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Hadrians WallHadrians Wall
Mark Richards

Hadrian's Wall is the world's finest surviving Roman frontier, running 84 miles from Wallsend, near Newcastle, to Bowness-on-Solway, near Carlisle. With the opening of the Hadrians Wall Path National Trail in 2003, it is now possible to walk the entire length of the wall on a designated foorpath. The Trail passes many fascinating Roman sites and the guide is packed with information and historic detail that bring the whole frontier to life.

* The entire route is described in both westbound and eastbound directions.
* It is clearly illustrated with the author's maps.
* The guide includes practical advice to help you plan your route, plus a useful pictorial guide to the route of the Hadrian's Wall bus service.

253 pages.


Price:   £12.95


The Coast To Coast Walk (Wainwright)
Martin Wainwright.

The Coast To Coast Walk, originally devised by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, has become one of Britain's most popular long-distance routes. It starts at St Bees on the Cumbrian Coast and runs for 192 miles (307km) to Robin Hoods Bay on the North Sea, passing through three of Britain's loveliest National Parks. - The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Martin Wainwright's description of the route is divided into twelve chapters, each covering one day's walk, and is accompanied by Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping and colour photographs. There are also brief essays on features or places of particular historical or landscape interest, and a useful information section at the end which gives details of organisations which provide advice or information on maters such as travel and accommodation.

  • A complete description of the route divided into 12 chapters, each covering one day's walk.
  • 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey mapping marked with points of interest along the way.
  • Full colour photographs throughout.
  • Background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology and landscape.
  • Comprehensive useful information section.
  • All new 2010 edtion.
189 pages.

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Price:   £12.99

The Coast To Coast Walk (Wainwright)


Coast to Coast Walk (Cicerone)Coast to Coast Walk (Cicerone)
Terry Marsh

The 178 mile trail, leading from the shores of Cumbria, at St Bees, to where the waters of the North Sea flow into Robin Hood's Bay on the Yorkshire Coast, is easily walked within two weeks.

The appealing diversity of the Trail's terrain, as you move east, takes you through Lakeland, across limestone country and into the Dales. Having passed through the Vale of Mowbray, the North York Moors take you to the Trail's conclusion.

This valuable guide describes the route from west to east, with OS mapping and colour photographs. Possible Varient routes are suggested. The route is also outlined in reverse, and a section of the guide is given over to an accommodation listing and other practical information.

This is the must-have guide to the Coast to Coast walk.

238 pages

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Price:   £12.95


The Three Peaks (Map)
THis easy-to-follow colour map from Altos Designs is a 1:50,000 scale guide to this popular long distance walk.

The map includes useful information links, and details of shorter day walks that can be done using the map.

Well worth the £3.95 


Price:   £3.95
The Three Peaks (Map)


Harvey Settle To Carlisle Map & GuideHarvey Settle To Carlisle Map & Guide
This easy to use Harvey's map/Guide covers the Settle to Carlisle walking route. It is GPS compatible, shows facilities and services, and links the routes to railway stations.

The 139km long Settle to Carlisle walking route traces the line of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway line. It links all the stations along the way so that you can walk a day section, or the whole route by staying in local accommodation. There are many ways of linking Settle and Carlisle, and this suggested walk takes in the highlights of the Ribble Way and the Eden Way. It takes you through the delights of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with its dramatic limestone scenery, and the tranquil Eden Valley.

Along the way you get to see from a different vantage point the masterpieces of Victorian engineering that made the railway possible, and experience the fantastic countryside which makes it the most scenic railway journey in England.

The route follows rights of way. It is not waymarked other than the usual public footpath/bridleway signs. There are places where public roads have to be used to link these paths.


Price:   £9.95


Lady Anne's Way
Sheila Gordon.

Lady Anne Clifford was famed for her 17th century Pennine journeys, which now form a classic long distance walk.

100 miles from Skipton Castle to Brougham Castle, through the Yorkshire Dales and the upper Eden Valley.

Through Wharfedale and Wensleydale, Mallerstang and the Vale of Eden, this is truly a connoisseurs' walk.

The fascinating theme of this concisely described route is surpassed only by the outstanding scenery.

96 pages. 


Price:   £6.99
Lady Anne's Way


The Dales Way (Hannon)The Dales Way (Hannon)
Paul Hannon.

The Dales Way is a well-established long distance walk from Ilkley to Bowness on Windermere by way of Wharfedale, Dentdale and South Lakeland, from beneath England's most famous moor to its largest lake.

Discover delightful villages such as Burnsall, Grassington, Kettlewell, Dent and Sedbergh; savour the majesty of Bolton Abbey; and walk by the engaging rivers of Wharfe, Dee, Lune, Sprint and Kent.

Six well arranged sections ensure this undemanding walk can easily be tackled by most walkers within the space of a week's holiday, with a wide range of accommodation and many welcoming pubs and teashops.

96 pages.


