Cornish Guidebooks

Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and with "50 Walks in Cornwall" you can find a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities - from the casual walker to the experienced hiker. This book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with places to visit along the way: 'While You're There', featuring churches, country houses, museums, villages and towns. Each walk also has refreshment information: 'Where to Eat and Drink', including tea rooms and pubs, with extra details on their character and the food on offer. A 'What to Look For' panel features more specific details of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets.

ISBN: 9780749555931

This new activity guide from the AA tells you the best places to visit in Cornwall and includes mapped walks, cycle rides and car tours. Inside you'll find easy-to-use and modern layouts with newly commissioned colour photographs to inspire you and area maps which show the area in detail. The guide contains 10 walks, 3 cycle rides and 2 car tours, each illustrated with a colour map. Each chapter tells you the best places to visit in Cornwall and listings pages give reviews of pubs and tea shops plus information on where to shop, local specialities, activities, and local events and festivals.

ISBN 9780749550110

TWELVE WALKS AROUND THE PENWITH AREA OF WEST CORNWALL

ISBN 9781873443484

A comprehensive guide to this starkly beautiful village set like a brittle granite jewel on the desolate north coast of Cornwall.

ISBN 9781903035092

The tidal predictions in these booklets are produced yearly from data supplied by the admiralty and the easy to read information is adjusted for British Summer Time whilst phases of the moon are shown as well. Tidal time differences for various locations around the designated port are shown. There is also a table showing sunrise and sunset times and other useful information for those who visit the beach. This booklet is ideal for walkers, anglers, surfers, sailors and families who wish to stay safe on the beach and not miss or get caught out by the tide.

ISBN: 9771742319033

A guide to Cornwall, covering 9 geographical areas, this title is packed with information and places to visit. It features car tours and town trails with accompanying maps and historical background notes. It also contains Fact File, which gives travel advice including local customs, accommodation and entertainment.

ISBN: 9781843062110

Every year, more and more people are choosing to snub the longhaul flights and rigorous security checks and holiday in Britain. Cornwall offers the best of Britain's stylish, contemporary facilities mixed with stunning landscapes and fascinating heritage, and this guidebook is researched and written by a local writer who know the area like the back of her hand. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area and expert advice, to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide includes: - The best attractions for young couples, families and groups of friends - Recommendations from local characters and celebrities - Where to find fresh organic and local produce and tucked-away farm shops and delis - Recommended places to eat out: from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants - Wet-weather options: for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down - Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!) - The best places to stay: from cosy cottages to boutique hotels - Local legends, festivals and pubs

ISBN: 9781854584625

JANUARY 2009

All the information you'll ever need on over 150 locations around the coast. Includes vital information on good spots for surf bathing and family-friendly beaches that exclude dogs. By Pelican Studio

ISBN 1902395018

Pictorial tourist guide to Cornwall

ISBN 9781902842738

"Pathfinder Guides" are the ideal companion for country walks throughout the British Isles. Clear and easy-to-follow directions are accompanied by detailed maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 colour-coded routes to choose from, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit everyone.

The ideal companion for easier strolls that can be enjoyed by all the family. Perfect for the hard-pressed McDonald's dad with mutiny in the ranks

This is a completely revised edition of the only street atlas of Cornwall giving comprehensive, detailed coverage of the county. No other atlas shows every street in Cornwall. The mapping is based on Ordnance Survey data and gives the user complete coverage of all urban and rural areas. The mapping is at a standard scale of 3 1/2 inches to 1 mile (2 2/3 inches to 1 mile in the pocket edition) although some of the more rural areas are mapped at 1 3/4 inches to 1 mile (1 1/3 inches to 1 mile in the pocket edition). All mapping is complete with postcode boundaries. The atlas is ideally suited for both business and leisure use. There is a route-planning map at the front of the atlas. The main maps show every named road, street and lane clearly with through-routes highlighted. School locations are marked and emergency services, hospitals, police stations, car parks and rail and bus station locations are all featured. There is a comprehensive index of street names and postcodes including schools, industrial estates, hospitals, sports centres, etc. These places of interest are highlighted in red.

ISBN: 9780540088485

The south west and Devon and Cornwall in particular provides so many of our Special Places that we have yielded to popular requests and are publishing a new guide to the area. It will include 175 of our Special Places pubs, self-catering houses, hotels and B&Bs plus a couple of pages on each area revealing our and our owners favourite walks, beaches, places to eat and play and things to do on rainy days something for all budgets and tastes.

ISBN: 9781906136017

Whether you're looking for world-class heritage, cosmopolitan cities or beautiful beaches, this "DK Eyewitness Top 10" guide will lead you straight to the very best of Devon & Cornwall. With user-friendly maps that show you how to get there and stunning photography showing you what to expect, this full-colour guide will make planning your trip a pleasure. Whatever your budget, you'll find pub and restaurant reviews for every town and village, as well as recommendations for Devon & Cornwall hotels, youth hostels, B&B's and shopping.There are dozens of Top 10 lists: from the Top 10 scenic drives to the Top 10 country B&Bs, Top 10 state homes, days out for children, most fascinating churches and more in Devon & Cornwall. To save you time and money, there's a free pull-out map with themed recommendations, and even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid in Devon & Cornwall. Packed with essential information every visitor needs, this pocket-size guide is the perfect travel companion. This is your guide to the 10 best of everything.

