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| £ 3.90 | Castlemorton Map/Atlas showing properties and their names - including Berrow, Birtsmorton, Bushley, Longdon, Queenhill, Upton on Severn and Welland |
| £ 3.90 | Hanley Swan inc. Guarlford, Hanley Castle, Rhydd & Upper Welland Map/Atlas |
| £ 7.50 | Stephen Ballard 1804-1890 "One of Nature's Gentlemen" An interpretation by Pamela Hurle - To Order Only |
| £12.95 | The River Severn - A Journey Following the River from the Estuary to Its Source |
| £12.95 | The River Teme - Worcester to Source |
| £12.95 | The River Avon - Tewkesbury to Source |
| £ 4.00 | Birds & Butterflies around the Malverns |
£ 6.29 |
Bath - Insight Great Breaks - Top 10 Highlights, Walks & Tours. Includes practical Info and colour photography (10% off all Insight Guides) |
| £ 4.95 | Bredon Hill - A Guide to its Archaeology, History, Folklore & Villages - Includes some walks |
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£ 6.29 |
Great Breaks Cotswolds - Insight (10% off all Insight Guides) |
| £ 9.99 | The Cotswolds & Shakespeare
Country - Landmark Guide This guide will enable you to prepare for your holiday with an extensive briefing on all aspects of The Cotswolds and Shakespeare Country, including: history, climate, culture, food and drink. With full colour photography, this guide covers everything from Chipping Campden to The Avon Valley; there are maps and detailed background notes for each area covered by the guide. The comprehensive FactFile at the end includes details of main attractions, information on local amenities, getting there and other essentials. |
| £ 2.99 | Cotswolds - AA Mini Guide |
| £ 9.99 | Cotswolds - AA Leisure Guide The guide contains 10 walks of 2 - 10 miles, 3 family-friendly cycle rides & 2 Car Tours, each illustrated with a colour map. Each chapter tells you the best places to visit in the Cotswolds and listings pages give reviews of pubs and tea shops plus information on where to shop, local specialities, activities, and local events and festivals. |
| £12.99 | Cotswolds - Goldeneye Guide |
| £12.99 | Gloucestershire Airfields in the
second World War - Countryside Books A full account of the part played by Gloucestershire's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians and the constant dangers from raids and night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated. |
| £11.99 | Lost Railways of
Gloucestershire - Countryside Books Many thriving industries including farming, quarrying, coal and iron mining, and timber production for the shipbuilding and charcoal industries depended on the railways. In this well researched book Stan Yorke brings to life the county's railways and describes the reasons for their construction and for their subsequent closure. Modern photographs accompany those from earlier times. These together with specially drawn maps, will help the enthusiast to explore some of the old lines and stations that have survived. |
| £10.00 | The Hanleys - A history of Hanley Castle & Hanley Swan |
| £ 7.99 | Herefordshire - Landmark Guide |
| £ 5.95 | The Herefordshire Village Book
- Countryside Books Rich in stories, anecdotes and atmosphere, the Herefordshire Village Book describes over 150 of the county's villages, recalling the history, people and events, which make each of them unique. Compiled from notes sent in by members of the County's Women's Institutes, with line illustations. Villages of Britain series. |
| £12.99 | Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Airfields in the Second World War - Countryside Books During the Second World War the seven operational airfields spread across Herefordshire and Worcestershire played a major role in securing victory. Two of them, Pershore and Honeybourne, trained aircrews for Bomber Command and both sent planes and crews to join Sir Arthur Harris' spectacular 1,000 bomber raids over Germany. One of the most crucial airfields was Defford. Here, scientists and technicians were engaged in top secret work to develop the new invention of RADAR. Their success was to affect the whole course of the war. This action-packed book describes the history of the different airfields, highlights some of the major operations carried out from them, and shows the overall effect of the war on the daily lives of the local people. |
| £10.99 | Lost Railways of Herefordshire
