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

  $3.25

  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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  This guide to 30 walks around London reveals the famous sights as well as steering the walker off the tourist track. Detailed maps of the routes show the exact location of historic sites and buildings, museums and art galleries, landmarks and churches, and parks and gardens. Recommendations for places to break for refreshments are given and information is provided on all forms of public transport to and from the starting and finishing points of the walk.