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Details of delivery terms will be given by the individual retailer. The list is updated at regular intervals but If there is a particular title you are having difficulty finding we will be happy to do a search through our book sourcing service. WALKING EVENTS For Walking Festivals in the Peak District and Derbyshire visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com/walking
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MAPS OF DERBYSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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AA 50 Walks, Derbyshire
- Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide
features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book
features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating
background reading on the history and wildlife of Derbyshire, as well as
other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with places to
visit along the way, including tea rooms and pubs, with extra details on
their character and the food on offer. Every walk is given a summary of
distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access,
landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Published
February 09.
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Country Walks around the National Forest, Brian Conduit - The National Forest is an area of 200 square miles covering parts of Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. This collection of 20 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. Among the major attractions are the many woodlands, both new and mature, paths across riverside meadows and along canal towpaths, attractive villages, great parklands and many sites of historic interest. Published Aug 07. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.
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Pub Walks in Derbyshire, Charles Wildgoose - Twenty circular walks around Derbyshire based on good pubs, with sketch maps and photographs. Published June 08.
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| AA 100 Walks in Northern England - Seven regional walking titles in this new series help walkers enjoy the best of the British countryside. Each book offers highlights of the area, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls maybe shorter, depending on the hinterland. Each book offers: 100 mapped walks, with 1 walk per page, in a handy cheque-book format; Detailed 1:25,000 OS (redrawn) maps in 4-colour with route and topographical features marked clearly; Location map of the region giving the start point of all walks offered; Range of walks appealing to both casual walkers and hikers. Each walk has a theme: Rural walks, Historic & Urban walks, Famous Footsteps walks, Spectacular Scenery Walks, Wilderness walks, Industrial Heritage walks, Parkland walks, Mysterious & Ancient Monuments walks, Woodland & Nature walks; Maps annotated with places to visit along the way; Detailed information panel includes distance, start point, easy-to-follow walk directions, parking, public transport and terrain; Numbered walk directions both in the text and annotated on the map; Each walk graded for steepness. This book covers Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, ER Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Yorks, South Yorks, West Yorks. Published July 04. |
Ghost Walks in Derbyshire and The Peak District, Barbara Wadd
- A collection of 25 circular walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District,
each ranging between two and ten miles in length. Each walk has at least
one ghostly story attached - and some have several chilling tales which
will bring a shiver to even the most warmly-clad rambler. The walks cover
a wide range of Derbyshire scenery, from gentle meadowlands to the
dramatic beauty of the limestone country and are a delightful diversion
for hunters of both ghosts and of natural beauty. Published June 01.
More Ghost Walks in Derbyshire - In this book, you may encounter headless phantoms or ghostly troops of soldiers, faceless horsemen, a plethora of monks and a bespectacled nun, and, one you won't want to meet, a man-eating family! It is a second collection of 30 circular walks in Derbyshire, ranging from 1-10 miles in length. Each walk has at least one ghostly story attached - some have several chilling tales, which will make a rambler shiver even under the warmest fleece! Published April 07.
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Historic Walks in Derbyshire, Elaine
Burkinshaw - Numerous walking books have been written on the Peak
District, Britain's first and most visited national park, which covers
roughly half of the county of Derbyshire. Comparatively few guides,
however, provide such comprehensive coverage of the whole of the county or
of south Derbyshire in particular - a part of the county that adds an
extra dimension in terms of scenery. This comprehensive guide to walking
in Derbyshire describes in detail 60 walks set against the backdrop of the
uniquely contrasting and outstandingly beautiful Derbyshire landscape, and
covers an extensive range of themes. There is information on the remnants
of ancient civilisations, fine market towns and villages, Derbyshire
customs and traditions, caverns and mines, castles, grand country houses
and parklands, craft centres, factory shops, gardens, Georgian and
Victorian spa resorts, industrial heritage and transport history,
adventure and theme parks for the young and much more, as well as all the
necessary walk information. All of this lies in the Heart of England, with
excellent accessibility from all parts of Britain and within an hour's
drive for half the population of England. The routes are accompanied by OS
mapping and illustrated with the author's own photographs. Published
November 03.
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The Derwent Valley Heritage Way,
Kevin Borman Published December 03.
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Country Rambles, Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers, Leo H. Grindon -
Rural wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
Published February 08.
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Favourite Walks in 3 Counties, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and
Leicestershire, Keith Taylor - Local residents and tourists will be
attracted by these linked walks. Full directions are given by public
transport and for the car driver. Keith Taylor tells the walker what to
look out for, season by season, turning every ramble into a nature walk.
Published July 00.
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| Walking the Limestone Way, R & E Haydock/B & D Allen - 5 day walk from Rocester to Castleton (described in both directions) with spurs to Ashbourne and Matlock. Includes 5 circular walks. Published January 97. |
Drive and Stroll in Derbyshire and The Peak District, Charles Wildgoose - This title is a collection of twenty circular routes for those
who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It
includes routes near Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock, Ashbourne, and
Derby. It covers maps and photographs. Published May 06.
