We all want to remain fit and healthy and enjoy a long life. Exercise plays a vital part, but it doesn't have to become a trial or a chore. Walking is one of the best forms of regular exercise. It is also one of the most enjoyable. A brisk walk in the open air raises energy levels, burns off calories, and it makes you feel good. Not only that - it's free!

Here is a carefully selected combination of country walks in the beautiful countryside of Lincolnshire. The 20 graded, circular routes have been designed as a simple programme for those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The routes are between 1.5 and 8.5 miles in length and include information about how to get to the start; an estimate of calories used; details of distance and terrain; a recommended refreshment stop; numbered route directions and details of points of interest along the way. Sketch maps support the text and numerous colour photographs illustrate features of the walks.

The walk locations are: Witham Way Country Park; Twigmoor Woods; Lincoln - the South Common; Londonthorpe; Legbourne and Little Cawthorpe; Gibralter Point; Chambers Farm Wood; Spalding; Brayford Pool and Boultham Park; Broughton; Stamford and Easton-on-the-Hill; Skegness and Winthorpe; Blyton and Laughton; Tealby and Walesby; Norton Disney; Little Bytham and Castle Bytham; Carlton Scroop and Ancaster; Frieston Shore and the Pilgrim's Memorial; Thurlby, Witham-on-the-Hill and Manthorpe; Goulceby and Belchford.

On a fine day there is nothing quite like a drive to the country, followed by a leisurely walk and a hearty meal in a good local pub or tearoom. With its Wolds, fenland, ancient woods and rolling farmland, Lincolnshire provides the perfect landscape.

In this volume of 20 circular routes, there are walks around Lincoln's Fossdyke Navigation; the mellow limestone villages of Greatford and Braceborough; the fenland villages of Moulton and Bicker; the Belvoir Vale at Woolsthorpe; the estate village of Great Limber close to Brocklesby Park; and the Georgian town of Alford with its folk museum and craft market. Other routes take in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby; the Northcote Heavy Horse sanctuary; the Red Hill Nature Reserve with its abundance of wildflowers; and the lost Wolds village of Beesby. En route there are also beautiful churches to visit and several windmills - two of them serving cream teas.

The walks vary in length from 2 to 5 miles and there is information on how to get to the start and where to park. In addition there are photographs of places along the way and numbered sketch maps which correspond with numbered paragraphs in the text.

The 20 walk locations are: Greatford and Braceborough; Moulton and Whaplode; Bicker; Pointon and Sempringham Priory; Newton and Haceby; Woolsthorpe by Belvoir; Dry Doddington; Coningsby and Tattershall Castle; Sibsey; Halton Holegate and The Steepings; Hagworthingham and Bag Enderby; Bilsby and Alford; South Thoresby, Belleau and Aby; Goulceby; Lincoln; Stow Minster and Marton; Walesby; Hawerby; Great Limber and Brocklesby; Susworth and Laughton Forest.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout Lincolnshire. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. GPS data for each waypoint of every walk is included. With 28 routes to choose from, colour coded for difficulty, and all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit all situations.

The guide introduces you to the area and highlights the most scenic walks. Practical details are included, such as refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Usually we recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer map on all walks, but in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations include: Alvingham and the Louth Canal; Tattershall and Coningsby; Thornton Abbey; Spalding; North Carlton and Scampton; Barton and the River Humber; Tetford - Tennyson Country; Claythorpe Mill and the Swaby valley; Stamford, Easton-on-the-Hill and Tinwell; Boston and the River Witham; Isle of Axholme; Sea Banks of the Wash; Vale of Belvoir; Donington and the Bain valley; Woodhall Spa; Bourne Wood and Edenham; Chapel St Leonards, Hogsthorpe and Chapel Point; Old Bolingbroke and East Keal; Lincoln and the Fossdyke; Long Sutton and South Holland Main Drain; Southrey, Bardney and Tupholme Abbey; Crowland and the River Welland; Barnetby le Wold, Bigby and Somerby; Around Horncastle; Walesby, Claxby and Normanby le Wold; Tealby and Kirmond le Mire; Laceby, Irby-upon-Humber and Ayleby; Wellingore - four Lincoln edge villages.

To those who enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs this book should appeal. The routes have been chosen to show the walker the diverse countryside that Lincolnshire has to offer. A best seller from the day it was first published, it now appears in a new updated and revised edition. All the routes are circular, with walks by the Humber Estuary at Saltfleet; and beside the rivers and lakes at Anton's Gowt. There are the wonderful nature reserves of Dunholme and Barrowhaven; stunning views to be enjoyed at Aswarby and Coleby; and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Wolds at Belchford and Tealby. There is also the opportunity to explore some of Lincolnshire's picturesque villages with their pretty cottages, ancient churches and inns. Although it is one of the largest counties in England, Lincolnshire is sparsely populated. From Barrow Haven on the Humber to Gedney Drove End by the Wash, the walker can experience the sort of peace and quiet not easily found these days. The routes embrace a wide variety of scenery, from an exploration of the ancient town of Louth to strolls along some of the county's many waterways which abound with wildlife.

