These walks:
- are available to print out and use for free (but not to edit, copy or use for commercial gain)
- are public transport friendly - most start and finish at train stations around an hour's travel from central London
- feature fine views, country pubs for lunch and tea shops for tea
- pass by many historic villages, churches and country houses
- have been devised by members of the Walking Club.
Most of the walks contain detailed walking instructions - no map required! However, some of the walks however are "map walks", these require use of an Ordnance Survey (OS) map and compass (or GPS). OS Map segments at 1:25,000 can be printed out from streetmap or multimap
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| Arun Valley (West Sussex) | 11 | Amberley Circular |
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Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.
New Options: The Wild Brook Option detours via the wetland
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| Arun Valley (West Sussex) | 39 | Amberley to Pulborough |
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The South Downs with good views in the morning. Lunch in a small village. A gentle afternoon stroll through the West Weald with downland views to finish.
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| Arun Valley (West Sussex) | 8 | Billingshurst to Amberley |
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Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then
via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view
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| Arun Valley (West Sussex) | 14 | Pulborough Circular |
This is a long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.
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| Arun Valley (West Sussex) | 9 | Pulborough to Amberley |
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Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.
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| Cambridgeshire | 31 | Huntingdon Circular |
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An easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows
and a nature reserve.
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| Chilterns | 36 | Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles |
An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles.
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| Chilterns | 81 | Chorleywood to Chesham |
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The Chess Valley, one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the Chiltern Hills, yet never more than a couple of kilometres from the Metropolitan Line. The walk dips in and out of the valley, with a number of fine panoramic views
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| Chilterns | 10 | Little Kimble to Saunderton |
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An easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke
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| Coastal Walks (Essex) | 52 | Clacton-on-Sea to Walton-on-the-Naze |
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A short North Sea coastal walk between 2 seaside resorts
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| Coastal Walks (Hampshire) | 74 | Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea via Hengistbury Head |
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A coastal walk along the Bournemouth promenade past Hengistbury Head, with a ferry crossing and some hidden beaches.
New Options: A circular, or link walk from Christchurch to/from Hengistbury Head, via the harbour, or via a longer ferry ride.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Coastal Walks (Hampshire) | 62 | Lymington to Barton-on-Sea |
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Easy coastal walk along the Solent Way with views towards the Isle of White. Return by bus.
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| Coastal Walks (Kent) | 28 | Birchington to Herne Bay |
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Easy coastal walks, passing the dramatic ruins at Recluver
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| Coastal Walks (Kent) | 12 | Faversham to Whitstable |
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Easy Coastal Walk
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| Coastal Walks (Kent) | 13 | Folkestone Circular |
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Adventurous Coastal Walk. Out besides the sea, back via the cliffs above.
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| Coastal Walks (Kent) | 51 | Sandling to Folkestone via the Sea |
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A swimming walk. Starts with a disused railway line, Saltwood Castle, and downland. Finishes along the coast to Folkestone.
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| Coastal Walks (Norfolk) | 70 | Norfolk Coast Path : Hunstanton to Cromer | GPX |
A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sandunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Greensand Hills | 63 | Oxted Circular |
The Greensand Hills on the Surrey/Kent border to historic Westerham, with a choice of routes for the return leg.
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| Greensand Hills | 21 | Sevenoaks Circular |
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Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.
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| Greensand Hills | 20 | Sevenoaks to Westerham |
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Knole Park, then west along the Greensand Way with spectacular views of the Kent Weald.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Greensand Hills | 80 | Staplehurst to Headcorn |
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An easy walk through fields in the Kentish Weald, with some fine bluebell woods en route, and an option to visit Sissinghurst Gardens (NT).
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| Greensand Hills | 41 | Yalding to Sevenoaks |
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Kent Orchards, then follows the Greensand Way to Igtham Mote (NT), One Tree Hill, Knole House and deer park (NT)
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| Hampshire | 58 | Dunbridge to Romsey |
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Montisfont Abbey Gardens (NT) and the Test Valley Way
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| Hampshire | 53 | Overton to Whitchurch | GPX |
An easy walk down the Test valley which passes many interesting mills, old and new.
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| Hertfordshire | 55 | Harlow Circular |
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An easy walk through south east Hertfordshire.