"A lunar landscape used by Dr Who, a spectacular coast, climate change and pigs' eggs are here explored in this easy to follow guide to the more esoteric features of the midCornwall littoral zone.

ISBN 9781898166894

Detailed directions for 12 superb ambles round an as yet unwrecked estuary.

ISBN 9781873443460

ISBN 9781904645009

ISBN 9780952087434

The Guidebook with detailed Touring Maps at the clear scale of 1:100,000. With over 650 places to see & visit, including art galleries,beaches, cafes, pubs, gardens, country houses and so much more, plus their opening times. A comprehensive guide with over 120 superb photographs and 31 pages of Touring Maps.

ISBN 9781859651636

Detailed directions for circular walks around this most beautiful estuarine littoral.

ISBN 9781873443200

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 613-mile (9870km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow, a distance of 163 miles (262 km). The Trail traces the beautiful coastline, through Exmoor National Park, Clovelly and Tintagel, following the Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks. This is the complete, official guide for the long distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: the entire route split into convenient sections; 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section, marked with points of special interest; circular routes off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area; route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features; background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use; details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and sources of further information on accommodation; the Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside

ISBN: 9781854109774

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 613-mile (987-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Padstow to Falmouth, a distance of 164 miles (262-km). Following the Countryside Agency's acorn way-marks, the route hugs the coast right around Land's End and the Lizard, via the ports of St Ives and Penzance. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book.

ISBN: 9781845130640

Circular walks from Bedruthan to the back of beyond.

ISBN 9781873443071

A stunning collection of full-colour photographs illustrating the ever changing land and seascapes of a county at its wildest and best.

ISBN 9781902842349

"Previously entitled Cornwall in Cameracolour this is an exquisite photographic souvenir of 36 iconic scenes, an informative and readable text and a helpful map.

ISBN 9781898435518

This is a pictorial guide round the scenic region of Cornwall. Colour photographs illustrate the sights of Cornwall: granite cliffs, moorland, tiny harbours, beaches and beautifuly sunsets. TexT In English, German and French

ISBN 9780853728184

ISBN 9781873443507

A detailed and invigorating study of a bleak but fascinating landscape in one small area of west Cornwall explored through a series of marvellous circular walks and rides. A must for all lovers of the Redruth-Camborne postindustrial hinterland.

ISBN: 9780951451786

"The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall" is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful and diverse holiday destinations in the UK. From the wild expanses of Dartmoor and the Eden Project to the beaches of North Cornwall, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. There is plenty of practical advice for a host of outdoor activities from walking the South West Coast Path to finding the best beaches when the surf is up. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's history, culture, literature and superb wildlife and comes complete with maps for every area. "The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

ISBN: 9781843538073

12 walks around an area of post-industrial heritage of unique quality and deriliction.

ISBN 9780951451755

14 circular walks near to Truro, Falmouth and Redruth. This edition completely revised and enlarged with 26 full colour photographs

ISBN 9781873443002

ISBN 1873443307

St Ives, a little peninsular town on the Cornish coast, is a place of great beauty and picturesque irregularity, favoured by artists and holiday makers. This book provides a guide to the village, covering its history, art and creativity, tourism, maritim activity and mining amongst other subjects.

ISBN: 9781903035207

Tintagel has provided a powerful attraction for visitors to Cornwall for hundreds of years. Its wild setting on the North Cornish coast, and its fascinating history would have provided enough of a reason to visit. The lure of the Arthurian legends that cling to Tintagel has made the place irresistible to many. This guide book provides a guided tour of the site, and a revealing account of its history and archaelolgical discovery here over the past sixty years. It also provides a richly-illustrated background to the Arthurian legends and a concise narrative of the most relevant tales.

ISBN: 9781850747017

Une guide touristique a Cornouaille; ein besucherinformationen von Cornwall; een bezoekersgids van Cornwall.


ISBN 9781898435587

With over 100 beautiful full colour photographs; a sumptuous and teasing glimpse of a stunning vacation destination. A Photo guide and text to Cornwall.

ISBN: 9781898435501

This is a detailed guide to walking throughout the islands. It is a new edition of the original and most comprehensive guide to this beautiful and unspoilt area. It details of boat trips between the islands, and other useful information for exploration on foot. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, the Isles of Scilly are a joy to explore. The Isles form the smallest of Britain's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and their historic shores have been designated as Heritage Coast. The surrounding sea is protected as a marine park. Archaeological remains abound, not only on the islands, but submerged beneath the sea. While the walks in this guidebook could be completed in as little as a week, a fortnight would allow a much more leisurely appreciation of the islands, and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

ISBN: 9781852845865

JANUARY 2009