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Chelsea and Battersea Park
Chelsea with the King's Road, two Thames Bridges and Battersea Park, optional: Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms
Fryent Country Park
Rolling fields and small woods
Hampton Court and Bushy Park
2 deer parks and a royal palace
Horsenden Hill walk
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Horsenden Hill
Hill in NW London, site of an ancient hill fort
Mile End and Victoria Parks
Mile End Park, a green bridge, Regents Canal and a Victorian city park
View from Primrose Hill: Shard to Canary Wharf
SWC Short Walk 6 - Regent's Park and Primrose Hill
Jul-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Regents Park and Primrose Hill
A royal park and citiscape viewpoint
Richmond Park
London's largest deer park
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May-16 • hikinginlondon • On flickr
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Ruislip Woods and Lido
Woods and a swimming lake
City of London and the Shard, from Horniman Park
SWC Short Walk 9 - Sydenham Hill to Dulwich Village
Jul-16 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Sydenham Hill to Dulwich Village
Dulwich Wood, Sydenham Hill Wood, Horniman Gardens, Dulwich Park and village, Belair Park
Trent Country Park and Enfield Chase
Parkland of a former country estate
The Grotto
SWC Walk Short 11 - Wanstead Park
Aug-17 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Wanstead Park
Parkland of a former country estate
Greenwich Park: View from Viewpoint by Observatory
SWC Short Walk 12 - Greenwich Park
Sep-17 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Greenwich Park
Naval Heritage, the Meridian, and a royal park with a great viewpoint
Boardwalk through Wetlands and Viewing Platform, Morden Hall Park
SWC Walk Short 13 - Morden Hall Park and Merton Abbey Mills
Oct-17 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Morden Hall Park and Abbey Mills
NT parkland, streams, watermills, and Abbey Mills heritage site
Hadleigh Castle
Benfleet to leigh on Sea
Jun-12 • moontiger • On flickr
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Hadleigh Castle Country Park
Essex Coastline, a ruined castle with a view, and 2 Tree Island
Hampstead Heath
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Hampstead Heath
Wooded heathland, swimming points, and Parliament Hill
Kensal Green Cemetery
Ivy covered Greek, Classic, Egyptian and Gothic Mausoleums in a Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery
Esher Common
SWC Short Walk 17 - Oxshott Heath, Esher and West End Commons
Aug-19 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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West End and Esher Commons
Wooded commons and a pretty village
Mitcham Common
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Mitcham Common
Large wooded common popular with bird watchers
Birds All Lined Up, The Long Water
SWC Short Walk 19 - Royal Parks
Aug-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Royal Parks
Hyde Park, Green Park, St James Park, The Mall and Trafalgar Square
Brompton Cemetery
A Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery in Chelsea
Emirates Air Line at dusk
SWC Short Walk 21 - The Line Modern Art Walk (Stratford to North Greenwich)
Jul-15 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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The Line Modern Art Walk
A modern and contemporary art walk via foot, light rail and cable car
Barges on River Brent/Grand Union Canal
SWC Short Walk 22 - Boston Manor to Osterley
Aug-19 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Boston Manor to Osterley
Grand Union Canal and Osterley Park (NT)
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Mayfield Lavender Farm - the lavender fields in full bloom, with many sightseers, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in July
Jun-16 • Andrew Murphy • On flickr
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Woodmansterne Lavender Fields
Banstead Commons, Oaks Park and spectacular Lavender fields during July and August
Leadenhall Market
SWC Walk Short 24 - Sculpture in the City
Aug-16 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Sculpture in the City
Walk around an annual summer exhibition of contemporary sculpture in the confines of the City of London (financial district).
Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge
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Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge
River Wandle Trail and the Thames Path
Reed Beds and New Builds, Woodberry Wetlands
SWC Short Walk 26 - Woodberry Wetlands (Stoke Newington Reservoirs)
Apr-17 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Woodberry Wetlands
Finsbury and Clissold Parks, Woodberry Wetlands (two reservoirs), The New River (a canal supplying water to London) and Abney Park (a Magnificent 7 Cemetery)
Olympic Rings on hillock
SWC Short Walk 27 - The Olympic Park, Hackney Wick and Fish Island
Apr-17 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Olympic Park, Hackney Wick and Fish Island
The Olympic Park, waterways, wetlands, and former industrial areas
Thameside Historical Walk
The Thames Path (north bank) past the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Wapping to Docklands via 3 historic riverside pubs
Islington to Limehouse
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Angel to Canary Wharf
The Regents canal, Victoria and Mile End Parks
Barry Island
Quiet Jackson's Bay, Whitmore Bay (sand, promenade, Gavin and Stacey), Nell's and Friars points, and the old harbour
Kingley Vale
A forest of ancient Yew trees, Devil's Humps (Bronze age burial mounds), chalk downland, and a steep climb to a viewpoint
Pond by Wantz Stream, Beam Parklands
SWC Short Walk 33 - Dagenham Parks, Rivers and Ponds
Feb-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Dagenham Parks, Rivers and Ponds
Exploration of several linked green areas in an otherwise densely populated suburb: a large variety of landscapes in Country Parks and Nature Reserves
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre and Ingrebourne Marshes SSSI
SWC Short Walk 34 - The Ingrebourne Valley (Hornchurch to Upminster)
Mar-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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The Ingrebourne Valley : Hornchurch to Upminster
Open water, grassland, woodland, marshland, fenland via a series of linked green spaces along the Ingrebourne River
Crosby Beach: View through the dunes
SWC Short Walk 35 - Crosby Beach: Antony Gormley's Another Place
Jan-19 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Crosby Beach - Antony Gormley's Another Place
Easy beach walk past Antony Gormley's public art installation “Another Place” with views of The Wirral Peninsula.
