I loved the idea of this but felt like there was a lot missing. Could have done with some maps and more pictures and information on the places mentioned.

As I will be taking a three-day break to Liverpool in the next few months in order to see family, and having never been there before, I thought that this might be a great idea to try out as the maps of the city centre walks, I assumed, would be more detailed than if they were merely or predominantly for traffic/road maps. It features walks of different lengths so is suitable for readers of all ages and walking abilities and details some of the places tourists might like to visit while on said routes.

I requested this primarily as a sample to see if it would be a worthwhile purchase and am about to purchase a physical copy to pack into my bag for the times in the city when I won't have my tablet with me. There is no doubt that this is a book series I would turn to in order to discover walks in UK cities I am unfamiliar with in the future. It is an excellent and highly informative resource for those of us who prefer to plan out our routes around the city both for leisurely strolls around Liverpool's highlights or merely trying to get from point A to point B. A recommended reference read.

The A -Z Liverpool Hidden Walks is an excellent bang up to date book of walks within the city of Liverpool and surrounding area. I grew up in this area and just reading the walks has brought back many nostalgia memories and also taught me a lot that I didn’t know about the area.

The layout of the book is excellent with plenty of clear maps and good details of the start and finish points, nearest postcode, distance and time estimates and also information about the type of terrain to be expected underfoot. There are also a lot of lovely colour photos.

There are twenty walks which range from 1.5 to 6 miles with the majority being 2-3 miles. There is a really good varied choice and a chance to learn a lot about the rich social history of this area..This book has inspired me to book a short break based in Liverpool and do as many of these walks as I can fit in.

Liverpool has gone through a lot of regeneration since it was so devastated by bombing in WW2 and I would urge anyone who hasn’t visited to buy this book and book yourself a break in Liverpool or the surrounding area. It has a lot of beauty, incredible history and impressive buildings and structures to offer and is a great city to explore in the 2020s and beyond. It also gave birth to some of the best music in the world, not least The Beatles!

With thanks to NetGalley and Collins Reference for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Liverpool is a city very close to my heart. Familial connections and living there for three years have left me feeling homesick every time I hear the opening refrain of 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'.
This guide awakened the same pangs of homesickness. So many familiar places but so much more information about them and so many new places to visit.
The author is clearly extremely knowledgeable and the book is well set out and easy to follow. I would have loved more photos. Thanks to Claire E Rider and Neil McDonald for the advance copy.

I received a free copy of, A-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks, by Claire E. Rider: Neil McDonald, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.This book has 20 hidden walk routes in and around the city of Liverpool. I only know about Liverpool, from the Beatles. It looks like a very interesting and fun city. I really liked the statue of the Beatles, so cool. I love pictures, and really enjoyed looking at the pictures of Liverpool, it brought the city alive.

A comprehensive collection of 20 walks in and around Liverpool. 12 of the walks are in the city centre, the other 8 take you further afield, including 3 walks on the Wirral. Each walk is accompanied by a very helpful and clear map based on the A-Z Street Map, with the route clearly shown. For each walk, you are given the starting postcode, the distance, the time taken and a summary of the terrain covered. Most of the walks are between two to 3 miles, with a few longer ones. An average of 2 hours is indicated for most of the walks, with the majority of the walks being circular in nature.
There aren't many photographs but the ones that are in the book are beautiful. The written instructions are clear and precise with the occasional interesting fact about a building.
Every aspect of the city centre is covered, the Beatles (obviously), the universities, the cathedrals, the football stadia and the docks.
An excellent book for both the tourist and the Liverpool resident wanting to see more of the city.

As someone who lives across from Liverpool and all their family come from there or live there, I can tell you this book is informative, accurate and has details in I didn’t know and walks I’m now going to do. A well researched and written book

Very interesting series of walks, will refer back and follow some of them. Very easy to follow and detailed maps included, giving landmarks and spots to keep on track. Ideal for anyone visiting Liverpool to see some hidden places. Would recommend in hard copy and keep with you, give it to another tourist when you finish it.
Thank you #NetGalley for the e-book to review.

Another great collection of walks from A-Z. This series of city walks is well researched and well put together. There are 20 in the book, all very different. The maps are excellent and clear. The directions are straightforward. Each walk has a different theme. There are not many pictures, but the descriptions are good. This set of walks, like all the books in the series, covers all of Liverpool comprehensively - all the tourist "must see's" as well as places of interest to locals are here in this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Collins Reference for this eCopy to review

I found this book excellent. The maps are very clear to follow and the step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow. Essential for someone like me who gets lost very easily!

The walks are on a variety of themes exploring the history and cultural aspects of Liverpool, it was very interesting to find out more about the city. Especially, if you stop at the museums along the way.

A great read. Even as someone who.knows Liverpool well I learnt some new facts and places to go. Looking forward to trying out all these walks.

I love these books as they show me interesting and not well known places. A lot of details and maps.
A differnt way to travel to Liverpool
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

This is an impressive collection of walks, well suited to most, including those with mobility difficulties. It’s an eclectic selection and provides a lot of starters for further investigation.

I was born over the water. As a child, I spent endless hours watching river traffic ( my school overlooked the Mersey and the main ferry and shipping terminals). All the waterfront buildings were black, following years of pollution and the bomb damage was visible at every street corner. It’s taken decades to regenerate and it will take longer to restore some credibility following violence and consistently negative press. That aside, Liverpool has so much to offer and this is a gem of a directory for any visitor. It’s also packed with information, much of which I’ve found fascinating.

The guide has some 20:walks, most easily achievable even if the user has mobility difficulties. The maps and directions are clear. There’s detailed information about the main points of interest on each route and every opportunity to research further or spend more time at points of interest. From experience, all of the galleries, museums and main tourist attractions ( eg St George’s Hall, Liver building, Walker Art Gallery etc) deserve a visit. You’ll pass them en route and admire the facades, but if you have time, step inside as well for further rewards.

The guide is very well written, with authoritative content, well researched and inexpensive. There are more Georgian buildings to admire than in Bath. The social,history around the slave trade is unsettling, but compelling and captured in some extraordinary carvings. The WW2 connections remain relatively unknown and like it or not, the music revolution of the 1960s changed the world. Much of this is captured in the content and I’m very happy to recommend this title for visitors and locals alike.