Finding London's Hidden Treasures: Walking the Capital Ring After 20 Years

Jessica Furseth, a long-time Londoner, recounts her life-changing experience walking the Capital Ring, a 78-mile circular path which reveals the city's varied landscapes and hidden treasures. This walk provides a new eye on London, combining urban character with natural beauty. Here are the main highlights:

 

The Capital Ring Route:

Urban and Green Spaces:

Historical Insights:

The path provides insights into London's past, such as locations like the Greenway, previously known as Sewerbank, where Gandhi strolled on his 1931 visit.

 

Challenges and Rewards:

Although certain parts, such as the North Circular, have urban challenges, the experience overall is enriching, linking areas previously only known by Tube.

 

Community Efforts:

The Capital Ring, which was formed in 2005, is kept up by Inner London Ramblers' volunteers and boroughs of London to make it accessible and maintainable.

 

Jessica's walk presents the Capital Ring as a reflection of London's boundless diversity, providing greater access to the city through its unbroken path.

 

Sources: MSN, The Independent, On London