The Capital Ring is a 78 mile circular footpath seeking out a hidden corridor of green space around inner London. On of Transport for London's officially designated walking routes, it takes in the capital's parks, woodlands, towpaths, river banks and historic cemeteries. It visits famous landmarks like the Thames Barrier, Eltham Palace and Highgate Woods, but also encounters lesser-known treasurers like the Parkland Walk, Abney Park Cemetery and the windmill on Wimbledon Common.

Not only is it a wondrous window on the green and tranquil flipside od a buzzing capital city; it also affords a fascinating vision of a metropolis constantly transforming itself, above all with the mesmerising views of the 2012 Olympic Park from the Ring's quiet riverside progress through east London.

Each chapter of the guide covers one day's walk, including detailed descriptions and points of interest, together with Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer maps specially prepared to accompany the text with key sites numbered in the text and on the maps for easy identification. There are numerous full-colour photographs of the areas through which the route passes; background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, industry and land use. A reference section details public transport to and from the starting and finishing points of each of the 15 sections of the walk.

This directory of leisure walking opportunities in Greater London, compiled by one of the leading authorities on the subject, details nearly 300 self-guided trails, covering over 2,300km (1,450 miles). The book provides readers with the information they need to choose between the wide variety of routes available and is designed to be used in conjunction with the official guide for each route.

The main part of the book describes over 80 named trails, mostly over five miles long which together form the Strategic Network of the London Walking Forum. This includes six key routes designated by the Mayor of London as exemplars of best practice in terms of signage, associated literature and other information. They are the Thames Path National Trail, London Jubilee Walkway, London Loop, Capital Ring, Lee Valley Walk and Green Chain Walk. Other well-known routes included are the Grand Union Canal Walk, Vanguard Way, Wandle Trail, Hillingdon Trail, Dollis Valley Greenwalk, Regent's Canal Towpath, New River Path and North Downs Way. This book really is an invaluable and essential companion for anyone who wants to walk regularly in Greater London and therefore needs to have a complete understanding of the opportunities available.

This book contains 43 walks, all with detailed Ordnance Survey based maps, clear route directions and full descriptions of the sights passed en route, as well as stimulating background on local history and wildlife. The guide has all the comprehensive detail, authority and high quality production you would expect from the Rough Guides stable. This is an essential handbook for walkers who want to explore London and the south east.

The walks range from short strolls in inner London to extended rural hikes throughout south east England, covering areas as far afield as the New Forest, the South Downs and the Fens. A number of the routes can be combined into two day walks if you want to make a weekend of it. All the walks are designed to be accessible using public transport and all feature recommended lunch stops.

The guide is divided into ten chapters covering different areas, each with a selection of walks. Some of these walks explore sections of long distance footpaths. Inner London - 10 walks. The North Downs - Box Hill; Guildford to Compton; Gomshall; Pilgrim's Way. The Weald - Eden Valley; Greensand Way; High Weald Walk; Bayham Abbey. The South Downs - Along the Arun; Cissbury Ring; Mount Cabern; South Down Way. The Saxon Shore - Saxon Shore Way; 1066 Country Walk; Chichester Harbour. The North Wessex Downs - Ridgeway; the Downs; Stonehenge; New Forest. The Thames Valley - Windsor Great Park; Thames towpath and Chiltern Way; Roman Silchester. The Chilterns - Misbourne Valley; northern Chilterns; Ivinghoe Beacon; Blenheim Palace. Bedfordshire - Lea Valley Way; St Albans and around; Woburn Estate. Essex, Cambridge and the Fens - Along the River Stort; Uttlesford; Along the Cam; the Fens.

The walks in this guide are all within the circumference of the M25 motorway. They make up an unusually varied collection and many people, both Londoner's and visitors to the capital, may well be surprised by how much open, attractive and unspoilt countryside still survives. The routes fall into three categories; urban, suburban and rural. There are walks in the heart of London using a combination of roads, riverside promenades and parks. Some routes take you through narrow fingers of greenery in predominantly suburban locations. The remainder of the walks are in the rural fringes just beyond the boundaries of the capital - Epping Forest and Enfield Chase, the Surrey Heathlands and North Downs.

Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 colour-coded routes to choose from, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit all situations. The guide introduces you to the area and highlights the most scenic walks. Details are included for useful organisations, refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Although we always recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer or Outdoor Leisure map on all walks, in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations are: Banstead Wood and Park Downs; Biggin Hill; Blackheath and Greenwich Park; Cassiobury Park and Whippendell Wood; Chelsea and Battersea Park; City of London; Colne Valley, South Harefield and Bayhurst Wood; Cudham and Downe; Enfield Chase; Epping Forest; Esher Common, Oxshott Heath and West End Common; Farthing Downs and Happy Valley; Hainault Forest; Hampstead Heath; Hampton Court and Bushy parks; Horsenden Hill; Little Venice, Regent's Park and Primrose Hill; Docklands; Marden Park Woods; Nonsuch Park and Hogsmill River; Osterley Park and Grand Union Canal; Finsbury Park to Highgate; Royal parks and palaces of Central London; Ruislip Woods and Lido; South Bank of the River Thames; Thames from Richmond to Kew; West End - St James, Mayfair and Piccadilly; Wimbledon Common.

This book describes 26 walks among the picturesque hills, woodlands and valleys to be found in Greater London and its six surrounding counties, all of which can be reached by public transport. Amongst the natural highlights are the beautiful Chiltern Hills, the leafy splendours of Epping Forest and the rustic tranquillity of the Darent Valley. Diversions along the way range from the magnificence of Windsor Castle to a multitude of delightful country pubs and churches.

Many of the walks in this guide are linear, but this is not a problem because clear directions are given for getting to and from the start and finish points by public transport. There is also plenty of background detail on the many interesting locations passed en route together with all the practical advice you need to undertake the walks. Every area of London is catered for and, no matter which part of the city you live in, you could soon be following a wooded path through peaceful countryside. Many of the walks have shorter variations on the main walk and each has a sketch map to support the text. Details are provided of pubs and other refreshment stops along the walks.

The walk locations are: Runnymede to Windsor; Uxbridge to Langley; Amersham; Chesham; Little Chalfont to Rickmansworth; Chorley Wood to Gerrards Cross; St Albans to Watford; London Colney to South Mimms; High Barnet to Mill Hill; Bury Green; Chingford to Epping; Ongar to Epping; Chigwell; Havering-atte-Bower; Upminster; West Horndon; Eltham to Lesnes Abbey; Eynsford to Otford; Farningham; Downe to Farnborough; Caterham; Leatherhead and Box Hill; Ashtead Common; Hampton Wick and Hampton Court; Kew to Petersham; Staines to Chertsey.

One of the Jarrold Short Walks series for all the family. These lovely little pocket guides are the ideal companion for short walks that can be enjoyed by all. Features include clear and easy to follow instructions; detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping with the route clearly highlighted, and specially commissioned photographs. There are twenty routes to choose from, colour coded by length and difficulty; green for easy; blue for modest length with some climbing and red for more challenging walks. All the walks include points of interest and pose a question to provide an objective.

Walk locations are: Smithfield; Bow Back Rivers; Highgate; Wapping; The Royal Parks; Regent's Park; Chigwell; Harrow; Stockley Park; Osterley; Hampton Court; Ruislip; Hampstead Heath; Lea Valley Walk; Denham; Marble Hill and Syon; Epping Forest; Brent River Park; Mill Hill; Watford.

One of the Jarrold Short Walks series for all the family. These lovely little pocket guides are the ideal companion for short walks that can be enjoyed by all. Features include clear and easy to follow instructions; detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping with the route clearly highlighted, and specially commissioned photographs. There are twenty routes to choose from, colour coded by length and difficulty; green for easy; blue for modest length with some climbing and red for more challenging walks. All the walks include points of interest and pose a question to provide an objective.

Walk locations are: Bermondsey Wall; Crystal Palace; Downe; Dulwich; Eltham Palace; Morden Hall; The Paris Garden; Shooters Hill; The Dome; Greenwich; Wimbledon Common; Nonsuch; Ashtead and Epsom; Farnborough; Merstham; Addington; Coulsdon; Petts Wood; Richmond.

One of the AA county walks series, this guide explores the best of urban and rural Greater London. It includes 50 themed walks of between 2 and 10 miles, each with fascinating background reading. There are clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions, including detailed sketch maps, for every walk. Information on what to look out for during the walk and places to eat and drink is provided, including what to see in the area while you're there and guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments.

The walk locations include: Chislehurst; Wanstead Park; Three Mills; Dulwich; Borough; Docklands; Greenwich; Blackheath; Finsbury Park; Whitechapel; Westminster; Balham; Lambeth; South Norwood; City of London; South Bank; Bloomsbury; Mayfair; Holborn and Inns of Court; Chelsea; Battersea Park; Totteridge; Trent Country Park; Royal Parks; Hampstead Heath; Highgate; Kensington; Regent's Park; Holland Park; Morden; Wimbledon Common; Barnes; Kew; Richmond Park; Ham House; Scratchwood; Horsenden Hill; Osterley; Hampton Court; Hampton Wick; Brent River Park; Harrow on the Hill; Harrow Weald; Ruislip; Harmondsworth Moor.

Adventure Walks is a collection of twenty five specially created walks for families who want their children to enjoy the great outdoors. Each adventure is inspired by a theme such as a castle, a beach, bird-watching or a favourite children's book. Walk with Winie-the-Pooh in Ashdown Forest, discover the hideouts of the Swallows and Amazons in Suffolk, the secrets of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox in the Chilterns, and whereabouts of the real Watership Down. It is packed with ideas of what to take, what to listen to in the car, where to eat, and what to do when you get there, including scavenger hunts, shelter building, foraging for food, crabbing and trail making. This book provides a clear, step-by-step guide for a fantastic free day out in the country. There are lots of colourful illustrations and diagrams which will appeal to your children and we feel sure they will have a great time as well as learning to love our glorious countryside.

