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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
 

Somerset from Bath to the Quantocks, 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.

 

Short Walks: Somerset - from Bath to the Quantocks

 

Walking on the Mendip Hills, Sue Gearing - 12 walks of between 3¼ and 8 miles. Includes walks from Christon, Axbridge, Burrington Combe, Wells, Nettlebridge and Mells.

More Mendip Walks, Sue Gearing - This second book of a dozen circular walks on Mendip by well-known local author Sue Gearing, explores the present and past and uncovers interesting information (fact and sometimes speculation!) about the history, geology, flora and fauna of this fascinating area. Mendip stretches from Uphill in the west, across the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty plateau and goes as far east as Cottles Oak near Frome. These miles across Mendip bring out a unique beauty and atmosphere waiting for everyone to see, experience and enjoy. All twelve walks are within the capabilities of the reasonably fit, and are suitable for (well-controlled) dogs able to cope with the occasional stile. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and helpful sketch maps.

Family Walks Around Bristol, Bath and The Mendips, Nigel Vile.

For More on Bristol, Bath and Avon - see Avon Books

100 Walks in Somerset and Avon. An omnibus of local walks covering the whole of Somerset and Avon. It includes the Mendip Hills, the Quantock Hills and part of Exmoor. The walks vary in length from 3 to 12 miles, the majority being in the 4/6 mile range.

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Literary strolls in Wiltshire and Somerset, Gordon Ottewell - 40 varied and attractive short walks throughout Wiltshire and Somerset. Each walk description includes a section on a literary connection, together with details of the books and poems referred to.

Somerset, Wiltshire and the Mendips Pathfinder Guide - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty.

Pathfinder Guide: Somerset, Wiltshire & the Mendips

The Macmillan Way West, Peter Titchmarsh - A 102 mile, fully waymarked branch path leaving the main path at Castle Cary in Somerset and heading across the Somerset Levels, the Quantocks and Exmoor, to Barnstaple on the North Devon coast. It is therefore now possible to walk across England from Boston to Barnstaple, a distance of 346 miles.
50 Walks in Somerset, Ronald Turnbull. AA publication. - Explore the beauty of Somerset with this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker (between three and eight miles in length). 30 walks are fully annotated with places to visit on the way with each one highlighting a particular feature, including wildlife, history and the countryside. Ten extensions are provided also to reveal shortcuts or more challenging possibilities. There is also 10 non-mapped routes that provide simple linear walks such as nature trails or canal towpaths.

AA 100 Walks in South West 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 Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire.

 

South-West Coast Path, Roland Tarr - From the NATIONAL TRAIL GUIDES series, the South West Coast Path is the spectacular 613-mile (9870km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow, a distance of 163 miles (262 km). The Trail traces the beautiful coastline, through Exmoor National Park, Clovelly and Tintagel, following the Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks. 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.

ISBN: 1854109774 - South West Coastal Path

For More on South-West Coast Path see Long Distance Books

Pub Strolls in Somerset, Anne Marie-Edwards - A collection of 30 short walks based on good local pubs, this guide includes routes at Dulverton, Nether Stowey, South Cadbury, Corfe and Muchelney.

Pub Strolls in Somerset

Pub Walks in the Mendips, Pete Forrester - Twenty circular walks based on good local pubs, this guide includes routes at Cheddar, East Harptree, Wells, Stratton-on-the-Fosse and Oldford.

Pub Walks in the Mendips

Pub Walks for Motorists, Bristol and Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire, Nigel Vile - Forty circular routes around this popular walking area, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes around the Quantocks, the Mendips, the Severn estuary and the Cotswolds.


Pub Walks for Motorists: Bristol & Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire

Pub Walks for the Family in Somerset, Charles Whynne-Hammond - 20 circular walks of up to 3 miles, chosen with all ages in mind.

Pub Walks in Somerset, Mike Power.

