Circular and Long-Distance Walking Guides for Southern England
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A guide to mountain biking (MTB) routes on the South Downs of Hampshire and Sussex, between Winchester, Brighton and Eastbourne. The 26 routes described in the book take in roller coaster rides, dedicated woodland singletrack and great downhills. Rides are graded for all abilities with information on local facilities and MTB gear and preparation.
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A handy pocked sized guidebook for anyone planning to walk the North Downs Way National Trail. At 130 miles the route follows the ancient Pilgrim's Way for much of the trail through surprisingly peaceful and often wooded countryside. The North Downs Way is one of the easier national trails, and the walk is described over 11 stages.
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Handy guidebook describing 25 walks on Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, Channel Islands. Almost all the walks link directly with one or two other walks allowing all kinds of extensions to the routes. Good paths and tracks are used, along with quiet country roads. Occasionally rugged cliff paths are used to explore the beautiful coastline.
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This handy guidebook describes 24 day walks on Jersey in the Channel Isles. Parts of many routes can be combined to make longer routes, including the Jersey Coastal Walk and part of the Channel Islands Way. Good paths and tracks are used, along with quiet country roads. Occasionally rugged cliff paths are used to explore the beautiful coastline.
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Handy guidebook describing 40 circular walks in the South Downs National Park. The walks range from just under 5 miles to 11 miles in length, visiting the iconic Beachy Head, Seven Sisters, Ditchling Beacon and Cissbury Ring. The South Downs are accessible all year round, with spring and early summer best for seeing the wild flowers and wildlife.
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A handy pocked sized guidebook describing 11 easy day walks and 4 boat trips in the Scilly Isles. With its mild climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Scilly Isles make an ideal holiday destination. The walks included allow an exploration of the coastlines of the five inhabited islands, as well as some of the smaller Scilly Isles.
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The UK Trailwalker's Handbook is a directory of long-distance paths in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compiled by the Long Distance Walkers' Association, covering 730 national trails, long-distance paths and anytime challenges, with regional overview maps and an index of walking guide publishers and support companies.
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Walking in the Thames Valley offers 25 challenging circular walks around the River Thames and River Kennet in the south of England, taking in the Southern Chilterns, the Berkshire and North Hampshire Downs, Southern Oxfordshire and the eastern edge of Wiltshire. All routes are within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon and London.
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A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone walking the Cotswold Way National Trail. The 102 mile route meanders through the Cotswolds between Chipping Campden and Bath. Described in both directions over 13 stages, the Cotswolds Way is a lovely walk through one of the best-loved regions of lowland Britain.
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The Lea Valley Walk is split into 20 day walk stages in this guidebook. This 50 mile walking route is one of the finest and most varied walks near London, tracing the route of the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to Island Gardens at Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path.
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A practical guidebook for anyone planning the epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats. The 1935km (1200 mile) long-distance route, or end to end trail as it is also known follows paths and tracks rather than road, and takes to the hills whenever it can. The route is divided into 61 daily stages averaging just less than 32km (20 miles).
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This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the UK's 19 National Trails. Presenting the information in a way that allows ease of comparison and contrast, with practical details to help you plan your walk. Some Trails are short and easy, others much longer, many have strong themes - they may follow a coastline, or traverse ranges of hills.
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Walking in Kent describes 40 circular walks in Kent. The walks range for 4-9 miles in length, with easy to follow route descriptions. There's plenty of routes in this guidebook to appeal to both family strollers and determined ramblers.
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A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone planning to walk the Thames Path. The easy riverside route heads upstream from the Thames Barrier to the source of the Thames 180 miles away. Opened as a National Trail in 1996, you walk past London's historic buildings to the tranquil countryside at the source in Gloucestershire.
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Handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone walking the South Downs Way National Trail. The 100-mile long distance walk between Eastbourne and Winchester is described in both directions over 12 stages. Generally easy underfoot the Way links many ancient and historical tracks, fine wooded areas, delightful river valleys and lovely little villages.
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