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WALKING IN DEVON

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Devon and Cornwall  AA Publications - This exciting new series of family-friendly walk and cycle ride books offers routes all over Britain. Written and researched by experts in their field, the guides are designed to be practical and easy to use for a perfectly planned day out for the whole family. Each guide includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with colour photographs throughout showing sites, views and pubs along the route. A full colour map accompanies each walk and cycle and there is practical information such as distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make sure you make the most of your family day out. Published June 05. Shortish Walks, The South Devon Coast, Paul White.  Published January 08.	Devon AA 30 Walks (Cards) - This original concept takes thirty of the most popular walks in Devon from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in an easy-to-carry, durable box. Each of the cards are pocket sized to carry with you on your walk and are durable and weather proof to protect them from the elements. Each of the walks are carefully selected to suit all levels of fitness and ability and clear route directions and maps make them easy-to-follow. 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.  Published October 09.	AA 50 Walks - Devon, 2nd Edition  - 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 Devon, 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
Exploring Green Lanes and the Stories they Tell - South and South East Devon, Valerie Belsey - Here is a chance to leave the car behind and penetrate deep into the South Devon countryside with only the birds for company. Valerie Belsey has gathered together 50 walks which take you through wooded slopes, high heathland, river valleys, sheltered coves, exposed headlands and rolling grassland. She looks at the history of these routes, and the stories that surround them; the smugglers ways in from the coast, the mine workers who had to walk a long way to their quarries, the lace makers who trudged through the lanes bringing lace to Honiton and the drovers moving their animals from one farm to the next.  Featured on the walks are castles and ancient monuments, and lively historical heroes such as Thomas Wakley, founder of The Lancet, Cavaliers fleeing from Roundheads, a poet seeking an Ancient Mariner and some tanners still working in a small town based industry. These 50 lanes readily complement those already explored in "Exploring Green Lanes in the South Hams" and lead the walker forth once again into the 'labyrinth of brambly burrow lanes' (with only a bus ticket to protect you!).  Published September 08.	AA 100 Walks in South West 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 Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire.  Published April 04.	Exploring Green Lanes and the Stories they Tell -North and North West Devon, Valerie Belsey -  The green lanes of Devon have been walked by those who had to do so to earn their daily bread: from the silver mine workers of Combe Martin, the poachers of Littleham, the wool jobbers of Exmoor, the glovers of Torrington, the clay miners of Peters Marland, the Bible Christian farm worker preachers of North Lew, the rebel Captain Swing rioters of Swimbridge, the potters of Fremington - to Ernest Bevin, the farm labouring son of Copplestone who eventually became Foreign Secretary. "Exploring Green Lanes in North and North-West Devon" lists 50 walks, each one provided with public transport information, historical and ecological facts, and clues for children to discover fascinating facts en route. Some of these walks are not circular; most are linked to bus and train routes, the author's mode of travel when writing the book.The explorations go through many different habitats: coastal areas, moorland, valley bottoms, ridgeways, harroways and woodlands. The maps are based on Ordnance Survey maps, fifty or more years old, showing clearly the industries once in place. But although these have often disappeared, the pattern of the lanes remains the same today.  Published June 08.
A Boot up Devon's Jurassic Coast, Rodney Legg - Iron-staining has given us the warm pinks and reds of Devon's sandstone cliffs. Behind the coast on the Devon side of the border, the landscape rises and falls into a series of deep-cut valleys between high plateaus of wild or wooded pebbled-heaths. Between the hills run the rivers that provide the root elements for many place names, notably the Exe, Otter, Sid and Axe.The ten circular walks, ranging from 4 to 11 miles, suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of the area - its people, its history, and its working landscape and will help first time visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer. Many of the walks feature a pub along the route.  Halsgrove's new-format guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to the area. Published August 09.	A Boot up North Devon, Rosanna Rothery - Imagine a walker's paradise - beautiful, tranquil, majestic yet also dramatic and wild, with a magnificent coastal path plus some of the best beaches in the country. Well that paradise is right here. With spectacular contrasts in scenery, North Devon offers incredible attractions for families and groups of friends looking for an active and interesting day out. Two outstanding Heritage Coasts, the stunning Tarka Trail and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Braunton Burrows make it one of the most enticing landscapes in the UK to discover. In this book there are ten rambles to suit everyone whether you are looking for a longer walk or a relaxed stroll and the chance to find out more about the area's history, countryside, myths and mysteries. Whether it's marching in a maelstrom or sauntering in the sunshine, it's well worth taking a walk in Rosanna Rothery's boots.  Published August 08.	A Boot Up the Blackdown Hills, Rodney Legg - The Blackdown Hills remain a well-kept secret. Though straddling the central boundaries of Devon and Somerset the area is unknown to many in each county. Despite being crossed in the south by the A30, the A303 and the A35, much of the area is truly remote. It more than justifies designation as an area of outstanding natural beauty though official confirmation was a long time coming. This is a lush landscape that can boast all shades of green, from virtual yellows in spring through to the deep greens of its ancient woods. Although this can sometimes make pastures, valleys and woods blend almost imperceptibly into each other, expect some superb walking country across the Blackdown Hills. The ten circular walks, ranging from 4 to 9 miles, suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of the area - its people, its history, and its working landscape and will help first time visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer. Many of the walks feature a pub along the route. Halsgrove's new-format guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to the area. Published August 09.
