{"id":21117,"date":"2026-02-03T16:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:48:58","slug":"zoe-tehrani-shows-us-how-to-escape-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/zoe-tehrani-shows-us-how-to-escape-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoe Tehrani Shows Us How to Escape the City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_feb2fbf4fa82dae77a46807f30856817\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy radial\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/explore-london\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Adventures in London\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tZoe Tehrani Shows Us How to Escape the City\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/profile-pic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Hilary Pullen\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-02-03T16:47:24+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">February 3, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t15 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zoe-tehrani-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zoe-tehrani-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zoe-tehrani-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zoe-tehrani-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zoe-tehrani-1-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_024b8d9c6abd2e794083ee3a667cb232\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-zoe-tehrani-the-london-based-walker-opening-the-outdoors-to-everyone\">Meet Zoe Tehrani: The London-Based Walker Opening the Outdoors to Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoe Tehrani knows better than most how transformative a simple walk can be. What began as her own search for space, calm and clarity has grown into a platform inspiring thousands to explore beyond London\u2019s city limits, often for the very first time. If you live in London or the South East and want to swap the sweaty gym or busy streets for fresh air and countryside paths, Zoe shows you exactly how to make that first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a physiotherapist, writer and author of a brand new book,  <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Zoe-Tehranis-Britain-Walkers-Guide\/\">A Walker\u2019s Guide: 30 Walks from London Using Public Transport<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Zoe has become a go\u2011to voice for accessible adventure. Her focus is simple: making it easier for people with or without a car, to reach beautiful countryside, feel more confident outdoors and enjoy the benefits of moving their bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I caught up with Zoe to chat about what first drew her to walking, how her website <a href=\"https:\/\/shewalksinengland.com\/\">&#8216;She Walks in England&#8217;<\/a> became a go\u2011to resource for London hikers, and to get some practical tips for beginner hikers. She also shares her best tips for staying injury\u2011free, boosting motivation and, of course, her favourite hiking snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zoe.tehrani\/?hl=en-gb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-instagram.jpg 747w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-instagram-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoe has a wonderful community of loyal fans on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zoe.tehrani\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@zoe.tehrani<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-ve-mentioned-that-although-you-hiked-a-lot-abroad-in-your-20s-you-didn-t-really-start-exploring-england-on-foot-until-you-turned-30-what-shifted-for-you-at-that-point\">You\u2019ve mentioned that, although you hiked a lot abroad in your 20s, you didn\u2019t really start exploring England on foot until you turned 30. What shifted for you at that point?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I was suffering with depression, and was actually considering moving abroad. I thought this is what would make me happy. The last time I was happy was when I was backpacking around south east Asia, so I took a trip to Hong Kong to scope it out, but didn\u2019t feel what I was hoping for. I realised I would be swapping one city for another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone there told me about a hike you could do by getting the train out for the day, then back to the city. Doing that hike, I felt incredible. Being out in nature, amazing views. I felt alive. It was so easy to get to, and I wondered if London was the same. Could I get a train out for the day for a hike? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when I returned I looked into it, and discovered how easy it was to access the countryside by train. So I started doing this on weekends. It gave me something to look forward to. Planning out hikes, first day trips from London, then weekend trips from London. For the first time I saw how beautiful England was, my depression gradually lifted. And now I wouldn\u2019t want to live anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-cuckmere-haven-sussex.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-cuckmere-haven-sussex.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-cuckmere-haven-sussex-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-cuckmere-haven-sussex-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cuckmere Haven Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-also-spent-time-living-in-yorkshire-and-devon-how-did-those-landscapes-shape-your-relationship-with-walking-compared-to-life-in-london\">You also spent time living in Yorkshire and Devon. How did those landscapes shape your relationship with walking compared to life in London?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d already been hiking across the UK for some years before moving to these areas, so I wouldn\u2019t say it shaped my relationship with walking in a different way to living in London, but it definitely made me think about moving out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cl4RyVNAZjx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cl4RyVNAZjx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cl4RyVNAZjx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Zoe \u2022 Hiking  Adventure  Outdoors (@zoe.tehrani)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/south-west-coast-path\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1294\">south west coast path <\/a>is my favourite place to hike. But I\u2019m equally in love with Yorkshire. Such easy access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/yorkshire-dales-national-park\/\" type=\"nationalparks\" id=\"3887\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/north-york-moors-national-park\/\" type=\"nationalparks\" id=\"3881\">North York Moors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/peak-district-national-park\/\" type=\"nationalparks\" id=\"3883\">Peak District<\/a>. One day I think i\u2019ll move to one of these areas. But London does have it\u2019s benefits. With