& Worcestershire - Countryside Books Traces the history of the region's railway lines from their opening in the mid 19th century to, in many cases, their closure during the 20th century. Written in a very readable style and profusely illustrated with photographs from the age of steam, together with modern photos showing some of the track and station remains that can still be seen today. |
| £12.95 | Lincolnshire
Airfields in the Second World War - Countryside Books At the height of the Second World War, Lincolnshire had no fewer than 46 operational airfields, all but nine built since 1939. The build up of the RAF air offensive after 1940 and the arrival of squadrons from America, Australia, Canada and Poland, meant that by early in 1945 in Lincolnshire alone, there were several thousand aircraft and 80,000 personnel. In this book, each airfield is described and details of its wartime function given. Also highlighted are the many and varied aircraft that comprised the operational units. Numbered among them are the Lancaster, Manchester, Hampden, Wellington, Hurricane, Spitfire and Beaufighter. Fully illustrated. |
| £17.99 | The Forest & Chase of Malvern - Pamela Hurle |
| £ 8.99 | The Malvern Hills - An Ancient Landscape (Covers the Archaeology of the Hills from prehistoric to present day) - English Heritage |
| £13.95 | The Malvern's & Westward - Travels through the Malverns & East Herefordshire - Pictorial Guide |
| £12.99 | The Malverns - Images of England Pictorial Guide |
| £12.99 | Malvern through Time - Pictorial Guide - Brian Iles |
| £16.99 | The Malvern Hills - Pictorial Guide - Mike Smart |
| £ 7.99 | Norfolk and the Broads - Landmark Guides |
| £12.95 | Severn's Southern
Hills - by John Bradford A description of the hills flanking the river Severn between Bridgnorth & Gloucester with text and photos |
£ 4.99 |
Severn & Avon -
Landmark Guide - Special Price £4.99 The guide covers an area from Shrewsbury to Warwick and across to Gloucester; loosely following the rivers Severn and Avon. The comprehensive FactFile at the end includes details of main attractions, information on local amenities, getting there and other essentials. |
| £ 7.99 | Shropshire - Including Telford & Ironbridge Gorge - Landmark Guide |
| £12.95 | Warwickshire Airfields in the
Second World War - Countryside Books A full account of the part played by Warwickshire's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians, and the constant dangers from raids and night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated. |
| £ 3.50 | Finding Worcestershire Milestones - Pictorial Guide - The Worcestershire Group of the Milestone Society |
| £ 1.50 | Ancient Hills - Guide to geology & natural history of the |
| £ 1.20 | Malvern Hillforts |
| £ 1.50 | Malvern Chase |
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£ 5.39 |
Great Breaks Oxford - Insight Guide
(10% off all Insight Guides) The guide includes Oxford's top 10 attractions along with 10 irresistible walks and tours specially designed to suit every interest and taste, covering the heart of the university, the high street, west of the city centre and much more, followed by 2 excursions for those wanting to travel a little further afield. |
| £ 2.50 | Upton upon Severn Guide |
| £6.95 | 1/10 000 | Malvern Hills |
| £3.95 | 1/15 000 | Wells of Malvern |
Walking Guides
A thorough exploration of Bedfordshire’s lowland landscapes, from chalk downs near Dunstable to clay country and marsh and fenland in the east. 32 circular full- and half-day walks for all seasons along rivers and higher ground, with copious local-interest information for both visiting and local explorers.
The 20 walks in this book vary in length from 6 to 13 miles, covering diverse scenery from parkland around Windsor, riverside walks, walks visiting villages and castles such as Stanford Dingley and Donnington Castle, and high open country walks on the Ridgeway near Lambourn.
The route starts from Blaise Castle and heads for the old Severn Bridge by way of Spaniorum Hill and Severn Beach. Once in Wales, the first day finishes at Chepstow Castle. The following day follows an intricate but scenically varied journey to Usk by way of Gray Hill and the Wentwood Forest. An easy start the next day follows the River Usk before heading west to one of the best walkers’ pubs in Wales and the Blorenge ridge. A beautiful descent leads to Abergavenny and the end of the day.
