Walking London: Thirty Original Walks in and Around London (Walking S.)

by Andrew Duncan (Author), Andrew Duncan (Author), Sydney Francis (Editor), Jo Finnis (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1993

  $3.31

  These 30 walks unveil nearly 100 miles of London's great variety of landscape - formal gardens and wild heathland; cobbled mews and narrow alleyways; elegant squares and arcades; royal palaces and country houses; docks, canals, lakes and rivers; bustling markets and tranquil villages. The text not only describes each route, but anticipates and explains puzzling features, both historical and contemporary, which the walker will encounter. Detailed maps indicate the precise location of historic sites, buildings and other landmarks, and opening times are given for places which are open to the public, together with information on all forms of public transport. There are also recommendations for suitable refreshment and sustenance breaks.

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.31

  These 30 walks unveil nearly 100 miles of London's great variety of landscape - formal gardens and wild heathland; cobbled mews and narrow alleyways; elegant squares and arcades; royal palaces and country houses; docks, canals, lakes and rivers; bustling markets and tranquil villages. The text not only describes each route, but anticipates and explains puzzling features, both historical and contemporary, which the walker will encounter. Detailed maps indicate the precise location of historic sites, buildings and other landmarks, and opening times are given for places which are open to the public, together with information on all forms of public transport. There are also recommendations for suitable refreshment and sustenance breaks.

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.31

  London's streets, squares, alleys and lanes; its parks, heaths and open spaces; its palaces, villages, docks, canals and rivers - they all offer a rich variety of atmosphere, architecture, historical perspective and terrain for the urban explorer. Walking London presents 30 walks encompassing nearly 100 miles of this endlessly surprising landscape. The commentaries for each individual walk act as the walkers' own personal guide to the most historic and attractive areas of the capital, leading them to the famous sights but also steering them off the beaten track into forgotten and fascinating corners of London, which only few tourists would hope to stumble upon. The author has anticipated any questions explorers may pose about the many interesting, unusual and puzzling features they can actually see en route, and provides illuminating, satisfying answers. For each walk there is a detailed map highlighting the route as well as all landmarks, parks and gardens, historic sites and buildings, museums, art galleries, churches - and of vital importance, the location of toilets. Opening times for every place of itnerest open to the public are given at the back of the book. Full information on all forms of public transport to and from the walks' start and finish points. Recommendations for suitable places to break for sustenance en route.