Rough Guide to Walks in & Around London (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (eBook)

This practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Walks in and Around London guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Walks in and Around London easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to London contains 46 walks in this new edition and 5 of them are completely new walks. It 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 Walks in and Around London travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences 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 TIPSEssential pre-departure information including 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 ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Walks in and Around London, which 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 COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Walks in and Around London travel guide 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 LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking and sightseeing.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of London, Essex and The Thames Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip focussed on Walks in and Around London, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Walks in and Around London guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide covering Walks in and Around London features fascinating insights into London with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Regents Canal and spectacular Kensington Gardens.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Central London, the North Downs and many more locations in and around London reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUTWith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.