Destinations in London, UK

London, UK

England, United Kingdom
 (7 votes, 8 reviews)
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the UK's largest and most populous metropolitan area and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures.
A major settlement for two millennia, its history goes back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium.[6] London's core, the ancient City of London, the 'square mile', retains its mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the nineteenth century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis developed around it.[7] Today, the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region[8] and the Greater London administrative area,[9] with its own elected mayor and assembly.[10]
London is a leading global city and one of the world's largest financial centres[11][12][13][14] with the largest city GDP in Europe.[15] Central London is home to the headquarters of most of the UK's top 100 listed companies (the FTSE 100) and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest. London's influence in politics, finance, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture
in general contributes to its global position. It is a major tourist
destination for both domestic and overseas visitors. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will host the 2012 Summer Olympics.[16] London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church.[17]
London has a diverse range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries.[18] In July 2007 it had an official population of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London,[19] making it the most populous municipality in the European Union.[20] The Greater London Urban Area (the second largest in the EU) has a population of 8,278,251.[2] while the metropolitan area (the largest in the EU) has an estimated total population of between 12 million[3] and 14 million.[4] The London Underground network, administered by Transport for London, is the most extensive underground railway network in the world,[21] London Heathrow Airport is the world's busiest airport by number of international passengers[22] and the airspace is the busiest of any urban centre in the world.[23]

Trails

Summary
Difficulty
Distance
London Dining Guide by Food Critic Paul Levy
Expert pointers on where to sample and savor new British cuisine.
Easy
Retro London Tour
Vintage style is back all over London Town, from old-school candy shops to the speakeasy scene.
Easy
Fitzrovia: London Neighborhood Walk
New and classic spots in England’s capital—from restaurants and hotels to shops, and more.
Easy
East End: London Neighborhood Walk
Trendsetting artists, chefs, and hoteliers have energized this historic (and historically hardscrabble) neighborhood.
Easy
Marylebone: London Neighborhood Walk
Discover this laid-back London neighborhood with an independent streak.
Easy
Affordable London
The best secret bargains in England’s notoriously expensive capital.
Easy
Trafalgar Square, Art Museums and Fun Food Shops
Home to famous and lesser-known treasures of the world
Easy
1.3 mi/
2.1 km
South Bank of the Thames Cultural Walk
From torture to war to art, a stroll along London's most famous and historic river
Easy
1.4 mi/
2.3 km
A-Z Ridley Road Market, Dalston, London
Alternative to Olympics! A unique guide developed and created with local people.
Easy
1.4 mi/
2.3 km
British Museum, Bloomsbury and Hidden Cafes
The heart of London, its artifacts and delicious treats
Easy
1.4 mi/
2.3 km
East London Boutiques, Cafes and Markets
Discover a vibrant part of the city that is unique and fun
Easy
1.7 mi/
2.7 km
Historic Bloomsbury to the City Center
Literature, law, lager and the original square mile
Easy
2.0 mi/
3.2 km
Mills and Meadows - Horton Kirby
Circular walks along the Darent Valley Path
Easy
3.2 mi/
5.2 km
Gourmet Tour of Central London
Centuries-old establishments, posh boutiques and famous purveyors of great food
Easy
3.8 mi/
6.1 km
Primrose Hill, Regent's Park and Abbey Road
The bohemian neighborhoods of Camden to Little Venice along the canal
Easy
4.2 mi/
6.8 km
Otford
Walks in West Kent
Easy
5.3 mi/
8.5 km
Fashionable Clerkenwell's Markets, Open Spaces and Historic Sites
A historic, buzzing neighborhood for business, leisure and underground secrets
Easy
6.3 mi/
10.1 km
William and Kate's Guide to London
Follow in the royal couple’s footsteps around London Town.
Easy
7.0 mi/
11.3 km
Denham / Harefield Legstretcher
Circular Cycle Route on public roads.
Easy
8.8 mi/
14.2 km
Tate Modern: A4 Outdoor Pursuit
Performative walk developed with young people and filled with their wonderful, mischievous and playful ideas.
Moderate
1.1 mi/
1.8 km
Thames Walking Tour
Political, religious and artistic heritage along London's most famous river
Moderate
1.4 mi/
2.3 km
Touring the City's Famous Spots
A tour around Central London seeing all the famous sights
Moderate
4.4 mi/
7.1 km
Landscapes and Romance- Otford
Circular Walks along the Darent Valley Path
Moderate
4.9 mi/
7.9 km
The Olympic Site and Culture Scene
The neighborhood's industrial past gets revitalized through new buildings and nature
Moderate
5.6 mi/
9.0 km
Butterflies and bees - Lullingstone
Circular Walks along the Darent Valley Path
Moderate
6.6 mi/
10.6 km
Soar with the birds - Eynsford
Circular Walks along the Darent Valley Path
n/a
1.8 mi/
2.9 km
Best New Restaurants in London's Soho
Top chefs and restauranteurs are flocking to Soho and opening great restaurants.
n/a
0.5 mi/
0.8 km
A Royally Amusing Family Tour
Palaces, parks and other spots kids will love
n/a
3.0 mi/
4.8 km
london pub crawl
A London Pub Guide. Every one of these pubs is in the historic pub registry as a nationally historic pub.
n/a
0.3 mi/
0.5 km

