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Chiltern Society publications

     
Description Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
THE FORTUNATE HILLS The Fortunate Hills – A History of The Chiltern Society (to 2001)
The history of the Chiltern Society from small beginnings in 1965, with 100 people concerned for the conservation of the Chilterns, to 2001 with over 7,500 members.
Howard Gilbert 154 £6.50
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Walking books by Nick Moon

   
Description
Pages Price (inc. p+p)
CHILTERN WALKS BUCKS Chiltern Walks – Buckinghamshire
30 circular walks in the Buckinghamshire Chilterns, showing the considerable variety of the countryside with a whole series of inviting landscapes to be explored.
144 £10.49
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CHILTERN WALKS HERTS, BEDS & N. BUCKSChiltern Walks – Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & North Buckinghamshire
Another 30 circular walks in the Chilterns of Herts, Beds and N. Bucks.


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166 £10.49
CHILTERN WALKS OXON & W. BUCKSChiltern Walks – Oxfordshire and West Buckinghamshire
The 3rd of Nick Moon's Chiltern Walks books takes us via 30 circular walks to an area which many people consider to contain the best Chiltern scenery, with historic villages and the beautiful Thames Valley.
151 £9.49
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THE CHILTERN WAY INCLUDING THE EXTENSIONS AND BERKSHIRE LOOPThe Chiltern Way including the Extensions & Berkshire Loop
This new edition follows the route of the Chiltern Way which encompasses all four Chiltern counties in a 133-mile circuit (PLUS the Extensions and Loop) through some of the finest scenery in the country.
217 £12.99
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CIRCULAR WALKS CHILTERN WAY BUCKS & OXONCircular Walks Along The Chiltern Way – Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
20 walks from 4 to 8 miles, but can be combined for longer excursions. Maps included; details of car parking/nearest rail links. A MUST for the Chilterns' walker.
121 £9.49
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CIRCULAR WALKS CHILTERN WAY HERTS & BEDS Circular Walks Along The Chiltern Way – Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
Circular walks ranging from 5 to 9 miles, which can be combined for more challenging walking. Car parking and nearest rail link are given, along with maps.
117 £9.49
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The D’Arcy Dalton Way (Back) The D’Arcy Dalton Way across the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and Thames Valley
The entire Way, plus 8 circular walks from 4 to 13.4 miles. Includes maps, pubs, roads, features and places of interest.
128 £8.49

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Family Walks. Chilterns North Family Walks. Chilterns North
First in the series (of two). 30 child-friendly walks from 1.8 to 5.5 miles. A map for each shows the route, pubs, roads and other features. Text includes places of interest.
144 £8.99

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Oxfordshire Walks. Oxford, The Cotswolds & The Cherwell valley (Back) Oxfordshire Walks. Oxford, The Cotswolds & The Cherwell Valley
First in the series (of two). 30 walks from 3.3 to 12 miles. A map for each shows the route, pubs, roads and other features. Text includes places of interest.
192 £8.49

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Downs and Thames Valley Oxfordshire Walks. Oxford. The Downs & The Thames Valley
Second in the series (of two). 30 walks from 1.7 to 11.8 miles. A map for each shows the route, pubs, roads and other features. Text includes places of interest.
192 £9.49

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Shorter walks

     
Description
Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
Buckinghamshire - A Dog Walker's Guide Buckinghamshire - A Dog Walker's Guide Buckinghamshire – A Dog Walker's Guide
Designed with maximum 'off-lead' time and minimum exposure to roads – 20 circular walks from 1½ to 5 miles.
Debbie Kendall 96 £9.49
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Kiddiwalks in Berkshire Kiddiwalks in Berkshire Kiddiwalks in Berkshire
20 circular walks with fun things for children. From ¾ to 4 miles, each includes a picnic site, café or family pub.
Ruth Paley TBC £9.49
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Kiddiwalks in The Chilterns Kiddiwalks in The Chilterns Kiddiwalks in The Chilterns
20 circular walks with fun things for children. From 1 to 5 miles, each includes picnic site, café or family pub.
Abigail Hamilton-Thompson TBC £9.49
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CHILTERNS TEASHOP WALKS Kiddiwalks in Hertfordshire
Twenty circular walks, packed with fun things for children to see and do. Walks range from ¾ to 5½ miles and each includes a picnic site, café or family pub.
Jean Gardner 96 £9.49
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Pub Walks in The Chilterns Pub Walks in The Chilterns Pub Walks in the Chilterns
20 circular walks from 3 to 5 miles. Pubs chosen for good food and ambience. Each route described in detail with map.
Alan Charles 96 £9.49
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PUB WALKS FOR MOTORISTS BEDS, BUCKS, HERTSPub Walks for Motorists –
Berkshire and Oxfordshire

A pleasant drive, an interesting walk, a friendly pub – 40 circular walks start and end at a recommended pub. OS refs, walk details, 'how to get there', plus pub info.
Les Maple 144 £10.49
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Longer hikes

