This is Doris Lessing's follow-up to the first part of her autobiography, Under My Skin. Here, we move into the heyday of her career, sparked off by the international success of her first novel in 1950. She went on to forge a unique role for herself in British literary & political life. ...

Guidebook to 44 varied day walks & over 100 summits in the Southern Uplands of Scotl&, stretching south-west from Edinburgh to the English border, including the Galloway & Pentland Hills. Between 2 & 29km, there is something for all seasons & all abilities in remote & rugged hill country. ...

Walking in the Thames Valley offers 25 challenging circular walks around the River Thames & River Kennet in the south of Engl&, taking in the Southern Chilterns, the Berkshire & North Hampshire Downs, Southern Oxfordshire & the eastern edge of Wiltshire. All routes are within easy reach of Reading, Newbury, Abingdon & London. While some walks visit Iron Age hill forts, others pass more modern features such as Wilton Windmill & the Kennet & Avon Canal. Some follow sections of the Ridgeway, while others meander along the banks of the Thames. What they all have in common is that they take the keen rambler to some of the best parts of the Thames Valley
- a patchwork of open chalk grassl&, broadleaved woodland & farmland & home to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walks from 10 to 18 miles, including one 2-day route Shorter, less strenuous alternatives for many of the walks. Detailed route descriptions with information on local points of interest, OS mapping & vibrant colour photographs
...

This guidebook contains 43 circular day walks in the north & east Yorkshire Dales. It explores the dales, hills & moors between Kirkby Stephen & Pateley Bridge. Walking ranges from gentle three-mile strolls to more strenuous day-long rambles across the Howgills, Wensleydale, Swaledale, Nidderdale, Mallerstang & Coverdale. ...

This guidebook describes 40 walks in Umbria, among the ancient towns of Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto & Norcia. Known as the 'green heart' of Italy, the province of Umbria is home to hills reaching up to the Apennines & Sibillini mountains, as well as ancient villages, Roman & Etruscan ruins, dense woodland & nature reserves. ...

A guidebook to 42 day walks in the Dartmoor National Park & surrounding area. Dartmoor is an area described as the last great wilderness of Engl&. This Cicerone guide is an excellent introduction to the moor & the national park. The walks have been grouped into four large areas of Dartmoor: The South Moor; Widecombe Walks; The North East Moor; & The North West Moor. Most of the walks are circular & have been graded according to length (short, medium or long) & difficulty (easy, moderate & hard). The guide contains OS maps & photographs for every route. There are also outline suggestions for five longer routes on Dartmoor, as well as practical information on travel, advice on accommodation & how to make the most out of walking on Dartmoor. ...

Guidebook to 25 short, easy walks exploring the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark & Herm. Including the Guernsey Coastal Walk, the routes cover a total of 140 miles mainly on paths, tracks & quiet roads, & can be easily combined to make longer journeys.

Includes:: notes on travel & the fascinating history of the islands.

...

A handy guidebook for exploring La Palma in the Canary Isles that describes 45 routes consisting of both day walks & long distance trails including the GR130 & GR131. The routes vary in terrain ranging from trails in Caldera de Taburiente national park to mule tracks & pilgrim trails in Santa Cruz.

Includes:: routes that suit all abilities.

...

After Mike loses Pia, his partner of seventeen years, their best friends Vicky & Zaza try to help pick up the pieces.

...

The 30 circular routes in this guide to walking on the Gower peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Wales, cover the rugged coastline, beaches & inland valleys & ridges. The walks visit a variety of landscapes & range from 21/2 to 14 miles long. Packed with historical & geological information. ...