Damyns Hall Aerodrome

Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Flying around London City Airport & the Dome
How to get a zone entry into City Airport and fly around the Dome
Moderate
35 mi/
56 km
Guides
Otford
Otford
Otford, Kent, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 5.3 miles, 1-3 hours
Walks in West Kent
Historic Bloomsbury to the City Center
Historic Bloomsbury to the City Center
London, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 2.0 miles, Half day
Literature, law, lager and the original square mile
East London Boutiques, Cafes and Markets
East London Boutiques, Cafes and Markets
Shoreditch, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 1.7 miles, Half day
Discover a vibrant part of the city that is unique and fun
Trafalgar Square, Art Museums and Fun Food Shops
Trafalgar Square, Art Museums and Fun Food Shops
Central London, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 1.3 miles, Half day
Home to famous and lesser-known treasures of the world
British Museum, Bloomsbury and Hidden Cafes
British Museum, Bloomsbury and Hidden Cafes
Central London, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 1.4 miles, Half day
The heart of London, its artifacts and delicious treats
Thames Walking Tour
Thames Walking Tour
London, England, United Kingdom
 
Moderate: 1.4 miles, Half day
Political, religious and artistic heritage along London's most famous river
A-Z Ridley Road Market, Dalston, London
A-Z Ridley Road Market, Dalston, London
Hackney, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 1.4 miles, 1-3 hours
Alternative to Olympics! A unique guide developed and created with local people.
William and Kate's Guide to London
William and Kate's Guide to London
London, England, United Kingdom
 
Easy: 7.0 miles, Full day
Follow in the royal couple’s footsteps around London Town.
South Bank of the Thames Cultural Walk
Easy: 1.4 miles, Half day
From torture to war to art, a stroll along London's most famous and historic river
The Olympic Site and Culture Scene
The Olympic Site and Culture Scene
Islington and Hackney, England, United Kingdom
 
Moderate: 5.6 miles, Half day
The neighborhood's industrial past gets revitalized through new buildings and nature
Best New Restaurants in London's Soho
Best New Restaurants in London's Soho
London, England, United Kingdom
 
Top chefs and restauranteurs are flocking to Soho and opening great restaurants.
Tate Modern: A4 Outdoor Pursuit
Tate Modern: A4 Outdoor Pursuit
London, England, United Kingdom
 
