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This book contains 11 circular walks with easy instructions to follow along walks of 2 miles to 5.5 miles with extra text to advise on terrain and how to access to the start.The countryside is beautiful and the walks all have something different to offer along the way. The views can be quite spectacular and to have a Tea Room along the way is nice to relax and enjoy a Devonshire Cream Tea.There are open fields, river paths, meadows, woodlands and even small hamlets with there old thatched cottages reserved only for the chocolate boxes. It is great to get out in the country and see lots of things you would not see from the car and for the family there is the added bonus of a Tea Room somewhere along the way.Always make sure you have a paper O.S. map and compass before setting out on your walk, never just trust your G.P.S. or Smartphone these may not work in your area for one reason or another. Also make sure your footwear is right for the terrain you are walking on, walking boots are best to prevent wet and muddy feet along some sections and also give added ankle support over uneven terrain.Happy Walking.

This book was written to help walkers take your dog out to an area that they just might like to go for a change. It contains ten easy to follow walks all of which are circular and varying in distance from 1.5 miles up to 5.5 miles, so this is anything from a quick stroll or onto something just a bit more testing for you not the dog? The dogs are usually easily pleased with a good run, maybe a few sticks and an area with plenty of sniffs the job is very often done. But we walkers are more demanding we like good views, possibly refreshments along the way with an easy to follow trail with few obstacles nearby.The walks are all varied from forest, open fields, green lanes, bridleways and quiet country lanes. Most of these walks dogs are able to come off leads and get that extra bit of exercise that they all require. But unfortunately there are some walks where freedom is not so readily available, this could be due to a road or may be livestock in the fields but for whatever reason please be wise to the Country Code. Remember a dog will ways get excited when you reach and pick-up the lead and they never mind if it is a walk around the block or a route march over the hills. So make the ten circular walks provide a special day out for you and Man's Best Friend out and about together.Treat the dog walks as a stress relieving exercise because 5 minutes out and about you are totally relaxed, which is then transmitted to the dog. This takes you out into different parts of the countryside and maybe you would like to take a picnic just to make the day last a bit longer. Oh do not forget the ball, or the dog towel sure to be water and that means yes it is time to swim (unless you are a Standard Poodle of course).We are very lucky in Devon the whole area is very beautiful with many places for dogs to walk and run free, I have tried to keep the stile count down but they are mostly dog friendly. Please always remember the water bottles and dog bowls for a well-earned drink after a great day out in the country. The walks are different distances so if you have an older dog then take them out on the shorter routes, this makes them feel part of the excitement and fun of a special day for any dog.Happy Walking.

Finally, at last the long awaited sequel to Meandering Pub Walks in Devon the great best seller throughout 2014/2015. This new book also contains ten interesting walks with a blend of very good pubs with their individual style of food, fine ale, cider and good wines.There are the usual ten circular walks all easy to follow with a starting point, type of map and refreshment at their best. To help to get you to the right area again I have included the post code for the Sat Nav; of the pub. Take note of the terrain and type of walk in three different categories easy, moderate or strenuous. The Inns have been selected for good food, ale and the cost to fit nicely in with very good walks. All the walks are length wise between 2 and 5 miles and some of the photos can be seen on You Tube showing the magnificent countryside.Please do not park in the pub car park without receiving the permission of the landlord. The post code can help to find the areas which can be difficult to track down nestling in wild hidden valleys way off the beaten track.In most of the Inns well behaved dogs are very welcome, this is pleasing for dog walkers and it keeps man's best friend also very happy with a drink and the odd snack after a long walk. We are very lucky in Devon the whole area is very beautiful with many places for dogs to walk and run free. I have tried to keep the stile count down but they are mostly dog friendly. Please always remember the water bottles and dog bowls for a well-earned drink after a great day out in the country.

