This book of Heart of England Walks gives fifty walking routes, which vary in length from 3 to 9 miles, all of which have been chosen for the variety of scenic countryside through which they pass. There is much for the walker to enjoy in the Heart of England in terms of both the historical and the natural environment. Part of the battleground in the early English wars, the region is home to some of the world's finest castles and ancient buildings. Later, the region was the setting for the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its canals have now become major leisure attractions. In addition, the region's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty encompass some of the most superb walking in the UK.

The routes offer lovely walking in the Shropshire Hills, the Staffordshire Moorlands, the Clent and Lickey Hills, the Malvern Hills, Shakespeare Country, the west of Oxfordshire and the north Cotswolds. The clearly described walks offer the opportunity to visit some of the famous historic towns, villages and buildings in the area. The author has selected walks within about an hour's travel of the centre of Birmingham so that easy access is assured.

The walks in this guide have been devised by the City of Birmingham Group of the Ramblers' Association; a major walking group with a regular programme of walks catering both for beginners and for the more experienced.

In this collection, members of the group 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 9.5 miles and the shorter walks from about 3 miles to 8 miles. All are accessible by public transport and provide opportunities for refreshments at some good pubs, either en route or at the end of the walk. All the walks have full route descriptions, sketch maps and practical information. In addition an outline is included of an ambitious long distance walk from Weston-super-Mare via Birmingham to Skegness that the Group undertook as a Millennium project. Ideal if you fancy a 400 mile walk!

The 19 walk locations are: The National Forest, Barton under Needwood; Tamworth Castle and Alvecote Priory; Coleshill; Sandwell Valley; Staffordshire Railway Walk, Himley; Turner's Hill, Warren's Hall and the Saltwells; Kenilworth Castle; Leasowes Country Park, St Mary's Abbey and Illey; Lutley and Wychbury Hill; Stourbridge; Berkswell; Kidderminster to Stourbridge; Droitwich; Bromsgrove; Alvechurch; Colwall and Oyster Hill; Ribbesford Woods and the River Severn; Lapworth and Packwood house; Bidford-on-Avon.

One of a new series of '100 walks' guides produced by the AA in an original 'cheque book' format. Each page has a different walk, with route directions, a clear detailed sketch map and an information panel giving terrain details, distance, ascent, OS map numbers, starting grid reference and parking details. The walks vary from 2 to 10 miles and include rural and urban areas, along spectacular coast, in shady woodland and elegant parkland. The walks are organised by county within the region and are graded for steepness and designed to suit all levels of ability.

The walk locations include: Gloucestershire - The Ditchfords; Sezincote; Bourton-on-the-Water; Blockley; Chipping Campden; Guiting Power; South cerney; Hailes Abbey; Winchcombe; Slad Valley; Chalford; Deerhurst; Ashleworth; Uley; Adlestrop. Herefordshire - Ashperton; Frome Valley; Coppet Hill; Aymestrey; Kilpeck; Abbey Dore; Clifford; Golden Valley. Worcestershire - Cleeve Hill; Tardebigge; Hanbury Hall; Clent Hills; Droitwich Spa; Worcester City; Kingsford; Stourport-on-Severn; Great Witley; Martley; Ravenshill; Broadway. Shropshire - Wellington; Coalport; Alveley; Brown Clee Hills; Clee Hill; Wenlock Edge; Lyth Hill; Ellesmere; Whittington; Stiperstones; The Long Mynd; The Strettons; Sunnyhill; Offa's Dyke; Clun. Oxfordshire - Cornwell; Chipping Norton; Burford; Minster Lovell; Broughton; Hook Norton; Great Tew; Oxford; Blenheim Palace; Bladon; Garsington; Watlington; Uffington; Stonor; Dorchester. west Midlands - Wightwick; Sandwell Valley; Walsall; Sutton Park; Berkeswell; Bedworth. Warwickshire - Edge Hill; Studley; Alcester; Henley-in-Arden; Kingsbury; Baddesley Clinton; Stratford-upon-Avon; Polesworth; Charlecote Park; Warwick; Brailes; Hartshill Hayes; Dassett; Draycote Water. Staffordshire - Longnor; The Roaches; Tittesworth Reservoir; Cheddleton; Grindon; Apedale; Ilam; Caldonlow; Ellastone; Barlaston; Hanbury; Shugborough; Canock Chase; Lichfield; Trysull.

