More Ghost Walks in Derbyshire

Barbara Wadd £9.99

Those of a sceptical nature may not immediately take to this title. Readers are plunged into a ghostly underworld where the devil removes entire church foundations by night and eighteenth-century maidens with a 200-year-old grudge lock innocent restaurant workers in freezers. The unsuspecting walker is warned to expect pinches and slaps from invisible assailants along the trail - not the usual stuff of health and safety sections found in most walking guides.

Anyone interested in supernatural phenomena will love the spine-tingling ghost stories but even if you find the supernatural hard to swallow, it's worth persevering, as the book is a treasure-trove of rich local history and fascinating folklore. Weaving through the narrative are 30 detailed walk descriptions, ranging from 1.6-16km/one-10 miles. There are also tips on real-life nature spotting, from kestrels and kingfishers to llamas and ostriches. Yes, llamas and ostriches: you won't believe your eyes.

Breedon Books, www.breedonbooks.co.uk
ISBN: 978 1 85983 5562

Reviewed on 25/06/2007 by Frances Warneford