Green London Way
A long distance walk of 101 miles which circles London and celebrates the parks on the outskirts of the city, including the people who dedicated their lives to creating and preserving them. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Stratford Station, Newham
Distance: 101 miles (162 km)
Grid Ref: TQ386844
Climbing: 1,674 metres
Walk time: 40-50 hours
Days: 7-10
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Green London Way, completed in 1991 was the first long distance footpath around and at times within London and one of the very first entirely urban long distance footpaths in England. The walk is a journey through the city's social and natural history and especially the lost stories of the people who built and lived in the city. The walk is also a tribute to the open spaces of London and to those who have struggled and who still campaign against the developers to preserve them. Areas of London visited during the walk include Stratford, Woolwich, Greenwich, Forest Hill, Crystal Palace, Balham, Wimbledon, Richmond, Kew Bridge, Hanwell, Greenford, South Kenton, Brent Cross, Hampstead, Finsbury Park, Clapton and Victoria Park.
Useful Links:
The Green London Way Book
Green London Way Website
Anthony Linick's Green London Way Walk
Long Distance Walkers Association
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