[ Commissions, Trusts and Projects ] [ The Internet: Web links ]
Where to Look
If you want to learn more about fishing here are some suggestions. Basic information about the sport and equipment is available from a number of sources including:
- Books and magazines
- Walking Clubs and Organisations
- Associated Clubs and Organisations
- Commissions, Trusts and Projects
- The Internet: Web links
Books and Magazines
There are an enormous amount of books available about walking. Almost every area in the country, local and regional, has something written about it. Check out the titles in newsagents, bookshops and libraries. 'The Rambler's Yearbook and Accommodation Guide' (4.99) is full of details about walking in Britain. It provides a list of long distance paths and a directory of equipment shops. There are also notes about rights of way and club addresses.
'The Long Distance Walkers' Handbook' (ISBN 0-7136-5539-9) published by A&C Black, gives a full list of long distance paths.
Ordnance Survey Maps are sold at good bookshops and stationers. If you have a problem buying the map you want contact Stanfords Bookshop, 12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9LP, Tel. 0171 836 1321 or Cordee, 3a De Montfort Street, Leicester LEI 7HD, Tel. 0116 254 3579.
All the organisations listed produce their own magazines.
Walking Clubs and Organisations
The Ramblers Association supports 53 regional areas in England, Wales and Scotland, running 400 local groups. It publishes a rage of leaflets , books and booklets and a quarterly magazine, 'Rambling Today'. They can be contacted at 1/5 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2XX, Tel. 0171 582 6878.Web site http://www.charitynet.org/~Ramblers/
The Backpackers Club is a club for walkers who want to do some overnight camping en route. It supports and promotes backpacking, for walkers, cyclists, canoeists and cross-country skiers - in fact anyone interested in the camping way of life. Contact them at 49, Lyndhurst Road, Exmouth EX8 3DS, Tel. 01395 26515.
Web site http://www.catan.demon.co.uk/backpack/
The Long Distance Walkers' Association is for anyone interested in more challenging walks (20 miles or over). It supports a network of local groups covering most of the country. For details contact the LDWA at 21 Upcroft, Windsor, Berks SL4 3NH.
Web site http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/europe/ldwa.htm
Other Clubs and Organisations
The British Orienteering Federation supports a network of orienteering clubs throughout the UK. Contact them at Riversdale, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbys, DE4 2HX,Tel. 01629 734042. Web site http://www.cix.co.uk/~bof/
Youth hostels provide low-cost overnight accommodation for walkers. Get further details from the Youth Hostels Association (England and Wales), Trevelyan House, 8 St Stephen's Hill, St Albans, Herts AL1 2DY or the Scottish Youth Hostels Association, 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling FK8 2JA, Tel. 01727 855215.
The British Horse Society promotes the upkeep of bridleways and encourages safe riding. They are based at The British Equestrian Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, Warks CV8 2LR, Tel. 01293 696697
Commissions, Trusts and Projects
The Countrygoer Project promotes the use of public transport in the countryside. It publishes information about services and routes. Contact the project at Knowle, Solihull, Tel. 01564 778323.The Countryside Commission is the official Government Body that advises and supports conservation. It works with local authorities and councils to promote the use of public footpaths, bridleways and byways. Tel. 01604 781848
The Fieldfare Trust supports plans and projects that enable people with special needs to enjoy the countryside. They are based at 67a The Wicker, Sheffield S3 8HT
The Internet: Web links
Walking in Britain
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/europe/britain.htm
Ramblers Association
http://www.charitynet.org/~Ramblers/
Backpackers Club
http://www.catan.demon.co.uk/backpack/
Long Distance Walkers' Association
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/europe/ldwa.htm
The British Orienteering Federation
http://www.cix.co.uk/~bof/
Orienteering Clubs
http://www.cix.co.uk/~bof/areamaps/index.html
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