The Cotswold hills are one of the nicest places to visit and discover the English Countryside at its very best, from 7,000 year old stone circles and mighty castles to the charming village tearoom where you can stop awhile in a sleepy Cotswold Village, or wander through ancient towns spotting old Roman walls and the remins of massive fortifications left behind by previous visitors to this part of the world
We at Reardon Publishing specialize in the Cotswold Way and Cotswold area and over the years have built up an extensive range of books and guides designed to help the visitor enjoy the Cotswolds in various ways, be it walking in the hills or cycling the country lanes or just reading of the history and folklore that makes this part of England so unique.
Just Scroll down this page to view our range of Cotswold Way products such as books, maps, videos, postcards, cd-roms, handbooks, etc etc.
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The Cotswold Way (price 5.95)The ultimate walking guide to the Cotswolds "THE COTSWOLD WAY" this long distance walk is famous the world over, and rightly so for it crosses the Cotswolds showing the land as it is seen best by foot. Written by MARK RICHARDS (well known long distance walker) in his own very special style pointing out the history behind what is seen, showing the reader in illustration the beauty of the Cotswolds and drawing maps so detailed that it would be difficult to get lost even on purpose!. MORE DETAILS |
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The Cotswold Way HARVEY full colour waterproof strip map (11.95)This new long distance route map covering the Cotswold Way is published by HARVEY. This one sheet eliminates the need to buy several maps in order to walk the entire route.The Cotswold Way extends from Bath in the south to Chipping Camden in the north. This route covers varying countryside, charming Cotswold villages and offers spectacular views. The HARVEY Cotswold Way map includes plenty of information for advance planning with useful contact telephone numbers. The many Interesting landmarks along the route are shown on the map. Details of how the route evolved and the impending official status as a national trail are provided. This map is the ideal planning and navigation tool to enjoy this picturesque route in safety.
Features: Entire route on one map - Clear and easy to read - Waterproof
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The Cotswold Way guidebook by Kev Reynolds (12.00)A glorious walk of 102 miles, taking 6/7 days, 168 pp book with colour and b/w plates. Described in both directions from Chipping Campden, Broadway, Stanton, Painswick and Wooton under Edge to Bath. Passes through honey-stoned villages, ancient woodlands and high escarpments. Written by one of britains best guide book writers Kev Reynolds. |
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The Cotswold Way Handbook (price 2.95)The yearly handbook to accommodation along the Cotswold way updated yearly, New editions are published each year appearing in Late December or Early January. This booklet produced by the Gloucestershire area R.A. has sold very well over the years and it complements our own best seller "THE COTSWOLD WAY" by Mark Richards. The booklet shows the Cotswold Way and lists everything the walker of the way would need:-The Route, Progressive Mileage Chart, Suggested Walking Schedules, Accommodation and Food List, Camping Facilities, Travel and General Information, Places of Interest Along the Way. |
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The Cotswold Way Video (price 14.99 Pal format 14.99 NTSC format)This 6O min. video follows Mark Richards" (one of the original creators of the Cotswold Way footpath and Author of the Cotswold Way Guide ISBN 1 873877 10 2) as he walks the 104 miles of the famous Cotswold Way talking with people he meets along the way and pointing out the various attractions which only the Cotswolds have to offer.This beautifully crafted stereo video created by Video-Ex is of full broadcast quality, not only a souvenir of a great walk but something to treasure and watch over and over again. Cover Design from a watercolour of the Cotswolds by David Bellamy. Roger Ellis mapping used to show the viewer just where they are at any point along the walk. Script and Narration by Mark Richards.
Mark Richards, Roger Ellis and the Publishers are all based locally to
the Cotswolds so that the real feel of the Cotswold Way gained from
years of personal experience and knowledge comes through to the
viewer by both sight and sound.
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The Cotswold Way DVD Video (price 14.99 Pal format)This 6O min. DVD follows Mark Richards" (one of the original creators of the Cotswold Way footpath and Author of the Cotswold Way Guide ISBN 1 873877 10 2) as he walks the 104 miles of the famous Cotswold Way talking with people he meets along the way and pointing out the various attractions which only the Cotswolds have to offer.This beautifully crafted stereo video created by Video-Ex is of full broadcast quality, not only a souvenir of a great walk but something to treasure and watch over and over again. Cover Design from a watercolour of the Cotswolds by David Bellamy. Roger Ellis mapping used to show the viewer just where they are at any point along the walk. Script and Narration by Mark Richards.
Mark Richards, Roger Ellis and the Publishers are all based locally to
the Cotswolds so that the real feel of the Cotswold Way gained from
years of personal experience and knowledge comes through to the
viewer by both sight and sound.
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The Cotswold Way illustrated Map (price 5.95)The Cotswold Way (illustrated) Map. This Map unfolds from a book like cover to show the whole 104 miles of the Cotswold Way in full colour, fully illustrated by the international cartographer and artist Roger Ellis.It shows not only the Cotswold Way footpath winding its way between Chipping Campden and Bath but also the major attractions seen along the Way.