South Devon and Dartmoor Walks, Brian Conduit - This new revised and updated edition of South Devon & Dartmoor Walks from Pathfinder is even better than ever. This collection of walks complements Pathfinder Dartmoor, an area acclaimed as the last great wilderness in Britain. The haunting beauty of the central moorland studded with old tin mines and one of Britain's highest concentrations of historic remains is explored on several routes through the national park, including those passing Vixen Tor, one of the tallest and most distinctive granite tors on Dartmoor, Princetown and Buckfastleigh Moor. However, there are also explorations of the hills, river valleys and picturesque villages of the surrounding countryside the South Hams and south-east Devon, and especially the spectacular coastline. Pathfinder Guides are Britain s best loved walking guides. They are the perfect companion for country walks throughout Britain. Each title features 28 circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone. Published November 09.	South Devon Leisure Walks, Brian Conduit - This new revised and updated edition of South Devon Short Walks is even better than ever. South Devon is famed above all for its magnificent rugged coast, stretching from Plymouth in the west to Seaton in the east, a coastline of imposing sandstone cliffs broken into by long winding estuaries and traversed throughout by the South West Path. Punctuating this coast are a series of popular seaside resorts, both large and small, historic ports and picturesque fishing villages. The many delightful and historic old towns include Totnes and Dartmoor and, above all, the cathedral city of Exeter. And do not forget that the local delicacies of cider, pasties and cream teas add to the overall enjoyment of a walk in South Devon. Crimson Short Walks are the ideal companion to short walks for all ages. Perfect for families, weekend breaks or anyone looking for a short walk option, this series of over 30 guides contain the best 20 circular short walks in each area. Published February 09.	Walking the South Coast of England, David Bathurst - A Complete Guide to Walking the South-facing Coasts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight), Sussex and Kent, from Lands End to the South Foreland. Every year, people flock to England’s south coast to visit heritage sites or simply to relax on the beach. But to see the real beauty that these glorious counties have to offer, pick up this detailed guide to some of the best walking in Britain. David Bathurst has walked 650 miles of coast, taking in breath-taking natural landscapes and significant landmarks on the way. With rugged cliffs and ancient cathedral cities, historic ports and wonderful wildlife, there’s something for everyone; whether you’re a seasoned hiker ready to take on the entire walk, or a summertime stroller who wants to experience this rewarding ramble in smaller doses. Published May 08 Drive and Stroll in Devon, Michael Bennie - This 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 Hartland Point, South Molton, Honiton, Exeter and Plymouth, along with maps and photographs.  Published April 06.
Pub Walks in Exmoor and North Devon, Charles Whynne-Hammond - A collection of twenty circular walks based on good local pubs, with maps and photographs.  Published May 08.	Pub Strolls in Devon, Michael Bennie - This work features thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. It includes routes near Barnstable, Okehampton, Plymouth, Exeter and Tiverton, with maps and photographs in full colour.  Published April 02.	Pub Walks in Dartmoor & South Devon, Michael Bennie - 30 circular walks of between 2 and 5 miles. Includes Beesands, Harberton, Blackawton, Loddiswell, Princetown and Hexworthy. Also contains details of speciality menus and the range of ales available in the pubs. Published March 94.
