Highways and Byways in Surrey

The author invites listeners on a leisurely trek through today’s Surrey, steering clear of the county’s vanished historic heart and focusing instead on the living landscape of open fields, rolling chalk ridges and charming villages. Emphasising the unique perspective that only a foot‑path can offer, the narrative captures the scent of heather on Thursley, the pine‑laden slopes of Bagshot, and the quiet murmur of the Wey Canal, all enriched by vivid sketches that bring the scenery to life.

Structured as a west‑to‑east journey—from Farnham across the ridge to Titsey on the eastern edge—the book groups its chapters around natural features such as the Wey, the Mole, and the Downs around Epsom. It’s a practical guide for walkers, cyclists or motorists, presenting each segment as a day’s worth of exploration while hinting at deeper histories that lie just beyond the beaten track. Listeners will feel the rhythm of a morning departure, a day’s walk, and a sunset return, discovering Surrey’s countryside in a way that only a wandering foot can truly reveal.