148 The Hunting Countries of England. 



Lawrence^s well preserved, coverts, e.g. Somersbury, 

 The Buildings, &c. ; while from Cranleigh they have 

 Upper and Lower Canville, the property of Mr. Sadler, 

 who owns also Bowles Rough and Fishpond. Near 

 these are Longhurst Hill and Coxland (Mr. Thurlow's) 

 — all being large woods almost continuously con- 

 nected. For these meets hounds are always put on 

 the rail to Baynards Station. A Thursday fixture 

 too is Abinger Cross Roads, for the Pasture Wood 

 (Mr. Evelyn), with some pleasant country and a good 

 sprinkling of grass near. 



Saturday takes in the north of the country — though 

 there are some meets that may fall either on that day 

 or on a Tuesday. Hawkshot Flat is always fixed for 

 Saturday, with a view to The Princess Woods — above 

 described. Outside The Princess, in the direction of 

 Hook and Ewell, is nice fair hunting ground to 

 Banstead, when a fox will take that direction. Fair- 

 Mile is another equally frequent Saturday meet ; and, 

 while probably meaning Claremont (close to Esher) 

 for a start, is almost sure to lead eventually to The 

 Prince's^ or the other big woodlands of St. George's 

 Hill. 