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| Hertfordshire | 69 | Welwyn Circular |
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An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an an ivied Gothic ruin of a church.
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| Isle of White | 71 | Isle of White Coastal Path : Lake to Ryde |
The north east section of the coastal path: cliffs, Victorian promenades, and a quiet harbour.
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| Isle of White | 72 | Yarmouth Circular |
The Isle of White coastal path, Tennyson Down, a nature reserve, and a disused railway.
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| Kent Downs | 24 | North Downs Way : Sandling to Wye | GPX |
Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| London (Inside the M25) | 42 | Greenford to Osterley |
A walk through attractive open spaces in West London, visiting parks, a viaduct, a series of locks and a NT stately home.
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| London (Inside the M25) | 82 | Hayes to Knockholt |
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Close to London, this walk in north-west Kent is entirely rural, traversing fields, woods and valleys in London's 'Green Belt'. It passes Charles Darwin's home, Down House (EH)
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| London (Inside the M25) | 7 | Knockholt Circular |
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An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy.
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| London (Inside the M25) | 45 | West Byfleet to Hampton Court |
The Thames Path, the Wey Navigation and several pubs.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| London (Inside the M25) | 43 | Whyteleafe Circular |
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A circular walk through fields, valleys, woods and nature reserves on the fringe of London, covered by a Travelcard Zone 6 ticket.
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| London (Inside the M25) | 38 | Whyteleafe to Hayes |
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Field, woods, quiet valleys, a gem of a pub, and close to London.
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| London (Inside the M25) | 46 | Wimbledon to Kingston |
Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Mole Valley (Surrey) | 16 | Dorking to Reigate |
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A mainly level route along the River Mole and then the Greensand Way via several picturesque villages.
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| Mole Valley (Surrey) | 32 | Holmwood to Reigate |
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An easy walk through Surrey's Low Weald and the Mole Valley.
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| North Downs (Kent) | 35 | Cuxton to Sole Street |
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Open views and a wooded ridge before lunch. A short afternoon passes a large organic farm (wildflowers) and the Leather Bottle pub
(of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers) in Cobham
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| North Downs (Kent) | 59 | Eynsford Circular |
A contrast between hidden valleys in the North Downs and the Darent Valley Path through three interesting villages.
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| North Downs (Kent) | 37 | Knockholt to Otford |
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A moderately strenuous stroll in the North Downs, taking in the pretty village of Shoreham
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| North Downs (Kent) | 1 | Lenham to Charing |
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A tranquil walk along the North Downs.
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| North Downs (Surrey) | 64 | Boxhill Circular |
A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs
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| North Downs (Surrey) | 57 | Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular |
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Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Marthas Church (viewpoint). After lunch in Chilworth, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation.
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| North Downs (Surrey) | 4 | Merstham to Epsom Downs |
Viewpoints on the North Downs to start, a pub lunch in Mogador, and a London panorama from the Epsom Downs to finish.
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| North Downs (Surrey) | 2 | Woldingham to Oxted |
Close to London, this walk combines stretches of both The North Downs Way, and the Greensand Way.
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| North Downs | 79 | Edenbridge to Westerham |
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A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart,via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT).
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| Purbeck (Dorset) | 73 | Branksome to Swanage or Corfe Castle |
Lovely Coastal walk starting with a busy prom, then a short ferry crossing to start the South West Coastal Path along Studland Bay (a sandy beach), past Old Harry (cliffs) to Swanage, a seaside resort. Optional ridge walk ending to Corfe Castle. Return by bus.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Purbeck (Dorset) | 54 | Lulworth Cove via Tyneham and Durdle Door Circular | GPX |
Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, a cliff arch, and a ghost town. Travel by car only.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Purbeck (Dorset) | 76 | Purbeck Way: Wareham to Swanage or Kingston |
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Heathland, Corfe and its ruined castle (NT), a ridge, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coastal Path and Lulworth Cove
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Purbeck (Dorset) | 75 | Wareham to Lulworth Cove |
Heathland, Corfe and its ruined castle (NT), a ridge, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coastal Path and Lulworth Cove
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Purbeck (Dorset) | 77 | Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular |
Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coastal Path, a disused railway path, industrial archeology and a grandstand view of the Deven and Dorset coast.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| South Downs (East Sussex) | 60 | Eastbourne to East Dean |
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Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promonande, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.
