Collections

Four fabulous walks, all less than an hour by train from London. Box Hill and Back is a shortish loop around Box Hill in the Surrey Hills with a couple of good hills and a great pub. Easily accessible from London Waterloo and Victoria. Head for the Hills starts at Guildford Sation, just 35 minutes from London Waterloo. Those that have walked it are always amazed how rural this walk is, yet so close to London. Bound for the Beacon is 40 minutes from London Euston and a great adventure in The Chiltons. A Walk in the Park is only 30 minutes from London Bridge or Charing Cross and starts from Sevenoaks. Explore Knole Park and be amazed how much fun you can have in the outdoors so close to London.

Four Vespucci Signature Hikes, presented in a beautiful gift box, showcasing some of the best coastal walking that Britain has to offer. “The Cornish Coast” is a circular walk from St Ives weaving along the coast line before the views unfold on the top of Trencrom Hill taking in the beaches to the north and the south. “Dart to Devon” starts from Totness Station and is an adventure along the River Dart with the oppportunity to push on further towards the coast on a second day. “Norfolk ‘n Way” starts from Gunton Station and takes you to Sheringham along the unspoilt Norfolk coastline. “The Kent Coast” starts from Margate Station and heads to Broadstairs. There are unusual features along the way including a huge outdoor sea-filled swimming pool.

For the more adventurous, here is a collection of four Vespucci Hikes that will give the lungs a good work out. “The Vale of Edale” starts from Edale Station in the Peak District and takes in Kinder Scout. Just up the railway line is Hathersage, the start of “The Dark Peak“. Enjoy Bronte country and Stanage Edge. The collection includes “Maunder in the Malverns“, a great walk with 360 dgree views from the Worcester Beacon accessible from Great Malvern Station. Finally, have a go at “A Break in Brecon” starting from Abergavenny Station in South Wales. All these walks make for great weekend adventures. The Vespucci Maps and Guidebooks contain everything needed to have a great outdoors adventure.

For those who love a bracing dip, this Vespucci Collection makes a great gift. Packaged up in a lovely gift box, each of these walks has a wild swimming opportunity whether in the sea, a lake or the river. “The Lost World” is a magnificant circular walk starting and finishing in the shadow of Corfe Castle. Take advantage of a swim at Kimmeridge Bay near the half way point. “Bath and Beyond” offers a fresh perspcetive on Bath and its surrounding hills with a quick dip opportunity at Warleigh Weir. “The Kent Coast” is a Vespucci Hike that connects Margate to Broadstairs and takes you past a wonderful outdoor sea-filled swimming pool. Finally, “A Ramble in Ambleside” is a circular walk in the Lake District offering the chance a of a well-earned cool down in Rydal Water.

Enjoy three outstanding walks in the Cotswolds. “Hit the Shires”  starts and finishes at Kingham Station and takes in Daylesford, Chastleton House and the Oddingtons with its lovely pubs. It’s  long but there is an excellent short cut. “The Heart of England” starts and finishes at Moreton-in- Marsh Station and meanders through undulating Cotswold countryside through gorgeous villages culminating by passing Sezincote. “The Corner of the Cotswolds” starts and finishes at Charlbury Station and passes by historic Ditchley Park. Enjoy stunning countryside and an excellent pub stop.