A Midland Meander
A Circular Walk around the West Midlands
by Brian J. Rance
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Pub Date Feb 28 2023 | Archive Date Mar 23 2023
The Book Guild | Book Guild Publishing
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Description
Following on from Brian’s escapades in South-East England, this ramble of 150 miles circumnavigates the West Midlands conurbation. Being closer to his home in Birmingham and partly undertaken over two Covid ravaged years, this walk is a testament to the author’s resilience and determination to complete the project. In this book, in travelogue style, Brian shares his experiences of walking around the built-up area in a clockwise direction.
Brian delights in sharing anecdotes with his readers gleaned from various observations and encounters on the journey. A Midland Meander is an examination of the geography, geology and landscape, the history, the people and places of this heart of England, ranging from the River Severn to the River Tame.
More than just a walking guide, this book, like his previous publications, is essential reading for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors. For those who can only sit at home, it is an opportunity to share in the experience and the author’s consuming interest in environmental issues shines through on every page.
A Note From the Publisher
Marketing Plan
- Includes maps of walking routes, poems and photographs to bring the journey to life.
- From the author of Finding My Place & Walking my Patch and the A Journey Through South-East England series.
- Essential reading for lovers of the great outdoors and walkers.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781915603432 |
| PRICE | £4.95 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Abby S, Reviewer
This was a lovely read.I enjoyed strolling with the author reading his commentary meeting the people he engages with.Perfect way for an armchair traveler to see the world.#netgalley #bookguild
Rosemary S, Librarian
A delightful stroll through the Midland of England with a charming and witty host. Rance shares his love of nature, history and the many interesting characters he meets along the way
Librarian 552665
My thanks to NetGalley and Publishers for a copy of “A Midland Meander “ for an honest review.
I live in the Midlands so I was immediately drawn to read this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the style of writing and I loved reading someone else’s opinions on visiting places that are very familiar to me. It has also given me ideas of where else to visit , from various places not too far away from me that I’d never considered visiting
Most enjoyable .
Robin P, Reviewer
Brian J. Rance likes walking. Most of us make do with walking the dog a couple of times a day but Brian doesn't make do he undertakes epic walks. This, his fifth book, records his walk circumnavigating the West Midlands conurbation. The walk took two years to complete due to various lockdowns caused by the coronavirus.
This is an area of England I rarely visit but in my mind's eye I had been expecting a huge, overpopulated post-industrial eyesore. How wrong I was. Brian walks through sleepy villages (always making sure he has a pint or two in the pub), over green hills and dales, alongside canals, past castles and cathedrals, Manor houses and golf courses on his fascinating one hundred and fifty mile trek. An appendix offers a guide for anyone wanting to go on a long pub crawl!
Mary B, Reviewer
I enjoyed "A Midland Meander"--Brian J. Rance makes you feel like you're along for the walk with his detailed descriptions of the footpaths and trails he follows on his journey around the English Midlands. There's some history thrown in and some travelogue elements (I particularly enjoyed the occasional descriptions of the pubs and cafes that Rance stopped at). It's a well-written account, perhaps best suited to those who are planning their own travels along Rance's route and will appreciate his tips and route descriptions.
Thank you to NetGalley and to The Book Guild for providing me with this ARC in return for my honest review.
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