Adventurous Pub Walks in Devon, Michael Bennie - Twenty circular walks all varying in length between 7-12 miles and are based on good local pubs including routes near Bigbury, Belstone, Woodbury, Hartland Quay, Chudleigh and Ilfracombe. With maps and photographs.  Published May 03.	Pocket Pub Walks, Devon, Michael Bennie - This is a pocket-size collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub serving good food. It includes routes near Ilfracombe, Chulmleigh, North Tawton, Seaton, Hexworthy and Totnes, with maps and photographs. Published May 07.	Pub Walks for Motorists: Devon and Cornwall, Michael Bennie - Forty circular walks covering the two counties, each based on a good local pub. Includes routes around Parracombe, Kentisbeare, and Postbridge in Devon; and Pentewan, Lamorna and Port Isaac in Cornwall.  Published April 05.
North Devon Pub Walks, Robert Hesketh, published February 09. Shortish Walks in North Devon, Robert Hesketh, published February 09.	Sidmouth Treasure Hunt on Foot, Stephen Whetstone.  Published June 09. Really Short Walks South Devon, Paul White. Published February 09.	Herald Express South Devon Inn Outings, Brian Carter and Mike Lang - A guide to 15 country and coastal walks in South Devon incorporating local inns. Published April 06.
AA Leisure Guide - Devon, Penny Phenix and Paul Murphy - This new activity guide from the AA tells you the best places to visit in Devon and includes mapped walks, cycle rides and car tours. Inside you'll find easy-to-use and modern layouts with newly commissioned colour photographs to inspire you and area maps which show the area in detail. The guide contains 10 walks, 3 cycle rides and 2 car tours, each illustrated with a colour map. Each chapter tells you the best places to visit in Devon and listings pages give reviews of pubs and tea shops plus information on where to shop, local specialities, activities, and local events and festivals.  Published April 07.	Waterside Walks in Devon, Michael Bennie - 20 walks of between 2 and 8 miles. Includes the Taw Estuary, the Grand Western Canal, the Teign Gorge, the Becky Falls and the coast at Lynmouth, Dawlish and Bigbury.  Published April 99.	Walk! Devon, Alan and Kate Hobbs and David and Carol Hitt - Adventurous walking tastes are as varied as Devon's many landscapes. There's always something special to explore from spectacular coastlines and wild moors to pretty villages and tranquil river valleys. Walk! Devon delivers walking experiences of the highest quality. Its amazing geological history has created a multi-faceted landscape ranging from rough uncut cliff faces to polished sun kissed sands, crystal clear waters and smooth rounded hills; even the luminous Devon air adds clarity and sparkle to the brilliance of the landscape. 40 fully detailed walk descriptions, plus short walk alternatives, including OS maps and colour photos by the authors of Walk! Dartmoor and Walk! Exmoor.  Published July 07.
South West Coast Path - Exmouth to Poole, Roland Tarr - The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Exmouth to Poole, a distance of 116 miles (186 km) along the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site. Following Natural England's acorn waymarks, the route wends its way along the cliffs, past The Cobb at Lyme Regis and the impressive sweep of the Chesil Beach to Lulworth Cove and Studland Bay. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. "National Trail Guides" are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Natural England, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails.  Published April 07. For More on South-West Coast Path see Long Distance Books	Battlefield Walks - Devon, Rupert Matthews - A peaceful county today, Devon has seen clashes between Dumnonian and Welsh kings in the seventh century, Viking raids in the tenth and eleventh centuries and baronial uprisings in the fifteenth century. In 1549 the so-called Prayer Book Rebellion led to violent skirmishes at Sampford Courtney, Fenny Bridges and Clyst St Mary. It was the Civil War in the mid-seventeenth century that brought the greatest bloodshed to the county. Rupert Matthews, 'the History Man', presents eighteen guided walks around the battlefields of Devon. He provides an account of events as they unfolded on the ground along with full background and context. His expertise, descriptive powers and lively enthusiasm bring the drama of history vividly to life.  Published April 08.	Pub Walks in Exmoor and North Devon, Charles Whynne-Hammond -  20 circular walks of up to 3 miles, chosen with all ages in mind.  Limited availability.  Published April 95. Short Walks from Pubs in Exmoor and North Devon, Charles Whynne-Hammond. Limited Availability.  Published June 96. 'Pint to Pint' Pub Walks in the South Hams, Walter Jacobson. Limited availability.  Published June 03. Pint to Pint: More Pub Walks in the South Hams, Series 2, Robert Hesketh - Details more pub walks in the South Hams.  Limited availability.  Published May 06. Nine Short Pub Walks in and around Torbay, Brian Carter. Limited Availability.  Published June 97. Pub Walks in South Devon, Brian Carter. Limited Availability.  Limited availability.  Published June 05. Pub Walks in Devon, Mike Power - 40 circular walks around Devon Inns. Limited availability. Published January 93.
