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Walking in London
Park, heath and waterside - 25 walks in London's green spaces
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
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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 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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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.
