London's Hidden Walks: Volume 1 (Explore London)

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Pass through creepy – but incredibly beautiful – Abney Cemetery, with over 300,000 graves. It’s now a nature reserve. Next on my list of secret London walks is one in Islington. This local area in north London has bustling shopping streets, peaceful canals, and lots of colorful doors to take in. This cool, lesser-known section of the Capital Ring offers a mix of urban and green spaces, taking walkers through interesting residential streets, commons, and notable landmarks.

Highlights of this London walk include Richmond Park, charming alleys like Brewers Lane, and great riverside pubs and restaurants. If you’d like to do this one, you can find the route, map, and photos on my Holland Park walk blog post. You can see a lot more walks in the book London’s Hidden Walks, too. You can get it here. It’s just the thing if you love exploring under-the-radar areas in the city. There are more ideas in my London walking books post as well. Next on my list of secret London walks is one in Clerkenwell, Smithfield, and Hatton Garden. These local areas not only show off historic London at its best, but are also home to some of the best markets and restaurants in the heart of the city.

Even jaded Londoners find these London Walks a source of astonishing gems of information about the city in which they live.” Daily Mail, Top London Treats This secret London walk is ideal if you want to get to know a part of London locals love. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the city, and it feels like a country village right in the UK capital.

Notice this cool bridge while passing through the woods, named after British GP and MP Alfred Salter. This is one of the most beautiful hidden walks in London, with wooded areas, incredible greenery, posh park paths, great architecture, and creepy cemetery vibes. If you want to take this self-guided London walk, head over to my Greenwich walk post for the route, photos, video, and map.

10. Regent’s Canal, from Paddington to Limehouse

This walk will take you to some of the best places to read in London, too, so make sure to bring a book with you when you do it. Walk along Alma Terrace, Heathfield Road, and Magdalen Road, passing the Beatrix Potter primary school. You’ll pass near Wandsworth Prison. This leafy, waterside section of the Thames is lovely even when it’s spitting rain. You’ll meander around and over the rivers and canals, passing posh high streets, historic pubs, manors and mansions. I hope you enjoy playing around with it and that it helps you discover new-to-you areas of the UK capital. The first of my secret London walks is in Hampstead. This is one of my favorite north London neighborhoods, and its village atmosphere makes it a great area for walks.