A must for anyone who has walked or is planning to walk this
famous long distance trail. Extra details:
Cross sections of the gradients covering the whole Cotswold Way
route are shown along with details of what you see or pass along the
way, contour shaded to show relief. Contains 10 detailed watercolour
illustrations showing views and major features. Scale I in. to 2 miles.
Easy to display as a map or guide.
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The Cotswold Way Strip Map (price 4.95)Written, Researched, Walked and Mapping by Roger Noyce. This map was created by Roger Noyce after several years of walking and personally mapping this famous route, the mapping is based on pre-1947 O.S. material supplemented by GPS.This A2 double sided walking map is divided into 8 convenient sections, the map unfolds to reveal the section required for the days walking.
The map has an approximate scale of 1-1/2 in. to 1 mile and is
marked in miles.
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The Cotswold Way interactive CD-Rom (price 12.99)THE COTSWOLD WAY A National Trail Interactive Guide CD-Rom ISBN 1873877382Minimum System Requirements. Pentium processor with 100 Mhz or better, Windows 95 or later operating system 55 MB of free Hard Disk, 16 MB of RAM, CD-Rom drive, Super VGA Monitor Follow this famous Cotswold trail with ease as our program lets you experience the Cotswolds as you meander from the wool town of Chipping Campden in the North to the City of Bath to the South, you will be exploring the wonders of the Cotswold hills as this 100 mile walk leads you over Iron Age Hillforts with panoramic views, through picturesque villages, along leafy lanes passing castles and ancient monuments.
Our Interactive guide is not only for viewing at home it is also a
great tool for anyone planning to walk The Cotswold Way, the route
maps are printable in Colour or B/W depending upon your printer
and the walking directions print out in handy day by day sections,
with over 100 Colour photographs, the history and detailed
descriptions of what you can see along the way makes this also a
fantastic souvenir of the Cotswolds.
Created by Roger Noyce
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The Cotswold Way Post Card Pack (price 2.50)The Cotswold Way Post Card Pack Full colour box containing 6 postcards showing views along the famous Cotswold Way.From Photographs of the Cotswolds by Nicholas Reardon. Each large Postcard has a watermark map of the Cotswold Way on the reverse.
Perfect for anyone walking the Cotswold
Way to write home or keep as a souvenir.
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The Cotswold Way National Trail Companion (price 4.95)This guide gives all the practical information needed to help to plan a walk on the Cotswold Way National Trail including which maps and guide books are available, how to get there, contacts for providers of tourist information, organised holidays and luggage transfer, and comprehensive details about accommodation and local services including pubs, cafes, banks village shops etc.The guide also gives information to help you to plan how far to walk in a day including charts to help you work out how far it is from one place to another, a brief descriptions of each of the 15 sections of the trail, with an overview map, and charts indicating the gradients on that section. This Companion is not designed as a route guide, and for detailed information about the Trail route itself “The Cotswold Way National Trail Guide” by Anthony Burton (Aurum Press) is available from most bookshops or can be purchased on line (ISBN 978 1 84513 914 9). The Cotswold Way, launched as a National Trail in 2007 follows the limestone escarpment on the western edge of the Cotswolds for 102 miles (164 km) from the market town of Chipping Campden in the north, to Bath in the south. The Trail predominantly follows public footpaths and although it does have some sections that follow bridleways, byways and quiet roads these sections are fragmented and the Trail is only promoted to walkers. The Cotswolds was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1966 and was extended to become England’s largest AONB in 1990. The Cotswold Way National Trail will take you through quintessentially English countryside, rich in history, yet very much a living, working landscape. The walk offers a variety of scenery for you to enjoy - limestone grasslands, Cotswold stone villages, grazing pastures with their dry stone walls, majestic beech woodlands, quiet valleys and stunning views over the Severn Vale to the Malverns, Forest of Dean and Wales. Walking along the Trail is an ideal way to explore this beautiful part of the country and enjoy the local hospitality away from the bustle of the crowds. Many people walk the Cotswold Way National Trail as one continuous journey, (taking between 5 and 8 days to complete) but it can also be enjoyed in shorter sections over a long weekend or just for a few hours. Distribution: Reardon Publishing, PO Box 919, Cheltenham, GL50 9AN, Tel: 01242 231800 Email: Reardon@bigfoot.com web: wwwreardon.co.uk |
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The Cotswold Way National Trail (price 12.99)This work provides a complete description of the route divided into fifteen chapters, each covering one day's walk. It includes: a 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey mapping marked with points of interest along the route; full colour photographs throughout; background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology and landscape; and comprehensive useful information section. This 100-mile (160-km) route is Britain's newest National Trail and will officially open in spring 2007. Starting in the picturesque village of Chipping Camden, it takes the walker through a landscape of steep escarpments, bare plateaux and wooded valleys, passing a number of important historical sites en route, before descending into the Severn Valley and ending at the city of Bath. Whether you are walking the trail from end to end or exploring a part of it, you will find this easy-to-use guide indispensable |
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