The Capital Ring: Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park

This is the 14th section of the 78 miles (125 km) long Capital Ring. Most of the walks of The Capital Ring are through London’s green spaces. If you plan to walk all sections, I recommend this guidebook by Colin Saunders. This 14th walk of 5.1 miles (8.3 km) is a delightful walk with wide … More The Capital Ring: Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park

Vechtdalpad: 2-day Hike

A beautiful and surprisingly varied trail following the Overijsselse Vecht from Mariënberg to Dalfsen via Ommen. This 2-day hike (34km) is part of the 7-day long-distance trail Vechtdalpad that starts in Zwolle and finishes in Hoogstede (Germany). The route is clearly waymarked with white/blue although some short sections briefly divert from the waymarked route. The … More Vechtdalpad: 2-day Hike

Utrecht Circular

Lovely circular walk (21 km) through the many green spaces the city of Utrecht has to offer. The highlight of the route is the estate of Amelisweerd. Route by Hannah. The route starts in Hoog Catharijne at Utrecht Central Station and follows the Singel, the canal surrounding the city, towards Park Oosterspoorbaan. This recent addition … More Utrecht Circular

Wandle Trail

Easy and pretty 20km linear route following the river Wandle from East Croydon to the Thames at Wandsworth. The route goes through the boroughs of Croydon, Sutton and Merton and is waymarked but not always very clearly. The route starts at East Croydon station and the first destination is Wandle Park where the Wandle Trail … More Wandle Trail