In and Around London

For a large city, London offers a wide range of walking opportunities, from colourful Royal and public parks to tranquil riverside and canal towpaths. Choose from historical heaths and woodlands, or explore the post-modern shapes of today's Docklands. The 25 walks suggested in this text contrast the pageant and the history of the city centre with the country parks, open spaces and green hideaways around its fringes.