The Most Popular Posts on London Hiker
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
I’ve been running this website since 2011 and I’ve posted up a fair bit of London walking information in that time. But which posts are the ‘greatest hits’? I dug around in my website statistics to find out. 1. Q&A: Hikes near to London with great views? The most popular post EVER on London Hiker is a Q&A in which I answered a question about great views near to London. This makes sense, it’s exactly what I’d want to know if I’d recently started hiking in London, too. Read the post: Q&A: Hikes near to London with great views? Actually I’ve posted a lot more about this since I publ ..read more
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6 Perfect Winter Walks in London’s Countryside
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
Penny Foot from the Central London Outdoor Group suggests 6 walks perfect for the colder months. The clocks have gone back and the shorter days are with us again but don’t think of hibernating during the winter months.  In and around Greater London are plenty of country walks of around 5 to 6 miles that are within Zone 6 or only just outside. On these walks you can stop at warm pubs for lunch and a beer or cafes for tea and cakes and sometimes both are possible. If the weather suddenly turns bad, there are usually “bail out” options such as catching a bus to the nearest station. Here are ..read more
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Want to hike more in the next 12 months – despite living in London?
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
Want to hike more in the next 12 months in London and around Britain? I’ve created 3 great resources for you in…. *drumroll* The London Hiker bundle includes: 1) The London Hiker 50: The ultimate London walking ticklist A carefully curated list of 50 ‘must visit’ walking locations in and around London accessible in a day, including interactive map, printable ticklist, and links to the best suggested walks in each of the 50 locations (you will get a PDF with instructions on how to access this online resource) Where are the unmissable viewpoints? What should any self-respecting London walker a ..read more
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11 opportunities to help improve London’s Green Spaces
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
From making habitats for hedgehogs, footpath checking, river clearing, walk leading, gardening, photography or even admin; here are 11 volunteering opportunities to help maintain and improve London’s green spaces. 1. The London Wildlife Trust “Whether you’re a nature novice or an ecology expert, everyone’s welcome” Find out more: Volunteer with the London Wildlife Trust 2. The Conservation Volunteers “We undertake a range of activities in both urban and rural areas, from planting trees and wild flower meadows, to building stiles, clearing footpaths or creating new food growing projects ..read more
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Packing for a hiking weekend?
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
So you’re going on a weekend hiking trip and you’re writing your packing list. Waterproofs? Check. Map, compass, guidebook? Check. Ok clothes… shirts, trousers, boots… How many days are you walking? Two… So you write down TWO pairs of socks. Right? Wrong. Trust me on this one! You need an extra pair of socks! I know because I made this mistake once, on one of my many weekend hiking trips away from London. I was walking on Saturday and Sunday, and travelling back to London on the train on a Sunday night. Unfortunately, it was a very wet weekend. I don’t mind getting wet in the rain, and water ..read more
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6 reasons to walk in Osterley Park
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
Osterley Park is a National Trust run Georgian country estate in West London. It’s well worth a trip, and here’s 6 reasons why! 1. It’s only about 30 minutes away "Osterley House" (CC BY 2.0) by  idesignwebsitesnet  Situated in the Borough of Hounslow, the Park can be reached in about 30 minutes from central London. Train: Waterloo to Isleworth, 35 minutes. 1.5 miles from Osterley Park; zone 4 Tube: Earls Court to Osterley, 25 minutes. 1 mile from Osterley Park; zone 4. 2. The parkland is one of the largest open spaces in west London. "Autumn in Osterley Park"  ..read more
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The Best North Downs Way Views from Google Trekker
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
The Google Trekker project recently completed a ‘streetview’ style walkthrough of the whole of the North Downs Way! Here are some of the best viewpoints from the trail as seen in Google Trekker. 1. St Martha’s Hill, Guildford Nearly at the top… View from the top: Walk here on the Guildford to Boxhill & Westhumble section of the North Downs Way   2. Box Hill Box Hill is a classic viewpoint and a must do for any London walker. There are many lovely paths around the main viewpoint with wonderful views south. Walk here on the Boxhill & Westhumble to Merstham section of the North ..read more
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8 London Walking Facebook Pages to Follow
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
Here are 8 great Facebook pages you’ll love if you’re a Londoner who loves walking. 1. Walk London If you Like this page you’ll receive regular news about free organised walks, mainly in central London, plus loads of interesting snippets and shares. Follow the Page at: Walk London on Facebook 2. Saturday Walkers Club Follow this page for beautiful photos from the brilliant Time Out Book of Country Walks, whose website are maintained by the Saturday Walkers Club, and news about organised informal walks you can join. Follow the Page at: Saturday Walkers Club on Facebook 3. Greater London Nati ..read more
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Utterly Gorgeous Greenwich
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
A walk around Greenwich is almost mandatory if you want to walk the best of London! The views from Greenwich Park were voted the second best view on a London walk by 24 London walking experts (coming in close behind Richmond Park!). So if you haven’t made it there yet, what are you waiting for? Watch this beautiful video for some of the best sights in Greenwich Park: [Video by Londonin1080p] Getting there View Larger Map  |  Get Directions  |  View Bird’s Eye The 183 acre Greenwich Park can be reached by: Tube & bus: North Greenwich (Jubilee Line) – then catch the ..read more
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How well do you know walking in London?
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by Catherine Redfern
3y ago
Try out this quiz and see how knowledgeable YOU are about walking in and around London! Where can this distinctive hill be found? "Spiral walkway to the top of the cone" (CC BY-NC 2.0) by  IanVisits  Where can this distinctive hill be found? Stave Hill, Rotherhithe Northala Fields, Northolt Leith Hill, Surrey Which of these iconic London sights does the Jubilee Walkway pass? Which of these iconic London sights does the Jubilee Walkway pass? The Millenium Dome Battersea Power Station Tate Modern Where does the Vanguard Way trail run? Where does the Vang ..read more
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