills, watery plains, rolling grassmoors, deep woody
valleys, silent forests and tumbling streams - ending at a shingle bank by
the Irish Sea. From Gas Street Basin in central Birmingham the walk
follows, quiet, green canals through the Black Country to Stourbridge.
Many people will start from here to head for Kinver and cross rural
Shropshire via Cleobury Mortimer and the high point of Titterstone Clee to
Ludlow. The walk strides on through remote and gentle border country to
enter Wales at Knighton. Then comes 25 miles of wilder hills and tiny
villages to Rhaeadr. After skirting the Elan Valley reservoirs it crosses
miles of desolate moorland to Devil's Bridge. Here you have to option of
walking the last 15 miles or taking the narrow, gauge steam railway to the
sea. Published March 01
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