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Up At The O2: a fun, mountaineering-style walk across one of the largest domes in the world

Wed 27th April, 2022Wed 27th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Rewarding an energetic outdoor climbing challenge with some fabulous rooftop views across London, Up At The O2 invites thrill seekers to ascend and descend the 52m high roof of The …

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Graffiti, bagels, shadows & art: a walk from Brick Lane to Blackfriars in 35 photos

Mon 11th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s 35 photos documenting a late afternoon walk from Brick Lane in east London across the river and along the South Bank to Blackfriars station in central London, via the Whitechapel …

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In photos: a late summer walk through the Italian Garden and Kensington Gardens, central London

Tue 21st September, 2021Mon 20th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On my way to check out the Serpentine Gallery, I took a pleasant leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens in central London. Here’s some photos from my perambulations:

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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London
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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London

Fri 4th June, 2021Fri 4th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with some wonderful parks, and as they burst into summer, they’ve never looked more verdant. Here’s 28 photos from a recent walk through Green Park and …

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In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk - Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge
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In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge

Fri 16th April, 2021Fri 16th April, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Around 6.5k/4 miles in length, this is a lovely short walk along the banks of the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge in south west London.

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In photos: the Regency wonder of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London
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Stepping into the past: the historic Regency shopfronts of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London

Thu 29th October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On my wanders through Bloomsbury in central London, I was delighted to stumble across the beautifully preserved Woburn Walk, which oozed Ye Olde atmosphere  in the late afternoon, autumn drizzle.

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In photos: Gordon Square park, Bloomsbury, central London
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In photos: a walk around the Gordon Square park in Bloomsbury, central London

Mon 26th October, 2020Sun 25th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

During the lockdown, I pretty much visited every park – big or small – within three miles of Brixton, but this time I’ve travelled further afar and taken a look …

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Green spaces, trees, parks and stunning London vistas: a walk from Blackheath to Greenwich
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Green spaces, parks, a foot tunnel and stunning views: a walk from Blackheath to Greenwich

Tue 15th September, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

For such a short walk (around 6.5k/4 miles), this south-east London stroll offers a lot of variety, with magnificent views, plenty of greenery and even a walk through a foot …

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London canal walk: King's Cross to Camden to Regent's Park, Sept 2020
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London canal walk: King’s Cross to Camden to Regent’s Park, Sept 2020

Thu 10th September, 2020Wed 9th September, 2020 - by editor - 1 Comment

This short walk starts at Kings Cross tube station, takes you along the canal towpath from Kings Cross to Camden and then through Regent’s Park and on to Warren Street …

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A photo walk through Green Park, St James's Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020
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A photo walk through Green Park, St James’s Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020

Sat 5th September, 2020Mon 7th September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On a rainy September afternoon, I took a stroll through central London, walking from Green Park tube station through the adjacent park, and then to St James’s Park and on …

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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millenium Dome
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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millennium Dome

Wed 26th August, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is full of great walks, and one of my favourites is the fairly short walk from North Greenwich tube station to the Thames Barrier and back, taking  in The …

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Castle, sheep, signalbox and beer - a photo walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam fifteen years ago, April 2005
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Castle, sheep, signalbox and beer – a photo walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam fifteen years ago, April 2005

Tue 14th April, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Virtual countryside walks are the only ones possible during the ongoing pandemic, so here’s a collection of 25 photos from a 2005 walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam Castle and back, …

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In photos Gillett Cubed - Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019
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In photos: Gillett Cubed – Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019

Wed 30th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Saturday, the Fero Arts Collective, Zero_LDN and ReSpace Projects hosted an Open House event at Gillett Cubed, which included a sustainable fashion catwalk. The fashion show was curated by …

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In photos: a walk around the ancient Sardinian town of Cagliari
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In photos: a walk around the ancient Sardinian city of Cagliari

Mon 16th September, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The capital city of Sardinia, Cagliari is an attractive port dominated by its hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Here’s some photos …

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In photos: a quick walk around Brussels - stickers, street art and architecture
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In photos: a quick walk around Brussels – stickers, street art and architecture

Thu 12th September, 2019Wed 16th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

An hour-long wait for a connecting train to Amsterdam gave me chance to take a quick wander around the streets of Brussels and grab some photos. Here’s what I saw:

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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants

Thu 16th May, 2019Thu 16th May, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Housing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist …

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A walk around a deserted tech park at night: Here East, Stratford, east London, Feb 2019
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Hubs & clusters. A walk around a deserted tech park at night: Here East, Stratford, east London, Feb 2019

Wed 6th February, 2019Wed 6th February, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

