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Walking in London
Park, heath and waterside - 25 walks in London's green spaces
ISBN
9781786311467
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Published
Published
4 Aug 2023
Edition
Second
Pages
200
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
240g
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A guidebook to 25 walks in London's green spaces and nature reserves, covering both the city centre and Greater London area. Taking in woods and forests, parks and heaths, canals and rivers, the guide includes a wealth of information about some of the species you might encounter, as well as the history and conservation of these areas.
Seasons
winters are rarely too cold, nor summers too hot. The transitional seasons of spring and autumn bring first a blooming of life and second the transformation of leaf.Centres
all of these walks can be undertaken from a base within the Greater London areaDifficulty
all of these walks are within the range of most occasional walkers, though some routes can be linked together to give longer days for those who want them. Little specialist equipment is needed beyond comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to the season.Must See
woods and forests, parks and heaths, London's rivers - far more than just the Thames - and canals. Many of the walks pass by some of London's architectural jewels, while others delve so deep into countryside that it's difficult to believe you are still in London.ISBN
9781786311467
Availability
Published
Published
4 Aug 2023
Edition
Second
Pages
200
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
240g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 25 walks in London’s open spaces. Exploring the green spaces of both the city centre and Greater London area, the walks are suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range from 6 to 21km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out.
- 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Features information on parking, public transport and refreshments
- Highlights include Royal Parks and Hampstead Heath
- Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, plus information on the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
The geology of London
London’s open spaces
When to go
Safety in London
Getting around London
Access
What to take
Maps
Using this guide
East to the Lea
Walk 1 Rainham Marshes and the lower Thames
Walk 2 Dagenham’s open spaces
Walk 3 Epping Forest from Chingford
Walk 4 Wanstead Flats and Park
Walk 5 Olympic Park and Greenway
Walk 6 River Lea
Lea to Brent
Walk 7 Enfield Chase
Walk 8 Regent’s Canal
Walk 9 New River and Parkland Walk
Walk 10 Royal Parks
Walk 11 Hampstead Heath
Walk 12 Dollis Valley Greenwalk
Brent to Wandle
Walk 13 Ruislip Woods
Walk 14 Yeading Brook
Walk 15 Crane Park
Walk 16 Bushy Park and Home Park
Walk 17 Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park
Walk 18 Kew and Isleworth
Walk 19 Wandle Trail
East of the Wandle
Walk 20 Happy Valley
Walk 21 Hills and woods of Croydon
Walk 22 Sydenham Hill Wood
Walk 23 Woodlands of south-east London
Walk 24 Chislehurst
Walk 25 Downe
Appendix A Long-distance paths in London
Appendix B Where to find out more
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Updates
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February 2025
Walk 1
p26. The café at Rainham Marshes has closed.
February 2024
The Town Wharf pub
Walk 18, page 144 The Town Wharf pub has now re-opened.
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By Peter Aylmer
Peter Aylmer has climbed many hills and walked many long-distance paths all over Britain, and is equally at home in a tent or bothy in the Scottish Highlands as he is in a nature reserve hidden in some unconsidered London suburb.
Peter still relishes the surprise on people’s faces when he tells them that some of his favourite walking is in London and Essex. The secret is knowing where to look. This started early for Peter, visiting his uncle's farm in Essex; later, taking the tube out to Epping Forest after work so that he could walk back home through it. Now, as a walk leader for the Long Distance Walkers Association, he is still developing new routes through both town and country in southern England.
Peter spent his career in education, from teacher and politician to writer and editor at national level. He is now chair of trustees for the UK wing of an international aid charity.
