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The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching intermittently across southern and eastern England. It is an area characterised by beech woods and dry valleys, and these natural features are explored in the routes. The Thames Valley is steeped in history, from Windsor Castle and Richmond Park to Runnymede Meadows, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, and there are opportunities to absorb this evocative atmosphere, as well as genteel towns like Dorchester, Henley and Princes Risborough. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Thames Valley & Chilterns from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all waypoints -Where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched and written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder(R) Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints.With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country. Contents* Wallingford* Watlington Hill* Hedgerley and Burnham Beeches* West Woodhay and Inkpen* Dorchester and Wittenham Clumps* Aldermaston and the Kennet and Avon Canal* Cuckhamsley Hill and the Ridgeway* Port Meadow* Old Boars Hill* Marlow and Hurley* Widbrook Common and Cliveden Reach* Goring* Whitehorse Hill and Kingston Lisle* Great Hampden and Little Hampden* Cookham, Winter Hill and Cock Marsh* Abingdon and Sutton Courtenay* Henley-on-Thames and Hambleden* Runnymede and Windsor Great Park* Longworth and Hinton Waldrist* Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge* Ibstone, Turville and Fingest* Coombe Hill and Chequers* Whitchurch and Mapledurham* West Wycombe, Hughenden and Bradenham* Chesham and Little Missenden* Chess Valley* Lardon Chase, Moulsford and Streatley* Princes Risborough and Chinnor Hill

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Are you looking to escape London for a few hours? Do you enjoy a walk in the country or a leisurely afternoon stroll, but don't want to take your car? Inside Pathfinder (R) Guide to Country Walks near London are 28 fantastic country walks all starting and finishing at railway stations and within easy reach of London mainline railway terminals. Suitable for walkers of all abilities, this selection of rural walks is hand-picked from eight current best-selling Pathfinder (R) Guides covering SE England. Ranging from 2-13 miles in length, each circular walk takes in some of the many delights of the countryside surrounding London - from meanders between small villages and riverside rambles to hillside hikes and scenic strolls. So if you don't have a car, or want to reduce your carbon footprint and have a truly environmentally friendly and 'green' walk, you can still enjoy the countryside near London with Pathfinder (R) Guide to Country Walks near London. Completely car-free, each walk is graded for difficulty, from family rambles to challenging hikes, and has been collected together by an author who contributes regularly to national and local press on walks in London, Surrey and Essex. From the Chilterns to Essex and Surrey, each walk in Pathfinder (R) Guide to Country Walks near London is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints to help you navigate your walk with ease. There is also a wealth of useful information accompanying each walk, including good pubs nearby and places of interest en route. With each walk easily accessible by train, and information on routes and connections provided for each, a car is no longer essential to escape the capital city for a walk in the country. Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, tried and tested by seasoned walkers and accompanied by beautiful photography and clear Ordnance Survey mapping. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone.

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Pathfinder(R) Cotswolds covering parts of the Snowshill, Buckholt Wood and Burford. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Cotswolds providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Castle Combe to the much more challenging walks on Bredon Hill this volume contains something for everyone. Covering walks through the whole of the Cotswolds both popular and little know scenic routes including Stanway, Bourton-on-the-Water and Blenheim Park. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great Cotswold walks from 2 to 10 miles -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all Cotswold waypoints -Where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched and written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder(R) Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints.With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country.

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