Short Circular Walks in East Devon, John Merrill - All walks start from a car park and include an inn and history notes. Includes Budleigh Salterton, Seaton, Exmouth, Colyton and Ottery St. Mary. 15 walks ranging in length from 5 to 8 miles. Published April 92.	Shortish Walks in East Devon, Robert Hesketh - 14 circular walks (4.5-10 km) taking in coast, inland scenery and cob and thatch villages.  Limited availability.   Published July 06.	Jurassic Coastal Walks, Nigel Clarke.  Takes the reader on twenty-three circular walks on the Jurassic coast of Dorset and Devon, with maps and illustrations.  Limited availability.  Published July 06.
Rambles beyond Railway in Devon, Dennis Needham - 20 walks from railway stations.  Limited availability.  Published September 95.	South Devon & Dartmoor Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield - 20 routes of between 2½ and 6 miles in length. Includes routes at Bolt Head, Cockington, Lustleigh, Otterton, Brixham, Haytor, Bovey Tracey and Newton Poppleford.  Limited availability.  Published April 97.	Walking in Dartmoor and South Devon, Christina Green. Limited availability. Published March 93.
South Devon and Dartmoor: A Climbers' Guide, Nick White.  Limited availability.  Published March 95.	Walk the East Devon Coast, Chips Barber - Lyme Regis to Lympstone.  Limited availability. Published August 01.	Ten East Devon Coastal Walks, N J Clarke. Limited availability.  Published April 98.
Walk the South Devon Coast, Chips Barber - Dawlish Warren to Dartmouth.  Price £2.50  Limited availability.  Published September 01. Walks on and Around Woodbury Common, Chips Barber.  Limited availability. Published December 97. Short Circular Walks in and Around Sidmouth, Chips Barber. Limited availability. Published October 98. Walk the South Hams Coast: Dartmouth to Salcombe, Chips Barber. Limited availability. Published September 01.	The Orange Way, Les Ham - This 350 mile long distance walk is a walk in the footsteps of history, along a route that encompasses a reminder of England's heritage. It follows the march in 1688 of Prince William of Orange and his army from Brixham in Devon, across the countryside to London. It links the walker to the unfolding story of the 'Glorious Revolution' highlighting the relevant events which took place on or near the route. Published August 03. ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.	Walking in Devon, David Woodthorpe - Illustrating the various landscapes and walking conditions found in the county, a collection of 45 walks in Devon, all but one of which are circular. The walks range in distance from 1.5 to 14 miles, taking in the coast, the countryside and Dartmoor, and each contains information on the history, flora and fauna of the area. Limited availability.  Published September 96.
The Tarka Trail, The Tarka Project - A 180 mile figure of eight centred on Barnstaple, taking you through the locations featured in the book. Limited availability. Published May 92.	Village Walks in Devon, Michael Bennie - Thirty circular walks that explore Devon's beautiful villages including Combe Martin, Iddesleigh, Dunsford, Bere Ferres and Loddiswell.   Published April 98.	Devon and Cornwall Walks, AA Publications Fold-out book. Limited availability.  Published April 00.
Devon Town Trails: Exeter and East Devon, P J Hunt & M Wills. Limited availability. Published December 88. Also: Town Trails: North Devon. Limited availability. Published December 98.	100 Walks in Devon & Cornwall, - A collection of 100 walking routes through Devon and Cornwall, ranging in distance from three to twelve miles. Each walk is accompanied by a map, points of interest, and suggestions for places to eat and drink for parking. Includes walks along the Cornish coastal path, Dartmoor, villages of Mousehole and Helford, and St. Ives and Totnes. Limited availability.  Published February 96.	Walkers Guide to North Devon, Rosemary Lauder. Limited Availability.  Published July 91.

MORE MAPS A-Z Devon Visitors Map Published Feb '08 South West Coast Path 1, Minehead to Bude (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published June '07 South West Coast Path 4, The Lizard to Plymouth (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published June 07 South West Coast Path 5, Plymouth to Sidmouth (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 09 South West Coast Path 6,  Sidmouth to South Haven Point (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published Feb 09

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