Dorset is the county of stunning landscape with vivid colour and great history throughout the centuries. The landscape as many varied features with its broad elevated chalk downs, with steep limestone ridges and low-lying clay valleys. More than half of the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Then three quarters of the coastline is all part of the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage Site. There are some unusually created features such as Lulworth Cove, Isle of Portland, Chisel Beach and Durdle Door. Dorset is the county for walking an all year experience, with the beautiful cascade of bluebells throughout the woodlands in spring then on to the vibrant colours of the sun warmed heathland in summer, with the autumn offering its own dramatic magical change in the landscape and then onto the pleasant walks followed by real ale and fine food around the cosy log fires of the local pubs in winter. The ten walks included in the book are all circular ranging from 2 to 6 miles, with easy to follow directions along the routes. So just dream for a while and imagine yourself treading in the footsteps of ancient warriors as you climb up onto Maiden Castle one of Dorset's Iron Age Hillforts with breath taking views from all along the ramparts. The Dorset countryside is well known as the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex, the outstanding beauty of Dorset's countryside has charged the imagination of many great people throughout the ages, none more than the walk at West Bay made famous by the Broadchurch series on I.T.V. Then look to Hardy's Cottage set in a woodland, and just up the road is the history of Lawrence of Arabia set around the Cloud Hill Cottage.

Somerset what a beautiful county this is with the levels and then the other extreme is Cheddar with its magnificent limestone Gorge which reaches over 500 feet high in places. The ravine is the highest inland cliffs in the country which can be viewed from the road while driving through the gorge or for the adventurous a walk along the top of the cliffs. All the walks in this book are centred around Taunton the capital town of Somerset. When you leave that bustle of the town you are then soon in the countryside. This takes you down by-roads and lanes to places like Huntworth, Creech St Michael or Burrow Mump these all give you breath-taking views as they wind up steep hillsides and through a tapestry of bright and colourful open fields and the Somerset Levels. This leads on to linking up to a network of quiet villages and tucked away hamlets where time has not exactly stood still, but certainly appears to have slowed down.

The Meandering Moor, Countryside and Coast in Devon book covers Haytor, Dartmoor and coastal regions like Brixham along with magnificent areas like Buckland Abbey near Plymouth. There is history abound and the views in this part of the U.K must be seen to be believed. There are several different types of walks from the wildness of the moors to the tranquil silence of the countryside which is in complete contrast to the coast with its hustle and bustle of modern living. All the walks however have one common theme and that is spectacular views. This Meandering Walking Series Book turned out to be one of the most interesting collection of ten circular walks I have undertaken over several years with the diverse change in terrain and the magnificent patchwork and texture displayed by the countryside giving vivid colours which make it stand out like a miniature railway set. The moors are also very special they can be bleak, cold and not very welcoming but then in minutes the weather will change, and it is warm and comforting. Choose your days for different walks and try them not once but several times to enjoy the seasons in all their glory.

This book contains ten walks with step by step easy to follow instructions there are routes over the Worcestershire Beacon, North Hill, Croome Court, Eckington Wharf and Worcester. All giving great views and historical landmarks along the way giving you a varied collection of walks and views along some interesting trails. The Malvern Hills run from the south of the county on into Herefordshire, they are made up mostly of volcanic igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks. The Worcestershire Beacon is the highest point in the county at 425 metres. Then the rest of the county is undulating hills and farmland which stretches either side of the Severn Valley.

The Meandering in Hampshire book is set in and around the areas of Aldershot, Basingstoke and Fleet, in a county set in Southern England with some notable archaeology and many historic buildings. It is a very beautiful county with many different areas to see like the South Downs, touching the southern edge of Salisbury Plain and part of the New Forest to mention just a few. The book contains ten easy to follow circular walks with step by step guide, the distance varies from 3 to 1.5 miles but some of these walks can be extended along the way if required. Aldershot is the home of the British Army and the countryside is full of history that reflects this with its different landmarks. The walks cross several different terrains like woodland, heathland and over open commons with ponds and plenty of wildlife. There are open fields and beautiful meadows full of butterflies and wild flowers and only the sound of silence in the air.Please remember when going out on a walk to leave information with someone where you have gone and if possible how long? Also, check the walk with a O.S. map do not put all your faith in G.P.S or Smartphone, and be sure to pack food and drink for the trip there may not be any cafes or pubs. On most of these walks the ground is uneven and some areas very steep so take care when wet there could be a risk of slipping, always wear your walking boots for wet and muddy conditions which will also give you that extra support to protect the ankles and feet from damage.