5 hikes under an hour from London that you’ve never heard of Rosie Fitzmaurice
Spring has sprung so it’s the perfect time to lace up your walking boots and explore a new route.
Tired of your daily loop? We asked Alex Middleton, founder of Vespucci Adventures, for his pick of lesser known routes under an hour from London by train.
But first, it’s time to take it back to basics. Forget GPS, the team at Vespucci create signature hikes and print bespoke maps for each route in a bid to coax people outdoors and away from their phones - so if you’re feeling brave, opt for an absolute digital detox while rambling the good old English countryside. Just remember to pack your compass.
Ideally located on the banks of the River Wey, The Anchor offers the perfect vantage point for watching the colourful canal boats of Pyrford Lock pass by. The beautiful beer garden runs directly alongside the river, where visitors can enjoy a menu of traditional pub favourites and libation or two in the open air.
There are plenty of attractions nearby, including RHS Wisley, and the pub has even devised its own 3.2 mile walking route, which takes in some beautiful waterside scenery and offers views of the action at Pyrford Golf Club. Then it’s back on to The Anchor to watch the world float by.
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