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Book SynopsisThis collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. These routes, covering every corner of the Surrey Hills, will allow you to explore somewhere new, safe in the knowledge that the surroundings will be suitable for your dog. The hills stretch from the county border with Kent almost to Hampshire and were officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958. Explore Leith Hill, Box Hill and the Devil's Punch Bowl as well as the extensive footpaths and tracks including the famous North Downs Way, Greensand Way and the ancient Pilgrims Way. There are many open commons and rolling hillsides, dotted with rural pubs, market towns and villages, rich in wildlife and woodland, making the Surrey Hills an ideal place to walk your dog. All the walks include details of: * Distance and terrain * Details of livestock and stiles * Recommended dog-friendly pubs and cafes * Numbered route directions * Points of interest along the way * Contact details for the nearest vets David and Hilary Staines are the authors of many popular dog walking guides, including Kent: A Dog Walker's Guide and East Sussex: A Dog Walker's Guide.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Advice for Dog Walkers WALKS: 1. Abinger Hammer & Friday Street (4.5 miles / 7.2 km or 5.5 miles / 8.9 km) 2. Alfold (6 miles / 9.7 km) 3. Banstead Woods (2.5 miles / 4 km) 4. Box Hill (4.5 miles / 7.2 km) 5. Chinthurst Hill (1.5 miles / 2.4 km) 6. Devils Punch Bowl (2.5 miles / 4 km) 7. Farnham (2 miles / 4 km) 8. Newlands Corner & St Martha's Hill (4 miles / 6.4 km) 9. Holmbury Hill (2.5 miles / 4 km) 10. Leith Hill (2.5 miles / 4 km) 11. Limpsfield Chart (2.5 miles / 4 km) 12. Loseley Park (4 miles / 6.4 km) 13. Polesden Lacey (4 .5 miles / 7.2 km) 14. Ranmore (2.5 miles / 4 km) 15. Reigate & Gatton (3 miles / 4.5 km) 16. Shamley Green (5 miles / 8 km or 8 miles / 12.8 km) 17. Tatsfield (2.5 miles / 4 km) 18. Titsey (4 miles / 6.4 km) 19. Waverley Abbey (3.5 miles / 5.6 km) 20. Woldingham (3 miles / 4.5 km)