Waterlink Way Waymarker Disc
SWC Short Walk 36 - Waterlink Way (Lower Sydenham to Greenwich)
Feb-19 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Waterlink Way : Lower Sydenham to Greenwich
Follows the Pool and Ravensbourne rivers through south east London via landscaped linear parks and green spaces
Severn Bridge
Walk the Severn Bridge from England to Wales over the Severn Estuary
Morden Park, off the gravel path
SWC Short Walk 38 - Morden Park (St. Helier to Morden or Morden South)
Apr-25 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Morden Park
Undulating green park in outer South London, with some fine vistas, scattered wooded areas and large meadows. Largely mud-proof all year round
Brockwell Hall Cafe
SWC Short Walk 39 - Brockwell Park (Herne Hill Circular or to Brixton)
Apr-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Brockwell Park
Short amble through a small but well-kept urban park in South East London on raised ground. With longer options to/from Brixton or Denmark Hill Stations.
View along High Street
SWC Short Walk 40 - Harrow-on-the-Hill (South Kenton or Northwick Park to Harrow-on-the-Hill)
Apr-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Harrow on the Hill
The playing fields of Harrow School and the historic buildings of Harrow village on its ridge
Anglican Chapel (Nunhead Cemetery)
SWC Short Walk 41 - Nunhead, Honor Oak and Peckham Rye
Apr-18 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Nunhead, Honor Oak, and Peckham Rye
Nunhead's Victorian Cemetery, assorted green spaces, One Tree Hill with its viewpoint, Peckham Rye Park and Common, and its culturally mixed centre.
Angerstein Wharf, jetty out to shipping lane
SWC Short Walk 42 - Thames Path: Greenwich to Woolwich
Feb-20 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Thames Path : Greenwich to Woolwich
A Fascinating Stretch of The Thames: Maritime Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Charlton, Thames Barrier, Royal Woolwich Arsenal
Lesnes Abbey Ruins
SWC Short Walk 43 - Lesnes Abbey Woods with Bostall Woods (Abbey Wood Circular)
Feb-20 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Lesnes Abbey Woods with Bostall Woods
Ornamental Gardens, Ancient Woodlands, Ponds and Heathland, centred on the enchanting ruins of Lesnes Abbey. Undulating.
Severndroog Castle
SWC Short Walk 44 - Oxleas Wood and Shooters Hill (Falconwood Circular)
Apr-20 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Oxleas Wood and Shooter’s Hill
Through ancient woodlands up to Shooter's Hill with far views across the south east, on to Severndroog Castle Folly
Southend Pier
Gentle stroll out into the Thames Estuary along the world's longest pleasure pier
Beckenham Place Mansion, Driveside
SWC Short Walk 46 - Beckenham Place Park (Ravensbourne to Beckenham Hill)
Apr-20 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Beckenham Place Park
Attractive park in SE London by the Ravensbourne River, famous for its bluebells, wet woodland, wild swimming lake, ornamental gardens and Palladian mansion
Salters' Garden with large piece of the Wall
SWC Short Walk 47 - The London Wall
Aug-20 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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The London Wall
What have the Romans ever done for us? Through the City of London past all publicly accessible pieces of the Roman Wall and its city gates
Chessington Circular
Horton Park, Epsom and Ashtead Commons, Winey Hill, all inside the M25
Bluebells in Highgate Wood
SWC Short Walk 49 - Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
Apr-21 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
Meandering route through two adjacent ancient woods with very different character. Undulating.
Large Area of Bluebells, off Public Bridleway, NE corner of Middle Lake
SWC Short Walk 50 - Osterley Park (Osterley to Hanwell or Circular)
May-21 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Osterley Park
Osterley Park, Tentelow Woodland, Grand Junction Canal, Hanwell Flight of Locks, River Brent, a riverside meadow and the stunning Wharncliffe Viaduct.
