Good for the legs, good for the mind and good for the soul: you can’t beat a scenic ramble through the English countryside, especially if you follow it with a good sesh in a traditional pub. While there are plenty of walking routes in London, if you fancy something a bit more rural – the kind of trek where you’ll actually feel like you’re in the wilderness rather than two minutes from a bus stop – then the green and pleasant land beyond Zone 6 has plenty to offer.
From a bracing seaside stroll along the white cliffs of Seven Sisters to the rolling green vistas from Box Hill, lace up your hiking boots and head out on one of these ridiculously beautiful countryside walks near London. Does that all sound like too much effort? You could always get your dose of nature by enjoying a pint at one of London’s brilliant pub gardens, instead?
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