The walks vary in length from 1 to 4.5 miles and each route is described in detail with its own accompanying sketch map. There is a photograph of each pub and information about its history and character, how to get there, parking facilities, food specialities and range of ales.

The 21 walk locations are: Greatford; Deeping St. James; Castle Bytham; Pinchbeck; Gedney Drove End; Denton; Aswarby; Anton's Gowt; Coleby; Dunholme; Haltham; Belchford; South Thoresby; Tealby; Louth; Saltfleet; Susworth; Barnoldby le Bec; Burton-upon-Stather; Barrow Haven; East Halton.

Walking books which match an exhilarating ramble with a nearby pub serving good food and drink have become, over the past ten years or so, one of the most popular forms of footpath guides. Until now most of the walks in these guides have tended to be between 2 and 7 miles in length. Here is a pub walks book with routes that are a little longer at 9 to 12 miles, and a little more adventurous and challenging, leaving those who complete them with a real sense of achievement.

The 20 circular routes in this volume offer a wealth of places to see and explore. There is Lincolnshire's most spectacular ruin, Croyland Abbey near Crowland; Little Bytham, where Mallard achieved the steam locomotive record of 126mph in 1938; and Metheringham airfield, once home to the country's Lancaster bombers of 106 squadron during the last war. In addition there is a nature reserve amongst the dunes between Salt Fleetby and Twaddlethorpe, and another on Tetney Marshes, where you can watch for grey plovers, shelducks and Brent geese; a turf maze at Alkborough to explore; stunning views from the Wolds near Rothwell to admire; and everywhere, huge skies, pretty villages and undisturbed countryside.

Each walk description includes details of how to get to the start, where to park and where to stop for refreshments. The sketch maps have numbers which correspond with the numbered paragraphs in the text and there is information on the area's history, flora and fauna.

The walk locations ae: Greatford, Barholm and Uffington; Crowland and the River Welland; Spalding; Edenham and Castle Bytham; Ingoldsby, Boothby, Pagnell, Ropsley and Humby; Culverthorpe Lake; Ewerby; Barrowby and Allington; Wellingore, Coleby and Navenby; Lincoln Heath; Woodhall Spa and Kirkby on Bain; Nettleham, Dunholme andSudbrooke Park; South Ormsby and Tetford; Skendleby; Swaby and Little Cawthorpe; Saltfleetby; Tetney Marshes; Rothwell and Nettleton; Scotter; Burton upon Stather.

If you are looking for a walk of between 2.5 and 6.5 miles in the superb countryside of Lincolnshire topped off by some good pub food, this is the book for you. Its handy size fits neatly into a pocket and it includes all the details you need. Contents include an introduction to each walk, details of distance and terrain, how to get to the start, recommended pub, food served and telephone number, numbered route directions, matching numbered route maps and details of places of interest nearby. There are also photographs to illustrate the pubs and some scenic views to be enjoyed.

The 15 walk locations are: Skillington; Edenham; Pinchbeck; Freiston; Oasby; Dry Doddington; Welbourn; Fiskerton; Kirkby on Bain; Hagworthingham; Goulceby; Ludborough; Redbourne; Barnetby le Wold; Belton.

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 focuses on the Welland near Stamford with nine varied and interesting circular walks, mainly about 6 miles in length.

The walk locations are: Stamford and Wothorpe Groves; Greetham and Fort Henry; Ryhall and Tolethorpe Park; Stamford and Easton on the Hill; Fineshade Abbey and Wakerley Great Wood; Ketton and Pit Lane; Great Casterton and Tickencote Park; Braceborough, Greatford and Shillingthorpe Park; Easton on the Hill, Ketton and Tinwell.

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 south Lincolnshire close to the towns of Bourne and Market Deeping. Distances vary from four to over seven miles.

The walk locations are: Morton; Market Deeping and West Deeping; Castle Bytham; Bourne and Northorpe; Little Bytham and Creeton; Edenham and Bourne Wood; Morton and Fox Wood; Creeton, Swayfield and Swinstead; Bulby and Hawthorpe; Northborough and Deeping St James.

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 focuses on the countryside between Spalding, Bourne, Sleaford and Grantham with thirteen walks, varying in length from 4 miles to 7.5 miles.

The walk locations are: Boothby Pagnell and Ingoldsby Wood; Baston and Greatford; Lawyer's Creek near Holbeach St Matthew; Osbournby and Swarby; Culverthorpe; Spalding; Ingoldsby; Pointon; Cowbit and Bell Tunnel Drain; Folkingham; Osbournby, Dembleby and Newton; Ropsley and Little Humby; Burton-le-Coggles and Bitchfield.

