Walking BritainBest Walks by train from London
By using the extensive national rail network radiating from London, day trips into the countryside offer a variety of opportunities for walking. In addition, the London Underground also provides an additional range of options. Many of the hikes in the Walking Britain database start from or near to railway stations but the selection below offers some of the best walks.
Walks in the Chilterns
The Chilterns form an arc to the northwest of Central London. The area is well served from Euston from where trains serve Tring for Ivinghoe Beacon and the Ashridge Estate Trains from Marylebone are ideal for walks in Wendover Woods, the Chiltern Hills and Chequers.
Ivinghoe Beacon and Bridgewater Monument from Tring
The outward section follows the Ridgeway, which might just be Britain's oldest path, as it leads you over one of the most spectacular parts of the Chilterns. On the way back, enjoy fabulous scenery, ancient woodlands and the Bridgewater Monument.
Chequers and Coombe Hill from Wendover
This Chiltern walk explores the area to the south of Wendover and includes a variety of landscapes. Great views from Coombe Hill and the walk passes close to Chequers.
Thames Valley Walks
Served by trains from Paddington and Waterloo, the Great Park at Windsor, Runnymede and Henley on Thames are all within easy reach. Further afield the Thames Path beyond Reading is also an easy day trip.
Windsor & Runnymede circular
Walk starts and ends within sight of Windsor Castle, and follows a circular route in a-clockwise direction that takes in part of the Thames Pathway, and visits the Magna Carta monument and John F Kennedy memorial at Runnymede
Staines to Windsor along the River Thames
Using trains from Waterloo this walk follows the Thames Path and includes the monument to the Magna Carta at Runnymede, the J. F. Kennedy Mermorial, and Windsor Castle.
Walks East of London
Trains from LIverpool Street provide easy access to Essex and Suffolk. These services offer a variety of coastal and estuary walks, rural routes through pleasant countryside with picturesque villages along the way. The Naze and Flatford Mill are two examples of excellent walking.
Manningtree, Flatford Mill and Dedham
Walk exploring the Stour Valley from Manningtree. route includes a variety of scenery from the marshes beside the river to picturesque Flatford Mill which was the subject of John Constable's best-loved painting.
North Downs & Kent Walking
London Bridge, Victoria and Charing Cross are the gateway stations for this excellent area for walking. The North Downs, coastal and estuary walks with charming villages along the way.
Box Hill Country Park
Walk in the North Downs exploring the Box Hill Country Park in Surrey. Route includes the viewing point on the south facing escarpment.
Kent Coast Path from Sandwich
This Kent walk combines the interesting medieval town of Sandwich with a section of the England Coast Path south towards Deal.
South Downs National Park Walks
The South Downs is the closest National Park to London and offers a variety of walking. Useful destinations are Arundel, nearby Amberley and Eastbourne which all provide convenient places to start.
Beachy Head & Eastbourne
This linear walk in the South Downs National Park explores a wonderful section of the East Sussex coast including Belle Tout lighthouse, Birling Gap and the spectacular cliffs at Beachy Head.
Arundel Park and the River Arun
This walk allows you to explore the castle, cathedral and lovely High Street of Arundel before venturing into the surrounding countryside to enjoy Arundel Park and the River Arun.
Walks in the New Forest & Chichester Harbour
Served by trains from Waterloo and Victoria provide easy access to the New Forest and Chichester Harbour with its interesting inlets and marshland.
Lyndhurst Circular
A circular walk from Lyndhurst exploring the New Forest landscape of open grassy areas and woodland.
Lyndhurst Circular
Linear route from West Wittering to Chichester. Route includes salt marshes, busy marinas and the disused Chichester Ship Canal into the City of Chichester.
London Underground Walks
The primary destinations include Amersham for access to the Chess Valley (Metropolitan Line) and Epping Forest (Central Line). However there are many other options across London with all walks served by London Underground.
Sarratt Bottom and Chenies from Little Chalfont
This pleasant walk explores the Chess Valley to the east of Little Chalfont. The route includes a section of the Chiltern Way long distance footpath.
St Paul's Cathedral to Green Park
Walk across London includes many of the traditional sights but also includes some less visited places on interest.
