From picturesque towpath and woodland walks in the heart of the city to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the Chilterns and South Downs, this new guide is the indispensable companion for Londoners who aren't afraid to get their boots muddy . The book describes forty walks, all within an hour's train journey of the capital, and all accompanied by detailed route maps and evocative descriptions of sights encountered en route -- from Iron Age hill forts to stately homes -- as well as highlighting the best cafes and pubs to break your journey.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rough Guides
Release
November 17, 2003
ISBN
1858289386
ISBN 13
9781858289380
The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England
From picturesque towpath and woodland walks in the heart of the city to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the Chilterns and South Downs, this new guide is the indispensable companion for Londoners who aren't afraid to get their boots muddy . The book describes forty walks, all within an hour's train journey of the capital, and all accompanied by detailed route maps and evocative descriptions of sights encountered en route -- from Iron Age hill forts to stately homes -- as well as highlighting the best cafes and pubs to break your journey.