The climb of Sugar Loaf is the highlight of day four but its attractions don’t end there. The route also ascends Table Mountain before easier and delightful walking leads to the next overnight stop at Crickhowell. Next morning the most varied day of the walk stays attractively at low-level in the morning before the afternoon climb of Tor y Foel (hopefully) gives panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons. This classic group of mountains is traversed during the final day’s walk from Talybont to Brecon, culminating in the ascent of Pen y Fan, the high point of the walk.
32 walks through bluebell woods, rolling Chiltern hills and pretty villages. The walks are of short and medium length on waymarked paths and bridleways, for all abilities and interests, and include sections of Icknield Way and a section of the Ridgeway.
20 walks around some of the outstanding countryside and rich historical heritage of Cheshire. The walks combine landscape with architecture, natural beauty with history, and our heritage with our diverse and complex culture. Includes walks around Chester, Beeston Castle, Dunham Massey, Marple, Northwich, Stretton watermill and Peover, to name a few.
Twenty short circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes routes at Winchcombe, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bibury. With maps and photographs.
Guide to 20 easy walks of 3 hours or less
This guide offers over 50 walks around the Cotswolds, including Chippi ng Camden, Shipton on Stour, Chasleton House, Sherbourne and Wychwood Forest. A range of walks are featured to suit both the casual walker and the hiker, all between two and ten miles (3.2 to 16km) in length. Each walk takes a particular theme: wildlife, history, countryside, and following in the footsteps of the famous. A location map is included to indicate the starting point of each walk and the route to take, with clearly marked topographical features to guide you. Information on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips, safety guidelines and dog-friendliness is included, and details include refreshment panels highlighting tea-room and pubs.
Planning - Places to stay and places to eat. Includes 44 large scale maps and guides to 48 towns and villages
Provides a description of the route divided into fifteen chapters, each covering one day's walk. This work includes: a 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey mapping marked with points of interest along the route; colour photographs; background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology and landscape; and a useful information section.
Guide to the 102-mile Cotswold Way (National Trail) between Chipping Campden and Bath. The route is described in both directions. It meanders through the beautiful Cotswold landscape, visiting honey-coloured villages and old market towns, and ends in the World Heritage City of Bath.
If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs this series should appeal. Here are 30 circular walks around The Cotswolds based on good pubs. The walks are suitable for all ages. With sketch maps and photographs.
Four Circular Walks with maps. From Broadheath to Malvern Wells. Walk length minimum 6.5 miles to 10.5 miles.
22 walks along easy footpaths ranging from 3-7 miles
This trail guide is conveniently split into 17 comfortable day walks. Each of these 17 sections describes and interprets the geological sites found along the trail. The geology is peppered with interesting facts about the area, along with comprehensive route directions. Each trail section within the guide is headed by a map detailing the route and sites of interest
Explore the beauty of Gloucestershire with this walking guide. It offers over 50 walks around the country, including the Cotswolds Water Park, Chipping Campden and Tewkesbury and provides places to visit along the way, or extensions to make them easier or more challenging. Each walk highlights a particular feature, for instance wildlife, history or the countryside and ranges from two to ten miles in length. A location map indicates the starting point of the walk while topographical features are clearly marked to guide you along the route. Information is also provided on footpath signs, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines and an introduction to the county provides a brief background to the area.
The Gloucestershire Way provides a continuous walk of 100 miles through the distinctive areas of the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale and Cotswold. Beginning at Chepstow the route passes through Cinderford, Gloucester and Stow-on-the-Wold before finishing at Tewkesbury. The guide breaks the route down into eight sections each with a seperate chapter. These sections begin at Chepstow, Park End, May Hill, Gloucester, Crickley, Salperton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Winchcombe.
A collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub serving good food. Includes routes near Kington, Leominster, Ledbury, Hereford and Goodrich. With maps and photographs.
St Kenelm's Way traces a route of 55 miles through Saxon Worcestershire from Clent to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.
