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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

40 walks throughout the island, with information (including history and Manx myth and language) to ensure a walking visit to the Isle is time well spent. Covers headlands, peaks (especially Snaefell), glens, coastal walks, beaches, cliffs.  More >>

20 walks around some of the outstanding countryside and rich historical heritage of Cheshire. The walks combine landscape with architecture, natural beauty with history, and our heritage with our diverse and complex culture. Includes walks around Chester, Beeston Castle, Dunham Massey, Marple, Northwich, Stretton watermill and Peover, to name a few. More >>