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MAPS OF WORCESTERSHIRE
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Shakespeare Country, the Vale of Evesham and Cotswold Walks,
Brian Conduit - This Jarrold Ordnance Survey Pathfinder guide embraces the
region to the north of the Cotswolds traditionally known as 'Shakespeare
Country'. The 28 walks are colour coded to match ability to the likely
degree of difficulty. Published March 98
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AA 50 Walks in Herefordshire and Worcestershire - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this fantastic walking guide to Herefordshire & Worcestershire 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 the area, as well as other local points of interest. 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 April 13. Available
for pre-order.
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 July 10.
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| AA 100 Walks in the Heart of England - Enjoy the best of the British countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of the heart of 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. | Walks in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 3 Choirs Counties, Roy Woodcock - A collection of 30 walks split across the 3 choirs counties, which can boast attractive scenery ranging from the stone villages of the Cotswolds to the flat lands alongside the Severn and extensive woodlands of the Forest of Dean. Published August 11. |
Worcestershire Village Walks, John Merrill and Des Wright. Published November 12. The Official Wychavon Way Walker's Guide, Worcestershire County Council. Published August 12. |
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Adventurous Pub Walks in Worcestershire, Roy Woodcock - This volume provides details of 20 circular walks varying in length between 7 and 12 miles and each based on a good local pub, including routes at Alfrick, Chaddesley Corbett and Inkberrow. Published April 06
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Tea Shop walks in Worcestershire, Roger Noyce - Short circular walks, all featuring a carefully selected tea shop. Published April 02
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Pocket Pub Walks Worcestershire and Malverns, Roger Noyce - This is a
pocket-size collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub
serving good food. It includes routes near Stourport, Bromsgrove, Malvern
and Pershore, with maps and photographs. Published May 07.
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In the Footsteps of the Gunpowder Plotters - A Journey Through History in Middle England - Conall Boyle - When the Gunpowder Plotters failed to blow up parliament they fled, visiting their houses in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. In this unique guide you can follow their trail and discover many of their most secret places in the Midlands. Published Dec 94 ►Get this book for 40% discount off published price
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Walks Through History in the Heart of England, Roger Seedhouse - The
Heart of England is rich in history, both ancient and more modern, and the
twenty-four walks in this book offer the enquiring walker many intriguing
glimpses of a bygone age with iron-age forts, medieval castles and even a
second world war camp. Most are based on English Heritage sites, although
a few others have been included because of their particular interest.
Distances vary from 3 miles up to 13.5 miles (although this longer one can
be divided up to create two separate walks). All of them start at, or pass
through, places of historical interest which will add greatly to your
appreciation of a day out in beautiful walking country. Most have good pubs en route. Published June 01 |
Country Walks in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, Des Wright - Twenty circular walks that explore some of the two county's most attractive areas. The walking is easy, mostly on the flat with few climbs. Distances range from 2.5 to 8.5 miles although some can be combined to give longer walks. Published Jan 97
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Heritage Discovery Walks in the Midlands, Peter Groves - Twenty-one circular walks of between 2 and 11 miles, which, as well as taking you through some fine countryside, also present opportunities to visit castles, battlefields, nature reserves, museums, churches and cathedrals. There are also a number of excellent pubs along the way! Published September 05 ►Get this book for half published price!
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A Teme Valley Walk,
David Milton - The Teme is one of the most beautiful and fast-flowing rivers in the country but remains quite secretive for much of its length. For this long distance walk David Milton has attempted to remain as close to the river as is possible but has not been afraid to take to the hills along its course where footpaths, public transport or accommodation needs dictate. It starts in Worcester and ends, after visiting the source of the river,
in Newtown, a total distance of 93 miles. Published Oct 02
►Get this book for less than half price!
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Battlefield Walks in the Midlands, Brian Conduit - 'Battlefield Walks in the Midlands' features 22 military engagements throughout the region, ranging from Charles II’s escape from his pursuers at Boscobel House, to the World War II bombing of Coventry. Each walk contains a detailed route description, historical summary, practical information, suggestions for follow-up visits, sketch maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published July 04
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Walk! Around the Malverns, Bob Greaves - Walk! Around The Malverns with Bob Greaves Experienced walking guide researcher and author Bob Greaves leads us on thirty walks of discovery in his home area in Walk! Around The Malverns. Ranging from gentle riverside strolls to a strenuous hike
along the total length of the Malvern Hills (including all its summits), there are walks for all abilities. Roughly enclosed by the ancient towns of Worcester in the north of our area, Hereford in the west and Gloucester in the south, the area covered included a wide variety of landscapes; even those who are familiar with the area should find a few pleasant surprises. Some routes exploring villages and areas of historic interest; Bob shares his
extensive local knowledge to enhance your experience. The rivers play an important part in shaping the area and several walks include sections passing along their banks and to the settlements connected to them. And then there are, of course, The Malverns themselves; ancient, prominent hills from which magnificent views are to be had. Most routes include a good local pub or cafe for on-route or end of route refreshments, almost all of which have been
tested by the author. Published July 11.
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The Worcestershire Cakes and Ale Trail, Bob Bibby - The Worcestershire Cakes and Ale Trail is an enjoyable
seven-section walk through the varied Worcestershire countryside.
Beginning in the spa town of Great Malvern, it takes walkers over the
Malvern Hills via Knightwick to reach the pretty village of Martley. Next
it follows highs and lows in the Teme valley to reach Tenbury Wells "the
little town in the orchard", before an intriguing journey on the opposite
side of the Teme via Mamble and Rock to the Georgian town of Bewdley. Then
it's over the flatlands through Wilden and Hartlebury to Droitwich Spa,
before a journey through pretty villages with interesting stories of
wicked vicars to the capital of plum land, Pershore. Next, after a
step along the River Avon, it's up on to Bredon Hill for wondrous views of
the Vale of Evesham before descending to the stick-dancing
Upton-upon-Severn. The last section leads inevitably across country to the
Malvern Hills and finally over the Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Beacons back to the starting point in Great Malvern. The route of The
Worcestershire Cakes and Ale Trail is given in detail, accompanied by
diagrams and illustrated information about places passed through. The main
features of each town are also described and illustrated, together with
listings for Real Cakes, Real Ales and accommodation. Limited availability. Published October
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Family Walks in the Teme Valley,
Camilla Harrison. Limited availability. Published March 91 AA 100 Walks in Wales and the Marches - Enjoy the best of the Welsh countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of Wales, 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. Limited availability. Published January 10.
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MORE MAPS AA Leisure Map Worcester and The Malverns - A brand new range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:50,000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The Leisure series uses optimised map coverage centred on the more popular areas of the country for leisure activities, including towns and rural areas. This map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Published April 12 Malvern Hills, Harvey - This map covers the central part of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Printed on waterproof paper. Clear & easy to read. Geological & archaeological information. Shows rights of way. Published June 07 Malvern Wells (Special Interest Map), Harvey. Published July 02
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AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
LOCAL LINKS Malvern Trail - A site loaded with information about the area around the Malvern Hills. www.cotswolds-stay.co.uk - Cotswolds accommodation and tourist guide. |
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