Valley Gardens and Windsor Great Park
A forest garden: Azaleas, camellias, magnolias, daffodils, heather. Optionally: Windsor Great Park - Saville Gardens, a deer park, Windsor castle viewpoint.
Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular
A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs
Bedgebury National Pinetum
Arboretum with Pines and vistas. Longer approach walk through ancient woodland.
View across Greenland Dock to Canary Wharf
SWC Short Walk 54 - Rotherhithe (away from the river)
Jun-22 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Rotherhithe
Parks and waterways on the Rotherhithe peninsula
Forth Bridge
Cross the Forth Suspension Bridge high over the Firth of the Forth, return by train over the Forth Rail bridge.
View from The London Viewpoint, Wood Farm, Stanmore: Shard, BT Tower and Nine Elms
SWC Short Walk 56 - Stanmore Circular
Jul-23 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Stanmore Circular
Undulating route through various parks, commons and nature reserves in leafy North London, including the London Viewpoint
Tower Bridge from the Northbank west of the Tower
SWC Short Walk 57 - Illuminated River
Mar-24 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Illuminated River
A Central London evening stroll all about 14 lit Thames Bridges
London Skyline from Yates' Meadow
SWC Short Walk 58 - Chingford Circular
Jan-24 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Chingford Circular
Varied undulating route through commons, ancient woods and wildflower meadows, with fantastic views of London Skyline and Lea Valley.
Bridge to Nowhere, Burgess Park
SWC Short Walk 59 - Burgess Park (Elephant & Castle)
Feb-24 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Burgess Park
The Grand Surrey Canal and a succession of parks and open spaces in gritty inner southeast London
Brean Down
Ridge walk along headland out into the Bristol Channel at the end of a long sandy beach
Sand Point (Weston Super Mare) - riverside path
Oct-24 • Andrew Murphy • On flickr
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Sand Point
Headland in the Bristol Channel at the end of a long sandy beach. Longer circular option.
The River Beck in High Broom Wood
SWC Short Walk 62 - The River Beck: Hayes to Beckenham Junction
Nov-24 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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The River Beck
Rural start through West Wickham, then down the River Beck Corridor through woodlands and parks to Beckenham's busy Town Centre
Strand 2024
Dec-24 • Saturdaywalker • On flickr
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London Christmas Lights
The best of London's Christmas Lights, including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street and Regent Street
Ruthin from the Moel Famau ridge
Moel Famau ridge walk. Part of Offer's Dyke Path. NE Wales
May-21 • Andrew Murphy • On flickr
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Moel Famau Ridge and Foel Fenli Walk
Easy ridge walk north along the Offers Dyke Path with views towards Snowdonia and the North Wales Coast. South is a short steep ascent of Foel Fenli
William Morris Gallery in Water House, Lloyd Park, Walthamstow
SWC Short Walk 65 - Walthamstow (Walthamstow Central Circular)
Jan-25 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Walthamstow
Along residential streets to Lloyd Park (William Morris Gallery) and the Old Village, then plenty of food and drink options. Longer option with woods and commons.
Enfield Beaver Enclosure
SWC Short Walk 66 - Turkey and Cuffley Brooks, Whitewebbs Wood and Hilly Fields Park (Turkey Street Circular)
Apr-25 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Turkey Street
London’s first Beaver Enclosure, several scenic waterways, a park and some fine woods as well as some impressive country estates open to the public
View towards Hammersmith and Barnes
SWC Short Walk 67 - Fulham to Chiswick
Feb-25 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Fulham to Chiswick
Scenic stretch of the Thames Path through Fulham and Hammersmith to Fuller's Griffin Brewery, with loads of refreshment options, grand views and modern and historic buildings.
Covent Garden Market Hall, with plentiful gaslights, at night
SWC Short Walk 68 - City of Westminster Gaslights (Lancaster Gate to Embankment)
Feb-25 • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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City of Westminster Gaslights
Enchanting, meandering route through the Royal Parks and the West End under the warm glow of gaslights. Through parks, squares & courtyards, along alleyways, secret passages, lanes, paths & streets.
Stalls on St. Katherine Docks Christmas Market
SWC Short Walk 69 - Thameside Winter Markets
Wed 24-Dec • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Thameside Winter Markets
Easy walk along the Thames and across two bridges while passing through three winter or Christmas markets
Upstream views towards Rotherhithe and Limehouse, from Thameside path by Sir John McDougal Gardens
SWC Short Walk 70 - Greenwich to Canary Wharf (via Millwall or Cubitt Town)
Tue 30-Dec • Thomas Grabow • On flickr
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Greenwich to Canary Wharf via Millwall or Cubitt Town
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel and 3 routes across the Isle of Dogs: two riverside, one inland
Cassiobury Park and Whippendell Wood
One of the UK's favourite parks with fine landscaping, a long lime avenue, some wetlands and the meandering chalk river Gade, plus an ancient woodland and the Grand Union Canal