Here are short tours--most take a half-hour to one or two hours--of 165 villages of unusual interest, beauty, and charm.

In 25 meticulously planned, original walks, this book uncovers London's prettiest and most historic villages. Colour photos capture each village's refreshing rural charms, while clear, easy-to-follow route maps pinpoint places of interest and the best restaurants and cafes to be found en route.

Walks of 2 to 10 miles in every corner of Britain.

The first volume of the acclaimed Time Out Country Walks has been fully revised and updated, featuring 52 walks within easy reach of London, all starting and ending at railway stations. The walks take travelers through the glorious countryside, all on scenic footpaths with a minimum of road-walking. Recommendations for the best pubs and cafés are included, while easy-to-use maps and cut-off suggestions help those who choose to shorten the walk.

Contains twenty circular walks based on villages in Middlesex and West London, including Shepperton, Ruislip, Harrow, Mill Hill and Enfield. This book features sketch maps and photographs.