     
Description Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
ADVENTUROUS PUB WALKS OXON Adventurous Pub Walks in Oxfordshire
Ranging in length from 6 to 12.5 miles, the 20 circular walks in this book open up some of the delights of the County. All have details of places to visit on the way and places to stop for refreshment.
Roger
Noyce
128 £9.45
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SHAKESPEARE'S WAY Shakespeare's Way –
A Journey of Imagination

Rights of way as close as possible to the one's Shakespeare may have taken from Stratford to the Globe theatre. With 33 maps of the 146 mile route (4.4 mile average), interesting descriptions, facts and locations.
The Shakespeare's Way Association 80 £9.25
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Cycling

     
Description
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Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
THE CHILTERNS CYCLEWAY The Chilterns Cycleway
This official guide book has all you need to know about the Cycleway: 23 detailed maps for each section, a few suggested short breaks, plus additional route and accommodation information. Spiral-bound.
Chilterns
Conservation
Board
54 £6.49
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Cycle Rides in the Chilterns Cycle Rides in the Chilterns
26 cycling routes from 4½ to 15 miles. Written by cyclists for cyclists and their families. With maps and descriptions.
Cyclists
Touring Club
S. Bucks
52 £5.00
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ON YOUR BIKE CHILTERNSOn Your Bike in The Chilterns
Good maps and instructions. Spiral-bound to fold easily. 20 routes for your day's enjoyment with High Wycombe as a central point to take you round the Chilterns.
Sue & Paul
Thomas
tba £10.45
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Regional heritage

     
Description Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
The Cultural Heritage of Chiltern Woods The Cultural Heritage of
Chiltern Woods

In this 'illustrated guide to archaeological features' the author helps us to understand the bumps, hollows and other earthworks in Chiltern woods.
John Morris 60 £11.99
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Lacey Green Windmill Lacey Green Windmill Buckinghamshire
This A5 booklet, which is illustrated in full colour, includes the history of the mill, its restoration, and a description of its construction and workings.
Michael Highfield 20 £2.00
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Other regional interest

     
Description Author or editor Pages Price (inc. p+p)


Chiltern Landscapes

This beautiful book of images from around the Chilterns traces the seasons, from springtime bluebells, to summer beech woods, the golden glory of autumn and the drama of winter… Available in large size: A4, and pocket size: 16 x 11.3 cm.
Doug Kennedy tba tba

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LOST RAILWAYS OF THE CHILTERNSLost Railways of the Chilterns
A fascinating history of the many branch lines which once crossed the Chiltern counties.
Leslie Oppitz 160 £11.45
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Special Trees & Woods of the Chilterns Special Trees & Woods of the Chilterns
Photographically illustrated, stunning result of a 4 year project to identify and record them and their stories.
Rachel Sanderson 176 £18.99
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Wild FlowersWild Flowers and Where to Find Them in The Chilterns
The region's geology and flora, charts showing when each is at its best, a pictorial guide and 18 walks to help you find them.
Laurie & Gay Fallows 160 £9.49
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East Berkshire Ramblers’ books and maps

Description Publisher Pages Price (inc. p+p)
Rambling for Pleasure - Thames Rambling for Pleasure
along the Thames

24 short country walks between Runnymede and Sonning, ranging from between 2 and 6½ miles. Over 100 miles in total. Showing parking, pubs, bus stops, and other features.
East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association 56 £6.45
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Rambling for Pleasure - E Berks Rambling for Pleasure
in East Berkshire

24 country walks around Maidenhead, Wokingham, Bracknell and Ascot, ranging from between 3 and 8½ miles. Over 125 miles in total. Showing parking, pubs, bus stops, and other features.
East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association 52 £6.45
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Cookham & District Cookham & District
Map with over 70 miles of footpaths. A4 size, with path numbers, permitted paths, Woodland Trust access land, National Trust open country, pubs, car parking, bus stops, parishes and other features.
East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association 2
(front and back)
£1.00
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Hurley & District Hurley & District
Map with over 40 miles of footpaths. A4 size, with path numbers, permitted paths, Woodland Trust access land, National Trust open country, pubs, car parking, bus stops, parishes and other features.
East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association 2
(front and back)
£1.00
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Windsor and the Great Park Windsor and the Great Park
Map with many miles of footpaths around Windsor and inside the Great Park. A3 size, with additional information about attractions, plus path numbers, permitted paths, Woodland Trust access land, National Trust open country, pubs, car parking, bus stops and other features.
East Berkshire Ramblers’ Association 2
(front and back)
£1.50
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Other books

Description Author Pages Price (inc. p+p)
A DIPLOMAT AND HIS BIRDS A Diplomat and his Birds
Filled with charming accounts of how ‘birding’ has enhanced his work around the world, this hardback book also has nearly a hundred photographs of birds, taken by the author at his various postings.
Andrew Palmer 176 £20.00
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