Northumbria Church Walks

Peter Donaghy and John Laidler

A selection of 30 walks ranging from 4 to 12 miles with alternative shorter options, each starting from a noteworthy church. With links between historical and cultural details of churches included with each walk, there are also easy to follow instructions combined with cross-referenced maps making this ideal both for those who wish to complete the full walk or those who prefer to visit the church and have a short stroll.

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This is the fourth in the successful ‘church walks’ series. It links historical and cultural details of churches with walks. Easy to follow instructions combined with cross-referenced maps make these walks ideal either for those who wish to complete the full walk or for visiting the church and exploring the immediate vicinity. Hills, dales and magnificent coastlines are combined with a selection of over 40 churches open to visitors, with many photographs. Insight is provided into our cultural and artistic heritage with fine examples of stained glass windows, ancient crosses, medieval fonts, wood carvings and sculptures old and new. Follow in the footsteps of northern saints, such as Aidan and Cuthbert to encounter solitude and inspiration in a rich variety of attractive villages and unspoilt corners. Bring to mind the Prince Bishops, the Border Reivers and such noted families as the Percys and the Nevilles against a background of castles and pele towers. There is something here for everyone - including children, and those who prefer a short stroll or a full length walk.

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