Time Out Book of Country Walks: 52 Walks Within Easy Reach of London: 1 (Time Out Guides)

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Marvellous but needs updating (0/0 people found this helpful)

I know no better way of relaxing for a Londoner than taking one of these country walks -- they all begin and end conveniently at an underground or railway station, the instructions are highly detailed, and the lunch stops are well chosen. Above all, the routes are skilfully devised to follow pedestrian paths most of the time. You'll be amazed how much beautiful and varied countryside there is within such easy reach of the city and in all directions (thank God for the Green Belt!). All Londoners should buy and use this book; excursions by car are no alternative, if you want to look at the countryside and not just speed through it. My one grouse is that Time Out seem to have given up updating. They used to do this every year, but there hasn't been a new edition since 2005, and even then the updating wasn't complete. Major changes are mentioned on the website, but many small details (such as stiles, arrow-signs and the like) soon become out of date, and as a result the instructions can no longer be called fool-proof; and since the maps are not very informative, once you're lost, it can take some time to find one's way again. Whence my four, rather than five, stars.

Great way to walk (0/0 people found this helpful)

We were recommended this book by a friend. After having a quick look at their edition, we decided we needed one for ourselves.

Our first walk we did backwards (which made it slightly difficult) but we eventually got there. Not really recommended unless your book is up to date, have a compass, torch and a good sense of direction! There are also some paths where you do need to be alert for traffic but apart from that the walks are well worth it.

Instructions are detailed. Great idea for those who enjoy the country and learning a bit more about it.

Great book to explore the countryside close to London (5/5 people found this helpful)

We have done several walks in the book and have enjoyed them all. The instructions are clear (and updates are posted on the website), and all the information you need is in there. There are great tips on where to have lunch and this often turns into the real highlight of any walk (that long awaited glass of cider on a hot summer's day in the garden of a country pub) ...

If you like walking and exploring the glorious English countryside, this is the book you need to inspire you and take you away from the London smog!

my all time favourite walks book (37/38 people found this helpful)

I adore this book. It is my all time favourite walks book.I've done nearly all the walks in it and cannot reccomend them highly enough.It really helps that they are all accessible by public transport, there is a linked self facilitated walksgroup if you prefer to walk in a group.It's a wonderful way to experience all the different sorts of countryside around London.not to mention the reccomended pubs anbd tearooms whch range from acceptable to absolutely outstanding.The instructions are a wonderful magical mystery tour and even I with absolutely no country sense can follow them.
I did the Southbourne to Chichester walk on 28/08/2006 and what a wonderful experience it was, beautiful stroll all round chichester harbour then a visit to the fabulous new pallant house gallery and of course the stunning cathedral.Blackberries to pick in abundance everywhere.
If you love walking and you live in greater london please please treat yourself to this amazing book

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