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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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River Manifold Walks, George Shufflebottom - The Manifold Trail linear walk, and 12 circular walks, take the walker on a journey along the length of the River Manifold, from its source in the high and remote moorland at Flash to the popular wooded valleys of Illam and Dovedale where the Manifold becomes a tributary of the
River Dove. Published July 11.
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Shropshire, Staffordshire and The Heart of England, Brian Conduit and Neil Coates - This new revised and updated edition of Shropshire, Staffordshire & the Heart of England Walks from Pathfinder is even better than ever. The Heart of England conjures up an image of a largely unchanged, unspoilt rural landscape of farmland and woodland, with slowly meandering rivers, small market towns, old churches and thatched cottages. It is a landscape that inspired William Shakespeare and Edward Elgar. The walks in this Pathfinder guide cover Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and the Worcestershire half of Hereford and Worcester. They vary from woodland walks through the forests of Wyre, Arden and Needwood, hill walks including Abberley Hill and Wenlock Edge, to leisurely walks passing attractive villages such as Bidford-on-Avon and Tanworth-in-Arden. Pathfinder Guides are Britain s best loved walking guides. They are the perfect companion for country walks throughout Britain. Each title features 28 circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone. Published September 09. |
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
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AA 30 Walks Staffordshire (Cards) - This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at
each walk start point. Clear and concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to use. Published July 10.
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AA 50 Walks Staffordshire - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to Staffordshire features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. And 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. Published August 09
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AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England - Enjoy the best of the British
countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering
highlights of the heart of England, 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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Country Walks around the National Forest, Brian Conduit - The National Forest is an area of 200 square miles covering parts of Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. This collection of 20 walks is not just confined to the boundaries of the National Forest but also includes a number of interesting and attractive areas on its periphery. Among the major attractions are the many woodlands, both new and mature, paths across riverside meadows and along canal towpaths, attractive villages, great parklands and many sites of historic interest. Published Aug 07. ►Get this book for 40% discount off published price.
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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. ►Get this book for less than half price!
More Walks to Wet Your Whistle in Shropshire, Roger Seedhouse - a
second collection. Published May 99
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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 less than half price! |
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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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South Staffordshire Railway Walk - Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The South Staffordshire Railway Walk is located in Staffordshire, England It runs for five and a half miles [about 8.85km] from Castlecroft to Wall Heath. As the name suggests South Staffordshire Railway Walk was originally part of the Wombourne Branch Line built between 1912 and 1925 by the Great Western Railway Company. However it was not very successful and passenger Services were withdrawn in 1932. In the aftermath of the D-Day landings in Normandy during The Second World War it was used to transport wounded allied soldiers to various hospitals in the area. Published March 11. | Heart of England Way, Stephen J Cross, Published October 11. |
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Pub Walks in Staffordshire, Nick Channer - 30 circular walks of between 2½ and 5¾ miles. Routes in all parts of the county, from Kinver Edge on the Worcestershire border, to Harlaston in the south-east and Hen Cloud, part of the Roaches in the far north. Limited availability. Published April 95 |
Short Walks from Staffordshire Pubs, Nick Channer
- 20 routes of between 2 and 5 miles. Limited availability. Published June 96 Short Walks from Staffordshire Pubs, Nick Channer - 20 routes of between 2 and 5 miles. Limited availability. Published June 96 |
Pub Walks in Staffordshire, Nick Channer - 30 circular walks of between 2½ and 5¾ miles. Routes in all parts of the county, from Kinver Edge on the Worcestershire border, to Harlaston in the south-east and Hen Cloud, part of the Roaches in the far north. Limited availability. Published April 95 |
The Navigation Way - Peter Groves and Trevor Antill - Starting from the centre of Birmingham and encompassing fourteen West Midlands canals the Navigation Way follows a meandering course through varied urban areas and delightful countryside until terminating at Chasewater. Now again revised to cover the many changes and improvements that have been made to the towpaths its twelve sections provide a series of walks ranging from 5.25 to 11 miles. The book also contains ten additional circular 'canal-link' walks in some of the attractive walking areas adjacent to the canals. Published May 97 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 |
Canal Walks
Vol 2: Staffordshire and Cheshire, John Merrill -
Details more than 40 circular walks on the Peak Forest, Macclesfield Caldon
and Trent & Mersey Canals. All the walks are circular and include both
long and short walks with numerous pubs along the way.
Limited availability.
Published July 87 Canal Walk Guides Vol 3: Staffordshire, John Merrill - 36 circular walks on the Trent & Mersey, Coventry, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canals within the boundary of Staffordshire, between Stoke on Trent and Burton upon Trent. The walks vary in length from 4 to 8 miles. Limited availability. Published Dec 98 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. Limited availability. Published Jan 97.
