London is a city of hills . . .

Shooters Hill, Muswell Hill, Ludgate Hill – the names alone convey the topography. But there hasn’t been a walking guide to the capital that makes a point of seeking out and threading together all its high ground, summits and fabulously panoramic views . . .

Now, Hillwalking London provides ten routes, all around Greater London, of striking high-level walking. Here are seven hills of Croydon; the Sewardstone Hills north of Chingford; the former telegraph stations stretching across south-east London, as well as cherished ascents like Hampstead Heath and Richmond Hill. A base camp for refreshments is given for every expedition.

Illustrated with colour photography and route maps throughout, it will make you see this beautiful city in a new way.

‘A good read for both the novice and more experienced hill-walker, Londoner or not’, London Society

‘A handy book to pull out when visiting an area to see if there’s a local vantage point to keep an eye out for’, IanVisits

HILLWALKING LONDON

Ten High-Level Walks to the Heights of the Capital

Caroline Buckland

Caroline Buckland has worked for her entire career in the publishing and media industries. An avid walker, she lives in south-east London.

160pp
198 x 129 mm
Paperback
978 1 8384051 7 5
London/Travel Guides

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