The Surrey Hills - 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery Guidebook

by: Mike Cope
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 - 6.75 miles
Chilworth and St Martha's Hill - 7 miles
Albury and Shere - 5.75 miles
Gomshall and Abinger - 7.25 miles
Box Hill and Mickleham - 7 miles
Brockham and Betchworth - 7.5 miles
Reigate and Colley Hills - 3.75 miles
Peaslake and Pitch Hill - 5.75 miles
Holmbury Hill - 5.5 miles
Leith Hill and Friday Street - 5.75 miles

ISBN 9781906887957 Pages 64 (2010) 155mm x 115mm hardback