Even jaded Londoners find these London Walks a source of astonishing gems of information about the city in which they live.” Daily Mail, Top London Treats This cool, lesser-known section of the Capital Ring offers a mix of urban and green spaces, taking walkers through interesting residential streets, commons, and notable landmarks. 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.

The first of my secret London walks is in Hampstead. This is one of my favorite north London neighborhoods, and its village atmosphere makes it a great area for walks. This is a simply beautiful stretch of Regent’s Canal. Best at sunrise or twilight, when the sun reflects on the water and all the houseboats are illuminated. Long read: Distillation of a brilliant guide’s many years’ experience probing the hidden places and forgotten nooks of the world’s most elusive city. Exploring secret London – up creeping lanes, round out-of-the-way corners, past veiled islands of green – Shaughan’s at his inimitable best. As the New York Times put it, the walk is “a highly entertaining… blend of historical commentary and bizarre anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous gossip about past and present celebrities and defunct royals.”In such places and with such a guide, the past becomes our present. This section of the Thames path winds in and around inlets, wharfs and bridges, with cool historic sights along the way.Most London bridge walks that start at Tower Bridge will take you to touristy spots; this doesn’t. Follow the Thames Path, enjoying open views of the Thames and passing by Hampton Court Park and Golf Course.This secret London walk will lead you through Greenwich and show you heritage buildings, picture-pretty side streets, and one of the best views of London. If you’re interested in taking this walk, you can find the route, pictures, map, and video on my Richmond walk blog post. Turn into Penwith Road and cross the River Wandle. Continue through Ravensbury Terrace, Haslemere Avenue, and Lucien Road. The third of my of my secret London walks is in Greenwich. This southeast London neighborhood is known for its maritime history, famous park, covered market, and Royal Observatory. If you’re up for going on it, you can take a look at my Dulwich walk post for the route, photos, video, and map.

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. 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. The streets of London are inexhaustible in their tales they have to tell. Following the success of Stephen Millar’s first three volumes, London’s Hidden Walks Vol.4 introduces twelve new walks that will surprise and entertain the intrepid explorer. If you’d like to do this one, you can find the route, map, and photos on my Holland Park walk blog post. This loveliest of secret London walks will guide you through the streets and green spaces in Dulwich village. It’s great if you’re looking to discover more of south London and want to find the best things to do in Dulwich as you go.Cross the bridge to the stumpery (yeah, that’s a word apparently). It’s just…a lot of tree stumps. I know. 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. Enjoy the private community gardens next to the houseboats, providing some lovely foliage along your canal walk My self-guided London walk in Clerkenwell reveals everything from narrow passageways to centuries-old stone arches. It will take you through one of the most historic markets in central London, too. Follow the railway line by Estreham Road. After the road bends right, turn left through the subway under the railway to Potters Lane.

You can see a lot more walks in the book London’s Hidden Walks, too. You can get it here. It’s just the thing if you love exploring under-the-radar areas in the city. There are more ideas in my London walking books post as well. 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. The next of my secret London walks is in Richmond. This area in southwest London is worth a visit for its riverfront atmosphere, expansive green spaces, and famous filming locations. It’s one of my favorite parts of London to explore.Shaughan has made two Podcasts based on this walk. Listening to either or both of them will give you an exceptionally good idea of what’s on the menu – what you get on the walk – and how it’s served up, the guiding. Here’s the Hidden London –Podcast 1. And here’s Hidden London – Podcast 2. HIDDEN LONDON TOUR PRACTICALS

Next on my list of secret London walks is one in Islington. This local area in north London has bustling shopping streets, peaceful canals, and lots of colorful doors to take in. As you approach the river’s edge, you’ll join the Thames Path National Trail, then turn right on Odessa Street. 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. Notice this cool bridge while passing through the woods, named after British GP and MP Alfred Salter.

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.