This 128 page full colour book describes the route from Boston to Abbotsbury and is complete with 60 maps and 72 illustrations.
Location: Lincolnshire; Leicestershire; Northamptonshire; Oxfordshire; Warwickshire; Wiltshire; Somerset; Dorset
OS Maps: Explorer™ 261,249,248,234,227,224,207,206, 191,168,156,142,129,117; OL 45, OL15
The Macmillan Way is a 470km coast to coast long distance path that has been developed to increase public awareness of Macmillan Cancer Relief and to assist in raising funds for this charitable organisation. The trail first crosses the Lincolnshire Fens and then follows, as near as possible, the course of the long oolitic limestone belt which comprises stone known as 'Cotswold' in the Cotswold area, but which runs in slightly varying forms all the way from South Yorkshire to Dorset.
The Macmillan Way starts from Boston and then runs across the Fens to their western edge at Kate's Bridge near Bourne before joining the limestone belt. From here it runs to Stamford and then along the shore of Rutland Water to Oakham. It then heads south and west via Warmington to Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds. Then follows a glorious section through the Cotswold Hills via Cirencester and Tetbury to Bradford-on-Avon. Then through Somerset and into Dorset via Castle Carey and Sherborne to Abbotsbury, a coastal village noted for its lovely old limestone buildings.
North Malvern, West Malvern & Malvern Link. Written in the 'Wainwright' style including walks
30 detailed walks ranging from gentle strolls along the River Severn to strenuous hikes along the length of the Malvern Hills
123 miles - A classical walk past the greatest estates of middle england
£12.99
88 mile waymarked trail from the source at Naseby to the Severn at Tewkesbury
30 short country pub walks. Includes routes near Ludlow, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Telford and Ellesmere.
Explores Shropshire’s hills from Ludlow to the Wrekin, Bewdley to Stiperstones, Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd in 21 half- and full-day walks. Special features on Ironbridge, Ludlow, Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth and Sabrina Fair.
12 Walks between stations on line from Oxford to Hereford
A variety of mostly mapped walks to suit both the casual walker and the more serious hiker are contained in this illustrated guide. Detailed maps include information on the route - scenery, distance, terrain, places of interest - together with dog-friendly walks. Special features include: an introductory location map indicating the starting point of every walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets; places to visit along the way; refreshment information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more specific detail of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna.
2-5.5 miles circular routes
What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and then visit a traditional pub for a delicious meal and a glass of beer or wine? The fifteen circular walks in this book allow you to do just that, taking you through some of the finest scenery in Worcestershire and the Malverns, and then guiding you to a watering hole, recommended for its food and hospitality. The book's handy size fits neatly into a pocket. The circular routes are between 2 and 6 miles. They include a wide range of beautiful countryside and sweeping scenery. There are some wonderful places to visit including Tenbury Wells, Pershore, Broadway and Great Malvern itself.
A variety of mostly mapped walks to suit both the casual walker and the more serious hiker are contained in this illustrated guide. Detailed maps include information on the route - scenery, distance, terrain, places of interest - together with dog-friendly walks. Special features include: an introductory location map indicating the starting point of every walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets; places to visit along the way; refreshment information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more specific detail of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna.
England is justly famous for its pretty villages. Within them or close by lies a rich heritage of attractive farmhouses, thatched cottages, parish churches, rivers and meadows. These are the links upon which Englands network of county footpaths is based. Here are twenty circular routes in and around Worcestershire's villages including Belbroughton, Shrawley, Throckmorton and Kemerton. With sketch maps and photographs.