Moderate: 1.1 miles, 1 hour or less
Performative walk developed with young people and filled with their wonderful, mischievous and playful ideas.
Community Trips
Tower Bridge (Bermondsey, United Kingdom) Photo
The Clock Tower (Charing Cross, United Kingdom) Photo
Clocks (Charing Cross, United Kingdom) Photo
The Eye (South Bank, United Kingdom) Photo
Thames River Trip
by tomaszdunn on Sep 05, 2008
Southwark, England, United Kingdom
13.5 miles
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Epping Forest MTBing
by TheakyTheCat on Apr 18, 2010
Waltham Holy Cross, England, United Kingdom
9.7 miles
Not sure why the GPX file says it took over 7 hours.  It obvioulsy knows how slow I am!  In fact this was a Sunday morning ride. Starting at 9:50 we fininished at about 12:20.  Perfect!The weather today was fantastic, warm and sunny.  Maybe winter is over!!!  The conditions in the forest were also great.  Mostly dry with a few muddy places that were interesting, but not too difficult!Gina couldn't join us...
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A day in London
by brt on Apr 14, 2007
St James's, England, United Kingdom
12.9 miles
We spent a weekend in London.
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Number 11 Bus Ride
by was on Jul 29, 2009
South Bank, England, United Kingdom
6.0 miles
This is a ride on the No 11 Bus through London. A very cheap sightseeing ride (essentially free if you already have a pass). We were lucky and got a front row seat in the upper section. Takingn pictures thru windows is hard. This was compensated by some unusual lighting along the way. Some very neat pictures. Here is a sample
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Cycle from Victoria Park to Lee Valley, London
by Haofeng on Apr 19, 2009
Lodnon, England, United Kingdom
9.0 miles
one of the reasons I love living in Surbiton Photo
Kingston bridge Photo
Thames from Kingston bridge Photo
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Surbiton, Kingston, Home Park, Thames Ditton
by dsf on Sep 14, 2008
Surbiton, England, United Kingdom
9.0 miles
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Hampstead Heath walking
by vasso on Sep 20, 2010
Camden Town, England, United Kingdom
5.0 miles
Walking in Hampsted Heath park.
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Bushy Park lap
by odelay on Sep 21, 2008
Hampton Hill, England, United Kingdom
6.9 miles
Testing out the new iPhone app...
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Passeggiata a Westminster, Parliament, Big Ben, Thames
by paolo_malisano on May 24, 2009
Lambeth, England, United Kingdom
1.6 miles
Passeggiata sul Thames, durante una vacanza a London
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Newham,Hackney & Islington tour
by marcellan on Oct 16, 2010
London, United Kingdom
32 miles
Tour London and you tour the world.Set off with Bernard. Down Green way to Victoria park. Coffee at the Pavillion cafe by the fountains, very genteel and civilized cafe full of guardian reading vegan types. Then Up the lea tow path past the scenic hackney marshes into springfield marina. Cut in to Upper Clapton hear and across the main road and you are in Hasidic Jewish country. Feels like you've stepped into pre-war...

Reviews
carlhutton
It's awesome!!!!!!!!!
Visited on Apr 24, 2013

by carlhutton on Apr 24, 2013
UxLoiterer
The London Eye is a must do if you visit London. Try your very best to make this the FIRST thing you do. The reason for this is you will see all of London for miles around and it WILL inspire you for what you will do following your ride on the Wheel. Enjoy
Visited on Sep 14, 2011

by UxLoiterer on Oct 23, 2011
nherriot
Fantstic ride.
Only 3 nasty drivers were encountered over 60 miles of biking.
Views of London brilliant.

Visited on Sep 11, 2011

by nherriot on Sep 12, 2011
waynerackham
A very good time indeed took my two boys up town for Christmas shopping !!!!
Visited on Feb 02, 2011

by waynerackham on Feb 02, 2011
cactusmitch
I have NOT been to London, whough I want to go.
I did read a book about Charles Dicken's London. I drew a map of that area and posted it to Every-Trail. I think that "every" trail should include historical and even pre historic trails.

Visited on Jan 01, 2010

by cactusmitch on Nov 21, 2010
was
London is probably the best city on earth to visit. really.
Visited on Jul 29, 2009

by was on Jan 16, 2011
sting67
go off-peak and avoid the bus ticketing touts on westminster bridge.. their ticket prices are way over the top. If you have to, barter like crazy with em!
Visited on Apr 25, 2009

by sting67 on Jul 23, 2011
manniengland
If your confused about going to the UK and what to do for your holiday, study or work or if your thinking of locating in the UK then I reccommend going to the site below. These guys help you in planning and preparing in literally everything from airport travel to providing tour guides. They have also teamed up with visa offices to give advice in obtaining a visa.
www.going-uk.co.uk


by manniengland on Apr 18, 2011

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