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50 Walks in
Snowdonia & North Wales, Explore
the beauty of Snowdonia and North Wales with this slim-line pocket-sized
walking guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker
(between two and ten miles in length). The walks are fully annotated with
places to visit on the way, each one highlighting a particular feature,
including wildlife, history and the countryside. Refreshment panels
highlighting tea rooms and pubs along the way are included, as well as
general information on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips,
safety guidelines and dog friendliness. Published April 08
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
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Railway Walks: Wales, Jeff Vinter - Wales is a wonderful history and
guide of the important branch lines in Wales and the scenic walks that can
be taken to further explore how the railway has interacted with the Welsh
landscape throughout history. Richly illustrated, this book is replete with
photographs of the surrounding landscape and detailed guides on the history
of each branch line from the Rhondda Railway to Snowdonia. Jeff Vinter takes
us on a fascinating journey through the remote landscapes of Wales, past old
tracks and ancient viaducts to discover some of Wales's hidden treasures.
Published March 09
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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 2009
Wat's Dyke Way, Pete Lewis - The 61m/99km-long Wat’s Dyke Way is a linear walk through the borderlands of England and North Wales. The route runs through pastoral countryside close to the Welsh border between Llanymynech in Powys and Holywell in Flintshire. Includes a brief history of Wat’s Dyke, a map of the route, a detailed description of the trail and a section explaining how to use the guide plus four circular walks off the trail. Published June 08 |
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The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 1, John & Ann Nuttall
- This second edition of a guide to the mountains of Wales includes eight
summits over 2000 feet not previously covered. The text provides routes up
the mountains. Published Feb 00
The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 2, John & Ann Nuttall - A definitive list of the 251 mountains in England over 2000 ft, with detailed route descriptions and delightful pen drawings. Published March 03 |
Backpacker's Britain: Wales, Graham Uney - The mountains of Wales are a great place to "get away from it all" for a few days, and this book describes the best backpacking routes throughout the principality. A total of 25 two- or three-day walks take you into the most scenic, beautiful and wild parts of Wales, each one with a night or more out among the mountains at wild camp sites, bothies or hostels. The routes cover all the main mountain ranges, from Snowdon, the Glyderau and Carneddau in the north, down to the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Fforest Fawr ranges in the south. The guide also includes the superb ridges of the Arans, Arenigs, Berwyns and Cadair Idris and the bleak moorland vastness of the Cwmdeuddwr hills and Plynlimon. Details of equipment, mountain safety and navigation as well as a bibliography make this a complete guide to backpacking in Wales. Published June 04 |
Walking to Mid Wales' Waterfalls, Des Marshall -
24 circular routes of up to 6 miles in length,
suitable for all abilities, each to a spectacular waterfall. Published March
09
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Best Walks in North Wales, Carl Rogers -
28 carefully selected
circular walks in Northern Snowdonia, the Isle of Anglesey, the Lleyn
Peninsula and north-east Wales, including the Clwydian Range and the Vale of
Llangollen. The walks are easy to moderate routes of 5-8 miles in length.
Published Sept 08
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.
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Best Walks in North Wales,
Richard Sale - The Best Walks series aims to select the very best
walking opportunities to be found in a region or national park. There is
something for everyone in these walking guides. Each book suggests twenty to
forty good quality walks - where possible, circular to avoid difficulties
with transport. The walks are clearly graded and include easy, moderate,
challenging and strenuous/difficult routes more suitable for the experienced
hiker. A clear route description and exceptionally detailed map is included
for each walk and there are practical suggestions on transport to and within
the region plus a section with useful addresses and telephone numbers. Best
Walks in North Wales includes thirty-six walks, mostly in Snowdonia National
Park - one of Britain's most popular walking areas. Published June 06
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
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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 North Wales (Collins Rambler's Guides) Richard Sale - Produced in association with the Rambler's Association and Harvey's Maps, this brand new series covers some of the most popular walking areas in Britain and Ireland, combining detailed route descriptions with information on the local history and wildlife. The second largest National Park in the British Isles, Snowdonia offers a variety of challenging walks, from the high peaks to lowland valleys and gorges. The guide also includes some walks outside the Park. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it. *The main section of the book comprises 30 walks. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and distances, as well as a fact file summarising useful information, such as start and finish points, duration, safety advice and points of interest. Illustrated with colour maps from leading authority, Harveys, each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. As well as route descriptions, the text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way plus information on the natural history of the area, and is accompanied by stunning colour photographs. Published July 00
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The Welsh One Hundred, Dafydd Andrews -
For the first time in English - a guide to the
hundred highest peaks in Wales! This unique pocket guide - to be used in
conjunction with Ordnance Survey maps - lists the walking routes and
approximate times for ascent. It also gives metric and imperial heights,
translation and pronunciation of mountain names, parking information and
height and alphabetical indexes. Like the Munro list in Scotland, the Welsh
One Hundred offers an exciting outdoor physical challenge. Are you good
enough to join the Welsh One Hundred Club? Published June 06 Footpaths of Britain, North-West - A fully illustrated guide to over 30 of the most beautiful walks in North-West England and North Wales. Published June 03
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The Welsh Peaks: A Poucher Guide - W. A. Poucher's guides, first
published in the 1960s, have become classics. They are some of the most
popular books for fellwalkers, climbers and scramblers ever published. They
are packed with guidance on clothing, equipment, accommodation, route
finding, distances and times, all in an attractive pocket-sized format to
slip into your rucksack. Aspiring landscape photographers will find a
chapter of essential tips in each book to help them too. Since the author's
death in 1988, the guides have been updated in consultation with John
Poucher, the author's son. Frances Lincoln took over publication of W. A.
