City Walks: London: 50 Adventures on Foot (Cards)

~ Craig Taylor (Author), Bart Wright (Contributor) "Once a Celtic settlement, this area is now home to a particularly handsome ship and the observatory where Greenwich Mean Time is marked..." (more)
Key Phrases: Regent's Park, Liverpool Street, Notting Hill Gate (more...)

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Product Description

Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a native—on foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, City Walks: London will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on one side, and insider information on the other. Pick any card and start exploring London!

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (February 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811845621
• ISBN-13: 978-0811845625
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,652 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent way to see London, October 31, 2006

By	Elizabeth Howard (London, U.K.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought these because I live in London and sometimes I just want to go for a walk. But you do get in a rut: same places, same views.

These short walks take you into some of the most lovely areas of London, places outside the tourist attractions. One of our favorites was Holland Park, such a lovely surprise with the gorgeous Kyoto Garden koi pond and the treed lanes. We were often in Notting Hill, but hadn't ever stumbled into this area. This park is SO different from Hyde Park, so much more intimate.

If you are coming to London for the first or, especially, for the third or fourth time, pick these up and see parts of London you never dreamed of.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and compact--a great find, July 13, 2007

By	C. Bruggeman "manic teacher" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Taylor uses the tube lines as launching points for these journeys--very smart--and the cards are small enough to so you won't stick out too much as a tourist as you stare at them trying to find your destination. The maps are very specific and though my wife and I didn't try all of the walks, we found the West End walks insightful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy and well-designed, April 30, 2009

By	B. Kossy "D. Diver" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I brought this set of walks to London and really enjoyed using them. They maps were clear and well-designed and the walks were fun, realistic, and retained a sense of adventure. Also it was a big plus to be able to bring a few cards along for the day, and leave the bulk behind. I hope that someday I can return and do more of the walks. I plan to buy other sets for other cities when I'm lucky enough to do more traveling. They're best put to use if you're going to spend a few days or a week in one region.