East of England
Ipswich
A historic county town with the character of a city Ipswich so rewards a good walk around it, mixing layers of history with expanses of green spaces and a developing waterfront. BEST FOR ‘Green Spaces’ Parks, gardens, squares, cemeteries Christchurch Park, the Old Cemetery, Alexandra Park, Hollywells Park Rivers, canals, lakes River Orwell, Round Pond, […]
Peterborough
An old and new city enveloped by green space For much of its length this walk goes through The Nene Park, one of the largest contemporary natural spaces in any British city; and to one of the country’s finest medieval buildings, Peterborough Cathedral. BEST FOR ‘Architectural Inspirations’ Ancient Buildings & Structures (pre-1740) Peterborough Cathedral, The […]
Letchworth
The best of the countryside and the city? Or a planning cul-de-sac? Letchworth is where the Garden City Movement began – the belief that cities can be planned to engender healthier, happier lives and offer the best of both town and country. The debate rages on to this day; but whatever side you take, Letchworth’s […]
Cambridge
Flat, featureful and not just for clever clogs This walk takes you past many of the classic university sites of the city, but also to places that you will never have seen before, even if you live here or studied here. In half a day you will feel like much more than just a tourist! […]
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