Walk London

Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend - The Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend is an annual walking event in London that includes 36 unique walking routes over a 2 day period. This year the Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend is on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2013. More here Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend 

Looking for more walks? Try this one: Bell Common Walk. One of my recent Essex Walks - A 6 mile circular walking route in Epping Forest to Bell Common from Epping Station. 

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David Knockton

Walks And Walking

@WalksAndWalking

Secret Walks

National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks

Walks And Walking - National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks - Amazing walks only accessible by foot recently made available to the public by the National Trust. Read more here National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks

Each one of the National Trust top 10 secret walks can only be accessed by foot. I often find the best hidden treasures on any walking route take a little bit of effort to get to. The list has been carefully selected by National Trust experts who wanted to showcase walks that offered a unique experience whether a hidden viewpoint, newly accessible coastal paths or the story of an old legend to encourage walkers to explore and share the many special places the National Trust looks after.

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By David Knockton

Walks And Walking

@WalksAndWalking

Autumn Walking

Epping Forest – The best walks and walking routes in Epping Forest

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks andwalking routes in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks.

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Epping Forest Centenary Walk

The Epping Forest Centenary Walk celebrates the passing of the Epping Forest Act of 1878 whereby Epping Forest was declared a Public Open Space.

Get the full walking route here http://www.walksandwalking.com/2013/09/walks-walking-epping-forest-centenary-walk/

Get over 40 Epping Forest Walks here  http://www.walksandwalking.com/epping-forest/

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MacWet Gloves reviewed

Long Cuff Climatec MacWet Gloves Sports Gloves Review - all grip, no slip, moisture management, easy wear and easy care walking MacWet Gloves

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Gift Your Gear launches nationwide collection event

Do you have any spare walking boots, walking jackets, walking trousers or general walking accessories? Why not Gift Your Gear?

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Lake District Walks

5 amazing Lake District Walks - a personal guide by Nick Stuart including Blencathra, Bowfell, Dow Crag, Pillar and Great Gable walking routes with photos. More here http://www.walksandwalking.com/

Read the full article here Lake District Walks

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*Epping Forest*

Epping Forest is an ancient historic forest #woodland in Essex where there are plenty of beautiful attractions, walks, things to see, places to eat and stay. Clickhere 

*Walks in Epping Forest*

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks. Click here.

*Walks in Essex*

Nearly 60 walks in Essex with maps and directions, including circular walks, easy short walks and day long hikes. Click here.

*About Walks And Walking*

Hundreds of UK walks with step-by-step descriptive guides, photographs and maps. I hope you enjoy the walking routes as much as I have and find my reviews of walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories valuable. Visit Walks And Walking.

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Downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The National Trust are now offering downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the 'Visit - Local To You - London and South East' section of their website which you can find when you click on the National Trust banner here.

There are approximately 20 Isle of Wight walks ranging from a mile or so up to around 8 mile walking routes in this glorious Hampshire countryside. One of the walking routes that really stood out for me was the Tennyson Down walk which I did a year or so ago - probably one of the loveliest walks I've ever done. I was on my own, it was a gorgeous day and the route was easy to follow and a good balance of terrain, few steep climbs but nothing of a challenge, not very muddy and offering amazing 360 views of the island.

Click here for Downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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Walking Holidays Amsterdam

A guide to walking holidays in Amsterdam including walking tours, off the beaten track places to visit and plenty of options for cheap hotels in Amsterdam. More here http://www.walksandwalking.com/

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Epping Forest Gateway

Essex Walks - two family circular walking routes from the Epping Forest Gateway at The View in Chingford - The Holly Trail and The Willow Trail. More here.

Get both routes here Epping Forest Gateway

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The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

Walks And Walking - The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways Book Review including a competition to win a free copy of the book. Win a copy of the book here The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

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 Walking Accessories

A practical guide on what to wear walking with information about walking accessories, walking aids, walking poles, rucksacks, child carriers and gaiters. More here.

Read this quick guide here Walking Accessories

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Walking Clothes

A practical guide on what to wear walking with information about walking clothes, waterproof jackets, sensible layers and walking trousers. More here.

Find out what to wear walking here: Walking Clothes

Epping In Essex

*Epping Forest*

Epping Forest is an ancient historic forest #woodland in Essex where there are plenty of beautiful attractions, walks, things to see, places to eat and stay. Click here 

*Walks in Epping Forest*

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks. Click here.

*Walks in Essex*

Nearly 60 walks in Essex with maps and directions, including circular walks, easy short walks and day long hikes. Click here.

*About Walks And Walking*

Hundreds of UK walks with step-by-step descriptive guides, photographs and maps. I hope you enjoy the walking routes as much as I have and find my reviews of walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories valuable. Visit Walks And Walking.

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David Knockton

Walks And Walking

@WalksAndWalking

September Walking Festivals

List of Walking Festivals for 2013

Have a blast and enjoy the great outdoors at more than 100 events and walks on a wide range of themes during the Walking Festivals calendar. Walking Festivals are the perfect way to promote all that is great about walking. They offer the opportunity to get together with friends and family and really enjoy the outdoors.

Here is the Walks And Walking guide to Walking Festivals - this list will be updated every year and as often as possible - if you have any Walking Festivals you would like to add then please contact Walks And Walking through their Facebook, Twitter or Google+ pages.

