Surrey - Year Round Walks: Circular Routes for Autumn Winter Spring Summer - Couverture souple

Weller, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846740355 ISBN 13 : 9781846740350

Editeur : Countryside Books, 2007

Synopsis

This guide contains 20 circular walks in Surrey, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from woodlands and downlands to open commons & parks, via the odd waterside walk along the way. There are recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter walks - including the best places to see bluebells in spring or wildflowers in summer, where best to appreciate autumn colours, and the perfect views for those crisp and clear winter days. The routes range from 2 to 7 miles.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: 

SPRING 

• Bluebells galore at Newlands Corner & Pewley Down 
• Ewhurst Green & Cranleigh: scenic parkland & peaceful woodland with bluebells & primroses along the way 
• Bletchingley & Godstone: a nice long walk with brilliant views & wildflowers aplenty
  

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SUMMER

• Ripley & the Wey Navigation: a classic summer walk featuring the largest village green in Surrey & a beautiful waterside route
  
• Sheepleas & the North Downs Way: escape the summer heat on this shaded woodland wander 
• Banstead Heath & Colley Hill: fantastic views & stunning heathland
  

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AUTUMN

• A classic waterside walk taking in Frensham Great & Little Ponds 
• Pirbright & Stanford Common: autumn colours on full display 
• Friday Street & Broadmoor: a favourite autumn route, with the beech trees at their prettiest
  

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WINTER

• Thursley, Gibbet Hill & Highcomb Bottom: including stunning views from the rim of the Devil's Punch Bowl
• Chobham Common & Albury Bottom: a chance to see one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in Europe 
• Newdigate & Cudworth: a lovely short circuit deep in the Weald of Surrey

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

• SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Surrey walking routes varying in length & difficulty
• A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season
• ALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Surrey walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafés, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearby
• EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way. Plus, colour-coded page edges make it easy to jump straight to the section you need
  

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A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Weller has been walking the county for many years. He is a keen wildflower photographer and has served on the Board of the Surrey Wildlife Trust. He is also the author of many popular walking guides including Short Walks in West Sussex and West Sussex Pub Walks.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Countryside Books
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846740355
• ISBN 13: 9781846740350
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible