With so much of our daily routine taken up with hurrying from one place to another it is often difficult to find the time to slow down and take pleasure in the world around us. The 15 leisurely rambles contained in this book have been specially designed so that walkers can enjoy the countryside at a more relaxed pace.

So, if you are looking for a gentle walk of between 2.5 and 5 miles in the beautiful Surrey countryside this book is for you. Its handy size fits neatly into a pocket and each circular route includes an introduction, details of distance and terrain, how to get to the start, a recommended refreshment stop and suitable picnic area and route directions matched by reference numbers to the sketch maps. The book is printed in full colour with numerous beautiful photographs of the walks.

The walk locations are: Thursley; Puttenham Common; Chobham Common and Oystershell Hill; Shamley Green; Runnymede, Coopers Hill and River Thames; Ripley and Pyrford; Cranleigh; Friday Street; Newdigate; Brockham; Banstead Wood; Bletchingley; Lingfield; Chelsham; Moorhouse.

On a fine day, no matter what the season, there is nothing quite like a walk in the country followed by a hearty meal in a good local pub or café. The twenty circular walks in this volume vary in length from 3 to 7 miles and are enjoyable all year round. The author has divided the routes into seasons to show each at its very best; whether it be woodland cloaked in the warm golden colours of autumn; the crisp, clear views of a winter landscape; a fragrant carpet of bluebells nodding in a gentle spring breeze; or the lush tapestry of wildflowers in a summer meadow.

Each walk in this full colour guide is described in detail, with information on points of interest that are likely to be seen along the way. In addition there are details on where to park and where to stop for refreshments. Each route has its own accompanying sketch map which is numbered to correspond with the numbered paragraphs in the text.

There are walks through the picturesque village of Chiddingfold and over the Downs; through the magnificent grounds of Merrist Wood; across Ship Hill and Chobham Common with its heathland pools; and Lingfield Common with its wonderful pastoral views. There is also the church atop St Martha's Hill at Newlands Corner; a charming walk around Great and Little Bookham Commons with their woods and quiet pools; Colley Hill with its stunning views; and a delightful circuit on top of the North Downs and through Marden Park Woods.

The 20 walk locations are: Frensham Ponds; Chiddingfold; Pirbright and Stanford Common; Friday Street and Broadmoor; Coulsdon Common and Chaldon; Thursley and Gibbet Hill; Compton and Guildown; Chobham Common; Newdigate and Cudworth; Lingfield; Newlands Corner and Pewley Down; Ewehurst Green and Cranleigh; Bookham Commons; Leigh; Bletchingley and Godstone; Dunsfold and White Beech; Ripley; Sheepleas; Banstead Heath and Colley Hill; Woldingham and Marden Park.

An omnibus of local walks covering the whole of Surrey. The book is ideal for family outings and as a valuable reference book for residents wanting to explore their county in the best possible way - on foot. It is, of course, equally valuable for visitors to the region. The wide choice of routes are spread very evenly across the county, 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 are also included.

One of the popular AA County Walks series, this guide explores the best of Surrey's countryside. 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 full colour sketch maps, for every walk. Information on what to look out for during the walk and places to eat and drink is provided, including guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments.

The walk locations are: Lingfield; Oxted; Outwood; Bletchingley; Woldingham; Crowhurst; Godstone; Chaldon; Reigate Heath; Banstead; Charlwood; Holmwood; Cherkley; Leigh; Epsom; Box Hill; Dorking; Headley; Polesden Lacey; Friday Street; Hampton Court; Chatley; Baynards; Newlands Corner; Runnymede; Farley; Pyrford; Guildford; Bramley; Alfold; Compton; Hydon Heath; Godalming; Pirbright; Puttenham; Chobham; Ash Vale; Witley; Hindhead; Waverley Abbey; Farnham.

If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs this book should appeal. All the inns are in Surrey and surrounded by excellent walking country. Every walk begins and ends at a particular pub. The routes vary in length from 2 to 6 miles and each route is described in detail and has its own accompanying sketch map. All 20 pubs are described and details include opening times, speciality menus and their range of ales.

There are walks beside rivers and canals, over commons, through nature reserves and past historic mills. Several walks climb the North Downs at different spots to take in stunning panoramic views. The routes also explore some of Surrey's most attractive villages such as Chiddingfold, Shalford and Mugswell near Chipstead, and its elegant towns such as Farnham.

The walk locations are: Englefield Green; Chobham Common; Shepperton; Ockham; Pirbright; Farnham; Elstead; Chiddingfold; Shalford; Smithbrook, near Cranleigh; Albury; Forest Green; Parkgate, near Newdigate; Westhumble; Stamford Green, Epsom; Mugswell; Outwood; Newchapel, near Lingfield; Staffhurst Wood, near Oxted; Titsy Hill, near Woldingham.

If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs, this book should appeal. The twenty circular routes vary in length between 2.5 and 6 miles and each is described in detail. There is also information about how to get to the start and where to park, photographs of the pubs and sights along the way, and maps with numbering to match the text.

The area offers a rich and varied landscape to explore, from the majestic chalk ridge of the North Downs and high, isolated sandstone outcrops such as Leith Hill, to the valleys of the Wey and Tilling Bourne rivers. Some routes include stretches of the Greensand Way, Pilgrims' Way and North Downs Way long distance footpaths, and many offer breathtaking views. There is the chance to visit historic Bletchingley with over 69 listed buildings; idyllic villages such as Hascombe, Abinger Hammer, Buckland and Peaslake; and the former home of 17th century diarist John Evelyn at Wotton. Other places of interest to visit en route or nearby include the National Trust's Winkworth Arboretum; Beaver Zoological Gardens; and the 17th century Shalford Water Mill close to Chilworth.

David Weller lives in Carshalton and has over thirty years' experience of walking the county. He is a keen wildflower photographer and has served on the board of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

The Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretches across a quarter of the county and includes the chalk slopes of the North Downs, which run from Farnham to Oxted, and the deeply forested Greensand Hills. Seven of the routes are along the North Downs Way between Compton and Reigate and the remaining three are on the Greensand Ridge.

All of the walks in this guide are either circular or a figure of eight and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, between 4 and 7.5 miles long, are graded from easy to challenging. Distance and a short description of the terrain are also provided. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.

The walk locations are: Compton and Guildford; Chilworth and St Martha's Hill; Albury and Shere; Gomshall and Abinger; Box Hill and Mickleham; Brockham and Betchworth; Reigate and Colley Hills; Peaslake and Pitch Hill; Holmbury Hill; Leith Hill and Friday Street.

If you are looking for a walk of between 2 and 6 miles in the superb Surrey countryside topped off by some good pub food, this is the book for you. Its handy size fits neatly into a pocket and it includes all the details you need. Contents include an introduction to each walk, details of distance and terrain, how to get to the start, recommended pub, food served and telephone number, numbered route directions, matching numbered route maps and details of places of interest nearby. There are also photographs to illustrate the pubs and some scenic views to be enjoyed.

The 15 walk locations are: Tilford; Hindhead; Chobham; Englefield Green; Artington; Cartbridge; Cranleigh; Blackheath; Sutton Abinger; Downside; Capel; Mickleham; Outwood; Warlingham; Staffhurst Wood.

The thirty short circular walks in this all-colour guide combine some of the most beautiful scenery in Surrey with the opportunity to enjoy a meal and a drink in a good local pub. The strolls are all 4 miles or less in length and are suitable for all age groups. There is information about how to get to the start, where to park, and places of interest to visit en route or nearby. In addition, there are photographs of the pubs and sights along the way, and sketch maps with numbering to match the text.

The book offers a wealth of places to see and explore. There is Englefield Green and the nearby John F. Kennedy Memorial and Runnymede; Sutton Green and the idyllic towpath of the Wey Navigation; Godstone, with its tree-lined village green, duck pond and almshouses designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott; Chilworth, once the home of banknote printing and gunpowder mills; Frensham, with its Great Pond teeming with wildlife and colourful sailing boats; and Newdigate, where the pub, The Six Bells, was once used as a safe haven for smuggled goods on their way from the coast to London. To this must be added the strolls around Shere, the jewel in the county's crown; Epsom Downs, where the Derby is run; and Dunsfold, whose Holy Well was once believed to cure eye disorders.

The 30 walk locations are: Englefield Green; Laleham; Shepperton; Chobham; Pirbright; Sutton Green; Ripley; Epsom Downs; Chelsham; Martyr's Green; Mickleham; Lower Kingswood; Godstone; The Sands; Broadford; Chilworth; Shere; Friday Street; Brockham; Leigh; Outwood; Lingfield; Frensham; Elstead; Compton; Shamley Green; Walliswood; Newdigate; Grayswood; Dunsfold.

On a fine day, there is nothing quite like a drive to the country, followed by a leisurely walk and a hearty meal in a good local pub or café. With its picturesque villages, quiet country lanes, and wonderful countryside Surrey provides perfect walking country. In this volume of 20 circular routes, there are walks round the pretty villages of Ockley and Chiddingfold; Frensham Great Pond including St Mary's church which houses an enormous cauldron said to have once belonged to a witch; the J. F. Kennedy and Magna Carta memorials at Runnymede; and windmills at Outwood, Reigate Heath and England's last surviving wind-powered sawmill at Buckland. For budding naturalists there are the wet heath and bog pools at Thursley, interesting water birds including heron and the great crested grebe on the Tarn at Puttenham; rare species of birds and insects at Chobham Common; heathland at Banstead; a 4,000 year old yew at Crowhurst; wildflowers at Sidney Wood and a spring water fountain at Hascombe.

The walks vary in length between 2 and 5 miles and are all based upon a good local pub, picnic site, cafe or restaurant. Information such as how to get to the start and where to park are given. There are also photographs illustrating points of interest along the way and numbered sketch maps, which correspond to the numbered paragraphs in the text so that walkers can see at a glance where they are.

The walk locations are: Frensham Common and Great Pond; Puttenham Common; Thursley Common and bog; Chiddingfold and the Downs; Pirbright; Runnymead and Langham's Pond; Chobham Common; Hascombe; Sidney Wood; Shamley Green and Run Common; Newlands Corner and St Martha's Hill; Little and Great Bookham Commons; Ranmore and Polesden Lacey; Ockley; Banstead Heath; Reigate Heath and Buckland; Happy Valley; Outwood; Godstone and Bletchingley; Blindley Heath and Crowhurst.

Surrey has some of the most beautiful countryside in England and is a delight for walkers in any season. In the spring there are snowdrops and new-born lambs to be seen at Shere, wild aconites near Leatherhead and bluebells in Banstead Wood. The downs and common land are ablaze with wildflowers in summer and there are dragonflies and kingfishers to watch. Autumn brings blackberries and sloes to many local hedgerows. In all seasons there are ancient buildings to enjoy, such as Outwood Mill built in 1665 and still working; Eashing bridge, one of the oldest in England and popular with artists; and Lingfield's Cage, a lock-up. Last used in 1882. Added to this there are tranquil stretches of the river Wey and Wey Navigation, open spaces on Walton Heath and Bookham Common and picturesque villages such as Bletchingly, Abinger, Peper Harrow and Chiddingfold to explore.

The 20 circular walks in this volume vary between 5 and 8 miles in length and all start at a railway station or bus stop. For those who prefer to use the car there are road directions and suggestions on parking. Picnic sites, good local pubs and tearooms are also identified. Numbered paragraphs in the text correspond with the numbers on the accompanying sketch map so that walkers can see at a glance where they are.

The walk locations are: Oxted and Limpsfield Common; South Godstone and Crowhurst; Lingfield; Godstone and Bletchingley; South Nutfield and Outwood; Chipstead - Park Downs and Banstead Wood; Chipstead - Banstead Wood and Chiphouse Wood; Kingswood; Tadworth and Walton Heath; Ashtead Common; Leatherhead; Bookham Common; Effingham Common and Little Bookham; Gomshall, Abinger and Broomy Downs; Gomshall, Albury Heath and Shere; Shalford and the Chantries; Godalming and Peper Harow; River Wey and Compton; wormley and Hydon's Ball; Wormley and Chiddingfold.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout this varied region. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. With 28 routes to choose from, colour coded for difficulty, and 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. Practical details are included, such as refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Usually we recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer map on all walks, but in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations include: St Leonard's Forest; Kingley Vale; Devil's Dyke; Reigate and Colley Hills; Cranleigh; Pevensey Levels; Rye and Winchelsea; Burwash and Bateman's; Hartfield, Withyham and Five Hundred Acre Wood; Midhurst and Cowdray Park; Hastings Country Park; Battle; Bosham and Fishbourne; The Devil's Punchbowl; Leith Hill and Friday Street; Albury Downs and St Martha's Hill; Hambledon, Hascombe and the Hurtwood; Ashdown Forest; Arundel Park and South Stoke; Wisborough Green, Arun valley and the Mens; Alfriston, Long Man of Wilmington and Jevington; Box Hill, Ranmore Common, Norbury Park and Juniper Bottom; Bignor Hill and Stane Street; Lewes, Balmer Down and the River Ouse; Friston Forest, the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven; Ditchling Beacon and Wolstonbury Hill; Frensham Common and Kettlebury Hill; Cissbury and Chanctonbury Rings.

Surrey is justly famous for its pretty villages. Within them or close by lies a rich heritage of old abbeys, manor houses, thatched cottages, parish churches, rivers, byways, tracks and footpaths. And one of the best ways to explore this glorious and varied landscape is on foot.

The twenty routes in this book introduce the walker to some of the most picturesque villages in the county, such as Ripley, Brockham, Peaslake, Shere and Hascombe. Each careful walk instruction also includes details on how to get to the start, where to park, and what food and drink is available locally. There is also a brief history of the village on which the walk is based and a seperate section about other places of interest to visit nearby. The walks vary in length from 2 to 7 miles and there is information on what can be seen en route.

On summer weekends a cricket match may be in progress on the village green at Pirbright, Ockley and Tilford, while at Thursley it is the former village hall which attracts attention. It was built by the famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, who grew up in the village.

Water always adds interest to a walk and Surrey is fortunate in having many inland waterways to explore. There is the mighty River Thames and several less well-known rivers, the Wey, the Mole, the Eden and the Arun. In addition there are the canals, the Basingstoke, the Godalming Navigation and the River Wey Navigation; the streams, Mill Bourne and Tilling Bourne; and the ponds, Bay and Frensham.

The twenty circular routes in this book are all between 2 and 6 miles in length. They take the walker part of the way along the banks of these waterways and through some of the most beautiful scenery in Surrey. Each walk is carefully described and also includes other information on how to get to the start, where to park, and where to go for refreshments locally. All the walks are based on a good local pub. For greater clarity, the route descriptions are divided into mumbered paragraphs which correspond with the numbers on the accompanying sketch maps. There is also a seperate section about places of interest to visit nearby such as the RHS Wisley Gardens, Polesden Lacey, Shalford Mill, and the Countryways Experience.

