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Swings and roundabouts online!

Rich | 21.12.16 - 7:27 a.m. | #

A great source of information .. all in one place! THANK YOU

Frank F | 21.12.16 - 7:38 a.m. | #

Another DG post to be boomarked, loads of useful links.
Thanks for this DG.

Tetramesh | Homepage | 21.12.16 - 8:06 a.m. | #

There was a time when the TFL website used to have most of the "named" walks within London on there, along with maps. I am referring to routes like the Dollis Valley Greenwalk, Cray Riverway, Hillingdon trail and so on. But it's all gone now they only promote about 6 walks now. A shame.

Jon Combe | 21.12.16 - 8:51 a.m. | #

If I was going for a walk, I'd go to the Ramblers website - ramblers.org.uk, where you can put in your postcode and find details of walks in your area - led and self-guided. This organisation does a lot of good work to maintain rights-of-way across the country and is well worth supporting.

Paul | 21.12.16 - 9:24 a.m. | #

I can confirm that the Ramblers website includes 18 self-guided walks over 5 miles in length within Greater London. But you have to become a member to gain access to anything more than a summary.

diamond geezer | Homepage | 21.12.16 - 9:40 a.m. | #

The paragraph below is straight from the LB of Sutton link;

If your local then walking around the borough couldn't be easier with our walking guide giving you the locations of the main parks, nature trails and heritage sites as well as entertainment and sports & leisure facilities.

If I get bored over Christmas I might send them an email.

Mike | 21.12.16 - 9:54 a.m. | #

A lot of work must have gone into this summary. I like the combination of a central pool of links, together with the plaudits and brickbats which might, in the long term, help bring up the quality of what is offered. I'll refrain from muttering about cuts.

Of course there are other ways of finding out where to go for walks. Like looking at maps, or just stepping out the door and wandering down interesting-looking turnings. Or even getting a dog.

Malcolm | 21.12.16 - 10:11 a.m. | #

There's some interesting guided walks (not specific to a borough and funded by TFL) at http://www.walklondon.org.uk/walks/

Harry | 21.12.16 - 10:13 a.m. | #

You've missed another 14 walks on Bromley's website: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/downloads/download/552/circular_walks

dg writes: Thanks, I missed those, even though I've walked a couple! If I had to choose one five star borough, it'd be Bromley.

Beckenham Boy | 21.12.16 - 10:14 a.m. | #

You are in charge, DG. You can award five stars if you wish.

What is the excuse for the likes of Camden and Lambeth eliminating their previously good provision? Is the old information out of date and they don't have the budget to update it, or do not even have the budget to check the information so it gets culled? Can't they leave the old stuff up on a "might be out of date, use at your own risk" basis?

Andrew | 21.12.16 - 10:32 a.m. | #

Havering has a strong "Walking for Health" community and no doubt other boroughs have too.

Running Correspondent | 21.12.16 - 10:34 a.m. | #

Tucked away in the 'Local history and heritage' section of Bromley's website is yet another walk: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage/738/bromley_north_heritage_trail

Beckenham Boy | 21.12.16 - 10:47 a.m. | #

A nice summary. Perhaps more a comment on borough websites rather than walks in London, although this is in itself interesting.

It's also worth remembering that the TfL site (to which you rather cryptically link) is an good source for walks in Greater London, many of which overlap with some of the shorter-distance trails.

There must be a lot of blogs about walks in and around London - I've even been thinking about starting one myself!

PS: The Wimbledon & Mitcham heritage maps links to the Nelson Trail.

dg writes: Fixed, thanks.

Merton walker | 21.12.16 - 11:02 a.m. | #

Sadly, there is a cost to leaving stuff on a website. Not just the hosting cost (probably small), but the need to periodically check it to see if it is still accurate, removal of rotted links, and the general clutter factor which impedes further development of the website for other purposes.

We all experience this by putting stuff in the attic. Eventually, you run out of attic space.

Malcolm | 21.12.16 - 12:25 p.m. | #

I've just tweeted the two Lambeth councillors responsible for 'Healthy Lifestyles' - will let you know if I get anywhere with them.

lockedintheattic | 21.12.16 - 12:42 p.m. | #

...and a very swift response from the cabinet member responsible:

"thanks for pointing that out - was unaware. Will see if we can get the content reinstated & perhaps upgraded."

Hopefully we will see Lambeth back up the list in 2017

lockedintheattic | 21.12.16 - 12:52 p.m. | #

Being a south west London lad I thought I'd check out your links for audio walks in Putney. The first one I clicked on is so inaccurate on both facts and distances it should be taken down. I am shocked that my tax money has been wasted on something so shoddy.

ap | 21.12.16 - 1:02 p.m. | #

Lunchtime update: I've created a five star category for the first time, because Bromley's resources exceed anything previously seen.

diamond geezer | Homepage | 21.12.16 - 1:16 p.m. | #

Taking a look at my old stomping ground I'm pleased to see a pleasant and rather long stroll through Sudbury. Even more delighted to find a new Underground Station at Sudbury Park!

Oh, come on now, I'm being pedantic aren't I? It's just Sudbury Hill station given a more arboreal name...

The Legendary Zelda | 21.12.16 - 3:40 p.m. | #

I created this website whilst at Southwark, it was easier than trying to get it on the official website.
http://travelactiveswk.blogspot.co.uk/
Lots of red tape adding things to council sites and often just as difficult to update them. Promoted them using a 'unofficial' Twitter account too.

Roger Stocker | 21.12.16 - 4:08 p.m. | #

Waltham Forest does have some pages about walking - it's just that they're not on the main council site.

Enjoy Waltham Forest has a page about the benefits of walking ("it's free"!), a geocache walking tour, six Waltham Forest Wanders (one of them includes a Harry Beck blue plaque), and a bit about their wayfinding scheme.

I think they maybe deserve a star or two for all that - if only they could make it more easy to find from their main site!

martin | 21.12.16 - 5:02 p.m. | #

Agreed. I've given Waltham Forest two stars for that lot, and I'd have given them three or four if only their (otherwise splendid) trails document included any maps. List updated!

diamond geezer | Homepage | 21.12.16 - 5:22 p.m. | #

Anyone looking for walks further out of London should try the Saturday Walkers Club http://www.walkingclub.org.uk/ and the even better Fancy Free Walks http://fancyfreewalks.org/

They both good advice as to how to reach the walks from central London by public transport.

John B | 21.12.16 - 10:57 p.m. | #

Two more 'heritage trails' on Bromley's website, although both are difficult to find on the site:
Beckenham heritage trail
Chislehurst High Street heritage trail

dg writes: Added, thanks.

Beckenham Boy | 21.12.16 - 11:03 p.m. | #

By coincidence (or maybe not?), and having recently signed up for leading for Harrow's health walks programme, I've just filled in a survey from Harrow council about improving opportunities for healthy activities in the borough. My suggestion was a series of walk leaflets.

Stephen Bird | 22.12.16 - 3:03 p.m. | #

Annoyingly late comment:

A walk that arguably should be on the Haringey Council website is the one along the path of the River Moselle, as described in DG's description and in an updated version of the walk map & guide.

It's admittedly not an official walk with waymarks or signposts but is a substantial walk along a partially 'unlost river' yet all within one borough.

Bob L-S | 23.12.16 - 5:44 p.m. | #

Many thanks DG for another useful and informative post. The City link doesn't work - it's now this.
I must call in to the City Information Centre and pick up the leaflets, and get some lunchtime exercise with colleagues.

JG Morgan | 24.12.16 - 7:45 p.m. | #











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