Britain has a rich historical heritage and the 21 walks in this book, as well as taking you through some of the fine Midlands countryside also present opportunities to visit castles, battlefields, nature reserves, museums, churches and cathedrals; to admire fine architecture and to explore some historic towns. There are also some excellent pubs, many with interesting histories. Each of the walks has an historic theme and plenty of fascinating information is provided as you proceed along the route.

Most of the walks offer you a choice of longer or shorter routes, the latter giving more time to explore a castle, a museum, or other feature during or at the end of your walk. There are walks in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Some are easy and will present no difficulties for the average walker; some, in the hilly areas, are more strenuous. They are all circular and accessible by public transport. The shortest is 2.5 miles and the longest 11 miles. Clear directions, sketch maps and practical information are provided for all the routes.

The walk locations are: Stourport; Wombourne; Ledbury; Worcester; Upper Broadheath; Malvern; Knightwick; Broadway and Bretforton; Bosworth Field and the Ashby Canal; Coombe Abbey; Wootton Wawen; Stratford; Warwick; Hereford; Bridgnorth; Ludlow; Ironbridge and Benthall Woods; Ironbridge and Blists Hill; Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale; Tewkesbury and Twyning; Tewkesbury battlefield.

The 18 circular walks in this collection explore many of the 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 and, in Gloucestershire, parts of the ever popular Cotswolds. Worcestershire and Warwickshire are also well represented, including the magnificent Malverns as well as more modest, but very scenic hilltops.

Some of the walks provide vigorous ascents; some are more gentle, and some are easy. All, however, give excellent views in an area of fine countryside that is interspersed with beautiful villages, attractive architecture and historic buildings. The distances of the main walks vary from 10.5 to 14.5 miles. However, most include the option of a shorter walk and these range between 6 and 10 miles. Clear sketch maps accompany the text.

The walk locations are: Butterton and the Hill; Alrewas and Battlestead Hill; The Long Mynd; The Cluns; Illey and Waseley Hill; Chaddesley Corbett; Hanbury and Pipers Hill; Elmley Castle and Bredon Hill; The Malverns; Bosbury and Oyster Hill; Henley-in-Arden and The Mount; Shakespeare villages and Oversley Hill; The Tysoes and Edge Hill; The Hidcotes and Ilmington Down; The Guitings; The Westcotes and Icomb Hill; Cold Aston; The Coberleys and Leckhampton Hill.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks allowing you to discover the diverse character of this region.

Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 colour-coded routes to choose from, 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. Details are included for useful organisations, refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Although we always recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer or Outdoor Leisure map on all walks, in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations are: Alcester and Wixford; Bewdley and the Wyre Forest; Bidford-on-Avon, Cleeve Prior and Middle Littleton; Bridgnorth and the River Severn; Brown Clee Hill; Castlemorton Common and the British Camp; Oakamore, Churnet Valley and Alton; Clent Hills; Ellesmere Lakes; Great Malvern and Worcestershire Beacon; Henley-in-Arden and Preston Bagot; Kenilworth and Honiley; Kinver Edge; Lickey Hills; Church Stretton and The Long Mynd; Ludlow, Bromfield and Bringewood Chase; Marquis Drive and Castle Ring, Cannock Chase; Much Wenlock and Ironbridge Gorge; Needwood Forest near Draycott in the Clay; Stratford upon Avon; Shugborough Park and Sherbrook Valley; Bridges and the Stiperstones; Stokesay Castle; Sutton Park; Tanworth-in-Arden; Pershore, Tyddesley Wood and the River Avon; Wenlock Edge; Great Witley and Abberley Hill.