The walk locations are: The River Thames at Runnymede; River Thames at Shepperton Lock; River Thames near Hampton Court; The Mill Bourne, Emmett's Mill and a lily pond; The Basingstoke Canal by Pirbright; The River Wey Navigation by Send Grove; Pyrford Lock and Ockham Mill; River Mole and the Mole Valley; Gibbs Brook and ponds at Godstone; River Eden at Oxted; River Eden and the Eden Valley; Upper reaches of the River Mole; The Tilling Bourne at Shere; The Tilling Bourne and Chilworth; River Wey Navigation by Shalford; River Wey by Catteshall; Tilford, the River Wey and Frensham Little Pond; The Wey and Arun Canal and Wey South Path; Thursley Nature Reserve and ponds; Headwaters of the River Arun by Dunsfold.

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to drive to the countryside, stretch you legs and then visit a good pub for some fine food. The 40 circular walks in this book show how this can be done. Each route, starting and finishing at a recommended pub, is between 3 and 8 miles in length and takes the walker through some of the most beautiful scenery in south-east England.

Pretty village greens, with duck ponds, cricket pitches and a village pub, rub shoulders with Iron Age hill-forts, Roman Villas, Tudor Mansions, moated manor houses and half-timbered cottages. In Kent there are fruit orchards, hop gardens, the Weald, the North Downs and Romney Marsh to visit. Surrey offers country parks, nature reserves, quiet lanes and wooded river valleys, while Sussex has the South Downs, the coastline and restored watermills and windmills to explore.

Numbered paragraphs in the walk description sections correspond with numbers on the sketch maps. to make path finding easier. There are also notes on how to get to the start, where to park, opening times and telephone numbers of the pubs, the terrain en route and where to find other places of interest nearby.

The walk locations are: Kent - Fordcombe; Eynsford; Ightham; West Malling; Brenchley; Sissinghurst; Hollingbourne; Egerton; Warehorne; Chartham Hatch; Fordwich; Bridge. Surrey - Tilford; Pirbright; Ripley; Burrowhill; Dunsfold; Shere; Leatherhead; Walton-on-the-Hill; Charlwood; Outwood; Godstone; Dormansland. West Sussex - Bosham; Chilgrove; Lurgashall; Duncton; Amberley; Billinghurst; Partridge Green; Clayton. East Sussex - Fletching; Hartfield; Blackboys; East Dean; Cowbeech; Burwash; Ewhurst Green; Winchelsea.

Surrey Nature Walks is an informative, ecologically friendly walking guide providing that little bit of extra information on the wildlife and flora you will see along each route. The 20 circular walks follow country lanes, open fields, towpaths and footpaths and vary in length between 2 and 6 miles. Some of the routes offer an alternative short walk for families with small children and all include fascinating snippets on the surrounding wildlife and flowers. Each walk begins at or near a good local pub where refreshments may be obtained. There is also information on places of interest nearby such as Godstone Farm with a nature trail and open petting zoo; Birdworld and Underwater World near Farnham where you can find an impressive selection of exotic birds and fish; or fro something completely different there is Brooklands Museum near Weybridge, the birthplace of British motor racing.

Each walk is carefully described and is accompanied by a sketch map of the route. Numbers are used, both against the walk instructions and on the map, to make path finding easier. There are also details on how to get to the start, where to park the car and local bus services.

The walk locations are: Thorpe Green, Callow Hill and Stroude; Chobham Common and Albury Bottom; Pirbright, Fox Corner and Stanford Brook; Sheepleas and Mountain Wood; Effingham and Great Bookham Commons; Farthing Downs and Happy Valley; Godstone, Tilburstow Hill and Bletchingley; Reigate Heath, The Pilgrim's Way and Buckland; Brockham and Betchworth; River Wey and Godalming Navigations; Shackleford, Gatwick and The Tarn; River Wey and Frensham Great Pond; Elstead and Bagmoor Common Nature Reserve; Blackheath and Farley Green; Friday Street, Abinger Bottom and Leith Hill; Outwood and Wasp Green; Forest Green and Ewhurst; Hankley Common and Thursley Nature Reserve; Chiddingfold, Hazel Bridge and Botany Bay; Alfold and Sidney Wood.