London offers excellent walking, with large parks, canal paths and woods even inside the city. The Surrey Hills are a hillier option about an hour away by train.
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London's largest wild park, with city views from Parliament Hill.
Tip: Climb Parliament Hill at sunset.
Show on mapA royal park with the Prime Meridian, the Royal Observatory and views of Canary Wharf.
Tip: The park is free, but entering the observatory requires a ticket.
Show on mapA royal deer park with hundreds of deer and ancient oaks, London's largest royal park.
Tip: Keep at least 50 metres from the deer.
Show on mapAn iconic riverside walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge.
Tip: Walk the South Bank, where the views are more open.
Show on mapA canal path from Little Venice to Camden past colourful narrowboats and Regent's Park.
Tip: Finish with a meal at Camden Market.
Show on mapAncient woodland of beech and hornbeam in north-east London, with a Tudor hunting lodge.
Tip: Autumn leaf colour makes it especially lovely.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 1 hours
A chalk hill near Dorking in Surrey, with box woodland and wide views.
Tip: Take a train from London Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble.
Show on mapSouth-west London greenery of woodland, ponds and a windmill museum.
Tip: Stop at the windmill cafe and take a loop through the woods.
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