'Explore a whole host of lesser-known gardens and green spaces in the capital with our series of walks and cycle rides.'

London Gardens Online

'Walking is a great way to get around London. It's quick and reliable, good for your health, good for the planet and good for London's economy ... For short journeys, walking is quick and reliable. It always takes the same amount of time. Half of London car journeys are under 2km, which is just a 25 minutes' walk. If you're out in London, you can use our Legible London maps and signs to get where you're going quickly ... If you want to know how long it will take to walk somewhere, use the Walking Journey Planner or Walkit.com.'

The 'Map shows the London Boroughs not necessarily the London U3As. In most but not all cases the two coincide. London U3As are listed on the Our U3As page'.

U3A Regions

Greater London Accessible Countryside, Sport and Disabled Organisations 'Disabled Access, Wheelchair walks, Easy Access, Access for All, Mobility, Walks on Wheels, Miles without Stiles - whatever the term the following is all about accessibility to the countryside and green spaces of London.'

Accessible Countryside for Everyone - ACE

Full details with maps and photographs of 22 Walks ranging from 6.4 to 23.7 miles: 'This was a total of 372.1 miles in 22 walks (an average of 16.91 miles per walk)'.

'See a different side of London, discover parts new to you, and explore unexpected perspectives of well-known landmarks. Retrace the Civil War in the heart of the capital or be amazed at urban cultivation in Hackney’s residential neighbourhoods. Discover London’s green lungs or find one of the city’s many hidden rivers. Explore landscapes of power and global finance. All the walks have their surprises. '

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Over a dozen walks ranging in length from two miles to eleven miles.

'Maps, tips and all the information you need to help you get around London during your visit ... Legible London is an easy-to-use signage system that presents information in a range of ways, including maps and directional information, to help people find their way. We're now working with boroughs, Business Improvement Districts and other organisations to expand the scheme further.'

Details of one hundred walking routes around and about Greater London: 'View full route information including descriptions, elevation profiles, interactive maps and GPS downloads. You can also view an overview map of all the routes using the Greater London Walk Map'.

'Join us for 20 mile day walks with a pub lunch in the country a train ride from London.'

[From the History of the Group] 'London Group? "After talking to several members in the London area it appears there may be scope for a London group. That does not mean walks around Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and Waterloo Station. The idea would be to form a local group from members in the London region to walk, basically, wherever they want to. There is in fact a great deal of countryside around London, and considerably more just beyond. If anyone is interested please contact ...".

'Legible London is an easy-to-use signage system that presents information in a range of ways, including maps and directional information, to help people find their way ... Legible London is already working successfully across London, with more than 1,300 signs - half in central London and in nearly every London borough. Our research shows that nine out of ten people were keen to see more Legible London signs introduced.'

'Discover and explore the hidden green treasures of Barking and Dagenham in a variety of peaceful parks and nature reserves.'

'We meet at least once a month usually for a walk of about 10 miles, enjoying the countryside within striking distance of London, or the more picturesque parts of London itself.'

'I write up for this site the walks I devise, lead & research and since I have been engaged in this since 1996 there are quite a number. Walks are listed by area ...'

Janet Digby

'London Tubewalkers are a group of people who are walking between all the stations, however instead of doing it on a line-by-line basis, they are doing it alphabetically. They are going at a very leisurely pace and you can join them on their walks.'

'London may be a big city but there are plenty of green, open spaces where you can see an abundance of wildlife or enjoy a range of sporting activities ... Enjoy a day out in London's great outdoors at one of the beautiful nature reserves and woodlands.'

Visit London.com

'The Lee Valley offers all kinds of walking in Hertfordshire, Essex and London. There are 26 miles of riverside trails to enjoy and quiet, car-free walking routes through nature reserves and peaceful urban spaces ...'

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Descriptions of over 30 Walks around and about London within the Club's 'Walks by Tag' lens on to the Website.

Access to details of Spice Walks around and about: [1] Essex - - - : [2] Hertfordshire - - - : [3] Kent - - - : [4] Middlesex - - - : [5] Surrey - - - : [6] Sussex - - - : [7] London

'The London Strollers are different from other walking groups as our Led walks are usually based in the Greater London area. We don't like to rush so our walks are at a leisurely pace and between 3 to 6 miles ... '

'This blog features walks along train lines in London. This was inspired by a number of existing sites with walks along the tube network. The individual walks are about two hours long and you can combine them for longer walks.'

'Since 2003, members of the urban75 bulletin boards have been taking part in monthly leisurely walks in and around London. Anyone contributing to the bulletin boards can propose a walk, but organisers are expected to keep easily bored amblers entertained with local history yarns and occasional points of interest. The walks vary in length from short city strolls to hefty countryside stomps, but there's always some real ale pubs along the route!'

Urban75

'Funded by Transport for London (TfL) Walk London has worked with the local authorities to develop an impressive network of quality walking routes - so whether you are looking for a place to feed the ducks, a short stroll in your lunch hour, or an energetic walk to make you feel more alive - Walk London!'

'Our Health walks have been set up and are delivered in partnership by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's Community Sports and Physical Activity team, Rangers service and North East London Foundation Trust,  Improving Access to Psychological Therapies  (IAPT) service alongside "Walking for Health" to provide opportunities for the community to improve their health and fitness, as well as make friends.'