Walking Close to Stamford

Walking Close to Bourne and the Deepings

The thirty walks in this all-colour guide combine some of the most beautiful scenery in Lincolnshire with the opportunity to enjoy a meal and a drink in a good local pub. All the strolls are 4 miles or under in length and are suitable for families and all age groups. There is information about how to get to the start, where to park and places of interest to visit nearby. In addition there are photographs of the pubs and sights along the way, and maps with numbering to match the text for greater clarity.

The book offers a wealth of local places to explore: There is Barnetby le Wold and spectacular views across the Humber estuary; Marshchapel, once a haven for smugglers, where contraband gin. tea and tobacco were secretly run ashore; Scampton, home to the famous 617 Dambusters Squadron during the Second World War, and Goulceby, where the stroll takes in part of the Viking Way. There is a chance to discover chalk-dwelling flowers at the nearby Lincolnshire Trust Nature Reserve; Edenham, with its Georgian vicarage where Charles Kingsley is said to have written 'Hereward the Wake'; the fen village of Cowbridge with ingeniously engineered water levels and sluices, and Tydd St. Mary, where Nicholas Breakspear, the only Englishman to become Pope, is thought to have been rector in the 12th century.

The 30 walk locations are: Barnetby le Wold; Keelby; Weelsby; Nettleton; Marshchapel; West Stockwith; Binbrook; Morton; Louth; Scampton; Goulceby; Alford; Fiskerton; Halton Holegate; Skegness; Revesby; Stickney; Digby; Fulbeck; Cowbridge; Sleaford; Helpringham; Allington; Surfleet; Edenham; South Witham; Tydd St. Mary; Baston; Crowland; Stamford.

Here is a book of pub walks for all ages. Each of the 20 circular walks begins and ends with a good pub, chosen for its welcome and food. All the featured pubs provide some indoor facilities for families. Each is described, with details of its history and character, how to get there and where to park. The routes have been chosen with care for simplicity as well as spectacle. All are less than 5 miles with the directions clearly presented and accompanied by a sketch map.

Lincolnshire is a county filled with interesting and historic inns. There is the gracious hostelry at Tetford, one time haunt of Lord Alfred Tennyson and Dr Johnson and the unusual 'two pub' pub at Laceby, separate outside but as one inside. From the curiously named Blue Horse in Skillington you can explore the secluded valley of the Cringle Brook and visit nearby Woolsthorpe Manor, birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. Tetney Lock, by the mouth of the Humber, offers an exhilarating walk on the wild side that is a paradise for bird watchers. and many pubs are close to attractions such as the Maud Foster Windmill at Boston, the Lincolnshire Steam Beer Co. at Bourne and Belvoir Castle.

The walk locations are: Uffington; Crowland; Tydd St. Mary; Witham on the Hill; Skillington; Woolsthorpe; Langrick Bridge; Folkingham; Scopwick; Candlesby; Aubourn; Stow in Lindsey; Nettleham; Tetford; Tetney Lock; Redbourne; Laceby; Bottesford; Stallingborough; Bonby.

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to drive to the countryside, stretch your legs and then visit a good pub for some fine food. The 40 circular routes in this book show how this can be done and take the walker through some of the most beautiful scenery in England.

In Derbyshire there are walks starting at Ladybower Reservoir with its 6.1 billion gallons of water; Shirley, which includes part of the Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk; West Hallam where a variety of wildfowl can be seen and Melbourne with its ancient Swarkestone Bridge.

Nottinghamshire offers routes from Hayton alongside the Chesterfield Canal; Ravenshead which visits Newstead Park, once the home of Lord Byron; Colston Bassett with its ancient church ruins; and Nether Langwith which follows part of the Robin Hood Way.

Walks in Lincolnshire include Surfleet in the fens with its tilting church spire; Scopwick and its pretty Royal Oak pub; Redbourne with an illustrious history dating back to medieval times; and Thornton Curtis with its spectacular 12th century abbey.

The full walk locations are: Derbyshire - Ladybower Reservoir; Bretton, near Foolow; Tideswell; Kelstedge; Heath; Hartington; Carsington Water; Ambergate; Shirley; West Hallam; Mackworth; Melbourne; Coton in the Elms. Nottinghamshire - West Stockwith; Langold Country Park; Hayton; Church Laneham; Clumber Park; Nether Langwith; Edwinstowe; Laxton; Collingham; Ravenshead; Southwell; Awsworth; Attenborough; Colston Bassett. Lincolnshire - Surfleet; Grimsthorpe; South Witham; Oasby; Long Bennington; Aubourn; Scopwick; Belchford; Donington on Bain; Covenham; Redbourne; Owston Ferry; Thornton Curtis.