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On Your Bike in Surrey (20 Cycle Routes) - Softcover

Bennett, Valerie

 
9781853066634: On Your Bike in Surrey (20 Cycle Routes)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 185306663X ISBN 13: 9781853066634
Publisher: Countryside Books, 2023

Synopsis

Surrey offers many opportunities for excellent cycle rides. Most of the routes chosen for this guide avoid the steeper hills and follow quiet roads, easy bridleways and river towpaths. Besides the seasoned cyclist, this book is intended to encourage those new to cycling, those who are apprehensive about returning to it and family groups. The 20 circular rides vary in length from 14 to 23 miles and take in some of the most beautiful countryside in the county. Highlights include: • Richmond Park and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s palace • The Lightwater Country Park with its many varieties of birds, deer and badgers • The Semaphore Tower at Chatley Heath built in 1822 • Haxted Watermill, a working watermill and museum • Leigh Hill where the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams lived for many years • Alice Holt Forest, once the source of timber for Britain’s naval fleet • Chiddingfold where some of the glass for Westminster Abbey was made • Cranleigh reputed to be the largest village in Britain All routes include: • Directions to the start by road and, where possible, by train • Route map and directions • Distance and terrain • Recommended local pubs and cafés • Points of interest along the way

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About the Author

Valerie Bennett has lived most of her life in Surrey and is a member of the Cyclists’ Touring Club.

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Publisher
Countryside Books
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 10 
185306663X
ISBN 13 
9781853066634
Binding
Spiral-bound
Edition number
2
Number of pages
96