Walking and Cycling Guidebooks for North West England
Our definition of North West England covers the area between the western Pennines and Cheshire, including the Forest of Bowland and the countryside of Lancashire – a surprisingly varied county with hills, moors, river valleys and unspoilt countryside.
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The Spirit of Hadrian's Wall
In this collection of photographs of Hadrian’s Wall, Roger Clegg has captured contrasting moods and landscapes – blazing skies at dawn and dusk, mist lifting from the crags and new-fallen snow banked against the familiar stonework. As the images progress along the Wall, Mark Richards sketches its context from the Roman era to the modern age. More >>
£20.00
Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle
40 circular walks in two of Lancashire's largest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Forest of Bowland and nearby Pendle. From rough uplands to gentle riverside strolls. Illustrated with OS mapping. More >>
£10.00
A Northern Coast to Coast Walk
The Coast to Coast walk, popularised by Wainwright, runs from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay on Yorkshire’s east coast. At 178 miles (300km), this popular long-distance walk can be easily walked within a two-week holiday. Third edition of this successful guide. More >>
£12.95
The Yorkshire Dales: South and West
Completely new guide to exploring on foot Yorkshire’s beautiful Dales, with the best walking both well-known and newly unearthed, from experienced writing team. This first volume covers the southern and western dales of Ribblesdale, Dentdale, the Howgills, Dentdale and Wharfedale. With over 40 of the best routes. More >>
£12.00
Walking in the Yorkshire Dales
50 of the author’s favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. All the walks are circular, and range from 4.5 to nearly 8 miles. They vary from simple valley strolls (ideal as half-day ‘family rambles’) to strenuous fell expeditions. Hand-written and profusely illustrated in Jack’s highly distinctive style More >>
£7.99
The Dales Way
Picturesque 78 mile route through the Yorkshire Dales and the eastern fringe of the Lake District between Ilkley and Bowness on Windermere. The Dales Way is one of the gentlest multi-day walks in Britain, and an excellent introduction to long-distance walking. Route described in both directions. More >>
£10.00
The Ribble Way
The 71-mile Ribble Way traces the full length of the Ribble valley and leads walkers through some of the finest scenery in northwest England. Route described from the estuary mouth, near Preston, to the river’s source on Cam Fell in the Yorkshire Dales. More >>
£10.00
Walks In Lancashire Witch Country
Since 1612, when ten Pendle witches went to the scaffold, a magical aura has pervaded this wild and beautiful area of Lancashire. The guide’s 30 circular walks are all about 6 miles in length, making them ideal as half-day family rambles. Written and illustrated in the author’s unique style. More >>
£6.99
Walking in Lancashire
Lancashire has a great variety of landscape, and this guide describes 40 walks along its rivers and coastline, by its woodlands, hills and moors, and to its villages and historic sites. The walks, from 5 to 12 miles in length, range from gentle strolls to fell-top hikes. More >>
£12.00
Isle of Man Coastal Path
The coastline is of exceptional beauty. The 96-mile Raad ny Foillan path encircles the island taking about a week; the Herring Way (Peel to Castletown) and Millennium Way (Ramsey to Castletown) are also described. Splendid scenery, glens, coastlines, wildlife, fishing ports and havens. More >>
£10.00
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