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September Walking Festivals

Here are two walking festivals taking place in September.

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Corwen Walking Festival 2013

Corwen Walking Festival 2013 - 31st August & 1st September - inc. Caer Drewyn iron age hillfort in the valley of the Afon Dyfrdwy, Denbighshire in Wales. More walks here.

Get the full details here Corwen Walking Festival 2013

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The Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival - 14th - 22nd September 2013

Walkers looking for spectacular scenery, welcoming towns and walking routes to suit all abilities already know that the Yorkshire Wolds boasts some of the most beautiful walks in the country.

Get the full details here The Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors Festival

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MacWet Sports Walking Gloves Review

All grip, no slip. That is the mission statement of these fantastic MacWet Sports Climatec long cuff sports gloves. For walking and hiking where a good grip enhances your performance wear these maximum grip Macwet gloves. 

Read the full review here 

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Dickies Medway Walking Boots

Dickies Walking Boots review of the Medway SS S3 BT - PLUS win a free pair of Dickies hiking boots! Enter here.

I've got 2 pairs of walking boots in my fleet, Salomon Quest GTX and Scarpa SL Activ. The Salomon walking boots are for short walks in dry weather, as their grip isn't very good, and the Scarpa walking boots are for my long hikes in any weather. So, I was really interested to see how the Dickies walking boots compared to my others.

Read the full review here Dickies Medway Walking Boots

Summer round up

Epping Forest Summer Walks

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks and walking routes in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks.

Click on the link for the latest Epping Forest Map 2012 with up to date news, visitor centre details and information on Epping Forest walking routes. 

There is also a very good Epping Forest walking map available at the Epping Forest shop at the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge in Chingford so that you can plan your own special walking routes in and around the ancient royal hunting grounds of Epping Forest. 

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Click here for Camping in Epping Forest.

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Cobbins Walk

Essex Walks - A 4 mile Epping Forest Cobbins Brook circular walking route from Upshire. More here 

Get the full route here Cobbins Walk

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Beech Trail

Essex Walks - A classic family walk in Epping Forest following The Beech Trail High Beach walking route for about 2 miles of well maintained tracks. More walks here.

Get the full route here Beech Trail

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Epping Forest Gateway 

 

Two short family circular Essex walking routes from the Epping Forest Gateway at The View in Chingford - The Holly Trail and The Willow Trail

Read more here Epping Forest Gateway

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Leytonstone Walk

Essex Walks - A classic family walk in Epping Forest following The Lime Tree Trail Leytonstone walking route for about a mile of well maintained tracks. More walks here 

Get the full Epping Forest walk here Leytonstone Walk

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Hornbeam Trail Epping Forest

Essex Walks - A classic family walk in Epping Forest following The Hornbeam Trail Snaresbrook walking route for 3 miles of well maintained tracks. More walks like this here.

Find the full walking route here Hornbeam Trail Epping Forest

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Way Marked Trails in Epping Forest 

Epping Forest  - Way Marked Trails in Epping Forest  has plenty of beautiful scenic attractions, walks, trails, outdoor activities, things to see, places to eat and places to stay. The City of London, who manage the Epping Forest estate, have been working with the Heritage Lottery Fund provided by the National Lottery to create a series of Way Marked Trails in Epping Forest. 

 

Following the distinctive 'green arrows' the aim is to make walking in Epping Forest more inviting and accessible for walkers of all abilities, families with children or seniors, and anyone else looking to explore this magical ancient royal hunting woodland forest.

 

Way Marked Trails in Epping Forest:

1. Click here for the Willow Trail Walk which is a simple 3 mile classic family circular walk around Connaught Water.

2. Click here for the Holly Trail Walk which is another simple 3 mile classic family circular walk around Chingford Plain.

3. Click here for the Lime Tree Trail Walk which is a lovely family 1 mile walk in Leytonstone starting at Harrow Road Sports Pavillion.

4. Click here for the Oak Trail Walk which is a gentle 7 mile circular walk to the deer sanctuary and Ambresbury Banks starting in Theydon Bois.

5. Click here for the Hornbeam Trail Walk which is a short 3 mile Epping Forest family walk starting in Snaresbrook at Eagle Ponds.

6. Click here for the Chestnut Trail Walk which is a simple 4 mile classic family circular walk starting in Wanstead Park.

You can download the official Way Marked Trails in Epping Forest here, where you can also find out more information about the City of London and the great work they are doing for maintaining and preserving Epping Forest.

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Walking GPS Garmin Oregon 600 GB Discoverer 1:50k Bundle

Best deals and product review of the Ordnance Survey Walking GPS Garmin Oregon 600 GB Discoverer 1:50k Bundle. More here http://www.walksandwalking.com/

Canon EOS 100D Camera Review

Canon EOS 100D Camera Review

The perfect camera for walkers to capture stunning images at the click of a button - Reviewed by Walks And Walking.

The EOS 100D offers a range of simple controls and a helpful in-camera feature guide which makes it easy to use, even for beginners like me. It's a great option for those looking for the quality of a DSLR but without the bulk normally associated with a larger camera – making it the perfect travel companion for walkers on any walking routes. It also features a range of easy-to-use shooting modes, creative filters and a large touch screen so it's really simple to adjust settings and capture stunning images with ease.

Click here for the full review.