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

'At first glance, this area of East London may not seem a worthy venue for a walk, but our route takes in no less than six parks. Inevitably, some walking along streets is involved, but these are pleasant enough, and there is a bonus by way of a medieval manor house, which still has its moat. The lakes in the parks attract large numbers of Canada Geese.'

Mike Biggs Inner London Ramblers

'Borough-wide circular walk, joining places of interest and environmental importance.  It gives residents and visitors a great opportunity to enjoy walking and to explore different areas of Haringey.'

Haringey Council

'A walk of 12 miles along the River Pinn from Pinner to the Grand Union Canal at Cowley, through green spaces, conservation areas and wildlife havens.'

Hillingdon London Borough Council

'This green corridor, known as the Dagenham Corridor, runs from Hainault to the River Thames and includes the Eastbrookend Country Park, the Chase Local Nature Reserve and the Beam Valley Country Park.'

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

'The beauty of the Darent Valley has inspired generations of artists and writers eager to capture the essence of this classic English countryside with its rolling hills, luxuriant meadows and picturesque riverside villages.'

''A parkland and riverside walk through history, easily accessed by Underground, bus or car, this circular walk is a huge adventure.'

'The green spaces of West London, including The Grand Union Canal, Boston Manor, Syon House, The Thames towpath, Kew Gardens, and Gunnersbury Park.'

'Footprints of London is a London guided walks company with a difference. We're owned by our guides; all our guides are qualified and accredited and all our walks are researched and written by the guides leading them. Walks by and for those who love London delivered with care, professionalism, insight and enthusiasm, that's the Footprints of London difference.'

'Path through Hillingdon's countryside from Cranford in the south-east to Harefield in the north-west'

Hillingdon London Borough Council

'Marks Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This 37 mile walking and cycling route is exactly 60 kilometres long - one kilometre for each year of Her Majesty's reign.'

'Essential London — you really couldn’t be anywhere else. A classic collection of the capital’s most iconic landmarks awaits you ...'

'The Lee Valley offers all kinds of walking in Hertfordshire, Essex and London. There are 26 miles of riverside trails to enjoy and quiet, car-free walking routes through nature reserves and peaceful urban spaces. Whether you fancy a gentle family stroll, a guided walk or a lengthy hike, the Lee Valley fits the bill. Many paths are surfaced for all-weather walking and easy pushchair or wheelchair use, and with an abundance of wildlife habitats and heritage sites there’s always plenty to see and do.'

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Britain's Leading Guide Booking Bureau  'Make the most of your trip with a registered Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Wherever you visit, in London and throughout the UK, we can provide a qualified tourist guide ...' Brief descriptions of prospective Tours of each of the 32 London Boroughs, plus the City of London.

Tour Guides Ltd

'Walking route through London beginning at Kingston station and finishing at the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. This London Parks Way passes through the Royal Parks of Bushy Park, Richmond Park, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Regents Park, St James Park, and Greenwich Park as well as Hampton Court Park, Holland Park, Victoria Park and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The approximate distance is 65 miles It is split into 6 sections each of which is a self-contained walk that can be reached by train.'

Rob Myers

'Guided walking tours take place all year round in London. For many, you can just turn up, pay the tour guide and join in – there's often no need to book unless you are in a large group.'

Visit London.com

'London has a very rich and varied geology in the built environment, allowing us to see a wide range of beautiful and interesting stone from all over the world in a relatively small area. The downloadable resources ... include a Guide to Common Rocks in Graveyards, which can be used to help identify rocks in any cemetery in London and the Southeast.'

UCL Earth Sciences

'Feed your curiosity with over 200 gardens to explore in this magical two-day event. Gardens range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental and can be discovered across 27 London boroughs.' Held Mid June.

'The Pilgrimage Route is open to all and makes a very pleasant and energetic day out! It utilizes the Greenway through Newham, joins the Limehouse Cut to the yachting basin, takes the Regents Canal to Victoria Park and then follows the Lee Canal past the Olympic site and on to Waltham Abbey ... As this ride is mostly on off road paths and tracks it is also suitable for walkers.'

Pilgrimage Way [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]

'Follow all, or part, of this fifteen mile walking route linking the Thames Path National Trail in Kingston to the North Downs Way National Trail near Westhumble; hence the name, Thames Down Link.'

Thames Down Link [Rambling Man]

'From strolls to adventures, your guide to the best walks in London ... '

TimeOut London

TimeOut London Walks (Two Volumes) | TimeOut Book of Country Walks (Two Volumes) [Saturday Walkers' Club]

'In summer 2008, I spent three months walking the entire London Underground network, overground. This is the story of that walk, along with over 9750 photographs, route maps, points of interest and tips for those looking for a different way to explore London on foot.'

Mark Moxon

'This is a real country walk taking in elements of the Celandine Route, the Hillingdon Trail, the London Loop, the Colne Valley Trail and the Grand Union Canal Walk. Often in deep countryside with no buildings visible, it is nonetheless almost all within the boundary of Greater London.'

Mike Biggs Inner London Ramblers

'Walks reachable by Oyster card, trying to tie London together by exploring its green spaces.' Walks are searchable by London Borough or Post Code or walk length

Chris Booth

'The route description guides walkers from south (East Croydon) to north (the River Thames), but is easy to follow in either direction. We have included estimated walking times for each section.'

Wandle Trail Partnership

Wandle Trail [Rambling Man]