Countryside Books

The twenty circular walks in this volume vary in length from 4 to 6 and three quarter miles and are enjoyable all the year round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. There are also notes on what can be seen along the way from castles to timber-framed houses and from butterflies and moths to dog roses in the hedgerow. These walks also offer the chance to visit Ashd...

This collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. These routes, covering every corner of the Surrey Hills, will allow you to explore somewhere new, safe in the knowledge that the surroundings will be suitable for your dog.

There just isn't a bad time to walk in the Peak District, each season offers something new. The twenty circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 8 miles and are enjoyable all year round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. In spring, the fields around Monyash are golden with cowslips and the woods near Hayfield are a sea of bluebells. On a fine day in sum...

These 20 circular walks, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles, take in renowned beauty spots, hidden gems and must-sees from across Hampshire & the New Forest.

There's nowhere in the country to compare with the Lake District and now dogs and their owners can enjoy walking across this dramatic landscape with 20 stimulating circular walks chosen and researched specifically for dog walkers. The routes are mainly off-road, with easily passed stiles and avoiding grazing live-stock wherever possible, or warning where you might need to put your dog on a lead. The walks ...

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks ranging in length between 2.5 and 8.5 miles. They include crucial dog-walking factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's safe for your dog to run free. The routes pass by a number of quintessential English villages, many of which boast welcoming, dog-friendly pubs, along with ancient ...

Dorset, with its glorious coastline and gentle rolling hills, is a walker's county. The twenty circular walks in this book vary in length from 2 to 6 miles and are enjoyable all year round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best. In spring, Hod Hill is golden with cowslips and Abbot Street Copse near Pamphill is a sea of bluebells. On a fine day in summer there are wond...

Water always adds interest to a walk in the country, and here is Hampshire, blessed with so many wonderful rivers. There are the Greats - the Test and the Itchen; the smaller ones such as the Meon, Hamble, Beaulieu, and Avon; in addition there are those which are little known but just as attractive such as the Wey, the Dever, and the Wallington. If this was not sufficient there is also the county's magnif...

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks with plenty of opportunities for your dog to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from 2 and a half to 6 miles and introduce dogs and their owners to Lincolnshire's glorious countryside; lush Vales; a wetland habitat in the Fens, coastal walks by the Wash, woodland in the Wolds and wonderful moorland in the north of the county.

Discover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food.

The roof lines of our towns and cities are places seldom looked at from below. Yet they contain a world of architectural delights. This easy to follow guide includes hundreds of photos and drawings of rooftops and their features from around the country and offers a fascinating glimpse into this overlooked aspect of Britain's architectural history. Just above the shop fronts, offices, banks and public buil...

A full account of the part played by Norfolk's airfields during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons and aircraft based at them and the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians, and the constant dangers from raids and night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated.

A handy-sized guide to fifteen walks of between 2 - 5 miles in the Dartmoor National Park. Includes routes based on Lydford, North Bovey, Horndon, Widecombe and Buckfast. In full colour.

A selection of twenty circular walks designed for children and family groups which explore the flora and fauna, wildlife and history of the local countryside.

To those who enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs the book will have strong appeal. The 20 circular walks vary in length from 3 to 5 miles and each route is described in detail with its own accompanying sketch map.