Here is a very small selection of the new walking guides published recently. These have impressed us either with the quality of the writing, the choice of routes, or with exceptional layout and production quality. You will find these plus the many more new books at our online bookshop.

Lakeland Fellranger - Southern Fells
Published March 2009
Mark Richards' authoritative Fellranger series of guides is an astonishing accomplishment, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date description of every path, crag, fell and valley in the Lake District. The series is the modern rucksack reference for the discerning fell adventurer, being both inspirational and informative.
Each fell has its own dedicated chapter, and the variety of routes on the fell are carefully depicted on Harvey maps and fellscape diagrams. The scenic qualities of the landscape are illustrated by colour photographs and detailed summit panoramas that help underpin the reader's appreciation of these magnificent mountains. The Lakeland Fellrangers series combines the personal and artistic touch found in Wainwright's guides, with everything the modern walker needs. Author Mark Richards was one of Wainwright's protégés and with the Fellranger books he proves he is a worthy successor.

Also published in March
Lakeland Fellranger Mid-western Fells

Walking in County Durham
Published September 2008
This second edition of this popular guide book now describes 450 miles of walking routes and cycle-ways, exploring all corners of this varied and historic landscape, wild moorlands, gentle countryside, riverside walks, nature reserves, heritage sites, railway paths and the low cliff coast. Routes pass Roman forts, ancient churches and castles. Solid stone villages encircle extensive greens; and, on the high Pennines, vast tracts of wild moorland are now 'open access.' There are 40 walking routes plus 10 cycle-ways described with choices for all abilities. The guide is copiously illustrated throughout with colour photographs and each of the routes has a colour route map based upon OS Landranger mapping. Packed with local information on the wildlife, geology, history and industrial heritage of the county this guide is an indispensable companion to exploring County Durham on foot.

Coastal Walks Around Anglesey
Published August 2008
This completely revised and expanded guide replaces the Volume 1 guide.This new guide contains 22 circular walks which sample just about everything the island's coastline has to offer and have been chosen with all walkers in mind, from those looking for a casual half day walk to add variety to a holiday, to the more ambitious rambler who may complete two or more routes, perhaps as a less strenuous alternative to Snowdonia. Those not familiar with the island, will find this book useful as a guide to some of its most scenic and unspoilt locations. Each of the 22 walks is described in detail with full directions, commentary on the surroundings and a sketch map.

25 Walks - Heart of Scotland
Published August 2008
This practical and colourful little guide is written by a very experienced author and can be used with confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by easy-to-use maps and colour photographs. The guide is also packed with interesting historical facts and local information. The Heart of Scotland is the magnificent walking country between Stirling and Perth, extending west to St Fillans and Loch Earn and north to Amultree in the Sma' Glen. Easily accessible from all of central Scotland, it is a paradise for walkers. The walks described here take in some of the most beautiful scenery in central Scotland. Included are routes around the site where William Wallace fought and won his famous battle, the spectacular and popular Ochil Hills, Scotland's oldest distillery at Glenturret, and the hidden gem of Pitcairns

Adventure Walks for Families in and Around London
Published June 2008
Adventure Walks is a collection of twenty five specially created walks for families who want their children to enjoy the great outdoors. Each adventure is inspired by a theme such as a castle, a beach, bird-watching or a favourite children's book. Walk with Winie-the-Pooh in Ashdown Forest, discover the hideouts of the Swallows and Amazons in Suffolk, the secrets of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox in the Chilterns, and whereabouts of the real Watership Down. It is packed with ideas of what to take, what to listen to in the car, where to eat, and what to do when you get there, including scavenger hunts, shelter building, foraging for food, crabbing and trail making. This book provides a clear, step-by-step guide for a fantastic free day out in the country. There are lots of colourful illustrations and diagrams which will appeal to your children and we feel sure they will have a great time as well as learning to love our glorious countryside.

Drive and Stroll in Cumbria and the Lake District
Published March 2008
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 café. With glorious countryside, inspiring views and fascinating reminders of a historic past, Cumbria and the Lake District has a rich landscape of wild moorland and mountains; quiet woods and hidden valleys; tumbling waterfalls; sparkling rivers and lakes; and dramatic coastline. You can savour the woods of Brandlehow, overlooking Derwent Water, linger on the shore of Buttermere, or even join the gaze of Alfred Wainwright himself from Orrest Head, but this guide shows there is a bigger picture to be seen. It steps out of the straightjacket imposed by the Lake District National Park boundary and explores the wider area of Cumbria, a heterogeneous amalgam of Cumberland, Westmoreland, a bit of north Lancashire and a corner of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
There are now 18 titles in this popular series as follows:
Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire; Berkshire; Cambridgeshire; Cotswolds; Derbyshire and the Peak District; Devon; Hertfordshire; Kent; Lancashire; Northamptonshire; North Yorkshire; Oxfordshire; Somerset; Suffolk; Surrey; Warwickshire; West Yorkshire. You will find these guides in the appropriate English counties section of the bookshop.

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