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Walking with Welsh Legends: North Wales, Graham Watkins.  Published February 12.

The Ridges of England, Wales and Ireland: Scrambles, Rock Climbs and Winter Routes, Dan Bailey - Who could resist a good ridge? Stony tightropes stringing the peaks, gap-toothed like jawbones; chiselled crests spearing out of sea surge or corrie shadow - such things are the stuff of climbing dreams. This book complements the Cicerone guide "Scotland's Mountain Ridges", describing and celebrating the best routes of their type across the rest of Britain and Ireland, and bringing them all together in one place for the first time. From balmy (and occasionally barmy) seaside trips and roadside quick fixes to strenuous snowy days in the high hills, the selection described here reflects the diversity of mountaineering and traditional climbing in our islands, and the dazzling patchwork quilt of contrasting landscapes in which these adventures can be enjoyed. Within the broad scope of the ridges theme there's something special for everyone, scrambling beginners and hardened climbers alike. Published June 09

Walks in Ancient Wales, Robert Harris - Ancient Wales for the purposes of this book is divided into Anglesey, North Wales, and South Wales. Robert Harris describes a selection of walks through the most spectacular Welsh scenery, from the country lanes and footpaths of the valleys, to the wild and remote mountains. Many of the walks link ancient paths and tracks where you can learn and understand more about the distant lives and customs of our ancient ancestors. Each walk has a unique focus, is both interesting and challenging, and invites the walker to visit both famous and less well-known sites and monuments. Published Sept 03

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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Wales Country Guide, Peter Dragicevich - Whether you re looking for secluded beaches or mountain walks, ancient monuments or medieval castles, a romantic hotel or a top gastropub, this book gives you everything you need for an unforgettable trip. Published January 11.
 

The Mountains of England and Wales, Vol 1, John and Anne Nuttall - This is a guidebook to walking 190 Nuttall 2000ft mountains in Wales in 49 routes. Summits split into: Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyns, Arenigs, Berwyns, Arans, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, central Wales, Black Mountains, and Brecon Beacons. This new edition with definitive lists, detailed route descriptions, maps and drawings of Wales' highest peaks includes three newly-confirmed summits and full updates of all routes, including current details of maps required, parking and services available at the start of routes. Published May 09.

The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 2, John and Anne Nuttall - This book describes how to ascend the 251 'Nuttall' summits in England, in a series of 58 walks. These form part of the total of 439 mountain summits in England and Wales which reach the height of 2000 feet or more. It covers the routes and summits in the Lake District, Cheviots, North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and Dartmoor. Published November 08.

Also: Best Walks in Southern Wales - A companion volume to the widely acclaimed "Best Walks in North Wales" which provides 36 magnificent routes arranged according to area together with a graded table of difficulty. The area encompasses the whole of the country that lies south of the Snowdonia National Park. Published June 06

Hillwalking in Wales Vol 1: Arans-Dovey Hills - Peter Hermon - The first book in a two-volume series describing walking routes up every 2000-footer in Wales - all 166 of them. The result is a handbook of over 450 routes covering 21 Welsh mountain ranges - the whale-backed ridges of the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons’ precipitous escarpments, the Cwmdeuddwr uplands, Plynlimon’s unknown valleys, the heather clad Berwyns, Cader Idris, the vast solitudes of the Arans and Arenigs, the Rhinogs and the wildest land in Wales. For those longer days the author also suggests over 100 high level traverses.
The routes are arranged alphabetically over the two volumes: Vol 1: Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Cader Idris, Carneddau, Cwmdeuddwr Hills, Dovey Hills. Published Oct 06. K

Vol 2: Ffestiniog-Tarrens - The routes are arranged alphabetically over the two volumes: Vol 2: Ffestiniog Hills, Fforest Fawr, Glyders, Hirnants, Mynydd Du, Nantlle/Hebog Hills, Plynlimon, Radnor Forest, Rhinogs, Siabod/Moelwyns, Snowdon, Tarrens. Published Oct 06

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

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 provides a wealth of great walking country. It has had a turbulent history, but now offers some of the quietest and most remote walking in Southern Britain, and the history in the form of Offa's Dyke, and of numerous castles, abbeys, quiet villages and small towns and relics of industrial and military activity is always present and alive. Through the evocation of the poetry Housman and the music of Elgar (both of whom frequented the area) it is brought into more recent times. This book selects 35 of the best walks, including ascents of "Wenlock Edge" and "The Sugar Loaf", and provides examples for walkers of all ages and abilities. Published June 07

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.

 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.  Limited availability. Published January 10.

Northern Wales: National Trust Walks: No. 1, Dafydd Meirion - Takes you to 20 national trust properties spread through Northern Wales. This book also offers you walks - no longer than 4-1/2 hours. Limited availability. Published March 07

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Bluestone is a place where people can go for a few days all year round to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Created within two woodland vales, in 500 acres of glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, Bluestone comprises of 186 lodges set around a traditional Celtic village. This pretty village offers 30 cottages and 17 studio apartments, along with a range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.