With some of the most picturesque countryside in Engl&, yet only a short hop from London, the Chiltern Hills are just waiting to be explored. The glorious views from high ridges, ancient woodlands brimming with wildlife & downs alive with wild flowers & butterflies make the Chilterns & the communities within them English to the core. The vast network of well-established paths provides a wonderful walking country with history & nature keeping you company at every step. If you are planning to get away from it all in the Chilterns, this collection of 40 moderate walks is your perfect guide. ...

This new title from Bradt forms part of its distinctive ' Slow Travel' series & is the only title available to cover the Chilterns & Thames Valley in depth. The Chilterns & the Thames Valley do not correspond to the specific boundaries of one county or region, old or new. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire all have a share. Divided into six easily manageable sections, Bradt's The Chilterns & Thames Valley lifts the lid on what makes this area so distinctive. Chalk grasslands, beech woods, streams & wooded valleys provide a perfect landscape for walking & are easily accessible from London. About half of the area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- the closest such area to London. Rare plants such as fleawort & numerous orchid varieties, & birds including red kites, lapwings & skylark flourish. The Thames Valley follows the route of one of the world's most famous rivers. You can find key sites of monarchical & parliamentary power such as Windsor Castle & Chequers, the location of Magna Carta's sealing at Runnymede & the birthplaces of men & women who have led dissent down the ages. A host of well-loved authors has lived & written here, depicting Paradise, defining our childhoods & painting timeless images of England & its people. Eminent chefs own restaurants with national & sometimes international reputations. In short, the Chilterns & the Thames Valley together represent a wonderfully paradoxical mixture of world-famous tourist sites & lesser-known attractions full of quirkiness & character, which will repay the visitor's interest & attention many times over. From Windsor Castle to Whipsnade Zoo, Britain's oldest road
- The Ridgeway
- to National Trust properties such as Cliveden & Waddesdon Manor, the Henley Regatta to the Grand Union Canal, Bradt's The Chilterns & Thames Valley is the perfect companion.


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A new photographic guide in the popular " Impressions" series, " Impressions of The Chilterns" showcases the best of the region with stunning photographs of the landscapes, settlements & people that make this nation unique. With carefully chosen images of the highest quality, the book provides an evocative & appealing picture to this beautifully picturesque & interesting region, celebrating the culture, people & architecture along the way. ...

A brand new range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:50, 000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The Leisure series uses optimised map coverage centered on the more popular areas of the country for leisure activities, including towns & rural areas. This map has the familiar look & style of OS mapping, with enhanced coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at residents & visitors it is ideal for planning days out & exploring, helping anyone to get to know The Chilterns. ...

Covering an area of 50km^2 & with a large scale of 1:25, 000, this map has the familiar look & style of OS mapping, with enhanced coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed & you won't get lost. ...

Here is a collection of 20 tried & tested circular routes chosen for walkers with dogs. They include crucial dog factors such as livestock, stiles & roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary & when it's safe to run free. There are also contact details for the nearest vets & recommended dog friendly pubs & cafes. Clear numbered route directions & a corresponding map for each route keep walkers on the right track & there are plenty of opportunities for dogs to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 miles & provide a great introduction for dogs & their owners to the stunning Chilterns countryside. There are walks through beech woods, including at Great & Little Missenden; waterside walks by reservoirs near Tring, chalk streams, & the Wendover Arm; & bracing routes along the tops of hills at Ivinghoe, Dunstable Downs & West Wycombe. Many of the routes explore National Trust beauty spots; through ancient woodland & downland in the Ashridge Estate; in the rolling parkland of Hughenden; & high up on chalk & grassland at Whipsnade & Totternhoe. ...

Designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1965, the Chilterns are renowned for their extensive beech woodlands, which are especially beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Among the woodland walks included in this guide are explorations of Hodgemoor Wood-a Site of Special Scientific Interest-and Millfield Wood Nature Reserve, near Hughenden, the home of Benjamin Disraeli. There are also routes featuring the idyllic villages of Hambleden, Mapledurham & Missenden, the Grand Union Canal, the countryside around Chequers, & the magnificent scenery of the Chiltern Hills, including Ivinghoe Beacon & Coombe Hill. ...

Heart-stopping fantasy from the Costa-shortlisted & critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Midnight Guardians. Step into a world of faerie tricks & hidden danger... When an evil faerie steals Yanni's baby sister & swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. For faeries delight in tricks & rescuing her won't be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, & the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces & battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures & secrets along the way. Yanni will need every drop of courage & even a few tricks of his own, if he's to outwit the faerie & save his sister... Ross Montgomery brings the magical world of British folklore to life in this contemporary fantasy novel. Bursting with Ross's trademark charm, humour & heart, & with echoes of David Bowie's Labyrinth, The Chime Seekers is perfect reading for fans of Emma Carroll, Piers Torday & David Solomons. ...

During World War II, an elite band of superhumans rise to power & take control of the capital cities of Europe in this remarkable alternate history story. While some members of this unique new class of society choose to fight against injustice, others use their extraordinary capabilities to spread terror. However, something far more powerful is lurking on the horizon, a threat that could erase them from existence for good. ...

Its a long hot summer. Temperatures are soaring & a strange creature has been spotted on Dartmoor. Connie Lionheart & her friends soon discover that the creature is a chimera. When it attacks Connie, leaving her gravely wounded, Col & Rat must rescue her from hospital: she needs treatment beyond the knowledge of mortals. But a weakened Connie is easy prey for the evil shapeshifter Kullervo. He believes that, finally, the time is ripe for him to seize her Universal power, gather his army of mythical beings, & wipe out humanity. The battle between him & Connie will be a fight to the death. & the prize will be the future of mankind. ...