This guide is one of the Jarrold Short Walks series for all the family. These lovely little full colour guides are the ideal companion for short walks that can be enjoyed by all. Features include clear and easy-to-follow instructions; detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping with the route clearly highlighted, and specially commissioned photographs. There are twenty routes to choose from, colour coded by length and difficulty; green for easy; blue for modest length with some climbing and red for more challenging walks. An introductory section gives an overview of the counties immediately surrounding the industrial and commercial heart, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, which harbour some of the most agreeable countryside in England. Rolling agrarian landscapes spread out at the foot of abrupt hills and escarpments from whose airy tops are fine views across distant plains enhanced by scattered woods and winding rivers.

The walk locations are: Kinver Edge; Clent Hills; Bewdley and River Severn; Earlswood Lakes; Middle Littleton Tithe Barn; Wilmcote and Mary Arden's house; Waseley Hills Country Park; Sutton Park; Hanbury Hall; Cannock Chase; Kenilworth; Shugborough; Alrewas to Fradley Junction; Henley-in-Arden; Sambourne to Coughton Court; Great Alne; Dudmaston; Baddesley Clinton; Brewood to Chillington Hall; Packwood House, Kingswood.

The National Forest is an area of 200 square miles covering parts of west Leicestershire, east Staffordshire and south Derbyshire. The River Trent winds across the heart of it and for much of the way it is partnered by the Trent and Mersey Canal. The landscape is undulating with plenty of extensive, sweeping and even dramatic views. The many woodlands, both new and mature, are among the major attractions for walkers as are paths across riverside meadows and along canal towpaths. In addition there are attractive villages, great parklands and many sites of historic interest.

This collection of twenty walks is not just confined to the boundaries of the National Forest but also includes a number of interesting and attractive areas on its periphery. Each walk includes a summary box of practical information, clear route finding instructions plus a sketch map and notes on points of interest.

The walk locations are: Tutbury, Stonepit Hills and Hanbury; Repton and Newton Solney; Shardlow; Melbourne and Breedon on the Hill; Calke Park and Ticknall; Burton-upon-Trent; Hoar Cross; Barton-under-Needwood; Fradley Junction and Alrewas; National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas and Wychnor; Rosliston and Walton-on-Trent; Coton in the Elms; Moira Furnace and Ashby Canal; Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Blackfordby and Smisby; Staunton Harold; Osgathorpe; Sence Valley; Bradgate Park; Thornton Reservoir and Stanton under Bardon; Bosworth Battlefield.

The Three Choirs Counties comprise Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and this selection of walks takes twelve widely distributed locations, one for each month of the year, looking for outstanding natural history and countryside as well as architectural interest. Each of the walks is described for a particular month, but all of them are good walks for any time of the year. They are not strenuous or arduous but are designed to provide fresh air and exercise while admiring features on the route. Comments on weather, landscape and natural history provide additional information and interest.

Each location provides two short walks (or occasionally three) giving a couple of hours of gentle walking, and these can be joined together to provide longer walks. Clear route directions and sketch maps are provided for all the walks together with a practical fact file giving distances, starting points, maps, access, public transport and refreshment details.

The walk locations are: Lickeys and Bittell Reservoirs; Painswick and Slad; Dymock and Kempley; Evesham, Charlton and Cropthorne; Malvern Hills and the Langdale Woods; Symonds Yat; Bishops Frome; Pembridge, Eardisland and Staunton on Arrow; Broadway, Stanton and Buckland; Nagshead in the Forest of Dean; Bodenham, Dinmore Hill and Queenswood; Cotswold Water Park.

Walk East Midlands is the first book of walks for the entire East Midlands area: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, and Northamptonshire. There's a huge variety of scenery: from upland limestone plateaux to low-lying fenland; ancient granite outcrops to fertile river valleys; undulating rolling hills to woodlands of infinite variety.

Each section has a detailed and informative introduction to the county, with the opportunity to explore not only the popular areas but also the lesser-used routes away from the crowds. The 50 walks are from 8 to 15 miles, though many have shorter alternatives. At-a-glance information tells you distances and durations, maps required, how to get to the start (including grid references) and where to go for refreshments. Detailed instructions take you round each route, describing points of interest you'll see along the way. The walks have been compiled by members of East Midlands Ramblers' Association Groups, and reflect their vast local knowledge of the area.