Poucher's guides from Constable in 2004. Published July 04
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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 More on Offa's Dyke - Powys Books |
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The High Peaks of England and Wales, Paul Hannon -
Mountain walking on the 2500ft peaks. Features 40 famous
peaks, including Scafell Pike, Snowdon, Blencathra, Cader Idris, the Brecon
Beacons and the Cheviot. Full colour throughout. Published Sept 99
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The Spirit Paths of Wales, Lawrence Main - A walker's guide to Wales
covering 20 routes. The book uses as a basis the author's knowledge of Welsh
lore and legend and the walks follow perceived ley-lines. Published Oct 00
Family Walks in Mid-Wales, Laurence Main. Published April 89 Family Walks to Discover North Wales, Anna and Graham Francis. Published Jan 01 |
Rivers of Wales: 35 Riverside Walks, Rosemary Hutton - Rivers of Wales charts a voyage of
discovery along six of Wales' most important rivers - the Conwy, Dee, Dyfi,
Teifi, Tywi and Usk. This book, a perfect companion for the visitor, has 150
photographs and maps and describes half a dozen walks along each of the
rivers giving details of the history, topography and wildlife of each area.
The walks are suitable for families as well as for the lone walker - and the
format will fit any pocket. Published Sept 97
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Best Tea Shop Walks in the Clwydian Hills and Welsh Borderlands, Dorothy
Hamilton - This guide offers 25 mostly circular routes of three to ten
miles, ranging from walks in the Clwydian range to sections of the Offa's
Dyke National Trail. It offers teashops in various locations from National
Trust properties to a former workhouse along with notes on local history and
wildlife. Published July 00
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Best Tea Shop Walks in South and West Wales, Dorothy Hamilton - Wales has always been a popular venue for walking, now with this guide you will be able to enjoy some of the most spectacular countryside in the UK; An excellent choice of tea rooms, all of which have been tried and tested (and thoroughly enjoyed!); Areas covered are: The Wye Valley; The Brecon Beacons and Usk Valley; Gower and Pembrokeshire - giving plenty of choice of scenery from mountains and valleys to cliffs and coastline. Published March 02
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Best Teashop Walks in Mid Wales, Dorothy Hamilton
- Contains 25 walks ranging from 2 to 9 miles in
length. Includes the Montgomery Canal, Powis Castle, Dolgellau, Machynlleth,
Llanidloes, Tregaron, Lampeter, Rhayader, the Elan Valley, Aberystwyth, and
Aberdyfi.
Published Sept 03
50 Walks to Country Pubs, AA - This guide combines Britain's number one leisure activity and Britain's country pubs. Each of the 50 walks takes the reader to a popular pub selected from the "AA Pub Guide" where they can enjoy quality food and drink. Detailed information for each walk includes distance, start point, parking and public transport, terrain and paths. It features full details of each pub - such as type of food served, price and whether children are welcome. Every walk focuses on a particular feature or point of interest - countryside, wildlife and historic features. Published Dec 03 |
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Family
Walks on the North Wales Coast, Gordon Emery - 16
walks of up to 6 miles in the glorious countryside close to the popular
resorts of the north Wales coast. Published June 96 Also: Family Walks in the North Wales Borderlands. Published 92 |
North Wales Path and Ten Selected Walks, Dave Salter & Dave Worral.
Published May 99. Limited availability. Walking the North Wales Path, Jan Harris - 60 miles from Bangor to Prestatyn plus a link route from Caernarfon. Published Aug 97 Limited availability. |
Walking the Cambrian Coast, Jan Harris - From Cardigan to Porthmadog. Contains info on camping and accommodation. Published June 96. Limited availability. A Cambrian Way: A Personal Guide to an Unofficial Route, Richard Sale. Published Feb 94. Limited availability. |
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Elan Valley Way, David Milton - The Elan Valley Way runs from Frankley, on the western fringe of Birmingham, to the Elan Valley in mid-Wales. It is loosely based around the course followed by the Elan Valley aqueduct which Birmingham’s water supply has passed since 1904. Largely following footpaths and bridleways, and with many superb views, the 128.5 mile route passes through some delightful walking areas in the counties of Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys. Published Feb 00 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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North Wales, Snowdon and Offa's
Dyke - (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide), 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 March 98
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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
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North Wales Walks & Legends, Showell Styles & Henry Stilwell - This
volume features 18 scenic walks in North Wales suitable for all the family.
The walks visit the locations of Welsh legends. including: the Afanc pool at
Betws-y-coed; Llandudno, where Prince Madog set off on his voyage westwards;
and the remains of Castell Dinas Bran at Llangollen. Published April 02.
