This brand new title is one of two concurrent additions to the updated series of Paul Hannon’s ‘Short Scenic Walks’ guidebooks. The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day’s stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain’s outstanding country landscapes. A range of enhancements include a wider geographical spread, with this book including the area covered in the now superceded ‘Around Pendle’. This title is based around the absorbing countryside of East Lancashire, from Pendle Hill around to the West Pennine Moors. Starting from villages such as Barley, Rivington, Hurstwood and Belmont, the book’s many highlights include the delights of Newchurch, Winter Hill, Thieveley Pike, Haslingden Grane and Wycoller Dean.

In addition to being more visually appealing than their predecessors, with a more modern house style, this new series offers 30 walks rather than 20, and these more substantial books feature a full spine rather than wire-stitched binding. Over 30 colour photographs depict features and landscapes along the routes.

Published at the same time is ‘Arnside & Lunesdale