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Family Walks around Bakewell and Castleton,
Norman Taylor. Published March 94. Derbyshire Walks with Children, Bill Parke -25 walks of less than 6 miles long with 'escape routes' to shorten if necessary. The routes have been chosen with children in mind, and include visits to a racing car collection, nature reserves and working farms. Published April 97. |
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Pocket Pub Walks, Derbyshire, Charles Wildgoose -
This is a pocket-size collection of fifteen circular walks
each based on a local pub serving good food. It includes routes at Whaley
Bridge, Dronfield, Matlock, Ashbourne, Over Haddon and Thulston, with maps
and photographs. Published May 07.
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Pub Walks
for the Motorists - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, Charles Wildgoose and Roger Fox - Forty circular walks around these diverse
counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes at Hope and
Markeaton Park in Derbyshire; Carlton-in-Lindrick and Colston Bassett in
Nottinghamshire; and Surfleet and Owston Ferry in Lincolnshire. Published
June 05.
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Pub Strolls in
Derbyshire, Charles Wildgoose -
Thirty walks of under 4 miles, each with the
opportunity to enjoy a good local pub. Includes New Mills, Ashover,
Bolsover, Wirksworth, Swarkestone, Bakewell, Matlock, Ashbourne and
Rosliston.. Published April 01.
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Derbyshire AA 30 Walks (Cards) - This original concept takes the most
popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database
and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The
small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or
handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and
concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to
use. Published March 2010. Available for pre-order.
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The Derbyshire Top
Ten, Brian Smailes - A 29 mile walk covering the
10 highest peaks/moorland fells in Derbyshire - Crowden Tower, Crowden
Head, Edale Head, Kinder Low, Sandy Heys, The Edge, Hartshorn, Higher
Shelf Stones, Bleaklow Head and Bleaklow Hill. All necessary information
is provided, including routes, campsites, and sketches to enable the
walker to complete the top ten in one circular or two separate walks.
Published January 01.
Walks Around Matlock and Bakewell Area, Short Walks, Brian Smailes. Published September 08. Walks Around Buxton, Brian Smailes - 9 Walks from three to nine miles. Published July 07. Walks Around Castleton and Edale, Brian Smailes. Published June 07. |
The Derbyshire Portway, Pilgrimage to the Past, A Walking Guide,
Stephen Bailey - Stephen Bailey's fascinating guide to the Portway - an
ancient prehistoric trackway in Derbyshire - has two aims, both of which
are successfully achieved. 'The Derbyshire Portway' sets out to be both a
pocket guide to this ancient route, substantial parts of which can still
be followed on the ground; and to introduce the reader to its history. As
a walking guide it is concise and accurate, and augmented by
simple-to-follow sketch maps. In addition, each stretch of the walk
is given its own brief chapter identifying points of historical interest,
and constantly tempting the walker to stray from the straight and narrow
in order to investigate Iron Age hill forts, Mediaeval churches, Roman
remains and many other objects of interest calculated to delay one's
journey. Published February 08.
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| Walking the Longendale Trail, John Merrill - 7 walks, varying in length from 5 to 13 miles, on and around the Longendale Trail, and the end-to-end walk of 11 miles. Published August 02. |
Walk East Midlands, Chris Thompson/Ramblers Assoc - Spread throughout the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, and Northamptonshire, the 50 routes range in length from short strolls to more exhilarating hill walks, each with information on distance, duration, and difficulty; how to get to the start, route maps, and refreshments. Limited availability. Published March 05.
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Discovery Walks in
Derbyshire, Paul and Sandra Biggs - A collection of thirty walks in
and around Derbyshire, which provides details of walks ranging from two to
eight miles covering areas such as the Peak Forest, Cromford, Staunton
Harold and Matlock. Limited availability. Published April 97. |
| Short Circular Walks on the Chesterfield Canal, John Merrill - Twenty short circular walks of between 3 and 8 miles in length, as well as the 46 mile 'Cuckoo Way' along the entire length of the canal. The routes take in North East Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Published October 03. | Off Peak Walks, Mike Hull - Twenty scenic rambles in North East Derbyshire. The walks to the north of Chesterfield take in Holmesfield, the Cordwell valley, Barlow, Eckington and the Moss valley. The walks to the west and south are around Linacre, Old Brampton, Holymoorside, Ogston reservoir and Ashover. Limited availability. Published October 98. | Circular Walks Around Glossop, John Merrill - Twelve circular walks in the Glossop area, ranging in length from 6 to 12 miles. Published August 02. |
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Walking the Tissington Trail, John Merrill - The
Tissington Trail set up by the Peak National Park is a scenic route 13
miles in length, running from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. The trail follows
the old Buxton to Ashbourne railway and the rambler or rider finds himself
travelling through the matchless countryside of the National Park without
the interference of cars, pollution or noise. There are car-parking points
for people joining the trail at various stages. Walking and cycling
routes, all clearly signposted, take the visitor to various local places
of interest.
Limited availability.
Published February 93.
