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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
For More on South-West Coast Path see Long Distance Books |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ►Get these books for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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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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LOCAL LINKS
Coleridge Way, the 36-mile footpath from the
Quantocks to Exmoor launched in April. Full directions from
West Country Walks - free downloadable hiking routes with detailed write-ups from all over the South West peninsula.
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