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| South Downs (East Sussex) | 50 | Hassocks to Brighton |
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A South Downs walk ending in the liveliest city on the South Coast
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| South Downs (East Sussex) | 47 | Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease |
An energetic walk over the South Downs with great views, 3 hills, 3 pubs, and a ridge.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| South Downs (East Sussex) | 25 | South Downs Way : Eastbourne to Glynde or Southease | GPX |
Eastbourne pier and prom, 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston, and excellent pubs for lunch and tea
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| South Downs (East Sussex) | 65 | Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton |
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The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.
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| South Downs (Hampshire) | 18 | Petersfield to Rowlands Castle |
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An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.
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| South Downs (Hampshire) | 68 | Rowlands Castle circular |
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An easy circular trek through West Sussex.
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| South Downs (Hampshire) | 15 | Winchester Circular |
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A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.
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| South Downs (West Sussex) | 26 | South Downs Way : Amberley to Lancing |
A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.
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| South Downs (West Sussex) | 33 | South Downs Way : Amberley to Petersfield |
The South Downs Way. A 2 day ridge walk with a good path, easy navigation, and good views throughout. Can be done as 2 day walks (travel by bus).
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| Surrey Hills | 48 | Haslemere to Midhurst |
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Black Down (hill) and the Temple of the Winds (viewpoint), Lurgashall (village with pub by the cricket pitch) and Midhurst (ruined castle, historic town centre).
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| Thames Valley | 44 | Appleford Circular |
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A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps
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| Thames Valley | 49 | Cholsey to Goring |
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Fairly gentle climbs through Oxfordshire and Berkshire countryside ending with a southerly stretch along the Thames.
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| Thames Valley | 17 | Goring Circular |
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An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub.
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| Thames Valley | 56 | Maidenhead to Marlow |
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A pretty stretch of the Thames to Cookham in the morning. After lunch, a hill with a view of the Thames valley, or continue along the Thames Path.
Cookham has a train station, so can be done as 2 short walks.
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| Thames Valley | 34 | Newbury Racecourse to Woolhampton |
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Easy walk with some gentle climbs en route which crosses Greenham Common, a former World War II and NATO airfield.
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| Thames Valley | 66 | Thames Path : Marlow via Cookham Circular |
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Out via the Thames Path to Cookham for lunch, back over Winter Hill
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| Thames Valley | 61 | Thames Path : Reading to Henley |
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A pretty stretch of the Thames towpath
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| The Weald (Kent) | 29 | Ashdown Forest and Medway Valley |
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Ashdown Forest (elevated heathland) and the Upper Medway Valley. Walks start at either Ashurst (station) or Hartfield (car/bus)
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| The Weald (Kent) | 22 | Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir |
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Two interlocking walks in a figure of 8 around Balcombe (one for Summer, one for Winter), taking in Ardingly Reservoir,
the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory.
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| The Weald (Kent) | 30 | Battle Circular |
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The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey
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| The Weald (Kent) | 3 | Cowden to Eridge |
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Starts along a valley and then over hills to Hartfield for lunch, followed by an undulating trek thorough woods and fields to Eridge.
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| The Weald (Kent) | 78 | Cowden to Hever |
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A contrast between a remote part of the Weald and three attractive and popular Kent villages
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| The Weald (Kent) | 40 | East Grinstead Circular |
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A walk in classic Weald territory, with an optional afternoon circuit around Weir Water reservoir.
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| The Weald (Kent) | 23 | Forest Row Circular |
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Ashdown Forest. Travel by Train and Bus, or Car
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| The Weald (Kent) | 27 | Forest Row to Sheffield Park |
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Heath and Mixed Woodland. Return by Bluebell Line Steam Train, or longer Circular Walk
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
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| The Weald (Kent) | 19 | Frant to Tunbridge Wells | GPX |
A varied High Weald walk, with the option of finishing with a trip on a steam train.
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| The Weald (Kent) | 5 | Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular |
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This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat.
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| Wiltshire | 6 | Bradford-on-Avon to Bath |
Follow the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal through a pretty valley between the historic towns of Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath
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| Wiltshire | 67 | Salisbury to Amesbury via Stonehenge |
A walk up the Avon valley with a magical approach to Stonehenge
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Last Updated : Feb-10
