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Cicerone Guide

2 total works

Cover of The Lea Valley Walk

The Lea Valley Walk

by Leigh Hatts

Published 1 April 2001
Split into 20 stages in this guidebook, this 50-mile walk is one of the finest and most varied walking routes in London, tracing the route of the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to Island Gardens at Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. As it follows the river it undergoes a fascinating metamorphosis from rural pathway to urban trail. So whether you choose to walk for health, fresh air or views of wildlife and countryside, to visit friends, to explore heritage attractions, to escape or simply to explore your surroundings, the Lea Valley Walk offers it all. The Lea Valley, once London's market garden, is now once again recognised as a rich green lung running down the east side of the capital. Some of the sections are very short. Yet these stretches often contain much heritage and countryside to enjoy - such as the one mile between Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. Thanks to the many railway stations alongside the Park, between Ware and London, the Walk can be reached easily. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by everybody from the keen long-distance walker to those with young children or those new to taking exercise.

Cover of The Thames Path

The Thames Path

by Leigh Hatts

Published 26 December 1998

A guidebook to walking the Thames Path, a 180-mile National Trail from the Thames Barrier to the river's source in near Cirencester, passing from central London through Windsor, Henley, and Oxford, and rural countryside. Described in 20 sections, of between 4 and 16 miles (6.5-32km), it is an mainly flat route with good access by public transport and typically takes two weeks to walk. On its way it passes historic sites such as Greenwich, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Runnymede, Windsor Castle and Oxford.

This guidebook features complete OS 1:50,000 scale mapping of the route and comprehensive information about accommodation, facilities, refreshments and transport links for each stage of the route. It is crammed with fascinating details about the places and features passed along the way. A separate pocket-sized map booklet is also included showing the full route on 1:25,000 scale OS maps, providing all the mapping needed to complete the trail.

The Thames Path is an easy riverside walk that discovers the constantly changing character of the River Thames.