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Countryside Books 20 Circular Walks in Essex
Discover the beautiful countryside of Essex with this pocket-sized guide to some of the best circular walks in the county. There are 20 routes here, varying in length from 11/2 to 5 miles. Each walk includes a recommended local pub, cafe or restaurant, all of which are known for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the salt marshes of nature reserves Tollesbury Wick, RSPB Rainham Marshes and RSPB Wallasea Island; parkland around the estates of Audley End, Langleys at Great Waltham and Hylands; water meadows along the River Colne and the valley of the River Stour made famous by artist John Constable; the pretty villages of Bartlow, Castle Hedingham and Matching; and the wild countryside and sea views of the Naze. Along the way you'll uncover rugged countryside, tranquil woodland, historic villages, castles, rivers and seashore, not to mention the spectacular views that make Essex such a great place for walking.
£8.88
Countryside Books Essex Year Round Walks
The 20 circular routes, varying in length from 21/2 to 7 miles, give the walker the opportunity to explore the glorious countryside of Essex throughout the year and include woodland walks at Epping, Great Sampford and Great Waltham; scenic walks with lovely views on the Langdon Hills and Danbury Common, and beautiful waterside walks beside the River Cam, the lakes of the Lee Valley and the River Chelmer. There is also the opportunity to see the impressive Victorian Coalhouse Fort at East Tilbury; The Naze Tower, built in 1720 at Walton-on-the-Naze as an aid for shipping; the enchanting church of St Nicholas at Little Braxted, with its beautifully decorated walls; and, of course, Flatford Mill, a main feature of many of the paintings by John Constable. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best.
£10.45
