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Walking The Thames Path To Windsor

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Walking the Thames Path from London to Windsor is possible. Long. But possible. It also depends on where you want to start in London. In this post, I will be walking you through the Thames Path from Twickenham to Windsor, a challenging long-distance hike of 27.96 miles (45km). You can of course start the walk at any station further down the Thames Path such as Kingston-Upon-Thames or Hampton Court to make it shorter, depending on what you are looking for and your physical condition. So, let’s walk!

Thames Path to Windsor showing the Thames river with a house on the opposite bank
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10 Best Pub Walks Near London

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With summer around the corner and the sun finally putting in an appearance, it’s an ideal opportunity to get to the countryside for a walk. And what could be best than finishing the stroll in a nice pub with a comfort meal and a refreshing pint of beer? Regardless of whether it is for a Sunday roast or a pub lunch, I have selected for you 10 of the best pub walks you can do near London ranged by difficulty.

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Horsenden Hill Walk: The Countryside In London

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The good thing about London is that you do not need to go far to track down some exceptionally decent walks. Take Horsenden Hill for instance: who would have thought that you could walk through meadows, a farm, a forest and along a Canal, all within a London postcode and accessible by tube? And you can! A walk through Horsenden Hill will definitely make you forget you are in the city.

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Walk In Berkshire: The Goring & Streatley Circular

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If you are looking for moving from beginner to intermediate, then I recommend this circular walk in Berkshire as your first challenge. When I did this walk, it was my first hike outside of London after the third lockdown restrictions were lifted for outdoor activities. It was the perfect challenge to get back to hiking after three months of walks in the park in my local area.

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Circular Walks Near London: 7 Beautiful Countryside Hikes

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With the end of the lockdown restrictions on outdoor activities, it is a relief after three months of walking in our neighbourhood to finally be able to go wherever we want! But where should we go? Not to worry, I have prepared for you a selection of seven beautiful circular walks near London. So, if you feel the urge to adventure yourself outside of your local area like me, then dust your hiking boots and let’s go fill our lungs with the fresh air of the countryside.

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