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by: Elizabeth Bell
The North Cotswold Diamond Way explores some of the best countryside of the north Cotswolds. It is 60 mile long and roughly a diamond shaped route, bounded in the north by Ebrington, in the east by Oddington, in the south by Northleach and in the west by Guiting Power. No part of the route is further than 11 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold. The route was devised specially to go through some of the many delightful small villages, with their golden stone cottages and welcoming country pubs. The terrain is varied and interesting, sometimes across open fields with stone walls, often through little spinneys or along the banks of streams. The hills are gently undulating and provide very pleasant views.
The guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route starting from Moreton-in-Marsh, although you could start anywhere. Very detail sketch maps support the text to make route finding easy. The whole Way was re-surveyed in 2010 for this new edition of the guide. Information on accommodation and lunch stops is also included. Places visited include Aston Magna; Paxford; Ebrington; Chipping Campden; Broad Campden; Blockley; Hinchwick Manor; Crabs Corner; Toddington; Temple Guiting; Guiting Power; Notgrove; Northleach; Farmington; Bourton-on-the-Water; Wyck Rissington; Icomb; Bledington; Oddington; Addlestrop; Evenlode.The route was devised for the Ramblers' Association diamond jubilee and provides a great introduction to long distance walking.
ISBN 9781906494520 pp 58 (2011) 148mm x 210mm
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes ten varied and interesting circular routes in and around the Test Valley in Hampshire, close to Romsey and Totton. The distances vary between 4 and 7.5 miles, except for one longer walk of just under 10 miles.
The walk locations are: Awbridge Danes Lake near Kimbridge; Braishfield and Michelmersh; King's Somborne and Parnholt Wood; Sherfield English and Florence Nightingale; Totton and Ruddy Mead; Crab Wood Nature Reserve and Farley Mount; Mottisfont and Oakley Stream; Braishfield and Red Gate; Newtown and Tote Hill; Mottisfont Abbey.
ISBN 9781907669767 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
by: Tony and Chris Grogan
Explore the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales - by Train! This great guidebook describes 32 walks from stations along the world famous Settle to Carlisle line, the most beautiful railway in England.
Full colour maps at a scale of 1:25,000 with concise descriptions of the routes are included plus details of places of interest along the way and plenty of colour illustrations. The routes are graded and distance, estimated time and ascent are all provided at the start of each walk description. Eighteen of the walks are circular routes from locations along the line and are between 6 and 13 miles long. The other fourteen walks are linear link walks between stations along the line, so you can walk to your destination and return by train.
What better way to enjoy a holiday than to base yourself at a village on the line and use the train to explore the stunning western Dales? Or reach to the heart of this fabulous walking country from Leeds or Carlisle in little over an hour. So let the train take the strain while you enjoy the walk.
The circular walks are: Attermire Scar, Catrigg Force and the Hoffmann Kiln; Feizor and Giggleswick Scar; Austwick and the Norber Erratics; Gaping Gill and Ingleborough; Helwith Bridge and the Ribblesdale Quarries; Moughton and Crummackdale; Pen-y-ghent; Thorns Gill, God's Bridge and Selside; Whernside; Ingleborough and Park Fell; Ribblesdale and a Bridge to Far Moor; Great Knoutberry and Wold Fell; Garsdale and Dentdale; Cotterdale and Yoredale; Hellgill Force and the High Way; Pendragon; Kirkby Stephen and the Viaducts; Smardale.
ISBN 9780955998737 pp 81 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes twelve varied and interesting circular routes in the countryside close to the Suffolk coast. The distances vary between 3.5 and 6 miles, with just one longer walk at 10.5 miles.
Walberswick Common; Wenhaston and the River Blyth; Dunwich and Westleton Heath; Waterloo Road near Wrentham; Walberswick and Dunwich Forest; Covehithe and Benacre Broad; Blythburgh and Angel Marshes; Eastbridge and Minsmere Sluice; Southwold and Buss Creek; Dunwich and Gretfriars Wood; Westwood Marshes; Westleton.
ISBN 9781907669736 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes ten varied and interesting circular routes in the countryside close to Exmouth. The distances vary between 3.5 and 7 miles.
The walk locations are: Newton Poppleford and Aylesbeare Common; Squabmoor Reservoir; Hawkerland Valley; Lympstone and Darling's Rock; Exmouth and Orcombe Point; Yettington and Hayes Barton; Exminster Marshes; East Budleigh and the Otter Valley; Woodbury Castle; Colaton Raleigh.