the most extensive train network to be able to travel all over the country to see different places. So it will do nicely for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-run-she-walks-in-england-an-incredible-resource-for-hikers-when-did-you-first-realise-there-was-a-real-gap-you-could-fill-and-how-do-you-feel-about-having-such-a-big-online-following-now\">You run She Walks in England, an incredible resource for hikers. When did you first realise there was a real gap you could fill and how do you feel about having such a big online following now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People started asking me about the hikes I was doing. They always had the same questions; how do you know where to go? Is it possible to do all these hikes using public transport? Is it possible to do day trip hikes from London? How do you plan it? Etc. These were the same questions I had when I started out. When I would be researching online, I could never find a resource which gave me all the information I wanted. It would be bits and pieces here and there from different sources, and then the rest just finding out on the go. So I decided to start a website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"temple of the winds south downs\" class=\"wp-image-21119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-temple-ofn-the-winds-south-downs-national-park-west-sussex.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple of the Winds &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/nationalparks\/south-downs-national-park\/\" type=\"nationalparks\" id=\"3886\">South Down National Park<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shewalksinengland.com\/\">She walks In England <\/a>is a resource for people to find all these hikes, answering all these questions. The kind of thing I was looking for when I didn&#8217;t know where to start. Having a big online following has pros and cons. On the one hand it has meant I\u2019m able to reach much more people. <br><br>I get a lot of DMs\/emails from people telling me the outdoors always felt out of reach, or they have no one to hike with and were scared to go solo. But seeing my content changed that. They now go hiking regularly, or do solo hikes. I\u2019ve had people reach out who were suffering mentally, depression, anxiety, but have been inspired to try the hikes and has made a huge different to their life. This is the best part about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, reaching more people I do think about the impact on the places I\u2019m recommending. There\u2019s a lot of stuff out there showing \u2018hidden gems\u2019, so I focus a lot on showing other corners of the countryside. The places that don\u2019t go viral. I also like to try out and recommend local cafes\/farm shops\/coffee shops in the villages the walks go through, to support the local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-birling-gap-sussex.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-birling-gap-sussex.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-birling-gap-sussex-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-birling-gap-sussex-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Birling Gap Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-a-physiotherapist-as-well-as-a-walker-how-does-that-influence-the-way-you-think-about-the-body-movement-and-staying-safe-outdoors\">You\u2019re a physiotherapist as well as a walker, how does that influence the way you think about the body, movement, and staying safe outdoors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I would say that I don\u2019t practice what I preach as much as I should. Well, I didn\u2019t for a long time. It\u2019s classic health care professional. I would ignore niggles, pains which you can often get away with when you\u2019re young. But as I\u2019ve gotten older, that stuff sticks a bit more. I used to do a lot of high intensity exercises, and didn\u2019t give my body adequate recovery, never ever stretched. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I keep my strengthening simple, and focus a lot on Pilates and yoga, which has made a huge difference (surprise surprise). These are excellent for deep core strength, stability, recovery. I also make sure to try to stretch after every hike. Stretching is the thing you\u2019ll notice the biggest immediate impact from, by feeling less sore the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-any-simple-exercises-or-strengthening-habits-you-think-walkers-should-do-to-help-prevent-injuries\">Are there any simple exercises or strengthening habits you think walkers should do to help prevent injuries?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I would classify this into preparation and recovery. Preparation is the long game. Strengthening exercises. Making them functional so they mimic the movements\/muscle actions during a hike. For example: Steps ups, step downs, heel raises. But in general, strengthening all the muscles in your legs is good. Ankle stability exercises are also great. For example, if you have a gym with a bosu, you can do single leg balancing on it, single leg dips, or lunges on it. Without gym equipment you can use a cushion to provide the instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then recovery is stretching. Calfs, hamstrings, glutes, quads, hip flexors. These are the obvious leg ones, but the upper body and back often gets neglected. Carrying a backpack gets these areas. My go to\u2019s are pec stretches, neck stretches, knee hugs, then my favourite is thoracic (middle\/upper back) extension stretches. For this I lie back over a foam roller or pilates ball. Honestly it\u2019s the best. Once you try it, you will wonder how you went your life without ever doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a big believer in doing exercise you enjoy, otherwise you won\u2019t stick to it. So if you know you won\u2019t stretch, then try yoga. I follow classes on YouTube. Pilates is excellent as it targets the whole body\/core. Remember, hiking doesn\u2019t just use your legs. You need a good core for carrying your backpack, good posture when walking for extended periods. But its a bit trickier if you don\u2019t know what you are doing. More often than not, when I try classes, it\u2019s not taught correctly. I would recommend looking for a class where the instructor is APPI trained (developed by physiotherapists for injury prevention using evidence based techniques) so you can learn how to do the exercises correctly. Or even see a physiotherapist who can teach you, and show you what you need to work on after assessing you. You can then apply these principles to any class you go to, or follow on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-river-wey-godalming-surrey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-river-wey-godalming-surrey.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-river-wey-godalming-surrey-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-river-wey-godalming-surrey-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">River Wey &#8211; Godalming, