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Posts Tagged ‘Walking’
Blythe Hill Fields Extended
Posted Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
A circular walk around Catford, following Pool River and with fine views over the City and Thames Estuary.
Historic Whitechapel
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
The walk introduces us to some of the rich and diverse history and culture of the area. Initially we head along the wide south-side pavements of the bustling Whitechapel Road to Altab Ali Park, passing East London Mosque and the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
Hoxton Art, Parks & Regent’s Canal
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A short urban walk through Hoxton and Shoreditch which takes in a stretch of Regent’s Canal and the White Cube Gallery.
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.
Shadwell Surprise
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A short walk full of surprises -an 18th century church with an unexpected interior: pirate ships with no pirates, with no water to sail on; canals leading nowhere and a major shopping centre without any shoppers.
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.
