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AA 40 Short Walks, Surrey - This compact and handy guide to short walks in Surrey features walks between one and four miles long which can be covered in a morning or afternoon. There is an introduction for each walk giving background on the area, it's history, wildlife and other points of interest; plus key information panels providing a summary of distance, time, gradient and ascent, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, refreshments, parking and public toilets. Each walk has a highly detailed map and clear, easy-to-follow route directions. Published June 11.	AA 100 Walks in South East England - Enjoy the best of the English countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of Southeast England, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls may be shorter depending on the hinterland.  Published January 10.	AA 30 Walks Surrey (Cards) - This original concept takes thirty of the most popular walks in Surrey from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in an easy-to-carry, durable box. Each of the cards are pocket sized to carry with you on your walk and are durable and weather proof to protect them from the elements. Each of the walks are carefully selected to suit all levels of fitness and ability and clear route directions and maps make them easy-to-follow. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Published October 09.
All Terrain Pushchair Walks, Eleanor Simmons.  Published September 11.	Walking the Disused Railways of Sussex and Surrey, David Bathurst.  Published April 11.	AA 30 Short Walks, Surrey - Handy pocket-sized box of 30 short walking routes in the Surrey. Contained within the box are 30 cards each with a short walking route, so you can easily take it with you on the walk for reference. All of the walks featured are between 1 and 4 miles long meaning they can be tackled in a morning or afternoon. Key panels give details on distance, gradient, difficulty, surface and other practical advice. Published January 11.
A Boot Up the Surrey Hills, Mike Cope -  The Surrey Hills was one of the first areas in England to be designated an Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) in 1958. It 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. The North Downs sweep into Surrey from the east and terminate at the end of the Hog's Back. They have a distinctive topography with a steep, south facing scarp slope and a shallow, north-facing dip slope with the valleys of the Wey and Mole being important corridors through them. Of the ten selected walks in this book, seven of the routes are along the North Downs Way between Compton and Reigate, and the remaining three are at prominent locations along the Greensand ridge, including Leith Hill, the highest point in south-east England. They range from 3 ¾ - 7 ½ miles and suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of the area - its people, its history, and its landscape and will help first time visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer. Many of the walks feature a pub along the route.  Published April 10	Country Walks in Surrey, David Weller - Focused on the county's countryside, this book includes routes at Thursley, Friday Street, Chelsham, Brockham and Ripley. In full colour and with maps and photographs. Published April 10. Field Paths and Green Lanes, Louis John Jennings - Being Country Walks, chiefly in Surrey and Sussex. Published December 09.	A Boot Up the Surrey Heaths, Mike Cope - Surrey supports a significant area of lowland heath - around 3000 hectares (or 13% of the UK total), and about 60% is owned by the military. The Surrey Heaths are largely confined to two main National Character Areas: the Wealden Greensand in the south west and centre of the county and the Thames Basin Heaths in the north west.  The Wealden Greensand heaths are predominantly dry sites, lying on the Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe Beds of the Lower Greensand. The notable exception being Thursley National Nature Reserve, which supports an internationally important mire. The bulk of the surviving Wealden Greensand heaths are centred on or close to Hindhead, Thursley and Frensham Commons, with Blackheath an important outlier to the north east. The Thames Basin Heaths are generally low-lying land, supporting humid and wet heathland.Three quarters of the heathland in the Thames Basin is to be found on Ash, Pirbright and Chobham Commons. The first two are on MOD land, and access restrictions apply when red flags are flying. The 10 selected walks in this book, five of the . They range from 4¾ - 9¾ miles and suit the needs of families, groups of friends or individuals looking for a gentle stroll or a longer walk, and reflect the many varied facets of the area - its people, its history, and its landscape and will help first time visitors to experience some of the great scenery the area has to offer. Many of the walks feature a pub along the route. Published June 10.
