Outdoor Adventures in London
Discover Outdoor Adventures in London
Find your next wild escape in the capital
London isn’t just iconic skylines and busy streets, it’s one of the greenest cities in the world, packed with hidden trails, wild swimming spots, vast parks, waterways and unexpected pockets of nature. If you’d like to paddleboard at sunset, wander through ancient woodland, spot wildlife on the wetlands, or take a refreshing dip, we’ve pulled all our best inspiration for adventuring in London to help you get outside in the capital.
Outdoor Swimming in London – Historic Lidos, Docks and Ponds
Outdoor swimming in London. Find your ideal London wild swimming location, historic lidos, docks and wild swimming ponds in the heart of the city
Zoe Tehrani Shows Us How to Escape the City
Zoe Tehrani is the champion of easy walks from London using public transport - simple affordable day‑trip adventures and countryside hikes
Where are the Best Waterfalls near London?
Explore stunning waterfalls near London and find the perfect walk just a short drive or train ride away from the city.
London City Walks
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of London with our guide to nature walks, including royal parks, ancient forests, and tranquil paths.
10 Picturesque Paddle Boarding Routes in London and The South East
Paddleboarding expert Lisa Drewe shares 10 Paddleboarding routes in London and the South East from her new book! (all easily accessible by train)
Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure
Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.
Top Secret Wild Swimming Spots Near London
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners
OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here's 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.
London’s best parks for dog walking
If you want to walk your dog in London and feel like your options are limited due to it being a huge city, you couldn’t be more wrong! We take a look at some of the best parks for dog walking in London and where they are on the map.
London: staying wild in the city
Cities can often be unexpected treasure-troves of nature. Chris Platt explores London to discover where nature has taken up residence, and where you can reconnect with the wild.
10 Traffic-Free Cycling Routes from London
London isn’t always the first place that springs to mind when it comes to group cycling. But with canals, towpaths and green spaces galore, there are a surprising number of traffic-free cycling routes that are perfect for families and groups.