Walking London, Updated Edition: Thirty Original Walks In and Around London (IMM Lifestyle Books) Routes from 2 to 6 Miles with Photos, Complete Maps, & Details of Sites, Public Transport, Pubs & More

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He honestly believes that his clients shouldn't have to endure a guide who drones on and on in a dull monotone about dry dates and dusty facts. Between 4 and 13 miles long, this title includes walks that are graded for difficulty and contain meticulous directions.

Ending the list on a great all-rounder, this self-guided walking tour book has it all — easy to follow maps, lots of historical information, refreshment recommendations and great photography. The routes have details about the city’s architecture and history, so they’re great for learning while you walk. Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Walks in and Around London, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Hampstead Heath to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cambridge, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hyde Park.

Richard is a born raconteur whose passion and enthusiasm for his subject will be apparent from the moment you meet him, whilst his talent at presentation will, quite literally, bring the streets of London to vivid and vibrant life right before your eyes. But London is also a city of hills: Highgate Hill, Herne Hill, Shooters Hill, Muswell Hill, Ludgate Hill – the place names alone denote the topography. In 30 original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan reveals miles of London's endlessly surprising landscape. You can ask as many questions as you wish, and you can discuss the places visited as you enjoy two or so hours of leisurely and informed entertainment.

This book is a fantastic way to find out more about the people celebrated by over 900 plaques all over the city and bring home the fact that you are walking down the same streets that they once did. Thames Path in London A completely new Trail Guide dedicated to the London section of the Thames Path from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier. Exploring the green spaces of both the city centre and Greater London area, the walks are suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike. Our walks fit all tastes and likes, from Classical London and our famous Jack the Ripper tour, to unfolding the financial heart that is the Famous Square Mile or our Street Art tour.

Taking this to extremes, the author sets out to walk the entire length of the London Underground - overground - passing every station on the way. The sunny weather helped throw and unexpected but welcome brightness on the many Wren churches, their stained glass windows and of course the majestic St Pauls … and his anecdotes kept us amused too. London is a fantastic place, both to live in and to visit, and it has so much to offer visitors and residents alike.

Following any of the 12 walks featured in each book will allow you to walk in the footsteps of authors and statesmen, murderers and revolutionaries. 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. If you choose Richard, he guarantees to provide you with a quality tour and, to that end, he will go out of his way to ensure that you get the most out of your time with him. 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.Richard's walking tours cover a wide variety of different neighbourhoods and themes and each one has been mapped out to ensure that almost every second of the walk is crammed with interesting and fascinating locations and stories. The book features architectural, social, and natural history as well, so it’s a good one if you have a variety of interests. I hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to the best London walking books and that it’s inspired you to head out and discover more of the city.