The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London

Practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in London. The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in London, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Walks in and Around London covers: London, The North Downs, The Weald, The South Downs, The Saxon Shore, The North Wessex Downs to the New Forest, The Thames Valley, The Chilterns and Blenheim, St Albans to Bedfordshire, Essex, Cambridge and the Fens.

Inside this travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Walks in and Around London, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Hampstead Heath to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cambridge or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hyde Park.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Walks in and Around London entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Walks in and Around London give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for longer walks through sprawling forests to chilled-out strolls in popular tourist areas.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of London, Essex and The Thames Valley’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Walks in and Around London, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS 

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Walks in and Around London, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Walks in and Around London, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Regents Canal and the spectacular Kensington Gardens.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in London, The North Downs and many more locations in Walks in and Around London, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK 

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

THIS TITLE IS PART OF THE MAIN ROUGH GUIDES SERIES

Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences

• Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
• Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
• Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
• Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
• Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
• Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
• Insights on history and nature highlights 
• Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
• Paper sourced responsibly, verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
• All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
• Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019

Format: 129 x 198mm

Price: £17.99-£19.99 | $13.99-$34.99

Extent: 616–1208 pages