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Walks Near London

Winchester Circular Walk: A Great Challenge For Hikers

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On the off chance that you are looking for a challenge, you came to the right place. This 42 km (26 miles) hike marathon is perfect for someone with hiking experience and a good fitness level because hiking in the South Downs is no walk in the park. Let me take you around this tough and long-distance Winchester Circular Walk. Are you ready for the challenge?

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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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