Price:   £6.99


Lyke Wake Walk
Brian Smailes

This walk over the North York Moors from Osmotherley to Ravenscar represents a challenge to many people both young and old. Thousands of people each year attempt this walk, often to raise money for charity. The walk is generally considered hard but with proper planning and the training suggested in this book, even this walk can be completed with comparative ease. The book describes the walk in detail and is a guide to help particularly the novice walker complete this famous long distance trail.

Information is given on food, training, equipment and support teams as well as what to expect on route. Walkers comments along with Brian's own direct experience over many years go to make this book essential reading for all who plan to attempt the 42 mile Lyke Wake Walk.

The Official Guidbook of the New Lyke Wake Club (New 3rd edition).

55 pages.

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Price:   £4.50

Lyke Wake Walk


Trans-Pennine WayTrans-Pennine Way
Paul Hannon.

The Trans-Pennine Way is an outstanding long distance walk from Garstang to Ripon by way of Bowland, the Ribble Vally, Pendle Hill, Bronte Country, Ilkley Moor, the Washburn Valley and Nidderdale.

Discover delightful walking from heather moorland to lush riverbank, featuring Beacon Fell, Longridge Fell, the River Hodder, Witch Country, Haworth, the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Wharfedale and Brimham Rocks.

In seven well defined sections, this classic trek makes a memorable weel's holiday. The guide includes 16 full colour photographs.

104 pages.


Price:   £6.99


Trans Pennine Trail Map 1
The Trans Pennine Trail is the first long distance multi-user trail in the UK. Stretching the breadth of Northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, it is a journey of 215 miles (346km). Added to this are the north / south route options, between Leeds, York & Chesterfield, making around 350 miles (560km) of signed route along a mixture of well surfaced canal & railway paths, tracks & bridleways, footpaths, cycle lanes and minor roads.

Much of the route provides relatively easy access for trail users with disabilities and long sections are completely traffic-free and ideal for families with children.

Map 1 - West Irish Sea to The Pennines.
These maps are 1:50,000 


Price:   £5.95
Trans Pennine Trail Map 1


Trans Pennine Trail Map 2Trans Pennine Trail Map 2
Map 2 of the series cover the section Central Derbyshire and Yorkshire.


Price:   £5.95


Trans Pennine Trail Map 3
Map 3 of this series covers the secton from Yorkshire to the North Sea. 


Price:   £5.95
Trans Pennine Trail Map 3


Pennine Bridleway SouthPennine Bridleway South
Derbyshire to South Pennines on one map.
  • Clear & easy to to read.
  • Stabling, horse box parking.
  • Troughs. fords & taps.
  • Cycle routes graded.
The Pennine Bridleway is a new National Trail, purpose built for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. When fully open it will weave through the Pennine Hills from the High Peak Trail in Derbyshire to Byrness in Northumberland, a distance of 350 miles.

This map covers the newly opened southern section of the Trail between Derbyshire and the South Pennines.

For further information on the Trail please contact the Pennine Bridleway Team, Countryside Agency, Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6LT. Tel 0161 237 1061

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway

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Price:   £12.99


The Pennine Way (Cicerone)
Martin Collins

From Edale to Kirk Yetholm this is Britain's best-known, and often challenging, long-distance walk.

Whether the 268 miles are tackled in their entirety over two to three weeks or enjoyed in several short 'bites', this up-to-date guide gives you all the facts on terrain, mileage, OS maps , accomodation, transport, etc., as well as a comprehensive description of each section of the walk and its points of interest.

A must-have for anyone contemplating this National Trail.

155 pages

 


Price:   £10.00
The Pennine Way (Cicerone)


Harvey Pennine Way NorthHarvey Pennine Way North
Derbyshire to South Pennines on one map.
  • Clear & easy to to read.
  • Stabling, horse box parking.
  • Troughs. fords & taps.
  • Cycle routes graded.
The Pennine Bridleway is a new National Trail, purpose built for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. When fully open it will weave through the Pennine Hills from the High Peak Trail in Derbyshire to Byrness in Northumberland, a distance of 350 miles.

This map covers the newly opened southern section of the Trail between Derbyshire and the South Pennines.
For further information on the Trail please contact the Pennine Bridleway Team, Countryside Agency,
Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6LT. Tel 0161 237 1061

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway

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Price:   £9.95


Harvey Pennine Way Central
The northern section from Horton In Ribblesdale to Greenhead of this popular long distance walk all on one map.

The Pennine Way National Trail was originally the inspiration of walker and writer Tom Stephenson in an article publisged in 1935 in the Daily Herald titled 'Wanted: A Long Green Trail', the Pennine Way was designated by the Countryside Agency in 1965 as Britain's first National Trail and is today one of the most famous and popular walks in the country.

The 268 mile (429km) route chases the Pennine Hills along the backbone of England from Edale in Derbyshire through three National Parks, over Hadrians Wall and on into the Scottish Borders using old miners tracks, packhorse routes and drove roads.

