London/hiking
 

while in London I would like to do a weekend hiking trip any suggestions?

Have a look at
http://www.thames-path.co.uk/

There's also http://www.ramblers.org.uk/

There's more on the Thames Path at
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/

If you would like to walk around London, perhaps you could check: www.greenchain.com. It is a 40 miles trails in South East London, through some beautiful landscapes, historical monuments and interesting boroughs. You could reach each poiint easily by public transport. I have enjoyed walking several sections.

You could obtain a brochure covering the routes by mail or from Tourist Centre in Greenwich.

I did this hike a few years ago, it was a great way to spend a day:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...ss08221999.htm

I did it in late March/early April, if memory serves, and because I dawdled over a number of things I didn't quite make it all the way this author did before it became late afternoon/time to turn back. I think I also didn't get going until well past 10 in the morning, so a few extra hours (or really, a few extra weeks later = daylight savings time) would have made a big difference.

there are pubs along the route, so you can stop and have a pint and talk to the locals... you'll see families out doing this walk on the weekends (England in general is mecca for walkers - pick up an Ordnance Survey map or even just some guidebooks which will outline walks for you, all over the country...)

would like to hear what you decide!

Check the website of the British Walking Federation