50 Walks in Surrey, David Foster - Get out and about in Surrey with the help of this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide. The guide offers over 50 walks, including Oxted and the Pilgrims Way, Hindhead Common and Epsom Downs. A lively introduction to the county sets the scene. Published April 08	100 Walks in Surrey, Richard Sale - This omnibus collection of local walks covers the whole of Surrey and is designed to appeal to those wishing to go on family outings. The book includes 100 route descriptions of circular walks from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat en route. Published Feb 94	Surrey and Sussex Walks (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide), Brian Conduit & John Brooks - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Published May 93
Pathfinder Surrey Walks: New Walks in the Surrey Countryside, Deborah King - The Pathfinder guide to Surrey Walks contains 28 fantastic circular walks across the county, much of which lies only a few miles away from the heart of London but which contains some of the country's most beautiful landscapes, including the oldest untouched area of natural woodland in the UK and the rolling contours of the North Downs. Each walk in Pathfinder guide to Surrey Walks is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints to help you navigate your hike with ease. Exploring one of the most popular Home Counties, Pathfinder Surrey Walks guides the walker to some of the best walking destinations in the county, from Box Hill and Wisley to the Devil's Punch Bowl and the River Wey. Pathfinder Surrey Walks takes you through the North Downs and heathlands of western Surrey to locations made popular in Jane Austen's Emma and War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. Inside you'll also find a wealth of helpful information accompanying each walk, including good pubs along the way, where to park before you start your walk and places of interest en route. Published November 10	North Downs Way, Neil Curtis and Jim Walker - The North Downs Way is the National Trail that follows Natural England’s acorn waymarks from Farnham to the coast at Dover. This picturesque Trail takes in chalk ridges, river valleys and sections of the Pilgrims’ Way. At the eastern end you can either walk via Canterbury (a total distance of 130 miles, 208 km) or follow the southern route (123 miles, 197 km). This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Natural England, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails. Published May 10. For more on North Downs Way - see Long Distance Paths	The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England, Judith Bamber - "The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England" is the ultimate guide to walking in this richly varied region. The book is for walkers of every ability, with varied itineraries from picturesque woodland strolls in the heart of the city, to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the South Downs. The routes are detailed and easy-to-follow with descriptions of sights along the way, as well as lively background features on everything from smugglers' tales to stone circles. There are great recommendations for places to eat and have a pint along the way, whether you choose a canal walk in the capital or a hike along the Ridgeway. With a full-colour introduction and accurate, easy-to-read maps, this is the must-have guide for those who aren't afraid to get their boots muddy. Make the most of your time with the "Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England".  Published January 09.
Adventurous Pub Walks in Surrey, David Weller - Twenty circular walks varying in length between 7-12 miles and based around good local pubs including routes at Thursley, Bletchingly, Ripley, Chesham and Charlwood, and also on the Epsom Downs. Published May 04	Pub Walks for Motorists, Kent, Surrey and Sussex,  David Weller and Mike Easterbrook - This title features forty circular walks covering the three counties, each based on a good local pub. It includes routes near Ightham, Sissinghurst and Canterbury in Kent; Cobham, Dunsfold and Godstone in Surrey; and Billingshurst, Forest Row and Winchelsea in Sussex. Published June 03 Forty More Pub Walks in Surrey, John Quarendon. Published March 05	Pub Walks in North Surrey, John Quarendon - 40 circular routes. Published March 01 Pub Walks in South Surrey, John Quarendon. Published March 03
Pub Walks in Surrey, Rosemary Bryant - Includes circular routes near Englefield Green, Chipstead, Pirbright, Oxted and Cranleigh. 20 walks of between 2 and 6 miles. Published May 98	Drive and Stroll in Surrey, David Weller - Twenty short circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. Includes routes at Pirbright, Chiddingfold, Ockley and Banstead Wood. With maps and photographs. Published April 05.	Pocket Pub Walks Surrey, David Weller - This is a pocket-size collection of fifteen circular walks each based on a local pub serving good food. It includes routes at Tilford, Englefield Green, Artington, Leatherhead and Warlingham, with maps and photographs. Published May 07
Walks into History Surrey, David Weller - A collection of walks exploring different aspects of the county's historical past. With maps and photographs. Published March 08 Surrey - Year Round Walks, David Weller - The author has divided the routes of these twenty circular walks into seasons to show each at its very best. Each walk is described in detail, with information on points of interest that are likely to be seen along the way. The walks vary in length from 21/4 to 71/4 miles and are enjoyable all year round. Published Oct 07	Footpaths for Fitness: Surrey, David Weller - The twenty graded, circular routes in this book have been designed as a simple programme for those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The routes are between 1 and three quarter and 8 miles in length and include: how to get started; estimated calories used; details of distance and terrain; recommended refreshment stop; numbered route directions and points of interest on the route. Published May 09	Surrey Nature Walks, David Weller -  A collection of twenty walks in Surrey's beautiful countryside where many kinds of trees, plants and wildlife can be seen. With maps, photographs and nature notes. Published May 00