The official guide to backpacking or walking the Wye Valley Walk, 136 miles through the Welsh borders, crossing between south Wales and Herefordshire, from Chepstow to Plynlimon. Easy walking through wooded gorges, riverside meadows and open moorland, passing sites such as Tintern Abbey, Goodrich Castle, Hereford Cathedral and Hay-on-Wye.
| £19.50 | Wye Valley - Vol 1: Lower Wye Valley - Climbers Club Guide - Cordee |
| £17.50 | Wye Valley - Vol 2: Symonds Yat - Climbers Club Guide - Cordee |
| £10.00 | The Sandstone Outcrops of the Forest of Dean |
| £ 9.99 | East of England - AA/Sustrans
Cycling Guides Using the National Cycle Network along traffic - free paths, quiet lanes and traffic-calmed roads linking our towns & cities, countryside & places of interest. Details of rides with maps |
| £ 8.99 | The Chilterns Cycleway - 170 mile circular route, on quiet roads, towpaths, cycle lanes & bridleways. Detailed route info of each section with ) O/S 1/50 000 mapping. Includes places of interest in 'day ride' section |
| £14.95 | Cotswold Mountain
Bike Guide - 20 Classic Rides - by Tom Fenton This book features 20 classic rides between 14km and 77km in length, suitable for mountain bikers of all abilities. Each ride is described with easy-to-follow directions and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 mapping. Also included with each ride are details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings, plus refreshment stops and local knowledge. A Bonus Section includes details of the downhill riding on Leckhampton Hill, plus top tens for descents, climbs and singletrack. |
| £ 6.99 | Cotswolds - Cycling
Country Lanes and traffic free family routes - Goldeneye The 28 circular routes on this map are designed to follow the quietest country lanes. They also include traffic-free Family Cycling Trails; Stroud Valley, The Oxford Waterway and Forest of Dean Family Trails. |
| £ 6.99 | Cotswold-off-road
bike route - Goldeneye Laminated Map 10 circular touring routes off the beaten track to explore the very best trails in the cotswolds |
| £ 6.99 | Cotswolds Mountain Bike Routes - Goldeneye Map |
| £5.99 | Fakenham to Harwich (163 miles of the Hull to Harwich route) - Sustrans |
| £ 2.99 | Forest of Dean Recreation Map - Central Area - A guide to the trails and forestry tracks of the central Dean Area for cyclists and walkers (scale 1/30 000) |
| £ 2.99 | The Malverns Offroad Cycling Maps - Map 1 - East - Six circular routes on bridleways and quiet lanes to the east of the Malvern Hills |
| £ 2.99 | The Malverns Offroad Cycling Maps - Map 2 - West - Six circular routes on bridleways and quiet lanes to the east of the Malvern Hills |
| £ 9.99 | Midlands - AA/Sustrans
Cycling Guides Using the National Cycle Network along traffic - free paths, quiet lanes and traffic-calmed roads linking our towns & cities, countryside & places of interest. Details of rides with maps |
| £ 7.95 | Mountain Bike Guide - East Midlands |
| £ 8.50 | Mountain Bike Guide - North Midlands - To Manchester, Cheshire & Staffordshire |
| £ 8.00 | Mountain Bike Guide - West Midlands - Cordee |
| £ 5.99 | South Midlands (148 mile route from Oxford to Derby via Leicester) - Sustrans |
| £ 5.99 | West Midlands Cycle Route - 162 mile route - Oxford to Derby via Birmingham - Sustrans |
| £ 4.99 | Severn & Thames Cycle Map - Sustrans - Includes Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Stroud & Swindon and 5 individual day rides |
| Waterways Guides | |
| £ 9.95 | Wye Canoe? -
The Canoeists guide to the River Wye The Wye Valley attracts many thousands of visitors each year and the river is a popular resource for sport and recreation. About 250km long, one of the longest rivers in Britain and perhaps the most popular for paddlers of canoes and kayaks in the UK. It is popular for long distance touring, recreational paddling and white water paddling - including the rapids at Symonds Yat which is a nationally important site owned by the British Canoe Union. This is the 12th edition of "The Canoeists' Guide to the River Wye", published by the Environment Agency Wales which is the navigation authority responsible for the Rivers Wye and Lugg - it is their job to look after the environment and navigation for these rivers. The guide provides a comprehensive overview and the latest practical information to help plan a trip |
