Footprints of London

One of a series of walks visiting the highest point in each London borough. This walk is on the edge of Surrey and London Borough of Sutton The summit of the London Borough of Sutton may not be the most impressive peak in London, but the walk up from Chipstead Station will take in some…

The fifth of a series walks along the River Lea, starting at the historic county town of Hertford then following the River Lea to Ware The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at Bow Creek…

This two hour walk looks at the exteriors of very different buildings, all built during the 20th Century. From the Edwardian splendour of This two hour walk looks at the exteriors of very different buildings, all built during the 20th Century. From the Edwardian splendour of the former public baths, a school designed by Erno…

A tour about things under the ground, featuring a church crypt, Roman remains, underground shops and other places under London’s streets There is so much under the streets of London and most of it we take for granted. This walk is about things underground. We’ll visit some underground spaces – a church crypt, the remains…

Part of a series of walks from London to the sea, this walk visits the historic village of Rainham and the peaceful path by the Thames The walk takes us from Rainham where we’ll visit the gardens of Rainham Hall – a house built by a ships captain who operated his shipping fleet from the…

Rochester has so many delights – Roman walls, a Medieval Castle and Cathedral, Tudor houses and it’s just a 40 minute train ride from Londo Rochester is one of South East Englands most attractive towns and only 35 minutes by train from St Pancras.  On this town tour Rob will tell you stories from Rochester’s…

Saltmarshes, weatherboard houses, Nonconformist churches, Marian martyrs, a derelict mill and abundant seabirds along the River Roach. This 2-guide tour around Rochford and the River Roach will pass Rochford Hall, once owned by oft-maligned Tudor courtier Richard Rich​. It’s now part of a golf course​, as is the old parish church. ​But Rochford was a…

The fourth of a series walks along the River Lea, starting at Wheathampstead and passing through the Brocket Estate on the way to Welwyn The River Lea is one of the longest, and most important tributaries of the Thames  – taking a 42 mile journey from Bedfordshire to join the Thames at Bow Creek in…

A city with medieval streets, a beautiful cathedral and an historic market – and only half an hour from central London – St Albans Leave London? Surely not! While the capital’s charms are never ending, Rob would like to invite you to a visit to the town whre he lives – St Albans. Just 25…