Bushy Park is a massive 1,099-acre expanse of grassland, gardens, and waterways situated in Hampton Wick, South West London. The sprawling grounds are home to deer, woodpeckers, kingfishers, kestrels, and many other kinds of wildlife. As well as its thriving nature, Bushy Park has beautiful pieces of art and a rich history.

Start your walk with a delightful forest feel in Dulwich and Sydenham Wood Hill, the London Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve. Spot the many kinds of woodland fauna, such as bats, woodpeckers, and tawny owls, as well as the curious Victorian relics left over from the woodland’s grand past.

Discover London’s industrial history with the Lea Valley Walk, a 53-mile long-distance footpath tracing the River Lea from its source in Leagrave, to where it joins the Thames, finishing at Limehouse Basin in East London.

Parkland Walk is a 4.5-mile amble along an old railway from Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace, through London’s longest local nature reserve. Find tranquility in London’s green pockets, and admire the many kinds of flora and fauna along the way.

Hampstead Heath is a sprawling expanse of meadows, hills, and woods, with a rich history and a very special character. Rambling paths crossing vast grassy spaces, Bathing Ponds where Londoners take a dip outside year-round, and Parliament Hill, which affords walkers with magnificent views across London, all add to the Heath’s charm. It’s also home to a plethora of wildlife, including bats, foxes, hedgehogs, and even a flock of flamingos.