In 2014, author Chris Maylor wrote his first guidebook – the acclaimed and best selling Saddleworth Discovery Walks. Since then Chris has written two further books and is currently working on several other titles.

All off the books in the discovery walks series contain detailed route instructions for each walk, sketch maps and interesting information about sights seen along the way, along with wonderful photographs or illustrations.

Saddleworth Discovery Walks is a detailed guidebook containing 20 magnificent walks exploring the history, people and stunning landscape of this beautiful corner of the ancient West Riding of Yorkshire. Each walk includes an illustrated map of the route and a selection of stunning landscape photographs, taken by a locally acclaimed photographer.

With the Foreword written by professional climber and mountaineer Kevin Thaw, a percentage of the sale price will be donated to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.

Dark Peak Challenges is a detailed guidebook containing 20 challenging routes for both walkers and fell-runners who enjoy long days in the hills.

Crossing vast swaths of rugged moorland and deep valleys topped with towering crags, each route visits some of the area’s most iconic locations and traverses some of the most spectacular landscapes to be found in the Peak District National Park.

Oldham Discovery Walks contains over 120 miles of wonderful walks. From rugged moorland plateaus to secluded corners of Oldham’s beautiful countryside, you will discover the town’s rich, hidden past.

Each walk includes an illustrated map of the route, along with a selection of wonderful photographs which capture Oldham’s rich history and varied landscape.

Note: Oldham Discovery Walks is currency SOLD OUT. Please email to be notified when back in print.

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