Transport for London has announced that they will be putting on 40 free guided walks in early February.

Walks include #BehindEveryGreatCity ‘Suffragette City’, a Sculpture Trail and a family walking quiz

The #BehindEveryGreatCity walk is part of Sadiq Khan’s (Mayor of London) drive for gender equality across the capital.

There is something for everyone!

Februarys walks include:

Saturday 3 February 2018

• From Prejudice to Pride – this walk takes you through the heart of Londons modern LBGTQ+ community in Soho. You will learn about the fight for equality in the capital.
• The City Sculpture Trail – featuring Sculpture in the City’s exhibition, which includes a life-size racehorse, a parachute, and other peculiarities
• Family Favourites – the walk that’s also a quiz. You will see the tube station in which Harry Potter and Mr Weasley use, and how it could have made Big Ben fall over!

Sunday 4 February

• #BehindEveryGreatCity Suffragette City – discover where it happened with a walk through west minister to learn about the fight for ‘Votes for Women’
• A Challenging Walk, the Greatest Rewards – Only for the fit, this is a muddy steep and strenuous walk. The pace will be brisk, walking through 8,000-year-old woodland.
• Cinema Walk – from Charlie Chaplin to Harry Potter.

Each walk is led by an experienced Walk London guide. Please click here to book your place.

What did the officials say?

Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: ‘Our Winter Wanders are a great way to learn more about our capital and at the same time keep fit and healthy. This year’s walks cover a fascinating range of topics and I hope they inspire all Londoners to go and explore everything London has to offer.’

Lilli Matson, Director of Transport Strategy said: ‘Walking is great way to stay healthy, and discover London on foot for free. We are passionate about ensuring walking is an activity for all ages and abilities, and with 40 free guided walks there’s certainly something for everyone at this year’s Winter Wanders.’

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