Walking in the Square Mile
Walking in the Square Mile
15 May 2019
Walking is easy, free, and one of the easiest ways to become healthier.
Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
And did you know you don't have to walk for hours? A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise. If you work in the City, it is easier to get those steps in as the City of London Corporation offers a number of guided and self guided walks for you to enjoy.
With a Guide
Take an expert guided tour through central London and discover its riches, from Roman remains to cutting-edge architecture
Without a Guide
The Square Mile is full of hidden gardens and pocket parks, offering plenty of history and heritage.
On the City of London Website you can find a series of self-guided walks from world-famous attractions to hidden gems, the City Visitor Trail suggests a range of routes to help you see the most of the City at your leisure. Pick up a map at the City Information Centre.
There are also trails oon Roman London, Great Fire, modern architecture, Charles Dickens, majestic trees and more.
Many films have been shot in the City of London and this walk will take you to places where movies including Harry Potter and James Bond have filmed.
See all the walks here
Join a walking group
Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated.
You can do this at your business through the Active City Network. Contact us and we will help you organise these.
Living Streets and the Ramblers organises group walks for health, leisure and as a means of getting around for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of fitness.
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