hand far over and beyond Highgate, and on the other over and beyond London to Sydenham, where the Crystal Palace stands as a landmark, just as the Alexandra Palace breaks the distance in looking northward. Still a little further the visitor may extend his walk to HIGH-BEECH, which commands a great stretch of country, on one side including the Valley of the Lea and a large part of Hertfordshire, on the other that portion of Kent extending from Shooter's Hill to Gravesend. Either in going or returning between the FOREST HOTEL and High-Beech the pedestrian may take a ramble amidst the trees of the Great or the Little MONK WOODS; or, if time should serve, the journey may be extended to the recently discovered BRITISH CAMP in the district of Loughton, where an earlier sovereign than Elizabeth -Queen Boadicea-opposed the Roman foe under Suetonius, who had made a vast encampment, the complete remains of which, including about twelve acres, are still to be seen at Ambresbury (or Ambrose Bury) Bank, a little more than two miles further to wards Epping.

Another pleasant stroll takes the visitor to the height of BUCKHURST HILL, near which the stag was let loose on Easter Monday for the Epping Hunt; and thence we may descend to the picturesque valley of the RODING, or may take rod and line and extend our journey to the haunt of the fisherman at PONDER'S END, or the quiet reaches of the river Lea, near the old Abbey of Waltham.

GOLDING'S HILL, with its wide expanse of forest scenery, the adjacent keeper's lodge, looking over the resorts of the wild deer, and STAPLES HILL, the scene of the midnight assertion of the

ancient claim of lopping and topping, with its miniature lake, and rustic shelter against the weather, are scenes of beauty not to be passed over.

The excursions around the FOREST HOTEL at Chingford would employ the visitor during several days of a summer holiday; while the nearer, and in many respects the most attractive, are easily accomplished dur ing a morning's walk, giving ample leisure to return to a comfortable dinner and the enjoyment of the grounds of the hotel, or the views from the balconies of the building.

ROUTES FROM LONDON TO MANY OF THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

GIVING THE STATION OF DEPARTURE, DISTANCES, TIME OCCUPIED BY THE BEST TRAINS, FARES, AND THE NUMBER OF TRAINS.

These times of trains and fares

being subject to monthly alteration, travellers are advised to consult the A B C Railway Guide, which gives correct particulars of all trains leaving London for the provinces.

To ABERDEEN. 1. Euston, 540 miles, 15 hours and 40 min.; first class, 78s. 6d.; second, 59s. 3d.; third, 40s.; 4 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays.

To ABERYSTWITH.

1. Euston, 242 miles, 8 hours and 57 minutes; first class, 40s. 10d.; second, 30s. 7d.; third, 19s. 10d.; 4 trains every week day, 1 on Sundays.

2. Paddington, 251 miles, 12 hours and 10 minutes; fares as above; 6 trains every week day, no Sunday trains. Return ticket, first class, 73s. 6d.; second, 53s.

TO AMBLESIDE. Euston, 265 miles, first class, 40s.; second, 31s. 3d.; third, 23s. 6d. See Windermere. Return ticket, first class, 76s. 4d.; second, 58s. 10d.; third, 45s.

TO BANGOR.

1. Euston, via Crewe, 239

miles, 7 hours; first class, 39s.; second, 30s. 6d.; third, 21s, 6d. ; 7 trains every week day, Mondays excepted, 2 on Sundays. 2. Paddington, 273 miles, 9 hours

and 40 minutes; fares as above; 5 trains every week day, Mondays excepted, none on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 70s. 6d.; second, 53s.; third, 43s.

TO BATH. Paddington, 1063 miles, 2 hours and 15 minutes; first class, 23s. 5d.; second, 16s. 5d.; 11 trains every week day, 4 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 41s. 6d.; second, 28s. 6d.

TO BEDFORD.

1. St Pancras, 50 miles, 1 hour and 8 minutes; first class, 6s. 7d.; second, 3s. 114d.; 13 trains every week day, 7 on Sundays. Return ticket double fare.

2. Euston, 63 miles, 1 hour and 46 minutes; first class, 7s. ; second, 5s. 9d.; third, 4s. 2d.; 8 trains every week day, 1 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 13s. 6d.; second, 11s.

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TO BELFAST.

Euston, via Holyhead, thence by steamer to Kingstown, and by rail via Dublin, first class, 65s. 6d.; second, 47s. 6d.; See Dublin. Return ticket, first class, 110s.; second, 80s.

2. Euston, via Fleetwood, thence by steamer; see Fleetwood; first class, 45s.; second, 35s.; third, 21s. Return ticket, first class, 75s.; second, 58s. 6d.; third, 35s. 6d.

3. Euston, via Holyhead and Greenore, first class, 50s.; second, 40s.; third, 21s. Return ticket, first class, 83s. 6d.; second, 678.; third, 35s. 6d.

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St Pancras, at 10 A.M. daily, Sundays excepted, via Barrow, thence by steamer; first class, 45s.; second, 21s. Return ticket, first class, 75s.; second, 35s. 6d.

