Country Walks Near London - Time Out

Country Walks Near London - Time Out
Author: Editors of Time Out
Publisher: Time Out Guides
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1846702224

Guaranteed to breathe life into even the most jaded walker, these are glorious walks through the scenic countryside near London. Time Out Country Walks, Volume 2 contains easy-to-use, detailed maps and photos to keep travelers on the right path. There are options for shortening or varying the walks, and recommendations for pubs and cafés are also included.

Country Walks

Country Walks
Author: Time Out Guides Ltd
Publisher: Time Out Guides
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2011
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1846702216

The first volume of the acclaimed Time Out Country Walks has been fully revised and updated, featuring 52 walks within easy reach of London, all starting and ending at railway stations. The walks take travelers through the glorious countryside, all on scenic footpaths with a minimum of road-walking. Recommendations for the best pubs and cafés are included, while easy-to-use maps and cut-off suggestions help those who choose to shorten the walk.

Walks in the Country Near London

Walks in the Country Near London
Author: Christopher Somerville
Publisher: Interlink Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2004-09-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

25 walks reveal the myriad treasures lying just beyond London's urban sprawl by one of Britain's most respected travel writers and a walking columnist.

Wild Swimming Walks

Wild Swimming Walks
Author: Margaret Dickinson
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: Coasts
ISBN: 9781910636015

The famous swimming Ladies of Hampstead ponds bring us their favourite walks with a dip in London and south east England, all accessible by train. Featuring secret lakes, river meadows and sandy seaside beaches, this is the perfect way to escape the city and leave the car at home this summer.

The Pilgrims' Way

The Pilgrims' Way
Author: Leigh Hatts
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-02-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783624612

A guidebook to walking the Pilgrims’ Way, a 230 km (138 mile) historic pilgrimage route to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of the shrine of the martyred archbishop, St Thomas Becket. With relatively easy walking on ancient pathways, it can be comfortably completed in under a fortnight. The route is presented in 15 stages ranging between 7 and 22 kms (5-14 miles) and is described from both Winchester in Hampshire (138 miles) and London’s Southwark Cathedral (90 miles), with an optional link to Rochester. 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage Detailed information on accommodation, public transport, and refreshments for each stage Information on the historical background of the pilgrimage, historical figures, and local points of interest GPX files available to download Facilities table to help you plan your itinerary

Walking in London

Walking in London
Author: Peter Aylmer
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2023-09-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787650049

This guidebook presents 25 varied walks exploring London's green and open spaces. Covering both the city centre and the Greater London area, it takes in royal parks, heaths, forests, canals and rivers, including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, the World Heritage site of Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Common. Walks range from 4 to 14 miles and most can be accessed by public transport. Alongside detailed route descriptions and OS mapping, the book features practical information on parking, public transport and refreshments. Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, and there is fascinating background information the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces. London is a city of 8 million people and 8 million trees, and its vast open spaces are home to 13,000 species of wildlife. This book is an ideal companion to exploring a greener, more gentle side to the city.

Time Out Book of Country Walks

Time Out Book of Country Walks
Author: Time Out Guides Ltd Staff
Publisher: Penguin Mass Market
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2004-07
Genre: England, South East
ISBN: 9780141018652

This second volume of country walks contains 30 completely new walks in deep and beautiful countryside. The walks go through woods, along streams and through parks, always avoiding tarmac roads wherever possible. Each of them starts and ends at a railway station about an hour's journey from London, though car parking details are also given for those preferring to drive. The walks range from seven to thirteen miles in length - with several options for shortening given - and are graded for toughness. There are also highlighted features on particular sites of historical interest which occur on individual walks. Building on the huge success of the original book, and created by the walking club which grew out of it, these walks are guaranteed to breathe life into the most jaded Londoner, and to provide the perfect way to both escape the hurly-burly of city life and discover some of England's finest countryside.

Black History Walks

Black History Walks
Author: WARNER
Publisher: Jacaranda
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913090265

A collection of guided tours throughout London Black History Walks invites the reader to see their surroundings with new eyes.

The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London

The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2021-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781789196238

The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover walks in and around London with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to stroll through Hampstead Heath, spot deers in Richmond Park or marvel at the views of the city from the Royal Greenwich Observatory, The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London will help you discover the best places to explore, eat and drink while you discover the capital and its surroundings on foot. Features of The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London: - Detailed coverage: provides in-depth information for each route, from longer walks through sprawling forests to chilled-out strolls in popular tourist areas - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your walks in and around London - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Epping Forest, Stonehenge and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including picture-perfect boats on Regents Canal and the captivating pathways in Hyde Park - Covers: walks through London, The North Downs, The Weald, The South Downs, The Saxon Shore, The North Wessex Downs to the New Forest, The Thames Valley, The Chilterns and Blenheim, St Albans to Bedfordshire, Essex, Cambridge and the Ferns About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.