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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 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
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Three Counties Challenge Walk, John Merrill - A tough, mountainous, 28 mile challenge starting at Tittesworth Reservoir and covering the countryside around the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Limited availability. Published April 93
Short Circular walks in the Staffordshire
Moorlands, John Merrill - This book mostly deals
with the Churnet Valley, but includes Dovedale and Manifold Valley. 25
walks of between 4 and 7 miles. Limited
availability. Published Dec 86 John Merrill's Staffordshire Moorlands Challenge Walk - 24 mile circular walk from Oakamoor involving 2,000 ft of ascent. Includes Froghall Wharfe, the Weavers Hills, Ordley Dale, Alton and Ousal Dale. Limited availability. Published June 98 |
Rambler's Choice - Some favourite walks in the Midlands, Peter Groves
(editor) - in this collection members of the City of Birmingham Group of
the Ramblers' Association offer some of their favourite walks in
Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. They are
not too difficult and many have longer and shorter versions, the longer
walks ranging from about 5 miles to 9½ miles and the shorter walks from
about 3 miles to 7¾ miles. Published March 07.
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Walking the Limestone Way, R & E Haydock/B & D Allen - 5 day walk from Rocester to Castleton (described in both directions) with spurs to Ashbourne and Matlock. Includes 5 circular walks. Published Jan 97 Through Endon by Field and Footpath, Alan Williamson and Keith Shackleton. Published Nov 04 Village Walks in Staffordshire, Nick Channer - Includes Ilam in Dovedale, Eccleshall and Hopwas. 20 walks of between 2 and 6 miles. Limited availability. Published May 97 Heart of England Walks, Roger Noyce - this book features 50 walking routes covering the Heart of England. They vary in length from 3 miles to 9 miles and cover the Shropshire hills, Staffordshire Moorlands, Clent and Lickey hills, Malvern Hills, Stratford and the North Cotswolds. Limited availability. Published Oct 01 For More on Heart of England - See West Midlands Books |
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Circular Walks in Dovedale
and the Manifold Valley, John Merrill. Limited availability Published
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Best Tea Shop Walks in Staffordshire, Clive Price- 29 walks of between 3 and 10 miles covering areas from the Peak District in the North to Kinver Edge in the South. All walks are circular and are accompanied by detailed instructions and clear maps. Limited availability. Published July 98 |
Short Walks Around Ashbourne and Dovedale: 9 Walks from 4 to 7 Miles,
Brian Smailes. Limited
availability
Published Sept 07
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Walking
the Midshires Way, Ron Haydock - This is the first complete
guide to a most attractive long-distance route. 'Walking the Midshires
Way' takes you on a 225-mile walk from the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire to
the Trans-Pennine Trail in Stockport, Greater Manchester, passing through
such diverse counties as Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire. Divided into 17 sections of between 10 and 14 miles, each including fascinating facts of historical interest, the terrain, route descriptions, sketch maps, illustrations and information on accommodation. Limited availability. Published Sept 03
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Strolls and Walks from Midland Villages: Shropshire, Staffordshire & Worcs., Irene Boston and John Roberts. Limited availability. Published June 97. Family Walks in the Staffordshire Peak and Potteries, Les Lumsdon. Limited availability. Published April 90. Walks About the Roaches, Richard Gregory & Graham Bate - One of 'The Grate Little Guides'. Limited availability. Published Dec 01 Walks About the Roaches, Richard Gregory and Graham Bate. Limited availability. Published Dec 01 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. Limited availability. Published April 92
Book II
18 walks of between 3 and 12 miles, plus a
'leg stretcher' of 17 miles.
Limited availability.
Published July 93
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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 low postage.
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. Limited availability. Published Feb 00
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Pocket Pub Walks Staffordshire, Roger Noyce -
Fifteen circular
walks, of between 3 and 6 miles. Each route is based on a local pub
serving good food. Includes routes near Leek, Swynnerton, Draycott in the
Clay, Wheaton Aston and Kinver. With maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published May
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100 Walks in Staffordshire -
The book includes 100 route descriptions of circular walks
from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat
and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. Places covered
include Cannock Chase, The Caldon Valley, Hawksmoor Nature Reserve and The
Trent and Mersey Canal. Limited availability. Limited availability. Published Feb 92 Walking in Staffordshire, Julie Meech - North of Birmingham, south of Manchester, west of the Pennines, east of the M6 - Staffordshire disguises its potential as a walking area. With a description of 40 walks throughout Staffordshire, this text provides information on directions, local interests, transport and refreshments. Limited availability. Published June 00
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Exploring Cannock Chase, John
Roberts - The Chase stands high above the rolling fields of
Staffordshire, a 26 square mile plateau of small, steep gravelly hills. In
the north is open heathland with heather, bilberry, bracken and birch; the
south and east are planted with dark pines and beech. In the valleys clear
springs form streams, pools and wetlands. Nine walks explore the whole
area on green paths, pebbly tracks and forest roads leading you over high
points and hollows, over heath and through woods. And they are
linked so you can make your day longer or shorter. Precise step by step
directions are set in short paragraphs and large type with simple maps.
Limited availability. Published July 03
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MORE MAPS Cannock Chase, Harvey. Published May 07 |
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