ISBN 9781907669729 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
Walking Close to the Isle of Ely
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes twelve varied and interesting circular routes in the countryside close to the city of Ely. The distances vary between 4 and 7 miles, except for one walk of just under 2 miles.
The walk locations are: Ely and Cawdle Fen; Soham and Soham Lode; Haddenham; Witchford and Grunty Fen; Stretham and Stretham Old Engine; Ely and Roswell Pits; Pymoor and Ouse Washes; Aldreth; Prickwillow and Quanea Hill; Wicken Fen; Mepal and Jerusalem Drove.
ISBN 9781907669675 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes twelve varied and interesting circular routes in the countryside close to Newbury and the River Kennet. The distances are between 4 and 9.5 miles.
The walk locations are: Boxford and Mount Hill; World's End and Oareborough Hill; Kingsclere and Watership Down; Burghclere and Ox Drove; Newbury and Hamstead Park; Burghclere and Ware Copse; Greenham Common; Brimpton and the Enborne Valley; Donnington Castle; West Woodhay Down; Upper Buckleberry and Buckleberry Common; Winterbourne.
ISBN 9781907669743 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
Walking Close to the River Pang
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. The distances are between 4 and 9 miles. This guide describes eleven varied and interesting circular routes in Berkshire close to Pangbourne and Bucklebury. The source of the fourteen mile long River Pang lies near the village of Compton. It flows south and east to a confluence with the Bourne and turns north to join the Thames in the centre of Pangbourne.
The walk locations are: Bucklebury and Quavies; Ashampstead Common and Adder's Lane; Withy Eyot and Sulham; Aldermaston Wharf and the Kennet and Avon Canal; Bucklebury Common; Bradfield and Scratchface Lane; Bradfield Southend and the Valley of the Pang; Pangbourne and Mapledurham Lock; Theale and Sulham Brook; Ashampstead Common; Pangbourne and Berry's Copse.
ISBN 9781907669682 pp 24 (2012) 148mm x 210mm
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by: Trevor Antill
The South Coast and the South Downs from Charmouth to Shoreham (225 miles). This guide describes the last part of the long distance path tracing the epic journey of Charles ll after the Battle of Worcester. After six exciting and exhausting weeks he finally found a ship at Shoreham from where he sailed to the Continent and safety. The route should not be as stressful for the modern walker, passing as it does through so much beautiful countryside, and enjoyment of the scenery is enhanced by the story of the King in whose footsteps one follows.
The main towns and villages along the route are Bridport, Broadwindsor, Winyard's Gap, East Coker, trent, Charlton Horethorne, Wincanton, Mere, Hindon, Great Wishford, Middle Winterslow, Mottisfont, Hursley, Owlesbury, Warnford, Hambleton, West Dean, Houghton, Findon, Brighton and Shoreham.
The route is fully described in detail with accommpanying sketch maps and background information about the King's adventures and the places he visited. A long but rewarding journey, and one which, like King Charles ll, you will never forget.
ISBN 9781869922290 pp 124 (1995) 145mm x 230mm
Walking Close to Market Harborough
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are clear and precise and the pencil drawn sketch maps are particularly attractive as well as practical. This guide describes ten varied and interesting circular walks close to the River Welland near Market Harborough. The walks are mainly between 4 and 8 miles in length.
The locations are: Welford, the reservoir and Sibbertoft; Lubenham and The Judith Stone; Foxton Locks; Arthingworth and Great Oxendon; Foxton and Smeeton Westerby; Thorpe Langton; Wilbarston and Ashley; Harrington and Newbottle Bridge; Mowsley, Saddington and Laughton; Laughton Hills.
ISBN 9781907669170 pp 24 (2003) 148mm x 210mm
by Trevor Antill
The Cotswolds, the Mendips and the sea from Stratford-upon-Avon to Charmouth (210 miles). In the second part of this long distance path following the extraordinary journey of Charles ll during his escape to France after the battle of Worcester, the route passes through some of the most beautiful areas of southern England.
The main towns and villages along this section of the route are Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-wold, Northleach, Cirencester, Tetbury, Chipping Sodbury, Wick, Keynsham, Abbots Leigh, Winford, Compton Martin, Wells, Castle Cary, South Cadbury, Ham Hill, Crewkerne, Hawkchurch and Charmouth.
The route is clearly described throughout with accompanying sketch maps and commentary on the events of the King's journey and the places he stayed. A remarkable walk, with a remarkable theme to it.