My east London wanderings along the River Lea Navigation took me to the Here East tech park in Stratford, which was completely deserted at 7pm on a Sunday night. Here’s some …

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Bow to Hackney Wick canalside walk: barges, street art, buildings and twilight, Feb 2019
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Bow to Hackney Wick canalside walk: barges, street art, buildings and twilight, Feb 2019

Tue 5th February, 2019Tue 5th February, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s fifty photographs documenting an east London canal-side walk along the River Lee Navigation from Bow to Hackney Wick, past Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium. It’s a …

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A walk around the West End: street art, signs, galleries and a busking drummer - in photos, Jan 2019
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A walk around the West End: street art, signs, galleries and a busking drummer – in photos, Jan 2019

Fri 1st February, 2019Fri 1st February, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Taken at the end of a chilly January, here’s a selection of photos taken around London’s West End.

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Stockton-on-Tees photos - street scenes, rain, walking barrels and bargain hunters, Dec 2018
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Stockton-on-Tees photos: street market scenes, rain, walking barrels and bargain hunters, Dec 2018

Mon 3rd December, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A market town in County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees is famous for its associations with the friction match and the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which operated the world’s first steam-hauled passenger train in …

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London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018
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London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018

Sun 2nd September, 2018Sun 2nd September, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is a fantastic city for walks and free art, and this short walk from Green Park tube station to Hyde Park and back takes in two galleries, a lake, …

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A wet and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London
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A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London

Thu 12th January, 2017Thu 12th January, 2017 - by editor - 2 Comments.

London is a great walking city, and there’s plenty of interesting strolls you can take, even when the weather is a bit crap. On a damp and misty Sunday, we got …

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In photos: a walk around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, Essex
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A life size Queen, dodgy boozer and a Grade I listed church: a walk around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, Essex

Thu 5th May, 2016 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Here’s a short selection of photos taken in and around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, located within the unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex. Stanford-le-Hope is some 24 miles from London, and Corringham another …

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In photos: a walk around Needham Market, Suffolk
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In photos: a walk around Needham Market, Suffolk

Mon 25th April, 2016 - by editor - 3 Comments.

On a breezy April afternoon, I paid a visit to the small and picturesque town of Needham Market, located some nine miles north of Ipswich in south east England.

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A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde park, London, December 2015
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A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, December 2015

Mon 14th December, 2015Mon 14th December, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 3rd Jan 2016, Winter Wonderland describes itself as ‘London’s Spectacular Christmas Destination’ and, to be honest, it’s a pretty good day out. Admission is free and there’s no shortage …

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Walking through the swirling mists of Ann Veronica Janssens' yellowbluepink at the Wellcome Collection
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Walking through the swirling mists of Ann Veronica Janssens’ yellowbluepink at the Wellcome Collection

Fri 23rd October, 2015Fri 23rd October, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There’s an intriguing new installation at the Wellcome Collection in central London, with Ann Veronica Janssens’ wonderful ‘yellowbluepink’ inviting visitors to get lost in thick, disorientating, coloured fog.

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A walk around Chinatown in Boomtown 2015 - Devil Kicks, fire eaters and snake warnings
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A walk around Chinatown in Boomtown 2015 – Devil Kicks, fire eaters and snake warnings

Tue 25th August, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

“Man, you don’t stand a chance if you go down in Chinatown,” sang tight trousered troubadours Thin Lizzy back in 1980, but happily this prophecy proved untrue at Boomtown, where …

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Lost rabbits, fat balls and hideous headwinds - a walk from Westgate On Sea to Margate
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Lost rabbits, fat balls and hideous headwinds – a walk from Westgate On Sea to Margate

Mon 18th May, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Before Dulwich Hamlet’s crucial play off final at Margate, I thought it would be a great idea to get off the train a stop earlier at Westgate-on-Sea and then walk …

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A photo walk across Williamsburg Bridge from Brooklyn into Manhattan
New York / photos / Places

A photo walk across Williamsburg Bridge from Brooklyn into Manhattan

Thu 5th March, 2015Wed 4th March, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of photos capturing a walk over Williamsburg bridge into Manhattan from Brooklyn, New York. Check out the dude in shades and leather jacket skateboarding by.

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The Sky Garden at the Walkie Talkie tower, 20 Fenchurch Street, London
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The Sky Garden at the Walkie Talkie tower, 20 Fenchurch Street, London – photos

Thu 15th January, 2015 - by editor - 2 Comments.

The Sky Garden in the Walkie Talkie tower at 20 Fenchurch Street has now opened to the public, so I took a stroll around yesterday.

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