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Pushchair
Paths East Midlands, Melanie Ramet - 30 graded pushchair friendly country
walks between Birmingham and Grantham. Most of the walks are circular,
varying in length from short strolls to longer more undulating walks. Each
has its own clear map and directions, along with interesting things to
look out for and of course the all-important location of changing
facilities and refreshments. The East Midlands has many areas for families
of all ages to enjoy: Sence Valley trails to explore; Wollaton Park
gardens to stroll through; wildfowl on Thornton Water to wonder at; and
Bradgate Park hilltops to climb. Whether you and your children enjoy
country parks, nature reserves, ancient abbeys or historic halls, this
book offers unrestricted access to enough countryside in the East Midlands
to see your child grow out of the pushchair! Limited
availability.
Published August 05.
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Walking
the Midshires Way, Ron Haydock - This is the first complete
guide to a most attractive long-distance route. 'Walking the Midshires
Way' takes you on a 225-mile walk from the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire to
the Trans-Pennine Trail in Stockport, Greater Manchester, passing through
such diverse counties as Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire. Divided into 17 sections of between 10 and 14 miles, each including fascinating facts of historical interest, the terrain, route descriptions, sketch maps, illustrations and information on accommodation. Limited availability. Published September 03.
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Waterside Walks in Derbyshire, Charles Wildgoose
- 20 walks of up to 7 miles. Limited availability. Published May 99. The Monsal Trail and Sett Valley Trail, John Merrill - Walks on the Monsal Trail, Sett Valley Trail, Five PitsTrail and Rawthorne Trail. 10 routes of between 4 and 8 miles. Published October 04. |
Canal Walks: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, With more than 30 walks, both short and long, on the Cromford, Erewash, Chesterfield, Derby, Trent and Mersey, Nottingham, Beeston and Nutbrook canals, this guide is also a historical guide to what can be seen today and a photographic essay to canals in the area. Published May 86. | Walking the Derby Canal Ring, John Merrill - A 28 mile walk from the centre of Derby, following the line of the Derby Canal to the Trent & Mersey Canal and onto the River Trent and Erewash Canal. Return to Derby along the Sandiacre section of the Derby Canal. Published December 97. |
| Short Circular Walks on the Canals of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, John Merrill - 30 circular routes of up to 14 miles on the Cromford, Nottingham, Beeston, Derby, Nutbook amd Trent & Mersey Canals. Limited availability. Published April 04. | The Cal-Der-Went Walk, Geoffrey Carr - 30 miles from the River Calder in West Yorks to the River Derwent in North Derbyshire, crossing the watersheds and valleys of the Dearne, Don and Porter. Limited availability. Published December 95. | Short Circular Walks in the Hope Valley, John Merrill - Contains 12 walks of between three and six miles long in the Hope Valley, exploring the limestone and gritstone country on either side of the valley. Walks are based on Castleton, Hope and Hatherage. Limited availability. Published April 90. |
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Short Circular Walks in South Derbyshire,
John Merrill -
20 walks, ranging from 2 to 10 miles in
length. Includes Morley, Radbourne, Tutbury, Melbourne and Elvaston
Castle. Limited availability. Published June 90. Short Circular Walks around Buxton, John Merrill - Contains 13 walks of between four and six miles long in the Buxton area, two of which explore the town, the rest in the limestone dales and Goyt Valley in the Peak District National Park. All are family walks with an inn on the way. Limited availability. Published August 87. |
Three Counties Challenge Walk, John Merrill - A tough, mountainous, 28 mile challenge starting at Tittesworth Reservoir and covering the countryside around the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Limited availability. Published April 93. | The Great English Walk, Margaret & Brian Nightingale - the first stage of the 623 mile route, covering 278 miles in 20 sections. Starting in Chepstow, and heading north via the Forest of Dean, Malvern Hills, Brown Clee, Wenlock Edge, Caer Caradoc, Shrewsbury, Grinshill, Bickerton Hill, Peckforton Hill, Cheshire Plain, Congleton Edge, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands, Bakewell, Curbar Edge and Hathersage.Includes a facility list, and telephone numbers for Tourist Information offices en route. Limited availability. Published December 96. |
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50 Family Jaunts around Derbyshire, Julie Bunting. Limited availability. Published December 84. Walkers and Boaters Guide to the Chesterfield Canal and Cuckoo Way, Christine Richardson. Limited availability. Published March 94. |
Circular Walks in the Derbyshire Dales, John Merrill - 10 walks around Parwich, Winster and the limestone dale country of Monsal Dale, Chee Dale, Lathkill Dale, Gratton, Long and Bradford Dales. The walks range in length from 6 to 9 miles. Limited availability. Published August 93. |
Derbyshire's Lost Village Walks Vol 1, John Merrill -
Ten circular walks of between 3 and 10 miles in length, exploring the
sites of 'lost villages'. Maps, sketches and history notes help you to see
history at first hand. Published June 01. Vol 2 - Thirteen walks of between 5 and 10 miles in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Each walk explores one or more lost village sites, covering sites from from prehistoric times to the 16th century. Published October 03. |
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