Visiting familiar landmarks in this World Heritage Site as well as highlighting hidden treasures in out-of-the way corners and exploring old villages now absorbed by the city this handsome book is lavishly illustrated with photos, engravings and archive maps. The 15 walks all start and end in Bath and range from gentle strolls around the city's streets to challenging climbs through woods and along country lanes to visit spectacular buildings high in the hills above.

'On Foot in Bath' by Andrew Swift
£15, www.waterstones.com

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This collection of 25 walks takes in Birmingham city centre and the countryside beyond. Each walk is accompanied by a helpful map, historical background information and photos, many in colour.

'Historic Walks in and Around Birmingham' by Brian Conduit, £7.19, www.waterstones.com

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Wander off the beaten track and you'll discover a world of fascinating sights and attractions that not many tourists, or even Londoners, get to see. The author compiled a list of these hidden attractions and then constructed walks around them, most can be done in half a day and are designed to provide a true flavour of the area.

'London’s Secret Walks' by Graeme Chesters, £8.36 from www.whsmith.co.uk

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Consisting of one long route that can be broken into shorter walks, this Kindle guide enables you to decide when and where to stop. You can start at the beginning and keep walking to the very end, or take each short walk as a half-day excursion. The option of entering museums, galleries, shops and cafés is entirely up to you, depending on how much time you have for your visit. Including site maps, photographs and littered with stories from this city’s fascinating history, Madden has created an informative companion to a day out in Cambridge.

'Madden’s Cambridge' by Paul Terrance Madden, Kindle only, £4.99, www.amazon.co.uk

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From the impressive cathedral where Thomas a'Becket met his grisly end to the gentle river Stour that meanders through the heart of this ancient city, this guide encompasses scenic, historic and pleasurable walks to suit all abilities.

'River & City Walks: Canterbury' by Shaukat Khan, £7.50, www.waterstones.com

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Whether you're a first-timer or regular visitor to Edinburgh, this guide takes a fresh look at the city with original walks packed full of intriguing tales and little known facts that help bring the history of this vibrant city to life. The guide includes off-route detours to explore Edinburgh's deeper secrets or you can link two or more routes to create your own unique day out.

'City Walks: Edinburgh' by Margot McMurdo, £6.99, www.whsmith.co.uk

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These 10 walks are all within the boundary of the attractive cathedral city of Durham and each stands as a walk by itself but with a bit of careful planning parts of two or even more can easily be combined to give a longer walk. For the most part the footpaths are easy going and most are dog friendly and have been thoroughly tested and approved by Archie, the author's Labrador.

'A Boot up Durham City' by Philip Nixon £4.99, www.waterstones.com

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Take a tour of historic York’s 700-year-old city walls. As well as giving step-by-step guidance along the route, with hand-drawn maps and numerous photographs, this informative guide is filled with stories of the history, events and people that have played a part in York’s long and colourful past.

'A Walking Guide to York’s City Walls' by Simon Mattam, £5.99, www.waterstones.com

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From the academic heart of the city to the palatial grandeur of Blenheim with dozens of intriguing tales and fascinating histories told along the way, this easy-to #-use guide details 15 short walks around Oxford with simple route descriptions and easy-to-follow maps that include key features and viewpoints for each walk plus recommended refreshment stops

'City Walks Oxford' by Victoria Bentata Azaz, £6.99, www.whsmith.co.uk

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There's something for everyone in this comprehensive guide to the City of Manchester and the surrounding countryside,with 100 routes for walkers of all abilities each with full directions, sketch maps, descriptions of points of interest en route and practical advice on suitable clothing and equipment.

'100 Walks' Around Manchester by David Frith, £7.99, www.whsmith.co.uk

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