It had been a while since I took a stroll under the River Thames in the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, so here’s some photos from a recent visit.
In photos: A walk under the River Thames in the Woolwich Foot Tunnel Read More
London can be absolutely beautiful at night, especially when it’s not jammed full of tourists and Instagramers. The freezing weather last night meant I was able to enjoy a quiet, …
A peaceful winter’s evening walk along the South Bank from Hungerford Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Read More
Here’s a selection of 15 photos taken in and around Soho in January 2003, including views of pub and shop frontages.
In photos: a walk around Soho, London in January 2003 Read More
Sadly, it wasn’t to be a Christmas Day that saw Cardiff covered in snow, but I was still able to go for a lovely walk around the Wenallt in north …
In photos: a walk up the Wenallt, north Cardiff, on Christmas Day 2022 Read More
I’ve been out for another walk around central London by the Thames, this time starting from Vauxhall tube/railway station, and criss-crossing over the river before ending up in Trafalgar Square.
In photos: A walk besides the Thames from Vauxhall to Hungerford Bridge, Sept 2022 Read More
A while back I documented a short walk from King’s Cross to Camden to Regent’s Park, and it’s become one of the most popular articles on this blog. I’ve since …
A walk up Primrose Hill on a really hot Sunday afternoon – 15 photos Read More
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 …
Up At The O2: a fun, mountaineering-style walk across one of the largest domes in the world Read More
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 …
Graffiti, bagels, shadows & art: a walk from Brick Lane to Blackfriars in 35 photos Read More
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:
In photos: a late summer walk through the Italian Garden and Kensington Gardens, central London Read More
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 …
In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London Read More
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.
In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge Read More
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.
Stepping into the past: the historic Regency shopfronts of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London Read More
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 …
In photos: a walk around the Gordon Square park in Bloomsbury, central London Read More
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 …
Green spaces, parks, a foot tunnel and stunning views: a walk from Blackheath to Greenwich Read More
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 …
London canal walk: King’s Cross to Camden to Regent’s Park with 40 photos and route map Read More
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 …
A photo walk through Green Park, St James’s Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020 Read More
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 …
In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millennium Dome Read More
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, …
Castle, sheep, signalbox and beer – a photo walk from Robertsbridge to Bodiam fifteen years ago, April 2005 Read More
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 …
In photos: Gillett Cubed – Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019 Read More
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 …
In photos: a walk around the ancient Sardinian city of Cagliari Read More
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:
In photos: a quick walk around Brussels – stickers, street art and architecture Read More
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 …
Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants Read More
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 …
Hubs & clusters. A walk around a deserted tech park at night: Here East, Stratford, east London, Feb 2019 Read More
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 …
Bow to Hackney Wick canalside walk: barges, street art, buildings and twilight, Feb 2019 Read More
Taken at the end of a chilly January, here’s a selection of photos taken around London’s West End.
A walk around the West End: street art, signs, galleries and a busking drummer – in photos, Jan 2019 Read More
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 …
Stockton-on-Tees photos: street market scenes, rain, walking barrels and bargain hunters, Dec 2018 Read More
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, …
London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018 Read More
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 …
A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London Read More
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 …
A life size Queen, dodgy boozer and a Grade I listed church: a walk around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, Essex Read More
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.
In photos: a walk around Needham Market, Suffolk Read More