We don’t mean to alarm you, but the clocks are about to go back, which means the winter blues could be about to set in. Lucky for you, there’s a cure for that. It’s called going outside. What an revelation!
And what better way to escape the doldrums of winter than an amble in nature? When it comes to good walks, London is surrounded by some absolute stunners, from meandering Thames paths, to ancient forests and rolling green hills.
And we’ve got another one to add to your list. Time Out has named a trail near Marlow as one of the top walking routes near London.
This 13-mile ramble kicks off in the scenic Georgian village of Marlow in Buckinghamshire, which can be reached from London via train (London Paddington to Maidenhead, Maidenhead to Marlow) in just over an hour. Along your hike you’ll see sweet meadows, wooded hills and overhanging trees on a tranquil section of the Thames, passing plenty of historic pubs and manor houses along the way.
For a post-walk pub (after 13.2 miles you’ll have earned it), you can stop in at Tom Kerridge’s two-Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers. And if you don’t want to engage in a multi-course meal, they also have a cracking selection of draught beers, bar snacks and signature cocktails.
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