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

AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England - Seven regional walking titles in this 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. This book covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire. Published April 04

Kiddiwalks in and Around Birmingham, Melanie Graham - A selection of twenty circular walks in and around Birmingham. The routes are circular, with not too many hills and climbs. Most of the walks are between 1 and 3 miles in length with plenty of variety. Each walk features a halt for refreshment; pick from picnic sites to cafes and family-friendly pubs. Published May 09

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. Published Feb 00

Heart of England Way (Recreational Path Guide) - Richard Sale - The Heart of England Way runs for 100 miles, but is easily accessible & can be explored in a series of one-day or weekend expeditions. The book includes maps of each section, useful information, and details the history & geology of the landscape. Published Feb 98. Limited availability.

Walks Through History: Birmingham, John Wilks - Contains twelve walks within the city. Each walk is circular, with clear concise directions supported by easy-to-use sketch maps, illustrated by a host of photographs. Each walk covers a specific period in the history of Birmingham, and goes past historic buildings and other sites from that period. The history of the sites seen is given in a highly readable and informative style that brings the past alive, and is so written that the book can be read as a history book alone, independent of the walking. Published March 08

Ramblers' Choice: Some Favourite Walks in the Midlands - A collection of walks by members of the City of Birmingham Group of the Ramblers' Association, ranging in distance from 3 miles/8 km to 9.5 miles/ 15 km. These walks are accessible by public transport and provide opportunities for refreshment at some good pubs. Published March 07

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 free postage.

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 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.

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. A list of contents appears below. Most have good pubs en route. Published June 01
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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.

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 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.

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 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.

Heart of England Walks (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide). 28 varied routes from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - 8 easy walks (4½ - 6½ miles), 13 moderate (5½ - 9 miles) and 7 more challenging (7 - 11½ miles). Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Includes Kinver Edge, Lickey Hills, Kenilworth, Wyre Forest, Wenlock Edge, Stiperstones and The Long Mynd. Published April 92

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. Published June 05
Book 2, Stratford-upon-Avon to Charmouth. 210 miles. Published July 95
Book 3,  Charmouth to Shoreham. 225miles. Published Nov 95

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Walks in the Countryside Round Birmingham, Richard Shurey. Published April 85. Limited availability.

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 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.

Favourite Walks in the West Midlands, Birmingham Rambling Club - 22 walks of between 5 and 10 miles. Published Dec 94

Family Walks Around Birmingham and the West Midlands, Geoff Allen. Published July 95. Limited availability.

Walks Around Stourbridge, Stourbridge Ramblers - 12 walks of between 4 and 9 miles. Published July 97. Limited availability.

Walks for Motorists: Heart of England, Richard Shurey. Published March 92. Limited availability.

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. Published April 92

Book II 18 walks of between 3 and 12 miles, plus a 'leg stretcher' of 17 miles. Published July 93

Book III 18 walks of between 5 and 14 miles, with a 'leg stretcher' of 21 miles. Published July 94

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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. Published April 93

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

West Midland Wanderings: Walks in the Shropshire-Worcestershire Borders,  Bill Elliot - A book of walks based in the countryside around Bewdley, the Wyre Forest, the Clee Hills, the River Severn and Ludlow (Shropshire - Worcestershire borders). In nine carefully chosen walks, the author shows the great range of landscapes accessible to the walker, all within easy reach of Ludllow, Cleobury and Bewdley. Each walk is provided with instructions for getting to the starting point by road, clear directions for the walk itself, historical details and notes about anything of interest to be seen along the way. Published Oct 90

Hills of the Midlands and South Pennines, The, A Guide to Summits Under 2000ft - Alasdair Dibb - The Midlands and South Pennines are where the English Lowlands give way to the mountains of the north and west. In both the Welsh Marches and southern Pennine moors, this landscape of contrast contains both the wooded hills and grass scarplands of the south together with the high moorlands and cragged uplands of Wales and Northern England. This volume describes the ascent of each of the distinct summits across the region that are below 2000 feet in altitude. With route maps and photographs, the walks in this book range from gentle strolls to rewarding hikes. Published May 02

The Grand Union Canal Walk, Clive Holmes - The Grand Union Canal was built in the 18th/19th centuries to join the heart of industrial Britain, the Black Country, to London. It passes through 200 years of industrial heritage and, ironically, some of the most rural parts of the country. The walk follows the canal for 147 miles in 13 easy stages, an ideal route for either long-distance walking or family rambles. Published Feb 96. Limited availability.