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Waterside Walks in Somerset, Charles Whynne-Hammond - 20 walks of between 2 and 6 miles. Includes the rivers Exe, Parrett and Yeo, Hawkridge Reservoir, Chew Valley Lake and the Bridgewater-Taunton Canal.
Walking in Somerset, James Roberts - Gentle rambles to strenuous hikes on Exmoor, the Quantocks and the pastoral lowlands. The walks range in length from 3 to 12 miles.

ISBN: 1852842539 - Walking in Somerset

River Parrett Trail The Trail follows the course of the river from its source in Dorset, through South Somerset and across the levels to its mouth at Bridgwater Bay. It can be enjoyed as a 50 mile hike over 3 or 4 days or as a series of shorter walks exploring some of England's most beautiful and fascinating countryside. Drive and Stroll in Somerset, Roger Evans - A collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes walks near Minehead, Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wincanton, Wells, Frome and Bath. With maps and photographs.

Drive and Stroll in Somerset

Colourful Past: Churches,Manor Houses, Pubs and Historical Walks in West Somerset and Beyond, James Keggs.

Collier's Way: History and Walks in the Somerset Coalfield, Peter Collier.

Somerset Teashop Walks, Roger Evans - Twenty circular walks, based on good local teashops, including routes at Burnham-on-Sea, Porlock, Bruton and Chewton Mendip.

Somerset Teashop Walks

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
Book 2, Stratford-upon-Avon to Charmouth. 210 miles.
Book 3,  Charmouth to Shoreham. 225miles.

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Walking Somerset History, Martyn Whittock. Walks Around the Caves and Karst of the Mendip Hills, A R Farrant. Family Walks in Mendip, Avalon and Sedgemoor,  Nigel Vile.
The Quantock Way, John Merrill - 28 miles from Taunton to Minehead via the Quantock Hills, Watchet and coastal path with an alternative route from the Quantocks to Minehead via the Breedon Hills. Village Walks in Somerset, Anne-Marie Edwards - Includes Selworthy, Crowcombe, Montacute, Priddy and Wellow. 20 walks of between 4 and 7 miles. Where Somerset meets Wiltshire, Roger Jones - 20 best walks around Bath, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster and Frome. Limited availability.

 

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LONG DISTANCE PATHS

BRITAIN GENERAL

AVON

BEDFORDSHIRE

BERKSHIRE

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHESHIRE
CHILTERNS COTSWOLDS
CORNWALL DERBYSHIRE
DARTMOOR DEVON
DORSET DURHAM
ESSEX GLOUCESTERSHIRE
HAMPSHIRE HERTFORDSHIRE
HEREFORDSHIRE LEICESTERSHIRE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

OXFORDSHIRE

PENNINES

ISLE OF WIGHT KENT
LAKE DISTRICT AND CUMBRIA LANCASHIRE
LINCOLNSHIRE LONDON

NORFOLK

NORTHUMBERLAND

PEAK DISTRICT

SHROPSHIRE

SOMERSET & EXMOOR

STAFFORDSHIRE

SUFFOLK

SURREY

SUSSEX

WARWICKSHIRE

WORCESTERSHIRE

WEST MIDS/HEART OF ENGLAND

WILTSHIRE

YORKSHIRE DALES

NORTH YORK MOORS

YORKSHIRE [OTHER]

WALES [general]

BRECON BEACONS/ BLACK MTNS

CLWYD

DYFED

GLAMORGAN & GOWER

GWYNEDD

POWYS

SNOWDONIA

ANGLESEY

SCOTLAND [general]

SOUTH-EAST SCOTLAND

SOUTH-WEST SCOTLAND

ARGYLL & BUTE

STIRLING

PERTH & KINROSS, ANGUS AND FIFE

NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND
[Aberdeenshire, Moray, Cairngorms]

HIGHLANDS

ISLANDS

IRELAND [general]

NORTHERN IRELAND

WEST OF IRELAND

EAST OF IRELAND

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