You'll delve into hidden alleyways and tucked away passageways to gaze in wonder at some of the most unusual pieces of street furniture that, no doubt, made sense to somebody once, but which have us, today, scratching our heads in utter bemusement.

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With this book in hand, readers can find the plaque to a Suffragette who was a master of Jui-Jitsu, see the site of London's first railway murder and follow the bank of the Lea River to arrive amid the modernity of the Olympic Park.

Choose from vintage Underground posters, personalised t-shirts and mugs and models of classic London buses and trains.

After the quick guide to the walk which also includes notes on how steep the walk is and if there are any steps that need to be climbed or descended (information which was very helpful as some in my family who are keen on walking aren’t so able to do steep climbs). In the case of the former, they might have passed the entrances to the alleyways, passage, and courts on a regular basis and not bothered to venture into them. This attractive, pocket-sized book contains 20 walks between 1 and 6 miles long, each illustrated with a clear map and stunning photography. London's Hidden Walks Volume 4 is packed with interesting details about London’s history with both personal tales of those who wandered the same streets in former years and a more general social and economic history of the different areas covered.We went on the Hidden London walk on Friday 20th October with guide Simon…The walk was really informative and went to very interesting places which were very much hidden. These books are packed with interesting details about London's history with fascinating stories and more general historical facts. After that there are guides to the distance of the walk, how long it will take, where it begins, with a tube station usually sited near a starting point, and even some information on how you can combine a few of the walks with others in the book, if you want to see more in one go. During the school holidays why not use the locations we feature to put together a treasure hunt to get the kids out and about?

By signing up, you are accepting our terms and conditions and our privacy policy and cookie policy *exclusions apply. From then on, we begin to see London through fresh eyes, and the mundaneness of the familiar is soon playing second fiddle to the wonderment of genuine discovery. Long read: Distillation of a brilliant guide’s many years’ experience probing the hidden places and forgotten nooks of the world’s most elusive city. This walk – though it takes several necessary detours off the towpath – is known as one of the most beautiful stretches of waterway in England.

Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. With this book in hand, readers can find the plaque to a Suffragette who was a master of Jui-Jitsu, see the site of London’s first railway murder and follow the bank of the Lea River to arrive amid the modernity of the Olympic Park. Walk along Alma Terrace, Heathfield Road, and Magdalen Road, passing the Beatrix Potter primary school.