This map is one of a set of three that allow the route to be broken down into three week long sections, which can easily be accessed by public transport.

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Price:   £9.95

Harvey Pennine Way Central


Pennine Way SouthPennine Way South
Tony Hopkins

The Pennine Way is the 268 mile (431 km) National Trail stretching along the backbone of Britain.

This volume features the southern section of the Way, following the Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks. From Edale the route passes through the Peak District then across the South Pennine moors and the Yorkshire Dales to Bowes, a distance of 127 miles (203 km).

This is the complete official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains:---

* The Southen part of the route split into convenient sections.
* 1:25,000 O.S Maps for each section marked with points of special interest.
* Circular routes off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area.
* Route information on each section.
* A great deal of extra and background information on the area covered.

144 pages.



Price:   £12.99


Pennine Way North
Tony Hopkins

The Pennine Way is the 256 mile (412 km) National Trail stretching along the backbone of Britain. This volume features the Northern Section of the way, following the Countryside Commission's acorn waymarks, from Bowes across the rugged Durham moors, past Hadrian's Wall to Kirk Yetholm, a distance of 129 miles (207 km).

This is the complete official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is in this book. It contains:

  • The route split into convenient sections.
  • 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section marked with points of special interest.
  • Circular routes off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area.
  • Route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features.
  • Background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use.
  • Details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and accomodation, including camping sites.
  • The Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside.
168 pages.

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Price:   £12.99

Pennine Way North


The Pennine Way Part 1 (Footprint)The Pennine Way Part 1 (Footprint)
The Pennine Way is one of the UK's longest long distance footpaths. These Footprint maps and guides are split into 2 parts owing to the distance covered.

Part 1 covers Edale to Teesdale.

The maps are at a scale of approx 1 inch to the mile, and are divided into 8 sections - each displayed on a separate panel.

Useful information is given to help with planning your walk. Accommodation, hotels, B&B's Youth Hostels campsites etc.

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Price:   £4.95


The Pennine Way Part 2 (Footprint)
The Pennine Way is one of the UK's longest long distance footpaths. These Footprint maps and guides are split into 2 parts owing to the distance covered.

Part 2 covers Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm.

The maps are at a scale of approx 1 inch to the mile, and are divided into 8 sections - each displayed on a separate panel.

Useful information is given to help with planning your walk. Accommodation, hotels, B&B's Youth Hostels campsites etc.

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Price:   £4.95

The Pennine Way Part 2 (Footprint)


West Highland Way (Footprint)West Highland Way (Footprint)
The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long distance footpath. It runs from Milngavie on the northern outskirts of Glasgow, 95 miles to Fort William.

This Footprint map is divided into 8 sections, each displayed on a seperate panel, and folds easily to show a particular part of the Way.

* Printed on waterproof paper.


Price:   £4.95


West Highland Way (HMSO)
Bob Aitken and Roger Smith

The official HMSO guide to this increasingly popular long distance walk. The route runs from Milngavie on the northern ouitskirts of Glasgow to Fort William in the Highlands. The 152km route passes along the east shore of Loch Lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in Great Britain, and across Rannoch Moor, Scotland's grandest wilderness, through some of the finest scenery of mountain, stream, and wodland that Scotland has to show.

This guide is accompanied by a full-colour map especially prepared by Harveys to work in conjuction with the guidebok.

142 pages 9th edition 


Price:   £16.99
West Highland Way (HMSO)


North To The CapeNorth To The Cape
Denis Brook & Phil Hinchliffe

This is a glorious long-distance walk in the West Highlands of Scotland from Fort William to Cape Wrath.

Described as "a quintessential backpacking walk" it is a challenging route for the experienced walker. The authors had six main criteria in mind: a variety of scenery, no long hauls over featureless terrain, use of designated paths, interesting geography, no high peaks to climb, and a good day's walk every day with accommodation at the end.

Split into 21 stages, many with an easier bad weather alternative. Includes details of accommodation, and advice on where to purchase provisions etc.

207 pages.


Price:   £11.99


National 3 Peaks Walk
Brian Smailes

The challenge to walk the 3 highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales is one of the ultimate goals of many people. Breathtaking scenery, fresh air and a sense of freedom are what you get when you reach the summits.

Thousands of people have walked these mountains. Reading this book and following the advice and information given will ensure that you can be one of the many who will fulfil a lifelong ambition to walk The National 3 Peaks.

This edition comes complete with new information on preparation, equipment, and the walking routes for all 3 mountains with extra information about 'Slieve Donard', Northern Ireland's highest mountain. The driving route between each peak is included as well as B&B's, to give you, the walker a comprehensive book to read then take you on your walk to The National 3 Peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon.

Some people complete this challenge in 24 hours; others prefer a more leisurely alternative, taking two or more days to complete. It does not have to be completed in 24 hours, neither does it have to be attempted in June. Whichever way you do it:- Rise to new heights on The National 3 Peaks Walk!

93 pages  


Price:   £6.95

National 3 Peaks Walk

 
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