Name: Walking in London By Peter Aylmer
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Walking in London: Park, heath and waterside - 25 walks in London's green spaces by Peter Aylmer

This guidebook presents 25 varied walks exploring London's green and open spaces. Covering both the city centre and the Greater London area, it takes in royal parks, heaths, forests, canals and rivers, including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, the World Heritage site of Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Common. Walks range from 4 to 14 miles and most can be accessed by public transport. Alongside detailed route descriptions and OS mapping, the book features practical information on parking, public transport and refreshments. Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, and there is fascinating background information the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces. London is a city of 8 million people and 8 million trees, and its vast open spaces are home to 13,000 species of wildlife. This book is an ideal companion to exploring a greener, more gentle side to the city.

About Peter Aylmer

Peter Aylmer discovered the joys of walking in London as a way of relaxing after work - first by walking back home through Epping Forest, and then by using the Regent's Canal instead of the Central Line. Over many years he has found just how good London can be to walkers, if you know where to look. While writing this book, Peter was chair of the London branch of the Long Distance Walkers Association, which offers both long day walks and short evening walks in and around the London area. Beyond London, Peter has completed many long-distance trails and has developed his own routes from the south to the north of each of Wales, England and Scotland. Keen on Britain's wild places as much as its greatest city, he is publications officer for the Mountain Bothies Association.

Map key Overview map Introduction The geology of London London's open spaces When to go Safety in London Getting around London Access What to take Maps Using this guide East to the Lea Walk 1 Rainham Marshes and Coldharbour Point Walk 2 Dagenham's open spaces Walk 3 Epping Forest from Chingford Walk 4 Wanstead Flats and Park Walk 5 Olympic Park and Greenway Walk 6 River Lea Lea to Brent Walk 7 Enfield Chase Walk 8 Regent's Canal Walk 9 New River and Parkland Walk Walk 10 Royal Parks Walk 11 Hampstead Heath Walk 12 Dollis Valley Greenwalk Brent to Wandle Walk 13 Ruislip Woods Walk 14 Yeading Brook Walk 15 Crane Park Walk 16 Bushy Park and Home Park Walk 17 Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park Walk 18 Kew and Isleworth Walk 19 Wandle Trail East of the Wandle Walk 20 Happy Valley Walk 21 Hills and woods of Croydon Walk 22 Sydenham Hill Wood Walk 23 Woodlands of south-east London Walk 24 Chislehurst Walk 25 Downe Appendix A Long-distance paths in London Appendix B Where to find out more

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GOR008731832

ISBN 13

9781852848132

ISBN 10

1852848138

Title

Walking in London: Park, heath and waterside - 25 walks in London's green spaces by Peter Aylmer

Author

Peter Aylmer

Condition

Used - Like New

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Paperback

Publisher

Cicerone Press

Year published

20191121

Number of pages

200

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Walking in London Peter Aylmer

Walking in London by Peter Aylmer

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Walking in London Summary

Walking in London: Park, heath and waterside - 25 walks in London's green spaces by Peter Aylmer

About Peter Aylmer

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