Richmond Park: The Walker's Historical Guide, David McDowall - Containing information regarding the geology, ecology, and history of the terrain, this walkers guide to Richmond Park includes both its political history (its medieval and post medieval ownership) and also its socio-economic history - how its natural products have been used over the centuries. Published April 06	The Thames from Hampton to Richmond Bridge: The Walker's Guide, David McDowall. Published Nov 02	Surrey Teashop Walks, Jean Patefield - Twenty circular walks based on good local teashops including routes near Runnymede, Hindhead, Shere, Box Hill, Woldingham and Cranleigh. With sketch maps and photographs. Published May 03
Short Walks from Surrey Pubs, Derek Palmer. Limited availability.  Published April 95. Short Walks from Pubs in the Surrey Hills, Derek Palmer. Limited availability. Published May 96 Pub Walks Along the Pilgrim's Way, Charles Whynne-Hammond - Follows the course of two long-distance footpaths, the Pilgrims' Way and the North Downs Way, from Winchester to Dover, dividing up the routes into twenty manageable walks - all circular. With sketch maps. Along the Pilgrims' Way, An Illustrated Map - Winchester, Alton, Farnham, Guildford, Reigate, Maidstone, Canterbury, John Flower. Limited availability. Both published April 98 Pub Walks in the Surrey Hills, David Weller - 20 circular walks based on good local pubs. Limited availability.  Published May 02 Pub Strolls in Surrey, David Weller - Thirty short circular walks based on good local pubs. Includes walks near Egham, Weybridge, Chobham, Woking, Leatherhead, Redhill, Frensham and Guildford. Limited availability.  Published May 01	A Guide to the Pilgrim's Way and North Downs Way, Christopher Wright - An entirely revised and updated edition of Christopher John Wright's masterly guide to Pilgrim's Way and North Downs Way. Limited availability. Published May 93. Exploring the Pilgrim's Way, Alan Charles. Limited availability.  Published May 90. Pilgrim's Way: From Winchester to Canterbury, Christopher Martin - An illustrated guide to the spiritual dimensions of pilgrim sites in the region in the PILGRIM GUIDES series. Limited availability. Published April 99	Five Mile Walks in South-west Surrey, George Hyde - 20 circular walks.  Limited availability. Published May 93. . Godalming: 10 Town and Country Rambles, Chris Howkins. Limited availability. Published may 92. . Epsom: 10 Town and Country Rambles, Chris Howkins. Limited availability. Published March 93. The Surrey Hills, Les Ham. Limited availability. Published Nov 07 Walks in the Surrey Hills, Janet Spayne & Audrey Krynski - Walks along and over the North Downs of Surrey, from Guilford past Dorking, Redhill and Reigate to Chelsham. 20 walks ranging from 3 to 7 miles in length. Limited availability. Published March 91. Twenty Five Favourite Walks in West Surrey & Sussex, Ramblers Assoc - 25 walks each within route descriptions and a detailed sketch map, covering an area from the North Downs in Surrey to South Downs in Sussex. Many alternative versions given with a total of 45 different circular walks from 2 - 16.25 miles. Limited availability. Published Aug 03
Family Walks in Surrey, Norman Bonney. Limited availability. Published March 94. Family Walks Around the Blackwater Valley, Bob Rose - Twelve walks in the Blackwater Valley on the border of Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire. Limited availability. Published April 00.	Walks Near Godalming, Bill Andrews. Limited availability. Published Jan 01 Walks Near Farnham, Bill Andrews. Limited availability. Published Jan 02 Walks Near Camberley, Bill Andrews - Presents a pocket guide for 44 walks near Camberley, with maps, instructions, and points of interest. Limited availability.  Published Jan 06	Canal Walks Vol 3: South, Denis Needham - This is the third volume in Dennis Needham's trilogy and covers the canal walks in Kent and Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, Greater London and Hertfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and the south-west. Numerous canals are included, from the well- known Grand Union and Kennet & Avon to the lesser known Royal Military and Bude canals. Limited availability. Published March 97. Waterside Walks in Surrey, David Weller - Includes the Thames, Wey Navigation, Basingstoke Canal and River Eden. 20 walks of between 2 and 6 miles. Limited availability. Published April 99
Kiddiwalks in Surrey, David Weller - Twenty safe, varied, circular walks devised specially with children in mind (many are suitable for buggies). Most of the walks are under 3 miles in length, with six which are either longer, or have alternative longer routes. Each walk features a refreshment point - from picnic sites to family-friendly pubs, background notes, and suggestions for things to see and do. Limited availability.  Published April 06	The Orange Way, Les Ham - This 350 mile long distance walk is a walk in the footsteps of history, along a route that encompasses a reminder of England's heritage. It follows the march in 1688 of Prince William of Orange and his army from Brixham in Devon, across the countryside to London. It links the walker to the unfolding story of the 'Glorious Revolution' highlighting the relevant events which took place on or near the route.  Published Aug 03 ►Get this book for 10% discount off published price and free postage.	Village Walks in Surrey, Rosemary Bryant - Twenty circular routes in and around Surrey villages including Laleham, Bletchingley, Shere and Tilford. With sketch maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published June 97. Tea Shop Walks in Surrey and Sussex, Margaret & Barrie Howard - Walks over the North and South Downs, views across the Channel, and strolls beside rivers, through woods and across meadows. Includes Shere, Polesden Lacey Estate, Lingfield, Trotton, Arundel and Ashdown Forest. 28 walks of between 3 and 9 miles. Limited availability. Published March 97
The Walks Near Farnham, Bill Andrews - 40 Short Walks 4-6 Miles Linking Crondall Puttenham Tilford Frensham Bentley. Limited availability. Published January 10.	The Walks Near Woking, Bill Andrews - 40 Short Walks 4-6 Miles, Linking Ascot Virginia Water Chertsey Hampton Court.  Limited availability. Published January 09.	Rural Rambles in Surrey, Janet Spayne - A collection of 20 walks compiled by Janet Spayne, this title includes routes near Oxted, Gomshall, Leatherhead and Godalming. It also includes sketch maps and photographs. Limited availability. Published April 04

MORE MAPS North Downs Way: Farnham to the Medway, Walker's Route Series,  Harvey. Published April 01 North Downs Way: Medway to Dover, Walker's Route Series. Published Oct 01  Surrey and Sussex Downs Official Tourist Map. Published May 03. Limited availability

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