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MAPS OF WILTSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Short Walks Wiltshire Jarrold - With Ordnance Survey
mapping, colour photographs and easy-to-follow route descriptions, each of
the 20 colour-coded routes of between 2 and 5 miles detailed in this walking guide is suited to all
ages and features questions and points of interest.
Published April 04
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AA 30 Walks Wiltshire (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 June 10. Available for pre-order.
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Somerset, The Mendips and Wiltshire Walks, Sue Viccars and Nick Channer - The Pathfinder Guide to Somerset, the Mendips and Wiltshire has been fully revised and updated and contains 28 great country walks with clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints. The book guides you to the best country
walking in both counties, Somerset and Wiltshire rank as two of the most attractive counties in Britain. Landscapes range from the breezy heights of the Mendips to the flat meadows of the Somerset Levels, perfect for walkers of mixed ability, families and young children. Walkers can experience a variety of walking routes in a range of difficulty of walks with this Pathfinder guide, including the famous Stonehenge, and sites that have inspired
a host of romantic myths and legends, including King Arthur. The walks take in these sites, with walks ranging in length from 3 to 10 miles, they have something for everyone and continue to be Britain best-loved walking guides. Published April 10.
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Pocket Pub Walks Wiltshire, Nigel Vile - Fifteen circular walks, of between 3 and 8 miles. Each route is based on a local pub serving good food. Includes routes near Cricklade, Castle Combe, Wilton, Bradford-on-Avon, Stonehenge, Stourhead and Tollard Royal. With maps and photographs. Published May 06
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Pub Walks in Wiltshire, Nick Channer - A
selection of thirty easy circular walks starting and finishing at a good
local pub. Also includes details of the pubs - their menus and range of
ales. With sketch maps and photographs. Published June
07
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AA 100 Walks in South West England - Enjoy
the best of the English countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry
walking guide offering highlights of Southwest England, 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 may be shorter
depending on the hinterland.
Published January 10.
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Railway Walks, Circular Walks along Abandoned Railway Lines in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, M. MacSorely - Abandoned railway lines can offer rewarding walks through the heart of the countryside, away from roads and traffic, rich in flora and fauna and littered with examples of Victorian civil engineering. This book features 12 of these walks throughout Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Published June 03
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Walks Around Malmesbury and North Wiltshire, Judy
Smith. Published Jan 08 Footsteps: The Cream of South Wiltshire Walks, John Chandler. Published July 04
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AA 50 Walks, Wiltshire - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to Wiltshire features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. And 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 August 09.
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A Boot Up Salisbury Plain, Rodney legg - These rolling chalklands form
the largest wild landscapes of their kind. That is almost entirely due to them being the principal firing and training ground for artillery and infantry divisions of the British Army. English history started here, with Alfred the Great's key victory over the Danes, and ancient monuments abound with the largest collection of prehistoric burial mounds in the country. White horses are the Wiltshire icon. The tops of the escarpments are moulded by the Iron Age earthworks of some of the largest Wessex hill forts. When it comes to walking, these edges are key to wherever you are going as the footpath network comes to a halt when it meets the core of the military no-go area. Around this, however, there is an equally vast area where you are allowed to walk. The ten selected walks, ranging from 3 to 8 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 April 09.
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Wiltshire Tea Shop Walks,
Jean Patefield - The twenty walks in this book explore the wonderful
countryside of Wiltshire, from the southern edge of the Cotswolds to the
northern fringe of the New Forest. The teashops are as varied as the
landscape. Throughout the walk descriptions there are also notes on the
places on interest along the way. Published April 09.
Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire, Nigel Vile - Twenty short circular walks designed especially for children. They include routes at the Cotswold Water Park, Savernake Forest the Westbury White Horsem Wardour Castle and Old Sarum. Published June 10. Available for pre-order. Where Somerset meets Wiltshire, Roger Jones - 20 best walks around Bath, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster and Frome. Published April 06 |
The Mid-Wilts Way, James Alsop. Published July 07
The Macmillan Way, Peter Titchmarsh - the 290 mile coast to coast path from Boston to Abbotsbury. The original Macmillan Way was developed to raise money for the Macmillan cancer relief charity and was opened as a fully signed and waymarked route in 1996. A lengthy extension, the Macmillan Way West, followed in 2001. The fully waymarked Macmillan Way and follows existing footpaths, bridleways and byways, and small stretches of minor roads when these are unavoidable. It runs across beautiful open fen country for its first thirty miles and for the rest of its journey it then follows, as near as possible, the course of the oolitic limestone belt, comprising stone known as 'Cotswold' in the area, but which runs in slightly varying form all the way from South Yorkshire to Dorset. It passes through a number of small towns and villages, the architectural features which have much in common. Many walkers have expressed great surprise at the many areas of unspoilt countryside that they have passed through while on the Way. Limited availability. Published Jan 03 |
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Pub Walks Along the Ridgeway, Charles Whynne-Hammond -
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Ridgeway starts in Wiltshire, passes through
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and ends in Hertfordshire. Each of these
20 walks takes in part of this ancient track. Limited
availability. Published May 97.
The Cranborne Chase Path, Edward Griffiths - a complete circuit in easy stages. Limited availability. Published Feb 95. |
More Favourite Walks in the South Cotswolds,
Brian Panton - Route
descriptions of the walk known as Wessex Ridgeway in Wiltshire.
Limited availability. Published July 99
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100 Walks in Wiltshire - This series features 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 2-12 miles. Each has a map, points of interest, and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. This volume includes the Marlborough Downs, Avebury, and the Wansdyke and Ridgeway trails. Limited availability. Published March 97. |
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Pub Walks Around Salisbury and Andover, David Hancock. Limited availability. Published Aug 93. Literary strolls in Wiltshire and Somerset, Gordon Ottewell - 40 varied and attractive short walks throughout Wiltshire and Somerset. Each walk description includes a section on a literary connection, together with details of the books and poems referred to. Limited availability. Published June 02. Avon Valley Footpath Guide , Sarah Moxley - A 34 mile walk from Salisbury to the mouth of the river Avon at Christchurch. Split into 10 sections and including details of public transport and places to eat and stay. Limited availability. Published Sept 97. Unusual Guide to Salisbury: Salisbury Rambles, a Walking Guide, John Chadwick. Limited availability. Published June 96 Family Walks in the Downs and Vales of Wiltshire, Nigel Vile. Limited availability. Published March 88. |
Exploring the Kennet and Avon Canal, Nigel Vile - the definitive towpath guide. The 16 walks in this book, all based upon the Kennet and Avon Walk, reflect the variety of scenery, offering a towpath section and an exploration of the local towns and villages that have been influenced by the canal. The book will help the walker gain the maximum enjoyment from exploring the Canal and its beautiful surrounding countryside. Limited availability. Published April 91 Pub Walks Along Kennet and Avon Canal, Nigel Vile - Starting from the Avon near Bath and passing through Newbury, the Canal joins the Thames at Reading. Each of the 20 circular walks begins and ends at a nearby pub and takes in part of the Canal's towpath. Limited availability. Published April 97. Waterside Walks in Wiltshire, Nick Channer - Twenty circular walks based on local waterways including the rivers Kennet, Avon, Wylye, Nadder and Thames, the Kennet and Avon Canal, the lakes at Wardour Castle and the water park at Cricklade. Limited availability. Published May 01 |
The Ridgeway (British Walking Guide), Nick Hill - An 87-mile (139km) National Trail, the Ridgeway runs from Overton Hill near Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Part of this route follows the oldest road in the country, dating back millennia. Taking 5-7 days, this is not a difficult walk and the rewards are many: wide views across rolling countryside, Iron Age forts, Neolithic burial mounds, white horses carved into the chalk downs and picturesque villages. Published Feb 09 For more on The Ridgeway - see Long Distance Books |
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MORE MAPS
Ridgeway (Walker's Route S) Harvey. Published April 99.
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