Historic Walks in and Around Newcastle
25 City and Country Walks for All
Published on 2. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-874181-52-1 (ISBN)
Description
Both its location and its architecture make Newcastle-upon-Tyne one of the most visually exciting cities in Britain. It is one of the few to possess a medieval castle, while handsome and dignified classical buildings grace its centre, as well as some stunning examples of modern architecture. But the city also has the advantage of lying at the heart of some of the most attractive and varied countryside in England. There is a superb coastline, pleasant river valleys, the moorlands of the North Pennines, Simonside and Cheviot hills, as well as interesting old towns and villages, such as Barnard Castle, Hexham and Alnwick. This excellent book guides walkers of all abilities around both city and countryside in a series of 25 well-thought-out routes, each accompanied by a helpful map, historical background information and photographs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
100 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-874181-52-1 (9781874181521)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Brian Conduit is a much-published author of walking guides whose experience and knowledge of the area will be obvious to all who use this beautifully produced book.
Content
Contents1. Newcastle and Gateshead 12. Newcastle: Civic Centre and Leazes Park 113. Angel of the North 174. Tynemouth Castle and Priory 235. Tyne Valley between Wylam and Heddon-on-the-Wall 296. Holywell Dene and Seaton Delaval Hall 377. Causey Arch 458. Ovingham, Overton and Prudhoe Castle 519. Penshaw Monument 5710. Historic Durham 6311. Wear Valley and Escomb 6912. Both Banks of the River Tyne at Corbridge 7513. Durham coast near Seaham 8314. Around Hexham 9115. Hamsterley Forest 9916. Blanchland and Derwent Reservoir 10517. Bishop Auckland and Binchester Roman Fort 11318. Warkworth Castle and Hermitage 11919. Above Rothbury 12720. Battle of Otterburn 13321. Alnwick and the River Aln 14122. Rookhope and Relics of the Lead Mining Industry 14923. Hadrian's Wall near Housesteads 15724. Barnard Castle and Egglestone Abbey 16725. Craster and Dunstantburgh Castle 175