Bradford's Millennium Way
This duo of booklets describe the 48 mile long distance circular walk and a set of sixteen smaller circular walks that enable the more time-strapped walker to cover the entire distance in stages. The walks take in some of the most picturesque landscapes within the metropolitan district of Bradford. Although Bradford City is an industrial conurbation, its metropolitan boundaries include the beautiful rural valleys of the rivers Aire, Wharfe and Worth in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The booklets are well written with clear, concise directions, easy to follow, hand drawn maps of each section and things to look out for on the way. Beautifully illustrated with stunning colour photos and pen and ink drawings, these booklets should find their way into your rucksack. For information on where they can be bought you can visit the website here (click the link to open a new window - close the new window to return here at Yorkshire Visitors Guide).
You know, whenever I'm planning a visit - an adventure - to somewhere new, you'll always find me gathering together a few books. There's likely to be a guide book or two, pointing out places to see, places to stay, what to look out for along the way - always with the author's unique twist, bringing the area to life. There's sure to be a book of photographs that will prepare you and give a feel for what to expect. And, of course, maps! What would we do without maps? Maps are, of course, much, much more than just a few lines and squiggles on a piece of paper. The funny hieroglyphics soon, after a little study, become familiar friends, drawing attention to fascinating points of interest - guiding you along the way.
I've drawn together some of the best books about Yorkshire, together with maps, dvds and music about Yorkshire, into a small 'shop within a shop'. We're all familiar with the idea of the small, exclusive, designer store within a larger, departmental store. Well, the 'Yorkshire Visitors Guide - Shop in Amazon' is much like that. Only without the exorbitant prices!
I hope you'll take time and look around - you may find just the item needed to turn your Yorkshire visit into something extra, extra special. Or maybe you'll spot the perfect gift for someone you know is planning a visit. Visit Yorkshire Visitors Guide - Shop at Amazon (Click on the link to open a new window - close the window when you're done shopping and return here to Yorkshire Visitors Guide).
You'll find a great range of books about Yorkshire, maps, music and dvds - all with a Yorkshire theme - at the Yorkshire Visitors Guide Store within Amazon! Why not pop over and check out the bargains? (Click in the box below to open a new window)
James Herriot's Yorkshire
The most famous vet in the county - probably in the whole of England - James Herriot wrote many books about his work among the people of his adopted county. All Creatures Great and Small and all the other animal books are much better known than the fact that he loved to walk in the remarkable countryside of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales. He wrote a lovely book about his favourite places - the high fells and gentle valleys, sleepy villages and bustling market towns. Brought to life by its author as he recounts his encounters with everyday folk of Yorkshire, the book is beautifully illustrated with many photographs by Derry Brabbs.
Pub Strolls in the Yorkshire Dales
Another great little book from the pen of Yorkshireman Len Markham. Featuring thirty pleasant strolls of between one and a half and four miles in length, this book seems to be written with my capacity for exertion in mind - that is, minimal.
Each walk description features a local hostelry offering good and tasty pub meals. Detailed directions and a clear, concise map, together with a general description of the area, plus ideas for other places of interest in the area make this book easy to read and use. Its compact A5 size make it a handy addition to rucksack or glove compartment.
"From Britain's highest inn, Tan Hill, standing at 1,732 feet above sea level, to the splendour of Ribblehead viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle railway; the tranquility of Langthwaite where All Creatures Great and Small was filmed; and the solitude of Bishopdale Beck, this book offers a wealth of local places to explore."
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