TO BIRKENHEAD. 1. Euston, 194 miles, 5 hours and 25 minutes, first class, 29s.; second, 21s. 9d.; third, 16s. 7d.; 9 trains every week day, 3 on Sundays.

2. Paddington, 228 miles, 7 hours and 40 minutes; fares as above; 5 trains every week day, 1 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 56s.; second, 41s. 9d.

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TO BIRMINGHAM. Euston, 113 miles, 3 hours and 5 minutes; first class, 17s. 4d.; second, 13s. 6d.; third, 9s. 5d.; 12 trains every week day, 4 on Sundays.

2. Paddington, 129 miles, 4 hours

and 30 minutes; first class, 17s. 4d.; second, 13s. 6d.; third, 9s. 5d.; 6 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays. Return tickets, first class, 33s. 6d.; second, 258.

3. St Pancras, 4 hours and 35 minutes; first class, 17s. 4d.; third, 9s. 5d.; 6 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays.

TO BRADFORD.

1. King's Cross, 196 miles, 4 hours and 48 minutes; first class, 26s. 9d.; second, 21s.; third, 15s. 104d.; 8 trains every week day, on Sundays. 2. St Pancras, 2123 miles, 5 hours and 50 minutes; first class, 26s. 9d.; third, 15s. 10d.; 8 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays. Return ticket double fare.

TO BRIGHTON.

1. London Bridge, 50 miles, 1 hour and 20 minutes; first class, 12s. 3d.; second, 8s. 6d.; third, 4s. 24d.; 16 trains every week day, 6 on Sundays.

2. Victoria, 1 hour and 30 min.; fares as above; 15 trains every week day, 6 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 17s. 6d.; second, 12s. 6d.; third, 7s. 6d.

TO BRISTOL. Paddington, 1184 miles, 23 hours; first class, 26s. 1d.; second, 18s. 3d.; third, 10s. 6d.; 12 trains every week day, 4 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 45s.; second, 32s.

TO CAMBRIDGE. 1. Liverpool Street, 58 miles, 1 hour and 30 minutes; first class, 9s. 3d.; second, 7s. 3d.; third, 4s. 7d.; 10 trains every week day, 3 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 15s. 10d.; second, 13s. 4d.

2. King's Cross, 573 miles, 1 hour and 35 minutes; first class, 9s. 3d.; second, 7s. 3d.; third, 4s. 74d.; 8 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 15s. 10d.; second, 13s. 4d.

To CANTERBURY. 1. Charing Cross, 2 hours, first class, 15s.; second, 10s. 6d.; third, 5s. 2d.; 10 trains every week day, 3 on Sundays. 2. Victoria, 2 hours and 8 min.;

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TO CHELTENHAM. Paddington, 120 miles, 3 hours and 35 minutes; first class, 23s. 6d.; second, 16s. 9d.; third, 10s. 1d.; 8 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays.

Euston Square, via Birming ham. Return ticket, first class, 40s.; second, 28s. 6d.

TO CHEPSTOW. Paddington, 1414 miles, 4 hours and 17 minutes; first class, 25s. 6d.; second, 19s.; third, 12s. 10d.; 8 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 42s. 6d.; second, 32s. 6d.

TO CHESTER. 1. Euston, via Crewe, 179 miles, 4 hours and 20 minutes; first class, 27s. 10d.; second, 21s. 9d.; third, 15s. 3d.; 10 trains every

week day, Mondays excepted, 4 on Sundays.

2. Paddington, 213 miles, 6 hours and 25 minutes; fares as above; 5 trains every week day, 1 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 51s. 9d.; second, 38s. 6d.

TO CHISELHURST. Charing Cross, 10 miles, 37 minutes; first class, 2s.; second, 1s. 6d.; third, 9d.; 18 trains every week day, 7 on Sundays. Return ticket, first class, 2s. 6d. ; second, 2s.; third, 1s. 6d.

TO CONWAY.

1. Euston, 225 miles, 6 hours and 22 minutes; first class, 36s. 4d.; second, 28s. 6d.; third, 20s.; 6 trains every week day, 2 on Sundays.

2. Paddington, via Chester, thence by Holyhead line, 259 miles ; fares as above. Return ticket, first class, 66s.; second, 49s. 6d.; third, 40s.

TO CORK.

1. Euston, via Holyhead and North Wall; first class, 57s.; second, 44s.; third, 25s. Return ticket, first class, 93s. 6d.; second, 73s. 6d.; third, 42s. 2. Euston, via Holyhead and Kingstown; first class, 59s. 6d.; second, 52s. Return ticket, first class, 116s. 6d.; second, 87s. 6d.

3. Paddington, 382 miles, via Bristol, thence by steamer, about twice a week; first class, 38s.; second, 34s.; third, 16s. Return ticket, first class, 578.; second, 51s.

TO COVENTRY. Euston, 94 miles, 2 hours and 10 minutes; first class, 14s. 9d.; second, 11s. 4d.; third, 8s. 2d.; 12 trains every week day, 4 on Sundays. Return ticket, first cluss, 27s. 6d.; second, 21s.