Walks for Each Season: 26 great days out in the countryside near London

by Jennifer Gloster Kok

'Beautifully written with a larker's eye for detail. Julia's carefully curated collection of walks proves that the seasons are just a train ride away from London' Lara Maiklem author of Mudlarking. Seize the moment, escape the city and fully experience the beauty of each season. These 26 fabulous walks, all within easy reach of London, showcase each season’s highlights, leading you through bluebells in spring, among poppies and wildflower meadows in summer, into the glory of beechwoods in autumn and to the breathtaking display of a starling murmuration in winter. Routes are plotted on Ordnance Survey maps alongside clear, easy-to-follow directions and each walk starts and ends at a station, so you can discover the gems of the south east with ease. Walks range from four to 14 miles, from gentle rambles to ambitious hikes, and take you to stunning views, sparkling chalk streams, lazy rivers, clifftops, secret beaches and ancient woodlands. Gorgeous colour photographs and delightfully honest descriptions introduce each walk, interpret the landscape and highlight what to look for – from flowers to fossils. You’ll also find the optimum time of year to enjoy each walk, how to get there, good picnic spots, pubs and cafes along the way. Which makes this book altogether the perfect guide and companion for both walkers and armchair ramblers.

Paperback

Published November 6, 2021

Reviews

[Julie Jameson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this is on my read shelf, it can never be truly finished as it is a guidebook.
Firstly it's written by a woman, in the world of books about walking men usually write them. I often find men's instructions somewhat overelaborate and confusing.! There I have said it.

This is a lovely walking companion book, I will take it with me on my next adventure in Lewes next week. It is an area I love walking in and I am going to try Julia's August recommendation

The book is written for each season, which is a great idea. The photographs are inspiring. Plus all walks are doable from London in a day. That's my type of walk. If you live in London and want to walk out for a day, this book will be inspiring.