A-Z London Hidden Walks: Discover 20 routes in and around the city

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I hope my list of secret London walks has made you want to get outside and discover the best under-the-radar areas in the city. Whether you’re a local or want to live like one, these walks will help you explore the areas Londoners love. Happy walking! This London walk will lead you from the Holland Park tube station to the houses, green spaces, and mews streets the area is famous for. It’s perfect if you’ve done my Notting Hill walk and want to explore the area next to it.

Cutting a swathe through the surrounding urban area, it’s a slice of countryside in the city – one brimming with a variety of habitats and wildlife you wouldn’t think to find in London. Keep your eyes open and you’ll spot birds, bats, even the odd Muntjac deer.Enjoy the private community gardens next to the houseboats, providing some lovely foliage along your canal walk Situated on the 15th floor of 10 Fenchurch Avenue, the Garden is a quiet oasis of peace in the otherwise busy city. London's Roman Temple of Mithras - unfortunately you won't be able to see it for another few years. My self-guided Spitalfields walk is for you if you want to get to know an east London neighborhood that blends historic houses, hipster bars, and cutting-edge cafes in one place.

The next of my east London walks is a street art tour. This one goes through Spitalfields and Shoreditch and focuses on the colorful murals the East End is known for. If you want to know London better, if you want to learn some things about the world’s most cosmopolitan city that most people who spend their lives there never learn… I can think of no better investment than London Walks” The New York Times Baked goods are also easy to come with plenty of apron-clad shop owners and pastry-filled counters to ease your appetite. Stay at the Holborn Two just 100 metres away from this street if you’re looking for nearby accommodation. St. Martin’s Courtyard My self-guided London street art walk will take you down Great Eastern Street and along side roads like Hanbury Street. The latter has some of the most impressive murals in east London.From City Hall to the Tate Modern, and from St. Pauls to Trafalgar square with stops at pretty much every other major landmark you can name, this one is ideal for tourists and London enthusiasts alike. Between castles, palaces and the Thames barrier, the architectural feats on this walk are stunning. Hampstead Heath Circular Walk (6.5 miles) The walks will not only show you great local areas of London, but also pubs and restaurants you can enjoy along the way. It’s just the thing if you love discovering the unexpected corners of the city and getting a glimpse of local life.

In fact, over 15,000 bodies were buried here over time, until inner city burials were banned in the Victorian times.London's Roman Basilica and Forum - At one time the largest Roman building north of the Alps, but to see the remains you'll need a haircut first... For a 10-miler, this is a fairly easy walk, braced by the excitement of seeing iconic British landmarks. 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. From Highgate to Canary Wharf, Ealing to Embankment, London Tree Walks reveals all kinds of great greens. The book features architectural, social, and natural history as well, so it’s a good one if you have a variety of interests. Highlights of this London walk include Richmond Park, charming alleys like Brewers Lane, and great riverside pubs and restaurants.