Some of the walks are based in Greater London; others are farther afield, making for a full days outing with travelling time. Locations are: Ashdown Forest; Leith Hill, Surrey; Mersea Island, Blackwater Estuary; Henley-on-Thames; Epping Forest; The Mall, London; Turville, the Chilterns; Pin Mill, Suffolk; Camfield Place, Hertfordshire; Christmas Common, Oxfordshire; Kingsclere, Hampshire Downs; Hampstead Heath, London; Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire; Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire; Greenwich, London; Little Missenden, the Chilterns; Uffington, Berkshire Downs; Port Meadow, Oxford; Downe, Kent; Elmley Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent; Dedham Vale, Essex; Burwash, Sussex Weald; Hadleigh Castle, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex; Pudding Lane to St Paul's cathedral, London; Chawton. Hampshire.

London exists because of the Thames. The city's history is inextricably bound to the river and its tributaries, to the canals around the north of the city and to the docks to the east. In London's Waterside Walks Brian Cookson, an experienced Blue Badge Guide, describes 16 walks selected to reflect the history and development of these waterways from Roman times up to the twenty-first century. The walks guide you through a diverse cityscape, from the picturesque village of Richmond and the modern architecture of Canary Wharf, to the ancient waterside inns where Charles Dickens found inspiration.

Incorporating both experience and local knowledge, the commentaries are a pleasure to read, and clearly point out what to look for; both the popular tourist attractions and significant lesser-known sights. The walks are designed to last about 2 hours, including stops and visits to places of interest with free entry. Each walk includes a summary of the highlights, a clear route map, detailed descriptions of approximately 15 stopping points and listings of places worth a further visit. Dramatic photographs of some of the spectacles which adorn London's waterside enhance and enliven the text. London's Waterside Walks will appeal to any resident or visitor to London who is keen to enjoy exploring the city's history on foot.

The London Loop (London Outer Orbital Path) provides a walking route around the periphery of the capital, comprising 140 miles of country-style footpaths linking together the secret ribbons of greenery that survive amid the urban scrawl. Divided here into 15 sections, each representing a day walk of reasonable length and starting and finishing at a public transport point, this easy-to-use guide is packed with indispensable information.

The guide is in several parts, beginning with an introduction explaining the origins of the London Loop. Because the walk takes you exploring the outer edge of the capital it gives some clues as to how London developed, and some stirring tales of the battles to save many of the green spaces you will walk through. The second part provides some guidance on walking the Loop, and especially how to make the best use of London's public transport to access it. Then follows a complete description of the walk itself in 15 sections and illustrated with specially prepared OS 1:25000 Explorer based maps. With text and maps on facing pages, you should find it easy to follow the Loop. Special features of interest have been numbered both in the text and on the maps. Letters have been used in the same way to identify key points along the route. Cafes and toilets have been identified on or very near the route, and also pubs in locations where they will be of most use to Loop Walkers.

Although you can start anywhere, the guide starts at Erith Riverside. The starting points of the other sections are as follows: Old Bexley; Jubilee Park; West Wickham Common; Hamsey Green; Banstead Downs; Kingston Bridge; Donkey Wood; Uxbridge Lock; Moor Park; Elstree; Cockfosters; Enfield Lock; Chigwell; Harold Wood; Coldharbour Point.

If you enjoy both walking and visiting good pubs this book should appeal. The 20 circular walks are all south of the river Thames and vary in length from 1.5 to 5 miles. Some of them are urban, others rural, and all are accessible by public transport. Each walk is based on a local pub chosen for its good food and ale. In the text the route is divided up into numbered paragraphs which correspond to the accompanying sketch map. Also included are brief histories of the pubs and details of attractions to be found along the way.

The walks offer the chance to discover the area around Southwark Cathedral, immortalised by Charles Dickens in 'Little Dorrit'; Dulwich Picture Gallery; Barnes Wetland Centre, Europe's largest urban wetland project; Henry V's Eltham Palace; the impressive Wimbledon Windmill; South Norwood, where the well known cricketer W.G. Grace is buried; and Down House near Biggin Hill, where Charles Darwin wrote 'The Origin of Species'. On the Bermondsey, Blackheath and Shooter's Hill walks there are also superb views of landmarks such as Tower Bridge, St. Paul's, Canary Wharf and the London Eye. Other routes visit the Thames at Hammersmith, part of the famous Boat Race course; woodland paths at Putney Heath and Chislehurst; and the villages of Old Coulsdon and Addington.

An omnibus of local walks covering the whole of Greater London. The book is ideal for family outings and as a valuable reference book for residents wanting to explore the region in the best possible way - on foot. It is, of course, equally valuable for visitors to the region. The wide choice of routes extend to Uxbridge in the west and Upminster and Cranham in the east; from beyond Enfield in the north to the North Downs in the south. There are also some walks in central London. So, no matter where you find yourself, a walk in this book will not be far away.

The walks vary in length from 2 to 12 miles, the majority being in the 4/6 mile range. They are listed in the contents by length, making it easy to find routes that suit your circumstances. In addition to the route descriptions, details are given of points of interest along the way, places to eat and drink and where to park the car. Sketch maps and route descriptions are on facing pages.