The lovely county of Shropshire has many man-made and natural 'oddities'.  Dorothy Nicolle is a qualified county tour guide and has spent many years researching the origins of these fascinating curiosities found in all corners of Shropshire.  Colour illustrations throughout.  Paperback.

Discover the interesting history of Whitchurch's oldest rectory, which played a crucial and little known role in the cracking of the Enigma Code.  Black and white photographs / illustrations.  Paperback.

This bestselling guide to the Sandstone Trail contains all of the information you will need to enjoy this popular walking route covering Cheshire and North Shropshire.  Here's to a sunnier 2008 !

A grimmer side of local interest !

Story of the old Whitchurch to Waverton branch line now defunct.  Well illustrated and interesting social history as well as railway facts for the enthusiast.

Details walks suitable for families with young children and buggies

Ahhh, walking and stopping at pubs - perfect!

Walks vary in length from 1.5 to 5.5 miles, each pub is described in full, with a photograph, and details of its history and character.

The author lives in Cheshire and is an experienced rambler.

 

Twenty walks to whet your whistle.  Each is carefully described and accompanied by a sketch of the route.  Practical information on the teashops, like opening times and facilitities, is included. 

Walks cover Cheshire/Shropshire border region as well further north into Cheshire.

 

New this season - 2008

Judy Smith has put together a book of walks interrupted by visits to restful teashops!

Twenty walks exploring the wonderfully varied countryside Shropshire has to offer, from the watery landscapes in the north, the gentle valleys of Clun and Teme in the south, to the rolling ridge of the Long Mynd and dramatic peaks of the Stiperstones.

 

Local historian Brian Conduit has put together this guide to walks that pass sites of historical interest - ancient hill forts, medieval castles, battlefields and grand houses.  Features 16 circular walks from 1.5  to 8.5 miles in length.

New this season - 2008

 

30 walks combining beautiful scenery and pub lunches!

Easy walks from 1.5 - 3.5 miles suitable for all age groups.

 

 

Bestselling established walking guide.  Covers whole of the county and features longer length walks of between 5 and 6 miles. Walks include practical information plus folklore and legends, attractions and facilities