London's Hidden Walks: Volume 1 (Explore London)

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If you’d like to do this one, you can find the route, map, and photos on my Holland Park walk blog post. Follow the Thames Path, enjoying open views of the Thames and passing by Hampton Court Park and Golf Course. I hope you enjoy playing around with it and that it helps you discover new-to-you areas of the UK capital. On the way, you’ll take in the best of Richmond, from the little lanes to the Thames Path. At the end, you’ll have options for continuing your walk in whatever way suits your tastes.

This is one of the most beautiful hidden walks in London, with wooded areas, incredible greenery, posh park paths, great architecture, and creepy cemetery vibes. Enter Wandsworth Common, following the path beside the railway line. Pass the ponds and continue towards the houses. Wander around Golders Hill Park and West Heath, where you’ll see incredible flower gardens, the zoo, lush woods, and panoramic views. This is a great walk for kids and dogs, too. After passing under a railway bridge, you’ll enter Canbury Gardens, a great spot for relaxation and refreshments.If you want to go on this London walk, you can see the full route, map, and photos on my London literary walk blog post. Enjoy the private community gardens next to the houseboats, providing some lovely foliage along your canal walk

Along the way you’ll pass the National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College, Queen’s House, Cutty Sark, and Royal Observatory. You’ll also see local pubs and go through vibrant markets. If you want to go on this one, you can take a look at the route, map, photos, and video on my Islington walk blog post.

As you continue, you’ll pass by Thames Ditton Island, Swan Island, and Boyle Farm Island, all with incredible views, greenery and wildlife.

As you approach the river’s edge, you’ll join the Thames Path National Trail, then turn right on Odessa Street. This secret London walk is ideal if you want to get to know a part of London locals love. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the city, and it feels like a country village right in the UK capital. Whether you love London canal walks or walks around London Bridge, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Finish at Wimbledon Park Station: The section concludes at Wimbledon Park station on the District Line. This leafy, waterside section of the Thames is lovely even when it’s spitting rain. You’ll meander around and over the rivers and canals, passing posh high streets, historic pubs, manors and mansions.Exit the common and cross into Fontenoy Road. Turn right into Bedford Hill and then left into Ritherdon Road. My self-guided London walk in Islington will lead you through the vibrant Camden Passage Market, into pretty squares, and down side streets full of heritage details. From charming squares to narrow passageways, side streets to hidden courtyards, these secret London walking tours will take you to some of my favorite hidden places around the UK capital.

I have additional London walks in the pipeline, and they’ll all end up on my London walking map when I’ve published them. If you want to see more of the city, you can also take a look at my London neighborhoods map.Enter the Durnsford Road Recreation Ground, following the path that turns left and then sharply right. The sixth of my secret London walks will take you along Regent’s Canal from Maida Vale to King’s Cross.