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[see also Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire
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MAPS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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AA 30 Walks (Cards) Warwickshire and West Midlands - 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 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. The Heart of England Way, Stephen J Cross. Published October 11. |
AA 50 Walks Warwickshire and West Midlands - Walking is one of
Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized
walking guide to Warwickshire & West Midlands 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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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
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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
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Historic Walks in and Around Birmingham, Brian Conduit - This excellent book guides walkers of all abilities around both city and country in a series of 25 well-thought-out routes, each accompanied by a helpful map, historical background information and photographs. The walks range from 3 to 8 miles in length. Published June 08
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Short Walks: Birmingham & Heart of England -
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. Published May 03
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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. A list
of contents appears below. Most have good pubs en route. Published June 01 |
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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100 Walks in Warwickshire and the West
Midlands - Part of a series of books for the keen walker, this is a
guide to 100 circular walks, ranging from 3-12 miles in length, in
Warwickshire and the West Midlands. The walking territory in these two
counties remains largely undiscovered, as they are better known for their
towns and cities, such as Stratford and Leamington, but there should be
walks to appeal to all tastes. Each walk has a map with points of interest
and refreshment places detailed en route as well as suggestions for easy
car parking. The route descriptions and maps are on facing pages of the
book for easy reference.
Published Feb 96
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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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In the Footsteps of the Gunpowder Plotters
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Journey Through History in Middle England
- Conall Boyle - When the Gunpowder Plotters failed to blow up
parliament they fled, visiting their houses in Warwickshire and
Worcestershire. In this unique guide you can follow their trail and
discover many of their most secret places in the Midlands. Published Dec
94
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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
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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. Limited availability. Published June 05 ►Get these books for 35% discount off published price
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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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| Favourite Walks in the West Midlands, Birmingham Rambling Club - 22 walks of between 5 and 10 miles. Limited availability. Published Dec 94 | Family Walks Around Birmingham and the West Midlands, Geoff Allen. Limited availability. Published July 95. | Walks for Motorists: Heart of England, Richard Shurey. Limited availability. Published March 92. . |
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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. Limited availability. 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. Limited availability. Published May 98 |
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. Limited availability. Published May 97 |
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Strolls and Walks from Picnic Places, John Roberts -
21 walks of up to 7 miles. Picnic sites range from Cannock Chase to the
Avon Valley, Bosworth Battlefield to the River Severn.
Limited availability. Published June
92.
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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. Limited availability. Published Feb 98. | 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 Nov 01. |
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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. Limited availability. Published Oct 90 |
Walks in the Countryside Round Birmingham, Richard Shurey. Limited availability. Published April 85. 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. Published Jan 97. Limited availability |
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 |
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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 93 100 Hill Walks around Birmingham, Richard Shurey - A detailed map of every walk comes complete with Ordnance Survey references, making the guides both highly informative and simple to use. Limited availability. Published March 94. |
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. Limited availability. Published March 07 | 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. Limited availability. Published May 02 |
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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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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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Heart of England AA 40 Pub Walks and Cycle Rides - This exciting new
series of family-friendly walk and cycle ride books offers routes all over
Britain. Written and researched by experts in their field, the guides are
designed to be practical and easy to use for a perfectly planned day out for
the whole family. Each guide includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with
colour photographs throughout showing sites, views and pubs along the route.
A full colour map accompanies each walk and cycle and there is practical
information such as distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make
sure you make the most of your family day out. Limited availability. Published June 05
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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. Limited availability. Published March 07.
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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. Limited availability. Published
March 01
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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! Limited availability. Published Sept 05 ►Get this book for half published price!
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