ISBN 9781869922283 pp 124 (1995) 145mm x 230mm
by: Paul Hannon
The 50 mile Calderdale Way steers a remarkable course, up hill and down dale in a memorable circuit of this facinating walking area. Discover Hardcastle Crags, Luddenden Dean, Norland Moor and a wealth of features, from canal towpath to historic stone causeways.
This well illustrated and concisely described guide leads along every step of the route, with the addition of several recommended detours. The route provides highly accessible walking in the very heart of the South Pennines, with the colourful little town of Hebden Bridge at the centre.
ISBN 9781870141710 pp48 (2009) 117mm x 175mm
by: Brian Smails
In September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy brought his army to Pevensey in East Sussex and went on to defeat King Harold in the town of Battle in what many people know as the battle of Hastings.
Now you can walk in the steps of William the Conqueror on this 1066 Country Walk as it meanders through stunning countryside between Pevensey and Rye via the town of Battle. There are established links to the main route from Bexhill on Sea and Hastings, to give the walker a choice of routes. This generally low level walk takes you through ancient towns and villages, over hillsides and through woodland, passing oast houses and windmills on the 31 mile route. Links with the Saxon Shore Way to the east and the South downs Way to the west provide a perfect opportunity to venture even further by linking into these other routes.
The author Brian Smailes says 'Come with me on a walk back in time as you step into what could be the actual footsteps of William The Conqueror on a journey of imagination and discovery of the beautiful East Sussex countryside'.
The illustrated guide describes the route, giving instructions together with appendices providing practical information, but sketch maps are not provided.
ISBN 1-903568-00-5
by: Paul Hannon
The 53 mile Nidderdale Way makes an absorbing circuit of the heart of Nidderdale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near Harrogate. The way begins at Ripley and encircles the valley of the River Nidd by means of a wide and varied range of footpaths, bridleways and country roads, taking a course up one side of the valley and returning down the other. As such the outward and return legs are never far apart, making it very accessible to the day walker; the finest means of tackling it, however, is as a four day walk.
Nidderdale is probably the least known of the Yorkshire Dales and as such offers peace and solitude. It is renowned for a number of attractions, notably the natural features of Brimham Rocks, How Stean Gorge and, further up the dale, Goyden Pot hole. Add to this Gouthwaite Reservoir, York's Folly and Guise Cliff, the sleepy villages of Ramsgill and Wath and it soon becomes clear why Nidderdale is such a jewel in the Dales.
This well illustrated and concisely described guide leads along every step of the route, with the addition of several recommended detours. This superb waymarked trail takes in riverbank, woodland, moorland and meadows, with ancient tracks linking a wealth of historic villages.
ISBN 1-870141-64-4 pp 48 (2005) 115mm x 175mm
by: Trevor Antill
The Midlands from Worcester to Stratford-upon-Avon via Boscobel (175 miles). One of the best known stories in British history is that of the escape of Charles ll after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. For six exciting weeks, and hotly pursued by the parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell, he travelled first north through what is now the Black Country, then south through the Cotswolds and the Mendips to the South Coast, and finally along the South Downs to Shoreham where he made his escape to France. Loyally supported by his followers, many at great risk to their own lives, he was given shelter in places both great and humble, many of which still exist today - including the famous Boscobel oak tree.
Trevor Antill has now designed this long distance walk which closely follows the route taken by Charles and enables you to visit many places, maybe only previously known to you through the history books, and also takes you through some of the finest scenery in western and southern England.
In this, the first of three books, the route follows what was probably the most hazardous part of the King's route, from the historic city of Worcester to Shakespeare's Stratford-on-Avon. The guide gives detailed route instructions together with sketch maps and facinating facts about the King's journey and the places he visited.
ISBN 9781869922528 pp 89 (2005) 145mm x 230mm
Walking Close to the Vale of Belvoir
by: Clive Brown
One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are clear and precise and the pencil drawn sketch maps are particularly attractive as well as practical. This guide describes ten varied and interesting circular walks in the Vale of Belvoir between Grantham and Nottingham. The walks are between 5 and 7 miles in length.
The locations are: Bottesford, Muston and Winter Beck; Kinoulton and the Grantham Canal; Harby and the Harby Hills; Waltham on the Wolds and Croxton Racecourse; Stathern, Plungar, Barkestone-le-Vale and Barkestone Wood; Cropwell Bishop and Foss Bridge; Croxton Kerrial and Windmill Hill; Skillington and Cringle Brook; Barkestone-le-Vale, Granby and Jericho Covert; Buckminster and Sproxton.
ISBN 9781907669521 pp 24 (2009) 148mm x 210mm
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