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    15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills
    15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills
    15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills
    Ebook162 pages50 minutes

    15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills

    By Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig

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    About this ebook

    Would you like to explore the best of the Surrey Hills? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 5 and 13km), including Box Hill, Leith Hill, Devil’s Punch Bowl and Reigate Fort, plus walks near Guildford, Dorking and Farnham.

    Why choose this guidebook?

    • Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
    • Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
    • Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
    • No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
    • Ordnance Survey mapping

    Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCicerone Press
    Release dateJun 27, 2023
    ISBN9781783629824
    15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills
    Author

    Nike Werstroh

    Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. Nike and Jacint live in Guildford and when they are not walking in one of their favourite mountain ranges somewhere in Europe, they enjoy exploring the diverse trails in the Surrey Hills close to their home. And when they are not out walking they offer a personalised travel planning service, details of which can be seen on Nike and Jacint's website:  www.trailnotes.co.uk .

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      15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills - Nike Werstroh

      About the Authors

      Nike and Jacint were taken by the scenery of the Surrey Hills when they first walked a section of the North Downs Way between Guildford and Gomshall. Shortly after they left the busy London life and moved to Guildford. When they are not walking in one of their favourite sunny destinations or mountain ranges somewhere in Europe, they enjoy exploring the diverse trails close to their home.

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      SHORT WALKS IN THE SURREY HILLS

      by Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig

      JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS,

      OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL

      www.cicerone.co.uk

      © Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig 2023

      First edition 2023

      ISBN 9781783629824

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      All photographs are by the authors unless otherwise stated.

      © Crown copyright 2023 OS PU100012932

      Updates to this Guide

      While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of guidebooks as they go to print, changes can occur during the lifetime of an edition. Any updates that we know of for this guide will be on the Cicerone website (www.cicerone.co.uk/1153/updates), so please check before planning your trip. We also advise that you check information about transport, accommodation and shops locally. We are always grateful for updates, sent by email to [email protected] or by post to Cicerone, Juniper House, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL.

      Register your book: To sign up to receive free updates, special offers and GPX files where available, register your book at www.cicerone.co.uk.

      CONTENTS

      Map key

      Overview map

      Using this guide

      Routes in this book

      Clothing and footwear

      Walk descriptions

      Maps, GPX files and what3words

      Walking with children

      Dogs

      Enjoying the countryside responsibly

      Route summary table

      Introduction

      Walking in the Surrey Hills

      Things to see

      Travel

      Where to stay

      The walks

      Walk 1 Tilford and Frensham Little Pond

      Walk 2 Crooksbury Hill and Waverley Abbey

      Walk 3 Devil’s Punch Bowl

      Walk 4 Guildford and the River Wey

      Walk 5 St Martha’s Hill and Chilworth Gunpowder Mills

      Walk 6 Bramley old railway and the River Wey

      Walk 7 Newlands Corner and Silent Pool

      Walk 8 Shere woodlands

      Walk 9 Hurtwood and Holmbury Hill

      Walk 10 The Lovelace Bridges

      Walk 11 Denbies Hillside and vineyard

      Walk 12 Box Hill and the Stepping Stones

      Walk 13 Box Hill Hike

      Walk 14 Leith Hill

      Walk 15 Reigate Fort

      Useful information

      The wide paths of the Denbies estate are easy to follow (Walk 11)

      USING THIS GUIDE

      Routes in this book

      In this book you will find a selection of easy or moderate walks suitable for almost everyone, including casual walkers and families with children, or for when you only have a short time to fill. The routes have been carefully chosen to allow you to explore the area and its attractions. Most routes are circular, although some linear walks may be included that use public transport to get back to the start. Although there may be some climbs there is no challenging terrain, but do bear in mind that conditions can sometimes be wet or muddy underfoot. A route summary table is included to help you choose the right walk.

      Clothing and footwear

      You won’t need any special equipment to enjoy these walks. The weather in Britain can be changeable, so choose clothing suitable for the season and wear or carry a waterproof jacket. For footwear, comfortable walking boots or trainers with a good grip are best. A small rucksack for drinks, snacks and spare clothing is useful. See www.adventuresmart.uk.

      Walk descriptions

      At the beginning of each walk you’ll find all the information you need:

      start/finish location, with postcode and a what3words address to help you find it

      parking and transport information, estimated walking time, total distance and climb

      details of public toilets available along the route and where you can get refreshments

      a summary of the key highlights of the walk and what you might see

      Timings given are the time to complete the walk at a reasonable walking pace. Allow extra time for extended stops or if walking with children.

      The route is described in clear, easy-to-follow directions, with each waypoint marked on an accompanying map extract. It’s a good idea to read the whole of the route instructions before setting out, so that you know

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