Limited availability. National Trust Walks: Southern and Central Wales: Southern and Central Wales Pt. 2, Dorothy Hamilton. Published June 07 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. Published March 07 |
The High Summits of Wales: a Guide to Walking the Welsh Hewitts, Graham Uney - The High Summits of Wales Hewitts (Hills of England, Wales & Ireland above Two Thousand feet, with a minimum drop of 100 feet between it and the next peak) are dispersed around a wide part of Wales. Whilst many lie in Snowdonia National Park, (in Gwynedd, Conwy and northern Powys), others stretch eastwards towards the English border at Oswestry, southwards through Cadair Idris, the Dovey Hills and Plynlimon into the wilds of central Wales and the Cwmdeuddwr Hills above the Elan Valley. To their east lie yet more in Radnor Forest, whilst further south a band runs from the English border at Hay-on-Wye westwards through the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Forest Fawr and Mynydd Du above the valleys of south Wales and out towards Swansea. In all there are 137 Welsh Hewitts. Published May 99. Limited availability. |
Pub Walks in North Wales, Jim Knowles - A collection of 30 circular walks in North Wales, all beginning and ending at a pub, comprising directions and maps, together with descriptions of the history and character of the pubs, and their parking, food and drink facilities. 30 black-and-white photographs and 31 maps. Published June 94. Limited availability. |
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A Welsh Coast to Coast, John Gillham - 222 miles away from waymarked trails - ideal for backpackers. A collection of walks around Wales from the Cicerone Guide series, which explore the mountains, valleys and passes on a coast-to-coast route, from Snowdonia to the Gower Penninsula. Published July 96. Limited availability. |
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. |
Circular Walks in North East Wales, Jim Grindle. Published May 99 Circular Walks in Central Wales, Stephen Edwards. Published May 98 In the Footsteps of King Arthur, Laurence Main - With the exception of the 11½ mile walk, the walks are all 6½ miles or less. This book combines the beauty of the Welsh countryside with the myths and legends surrounding King Arthur. Contains maps, drawings and photographs. Published Sept 95 |
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Hidden Highways of North Wales, R J A Dutton - Layers of history unfold as John Dutton takes you on a fascinating tour of ancient highways now hidden by time and the changing use of the countyside. Ten years of research on old roads are brought together in this book where walkers can explore the landscape of North Wales with Mr Dutton as their guide. This book is a must for would-be historians and archaeologists or anyone interested in the effects of man upon the North Wales countryside. Ten metre wide Roman roads and reed covered highways appear as if by magic and soon you expect to see the glint of armour from a Roman legion in the distance or be held up at gunppoint by an 18th century highwayman. One can only wonder why these old ways weren't spotted before. Walks range from 3 to 10 miles with public transport, pubs and refreshment where possible. Published Oct 97. Limited availability. |
Great Walks from the Heart of Wales Railway, David Perrott
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circular walks of between 4 and 8½ miles, from stations on the line.
Published May 03
Walks from Welsh Heritage Railways, Dorothy Hamilton. Published June 02 Walks from The Welsh Highland Railway - Caernarfon to Rhyd-Ddu, Dave Salter & Dave Worral. Published July 03 |
Welsh Mountain Walks, Dafydd Andrews - Wales is truly a hill-walkers paradise. With some of the most glorious and dramatic scenery in Britain, the Welsh mountains draw visitors from all over Europe and beyond. Many mountains like Tryfan, Snowdon and the Carneddau are a must for any hill-walker, and clear directions to these popular peaks are also included in this book. Also included are some of the hidden treasures of the Welsh mountains, including peaceful walks on the Black Mountains, Arenig and Pumlumon. This is the perfect introduction to the Welsh mountains, written in a lively manner by a very experienced walker and writer. Published Sept 00 |
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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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The Dee Way, David
Berry - A
142-mile route from Prestatyn or Hoylake on the coast, through Chester and
Llangollen to the source of the Dee. The trail is supported by public
transport throughout its length. In addition to the full 142-miles walk,
the Dee Way offers 23 consecutive linear walks linked to local transport,
a 57½-mile estuary walk and a 14-mile upland circuit of Llyn Tegid.
Published March 09 From Side to Side, Joyce Tombs - a walk across England and Wales. Published Aug 99 Hewitts and Marilyns of Wales, TACit Tables Complete, Up-to-date Lists of Hills. Published April 97 The Mountain Walker's Guide to Wales, Colin Adams. Published Aug 02 Sarn Helen, Arthur Rylance & John Cantrell - The length of Wales (160 miles) in the footsteps of the Roman legions. Published Aug 92. Limited availability. |
Classic Mountain Scrambles in England & Wales, Graham Thompson - A guide
to the best mountain scrambles in England and Wales, detailing the classic
routes such as Sentries Ridge on Mynydd Mawr in Snowdonia and Low Water Beck
on Coniston Old Man in the Lake District. Includes a chapter on safety and
practical advice. Published April 94. Limited availability. The Mountain Walker's Guide to Wales, Colin Adams. Published Aug 02 |
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