The starting points for the walks are as follows: Derbyshire - Eyam; Linacre Reservoir; Darley Bridge; Ashover; Bolsover; Wingfield Manor; Fenny Bentley; Ashbourne; Dale; Repton. Nottinghamshire - Blyth; Retford; Laxton; Southwell; Girton; Edwinstowe; Brinsley; East Bridgford; Keyworth; East Leake. Lincolnshire - Burton Upon Stather; Tetney; Tealby; Kettlethorpe; Belchford; Culverthorpe; Ropsley; Folkingham; Bourne; Stamford. Leicestershire and Rutland - Nether Broughton; Wymondham; Frisby on the Wreake; Burrough Hill; Cropston Reservoir; Braunston; Rutland Water; Shackerstone; Tur Langton. Northampton - Foxton Locks; Barrowden; Nassington; Geddington; Moulton; Braunston; Brafield-on-the-Green; Bozeat; Schuckburgh; Everdon; Salcey Forest.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout the region covered. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 colour-coded routes to choose from, 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. Details are included for useful organisations, refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Although we always recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer or Outdoor Leisure map on all walks, in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walks cover Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire including routes based around the following locations. Badby, Everden and Fawsley Park; Blyth; Bosworth Battlefield; Bothamsall and Conjure Alders; Bottesford and the Grantham Canal; Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill; Burrough Hill Fort and the Dalby Hills; Clumber Park; Sherwood Forest Country Park; Foxton Locks and the Laughton Hills; Geddington Chase; Hallaton; Harlestone and the Bringtons; King's Cliff and Westhay Wood; Kirby Hall and Deene Park; Manor Hills and Welbeck Park; Nene Valley villages and Old Sulehay Forest; Newstead Abbey and Fountain Dale; Laxton; Oundle; Paulersbury and Whittlewood Forest; Rutland Water; Salcey Forest; Southwell; Hungarton; West Leake Hills.

Don't stay at home - If you enjoy walking but think you're restricted because of a child in a pushchair, this book proves that you are not! This expertly planned book is the first pushchair-friendly walking guide for the East Midland, written by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic 'East Midlander'. It provides excellent coverage with 30 routes in the wonderful East Midlands countryside. Enjoy fabulous scenery including open countryside, rolling hills, country parks, nature reserves, ancient abbeys and historic halls. Other things to see and do include exploring Sence Valley Trails, a stroll through Wollaton Park gardens, wildfowl on Thornton Water to wonder at, and in Bradgate Park, hilltops to climb. The routes ensure there are no unexpected obstacles to negotiate the pushchair over, under or through. And many of these pushchair friendly routes are also suitable for wheelchair users. Clear instructions, sketch maps and all the practical advice you will need are provided.

The walk locations are: Belton House, Grantham; Bradgate Ruins, Newtown Linford, Leicester; Branston Water, Burton-upon-Trent; Burrough Hill, Melton Mowbray; Cresswell Crags, Worksop; Highfields Loop, Nottinghham; Mill Lakes, Bestwood Village; National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas; Poulter Country Park, Nether Langwith; Rosliston; Newark; Ruddington; Edwinstowe, Mansfield; Attenborough; Loughborough; Bestwood Village, Nottingham; Clumber Park, Worksop; Empingham; Kedleston Hall, Derby; Ibstock; Heanor; Thornton; New Clipstone; Syston; Wollaton; Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe; Broxtowe; Cutthorpe.

It is sometimes thought that the countryside around the Midlands is flat and uninteresting; in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. The contours may not be on the scale of some of the better known ridges and escarpments in Great Britain, but one only needs to rise a very modest height to gain quite outstanding views. This book contains a selection of 18 ridge and valley walks, taking in some better known and some lesser known hills; but most with one or two pleasant surprises. They are all within the counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

All the walks are circular and should present no problem of access to motorists. Most can also be reached by public transport. Parking and public transport details are provided. Distances range from 3 to 10 miles, with a 'Challenge Walk' of 20 miles, which can, however, be split into shorter sections. Detailed route directions are supported with clear sketch maps.

