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The Thames Path National Trail Companion by the National Trail Office is an invaluable book that complements the Trail Guide to the Thames Path. It divides the Trail in 15 stages, for each one, it provides a wealth of practical information ranging from maps, nearest transport stations, local taxis, with details & phone numbers, equipment, accommodation listings, pubs, village shops & facilities & attractions. An introduction explores the path in broader terms touching on the history & wildlife, how to prepare & stay safe, the weather & equipment, tourist information offices & other useful contacts. ...

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Practical Trailblazer British Walking Guide to the Thames Path National Trail running for 184 miles from the river`s source at Thames Head near Kemble, Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier in London. The path leads from the start of the river in a meadow in the Cotswolds through Oxford, & further historic towns, churches, abbeys & castles including Lechlade, Abingdon, Wallingford, Henley, past Runnymede, the site of the signing of Magna Carta, & Windsor Castle. Passing by so many ancient sites, this is as much a walk through history as an easy ramble along a river bank. The route through London
- particularly along the south bank
- remains relatively countrified, at least as far as Putney, from which the approaching sights of Westminster & Tower Bridge offer vistas as impressive as any others along the river`s green & scenic upper reaches. Leaving central London, the regenerated dockland areas of East London lure you to your journey`s end at the Thames Barrier & the conclusion of a most enjoyable & easy ramble. The guide

Includes:: 90 large-scale walking maps & 10 town plans. Public transport information showing all access points on the path. Accommodation & places to eat with reviews. 30 colour photos including 4pp colour flower guide. Extra colour mapping
- stage maps (one page per stage) & profiles. New guide in the classic Trailblazer style with uncluttered, fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. Downloadable GPS waypoints also included. The largest scale walking maps available
- At just under 1:20, 000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to 1 mile), bigger than most detailed walking maps currently available in the shops.

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Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Thames Path National Trail from the Costwolds to the Thames Barrier in London, including large-scale trail maps, places to stay, places to eat & public transport information. The Thames Path`s National Trail runs for 184 miles (294km) from the river`s source at Thames Head near Kemble in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in London. The scenery is magnificently varied ranging from wild & lonely sections of the upper reaches of the river to equally impressive urban vistas. Passing so many ancient sites
- Oxford, Lechlade, Abingdon, Henley, Runnymede, Windsor & London
- this is as much a walk through history as an easy ramble along a river bank. *
Includes: 99 walking maps
- the largest-scale maps available. At a scale of just under 1:20, 000 (8cm or 3-1/8 inches to one mile) these are bigger than the most detailed walking maps currently available. * Unique mapping features
- walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. * Itineraries for all walkers
- whether hiking the 184-mile route in its entirety or sampling the highlights on day walks or short breaks. *
Includes: detailed public transport information for all access points. * Practical information for all budgets
- what to see, where to stay with reviews, where to eat with reviews: pubs, hotels, B&B, camping, bunkhouses, hostels. *GPS waypoints. These are also downloadable from the Trailblazer website. * Stage maps in full colour show gradients. * Overview maps
- 14 in full colour. * Colour flower guide
- 4pp.

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A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a 180-mile National Trail from the Thames Barrier to the river`s source in near Cirencester, passing from central London through Windsor, Henley, & Oxford, & rural countryside. Described in 20 sections, of between 4 & 16 miles (6.5-32km), it is an mainly flat route with good access by public transport & typically takes two weeks to walk. On its way it passes historic sites such as Greenwich, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Runnymede, Windsor Castle & Oxford. This guidebook features complete OS 1:50, 000 scale mapping of the route & comprehensive information about accommodation, facilities, refreshments & transport links for each stage of the route. It is crammed with fascinating details about the places & features passed along the way. A separate pocket-sized map booklet is also included showing the full route on 1:25, 000 scale OS maps, providing all the mapping needed to complete the trail. The Thames Path is an easy riverside walk that discovers the constantly changing character of the River Thames. ...

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Excellent full-colour waterways atlas for the River Thames, the Oxford Canal & the Grand Union Canal. An overview map shows the whole circuit marking broad & narrow sections of the canal, tidal parts of the Thames, etc. The actual waterways maps show all the features one would need to know about for navigation (e.g. tunnels, locks). Also marked are boatyards, slipways, water points, refuse disposal points & moorings, both short & long-term. The maps are detailed enough to show streets names in the towns & villages along the route. Shops, pubs & tourist attractions are all clearly indicated. ...

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An exciting new gift series of walking guides, aimed at the weekend, family walker. These small-format, portable hardback books have an attractive retro feel, with nostalgic line drawings & h&-drawn maps. Each of the 20 walks have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are circular & none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the following: * Clear, easy-to-follow route directions * Detailed h&-drawn maps * Refreshments & pubs * Parking information * OS map references In addition, each walk contains information on wildlife, or other special attractions to watch out for while walking. The ideal gift for anyone wanting to explore the countryside within easy reach of London. ...

