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Bells of Stepney
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
This walk passes through quiet residential roads to the historic St Dunstan’s Church and the more recent Stepping Stones Farm and Stepney Gardens.
Beaumont Square Gardens
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
This walk along residential roads heads south from Mile End Road, passing through the historic Stepney Green Conservation Area to the attractive Beaumont Square. On our return we pass through more modern housing to the north of Mile End Road
Shadwell’s Maritime Heritage
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
An interesting walk with a maritime theme. Visit St Paul’s historic Church of Sea Captains. Explore Shadwell Basin, built as an extension of London Docks and pass the Willoughby Memorial, a tribute to those who died on NW Passage Expedition.
Brockley Footpath and One Tree Hill
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A walk along Brockley Footpath in Nunhead, climbing up One Tree Hill for a spectacular view towards central London on a spot visited by none other than Elizabeth I.
Beckenham Place Park
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A walk through the largest green space in the borough of Lewisham, covering 96 hectares, with large areas of ancient woodland ideal for informal woodland walks. The park is an important wildlife site.
Nunhead Cemetery
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A short stroll around Nunhead Cemetery, noting some of its monuments.
Stave Hill and Russia Dock Woodland
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
This flat, scenic walk illustrates how the former Surrey Commercial Docks has been transformed by newly created woodland and park, housing developments and the use of existing docks and waterfronts.
Downham Woodland Walk
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A walk through the picturesque Downham Woodland Walk and The Forster Memorial Park, with lots of ancient woodland to admire with toilet facilities readily available.
The Dark Side of Southwark
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
This route uncovers the area’s shady side, unearthing body-snatchers, brothels, bear-baiting, criminals and prisons. The locality was known to Dickens and Shakespeare.
Holy Trinity Church & The Clapham Sect
Posted Friday, January 13th, 2012
Clapham Common is a stone’s throw away from Clapham Common Tube Station. This easy access circular route, explores the rich historical past, that was once Clapham village.
