Book excerpt: This book contains 35 walks, all with detailed Ordnance Survey-based maps, clear route directions and full descriptions of the sights passed en route, as well as stimulating background on local history and wildlife. The walks range from short strolls in inner London to extended rural hikes throughout southeast England, covering areas as far afield as the New forest, the South Downs and the fens. A number of the routes can be combined into tow-day walks, if you want to make a weekend of it. All the walks are designed to be accessible using public transport, and all feature recommended lunch stops.