The AA 100 walks in The Heart of England.
Apart from the canals, you may be surprised at just how much hill-country you'll find here. In the east the Chilterns form a natural Beech-wooded boundary to Oxfordshire's farming country. In the middle of the Cotswolds rise to a fine escarpment ridge. In the west the Black Mountains carry summits over 2,000ft (610m), and the Wrekin and the Shropshire Hills secure plenty of upland heritage. There is a surprising diversity of natural habitats to be found here, from ancient woodlands, scrub and heath, to nationally important wetlands and peat bogs. Reservoirs attract a huge number of migrating birds and the moors support stonechat, buzzard, grouse and skylark. The graceful Red Kite, once on the brink of extinction in Britain, can be seen once again over the Chilterns and the hills on the Welsh border. " Explore the best of The Heart of England. " 100 mapped routes in rural and urban areas, along spectacular coast, in shady woodland and elegant parkland. " Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions for each walk. " Walks of 2 to 10 miles. " Organised by county in the region. " Graded for steepness and designed to suit all levels of ability. " Written by a team of local experts.