The walk locations are: Blakedown; Wyre Forest; Little Stretton; Kinver; Cannock Chase; Salt (River Trent); Wenlock Edge; Onibury (Stokesay Castle); Clent Hills; Church Stretton; Shifnal; Aston Muslow; Eastnor (Malvern Hills); Wolverley - the Clent Ridge from the Four Stones (challenge walk).

Following the theme established in the author's first volume of Ridges and Valleys, Trevor Anthill now describes eighteen further Midlands walks in the three counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Some of the areas explored are among the lesser known parts of this attractive region with most of the walks containing some element of historic or local interest which offer the reader a real sense of discovery. Distances range from 3.5 to 12.5 miles, with one longer 'leg stretcher' of 17 miles. All the walks are circular and will present no problems of access for motorists. Car parking details are provided together with information about appropriate public transport.

The walk locations are: Bewdley; Morville; Chaddesley Corbett; Grimley; Halesowen; Croxton; Munslow; Much Wenlock; Trysull; Nordy Bank; The Wrekin; Draycott Edge; The Roaches; Wenlock Edge; Meaford; Worcester; Highgate Common; Wolverley.

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, canals 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 of the walks are circular, the three exceptions having ample public transport to the start and at the finish. Many have short versions so you have a choice of distances ranging from 4.5 miles to 14 miles. The book provides comprehensive walking instructions, with photographs and much historical and descriptive detail, sketch maps, car parking and public transport information, together with locations of refreshment opportunities.

Locations include: Shropshire - Ellesmere Meres and canal; Alveley and River Severn. Staffordshire - Barton-under-Needwood; Shropshire Union Canal; The Sherbrook Valley. Leicestershire - Ashby Canal. Worcestershire - Harvington Hall and Blakedown; Sapey Brook; Kingsbury Waterways. Warwickshire - Draycote Water; Henley; The Alne Valley; Alcester and the River Arrow; Wilmcote. West Midlands - Rea Valley; Harborne to Hampstead.

The River Severn, Britain's longest river, rises on the slopes of Plynlimon in Wales and flows through the beautiful counties of Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire before discharging into the Bristol Channel. From Roman times it formed an essential route for the transport of goods and served the important towns of Shrewsbury, Worcester, Gloucester and Bristol. It played a significant role in the development of Ironbridge, Britain's first industrial town.

In this book the author presents an absorbing account of the geography and history of the river accompanied by twenty walks that explore some of the fine towns and countryside that the Severn passes through on its 220 mile journey to the sea. The lengths of the walks range from 2 to 12 miles, with an average of about 6 miles and all are circular. Clear directions and sketch maps are provided together with useful practical information.

The walk locations are: Plynlimon; Llanidloes; Caersws; Caersws, Abermule; Welshpool; Welshpool, Melveley and the Vyrnwy confluence; Shrewsbury - Haughmond Hill; Atcham; Ironbridge; Bridgnorth; Bewdley; Stourport; Worcester; Severn Stoke; Tewkesbury; Gloucester; Framilode; Frampton on Severn; Slimbridge; Berkeley and Sharpness.

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, battle sites, medieval castles and even a Second World War camp. Most are based on English Heritage sites, but others are included because of their particular interest.

Walking distances vary from 3 miles to 13.5 miles (although this longer one can be divided up to create two seperate walks). All of them start at, or pass through, places of historical interest that will add greatly to your appreciation of a day out in beautiful walking countryside. Most have good pubs en route. The clear route descriptions are supported by sketch maps and some illustrations, and there is additional information about the historical places visited. Locations include the Manifold Valley, Cannock Chase, Boscobel, Wenlock Priory, Clun Castle, Stokesay, Croft Castle, Harvington Hall, Malvern Hills, Broadway, Kenilworth Castle, Edge Hill and Hailes Abbey amongst many others.

