Enjoy A Free Winter Wander In The Capital | |||
Hidden gems await on TfL's series of free walks
Whether you enjoy learning about cinema, public art or the history of the LGBTQ+ community in London, or discovering some of the 200 open spaces in the Square Mile, there’s something for everyone. They include a specially curated #BehindEveryGreatCity walk, as part of Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s new campaign drive for gender equality across the capital. The Suffragette City walk provides an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Suffragettes’ fight for Votes for Women. February’s walks include: Saturday 3 February 2018 The City Sculpture Trail – featuring a pony, a parachute and other peculiarities Family Favourites – the walk that's also a quiz Sunday 4 February #BehindEveryGreatCity Suffragette City A Challenging Walk, the Greatest Rewards If you're fit and truly want to be rid of the excesses of late December, this is walk for you. It's muddy, steep and strenuous – the pace will be brisk, and the rewards are outstanding. Climb through extensive and dense, 8,000-year-old woodland, discover London’s least known ancient monuments, and climb Shooters Hill where if the weather is clear, you can see out to the North Sea. Cinema Walk – from Charlie Chaplin to Harry Potter Find out what amazed Daniel Radcliffe during the making of a Harry Potter film; how Daniel Craig’s tie proved a problem during the making of Skyfall; how Michael Caine got his name from a cinema in Leicester Square and much more about the history of cinema and its famous names. Each walk is led by an experienced Walk London guide and range from challenging treks to short strolls. To find out more about these popular walks and book your free place, visit: http://www.walklondon.org.uk/walks/ Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “Our Winter Wanders are a great way to learn more about our capital and at the same time keep fit and healthy. This year’s walks cover a fascinating range of topics and I hope they inspire all Londoners to go and explore everything London has to offer.” Lilli Matson, Director of Transport Strategy said: “Walking is great way to stay healthy, and discover London on foot for free. We are passionate about ensuring walking is an activity for all ages and abilities, and with 40 free guided walks there’s certainly something for everyone at this year’s Winter Wanders.” The seven top walking routes in London cover long distances, but are designed to be completed in sections that are accessible by public transport. The routes are:
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