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Thames Valley Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, with five day rides: Kennet Valley & the north of Hungerford, Kingsclere & Silchester, Goring to Christmas Common, Princes Risborough to Hambledon, & Chesham to Tring. Street plans show Oxford, Windsor with Eton, Reading & Guildford. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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Steve Davison Cicerone guide to Walking in the Thames Valley is a comprehensive exploration of walking opportunities in the countryside of the Upper Thames. The countryside that the Thames flows through

Includes:: the Southern Chilterns, Berkshire, Lambourn & North Hampshire Downs & Southern Oxfordshire, all within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon & London. The walks included in the guide travel through landscapes of open chalk grassl&, broad-leaved woodland & farmland & visit two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Davison covers a variety of different routes; from Iron Age hill forts to modern creations like the Kennet & Avon Canal & from following sections of the Ridgeway to meandering along the banks of the Thames. The guide is organized into 25 walks that explore the Thames Valley & which range from 10 to 18 miles, including a two-route across the Lambourn Downs. The author also provides shorter, less strenuous alternatives for many walks where available. Each walk begins with an information box providing details of distance, time, difficulty grading, the relevant map, refreshments & public transport options in the area. A detailed introduction

Includes:: sections on Accommodation, Food & Drink, Kit suggestions, Walking with Children & Long-Distance routes. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.

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Thames: Sacred River, by the bestselling author of London: The Biography, is about the river from source to sea. It covers history from prehistoric times to present; the flora & fauna of the river; paintings & photographs inspired by the Thames; its geology, smells & colour; its literature, laws & landscapes; its magic & myths; its architecture, trade & weather. This book meanders gloriously, rather as the river does itself: here are Toad of Toad Hall & Julius Caesar, Henry VIII & Shelley, Turner & Three Men in a Boat. The reader learns about the fishes that swam in the river & the boats that plied on its surface; about floods & tides; hauntings & suicides; sewers, miasmas & malaria; locks, weirs & embankments; bridges, docks & places. All the towns & villages along the river’s 215-mile length are described. Peter Ackroyd has a genius for digging out the most surprising & entertaining details, & for writing about them in the most magisterial prose. ...

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Max is a child who worries. A lot. He worries about being bitten by spiders, abducted by aliens, or sometimes just that people don`t like him enough. Soon it feels like his worries might take over the world! Thank goodness for Bob the dog, who shows Max that the best way to deal with worries is to share them with a friend. Told with sensitivity & a sense of fun, this relatable story encourages empathy & illustrates the importance of talking about worries. Stress & anxiety amongst children is a growing problem & this warm-hearted picture book provides a much-needed aid to help parents calm their children`s worries. Much like Benji Davies` Grandad`s Isl&, this story tackles a sensitive issue with a lightness of touch, allowing parents to approach a difficult topic through the comfort of a fun story. Gabriel Alborozo`s illustrations brilliantly capture family life & his appealing artwork injects some gentle humour into situations that will be familiar to many families. With a similar feel to Virginia Ironside & Frank Rodgers` The Huge Bag of Worries & Amanda Mc Cardie`s A Book of Feelings, this is the perfect calming bedtime read. Praise for Gabriel Alborozo`s The Colour Thief
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Thames Valley & Chilterns

The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching intermittently across southern and eastern England. It is an area characterised by beech woods and dry valleys, and these natural features are explored in the routes. The Thames Valley is steeped in history, from Windsor Castle and Richmond Park to Runnymede Meadows, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, and there are opportunities to absorb this evocative atmosphere, as well as genteel towns like Dorchester, Henley and Princes Risborough. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Thames Valley & Chilterns from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all waypoints -Where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route -All routes have been fully
researched and written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder(R) Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints.With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country.Contents* Wallingford* Watlington Hill* Hedgerley and Burnham Beeches* West Woodhay and Inkpen* Dorchester and Wittenham Clumps* Aldermaston and the Kennet and Avon Canal* Cuckhamsley Hill and the Ridgeway* Port Meadow* Old Boars Hill* Marlow and Hurley* Widbrook Common and Cliveden Reach* Goring*
Whitehorse Hill and Kingston Lisle* Great Hampden and Little Hampden* Cookham, Winter Hill and Cock Marsh* Abingdon and Sutton Courtenay* Henley-on-Thames and Hambleden* Runnymede and Windsor Great Park* Longworth and Hinton Waldrist* Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge* Ibstone, Turville and Fingest* Coombe Hill and Chequers* Whitchurch and Mapledurham* West Wycombe, Hughenden and Bradenham* Chesham and Little Missenden* Chess Valley* Lardon Chase, Moulsford and Streatley* Princes Risborough and Chinnor Hill

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The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching intermittently across southern & eastern Engl&. It is an area characterised by beech woods & dry valleys, & these natural features are explored in the routes. The Thames Valley is steeped in history, from Windsor Castle & Richmond Park to Runnymede Meadows, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, & there are opportunities to absorb this evocative atmosphere, as well as genteel towns like Dorchester, Henley & Princes Risborough. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Thames Valley & Chilterns from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all waypoints -Where to park, good pubs & places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched & written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints. With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country. Contents* Wallingford* Watlington Hill* Hedgerley & Burnham Beeches* West Woodhay & Inkpen* Dorchester & Wittenham Clumps* Aldermaston & the Kennet & Avon Canal* Cuckhamsley Hill & the Ridgeway* Port Meadow* Old Boars Hill* Marlow & Hurley* Widbrook Common & Cliveden Reach* Goring* Whitehorse Hill & Kingston Lisle* Great Hampden & Little Hampden* Cookham, Winter Hill & Cock Marsh* Abingdon & Sutton Courtenay* Henley-on-Thames & Hambleden* Runnymede & Windsor Great Park* Longworth & Hinton Waldrist* Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon & Ashridge* Ibstone, Turville & Fingest* Coombe Hill & Chequers* Whitchurch & Mapledurham* West Wycombe, Hughenden & Bradenham* Chesham & Little Missenden* Chess Valley* Lardon Chase, Moulsford & Streatley* Princes Risborough & Chinnor Hill

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