As opposing armies converged on each other from different parts of the country, they often met up somewhere in the centre. Because of this, the Midlands has played a prominent part in the military history of England and the events that form the basis of the 22 walks in this guide range from the Battle of Evesham in 1265 to the bombing of Coventry in 1940. The walks are spread across the midlands, with many located near major centres. There are battlefields, siege sites and the many other places associated with military campaigns ranging from Richard III's overnight stay at a Leicester inn to Charles II's escape from his pursuers at Boscobel House. Most of the sites are in peaceful and tranquil surroundings and situated amidst attractive countryside. Many have features of interest nearby, such as a ruined castle, a cathedral, an ancient house, or old churches and abbeys, which all add to the interest and enjoyment of the walk.

Each walk includes a summary of a military engagement, putting battles and seiges into historical context, plus full route descriptions, information on other places of interest and suggestions for local follow-up visits associated with the battle. The locations are: Evesham; Kenilworth; Shrewsbury; Blore Heath; Northampton; Mortimer's Cross; Edgcote; Tewkesbury; Bosworth; Leicester; Stoke Field; Nottingham; Edgehill; Cropredy Bridge; Naseby; Stow; Newark; Lichfield; Worcester; Boscobel House; Derby; Coventry.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout this varied region. 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 are (in order of length): Tewkesbury; Fairford; Moreton-in-Marsh and Batsford; Wroxton and Drayton; Evesham and the River Avon; Broadway and Buckland; Upton and the River Severn; Wellesbourne, Hampton Lucy and Charlecote Park; Brailes Hill; Edge Hill; Mickleton and the Hidcotes; Bourton-on-the-Water and the Rissingtons; The Barringtons and Windrush; Otmoor; Alcester and Coughton Court; Aston Cantlow and Wilmcote; Barnsley Park and the Coln Valley; Bledington, Westcote and Icomb; Elmley Castle and the Combertons; Bretforton and Honeybourne; Welcombe Hills and Snitterfield; Cold Aston, Notgrove and Turkdean; Ilmington and Ebrington; Warwick and the Grand Union Canal; Welford-on-Avon, Barton and Dorsington; Hay Wood, Rowington and Baddesley Clinton; Stratford-upon-Avon and the Stour Valley; Burton Dassett Hills and surrounding villages.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide provides a diverse selection of walks in the Midlands and makes an ideal companion for exploring the region on foot. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. 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 in order of length are: Tyddesley Wood and the River Avon; Alcester and Wixford; Kinver Edge; Needwood Forest; Marquis Drive and Castle Ring; Henley-in-Arden and Preston Bagot; Ellesmere Lakes; Sutton Park; Tanworth-in-Arden; Stokesay Castle and View Wood; Churnet Valley and Alton; Lickey Hills; Clent Hills; Witley Court and Abberley Hill; Kenilworth and Honiley; Great Malvern and Worcestershire Beacon; Shugborough Park, Sherbrook Valley and Brocton Coppice; Bridgenorth and the River Severn; Bidford-on-Avon, Cleeve Prior and Middle Littleton; Bewdley and Wyre Forest; ludlow, Bromfield and Bringewood Chase; Wenlock Edge; Castlemorton Common, Malverns; Stiperstones; Stratford-upon-Avon; Brown Clee Hill; Much Wenlock, Ironbridge Gorge andBuildwas Park; the Long Mynd.

The author says 'This book is presented as a guide to upland country walks - nature's own tranquillisers and antidote to the pressures of everyday life in an often troubled world.' The guide takes in much of the Midlands in its search for the best in hill walks, including the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Gwent, Shropshire and Staffordshire. There is an immense variety of countryside included in this selection of walks, from the southern tip of the Pennine range, the foothills of the Welsh borderlands, the heathlands of Sutton Park and Cannock Chase and the lovely Cotswolds to name just a few.

Each one of the hundred walks featured has a detailed route description; a specially drawn sketch map; notes on features of historical and geographical interest; full directions from Birmingham city centre; information on distances and amounts of climbing and OS grid references for starting points; and hints on how to shorten the walks. We cannot list all of the walks, but think of a sizable hill in the counties mentioned and it's probably included.