The Cotswolds in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Batsford`s Walking Guides is an exciting new gift series of walking books, 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. ...

The Cotswolds on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL45, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. Centred on Bourton-on-the-Water, the map extends north beyond Chipping Campden & south to Cirencester. Coverage

Includes:: Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Turkdean, Northleach, Burford, Carterton, etc. The are is criss-crossed by numerous trails: the Cotswold Way National Trail, Monarch’s Way, Macmillan’s Way, etc. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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The Cotswolds on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL45, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. Centred on Bourton-on-the-Water, the map extends north beyond Chipping Campden & south to Cirencester. Coverage

Includes:: Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Turkdean, Northleach, Burford, Carterton, etc. The are is criss-crossed by numerous trails: the Cotswold Way National Trail, Monarch’s Way, Macmillan’s Way, etc.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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The Cotswolds at 1:25, 000 in a series of Walker’s Maps published by the AA with the cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. The map is double-sided & coverage

Includes:: Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, etc. Maps in the AA Walker’s series are identical to the OS Explorer maps & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating in England & Wales the traditional public rights of way paths, including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. Also shown are other routes with public access, including permissive footpaths & bridleways. For Scotl&, where different access rights apply, the maps provide an additional note explaining the regulations. Special marking indicates National Trails & Recreational Routes & for cyclists the maps show traffic-free routes & the National Cycle Network. A wide range of symbols highlights locations of special tourist interest: camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, historic buildings (indicating where appropriate National Trust, English Heritage, Historic Scotland or Cadw), sites for various recreational pursuits, country pubs, public toilets, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of the topography with contours at 5 or 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & colouring and/or graphics for different types of vegetation. Additional colouring shows access l&, including areas managed by the National Trust, Forestry Commission & Woodland Trust. All the standard information expected of high quality survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings or embankments, individual isolated buildings, etc. For GPS users the British National Grid is drawn at 1km intervals.

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Laminated waterproof edition of a detailed topographic map from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Burford, Chipping Campden, Cirencester & Stow-on-the-Wold (showing part of the Cotswold Way). Edition A2; Publication date November 2009 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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The Cotswold Top 10 by Goldeneye is a pocket illustrated guide packed with all the essential information to enable you to make the most of a short break visiting this part of the country. Written by experienced Cotswold travel writer the book offers suggestions for places to visit, stunning walks & things to do. The guide highlights the prettiest scenic villages, pinpointing contemporary art galleries, magnificent churches & manor houses, historic building & sites, most stunning local walks & a full range of activities to get involved in. A wide range of interesting & quirky places to stay is presented with a brief introduction & contact details, from organic camp sites, hostelries & traditional country inn, to luxurious B&B & country house hotels. At the back of the book you will find a useful calendar of event. This pocket guide selects the best things to see & do in this region; it is the perfect companion for short breaks. ...

The UK`s second-largest protected landscape & the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England & Wales, the Cotswolds is what novelist J B Priestley once described as `the most English of all our countrysides`. The AA Guide to The Cotswolds gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful region. From the panoramic views at the top of Broadway Tower to the stunning autumn colours of Westonbirt Arboretum, each entry is packed with the very best sites to see, things to do, recommendations for eating & drinking, & places to explore nearby. With everything from local legends to must-see festivals & events, this authoritative & practical guide ensures you will never be lost for something to do. ...

The Cotswolds have featured on a thousand country calendars, but what is the real story behind the picture-perfect rural scene? Jane Bingham reveals a history of privilege & poverty, idyll & conflict, through the eyes of travellers, writers & artists. Lying in the heart of Southern Engl&, the Cotswolds occupy a significant place in the history of the nation. Ancient stone circles & ruined Roman villas provide reminders of a distant past. Fine churches & manor houses survive from the prosperous Middle Ages, & the landscape also bears the scars of Civil War. The home of kings & nobles since Saxon times, the region is famous for its grand estates, while signs of an industrial age can be seen in its mills & factories. After the wool trade reached its peak in the fifteenth century, the fortunes of the Cotswolds suffered a slow decline as its villages sank into picturesque decay. But in the 1890s the region began to experience a remarkable transformation. It was then that William Morris & his followers discovered the area, establishing thriving centres for Arts & Crafts. In the following century, writers & artists moved to the Cotswolds & there followed a steady rise in tourism. Today, the region continues to attract visitors, as well as country-weekenders & celebrities. Observing all these changes, & picturing the landscape, has been a lively company of writers, artists & musicians. Some, like Laurie Lee, belong to a particular place, while others have viewed the Cotswolds as outsiders. In their writings, art & music, they have all celebrated the distinctive, & sometimes surprising, character of the Cotswolds. FAMOUS FIGURES: Elizabeth I at Woodstock; Charles I at Edgehill; Marlborough & Churchill at Blenheim; The Mitford sisters at Swinbrook; Prince Charles at Highgrove; Damien Hirst at Toddington Manor. THE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT: William Morris at Kelmscott & Broadway; C. R. Ashbee at Chipping Campden: Ernest Gimson & the Barnsley brothers at Sapperton. WRITERS & MUSICIANS: William Shakespeare in the northern hills; Alexander Pope at Cirencester Park; Laurie Lee in the Slad Valley; T. S. Eliot at Burnt Norton; Ralph Vaughan Williams & A. E. Housman on Bredon Hill. ...

Palermo, 1783: The barons pursue their feuds & petty plotting. Their wives indulge in forbidden French novels. & the porcine abbot Vella, eager to curry favour with Naples, `invents` an ancient Arabic chronicle, The Council of Egypt, that enhances the rights of some families, rewriting Sicilian history. Over the ironies of plot & character, hangs the crueller irony of history. In the evocation of a country, its people & its traditions, this is Sciascia`s largest & most vivid canvas. ...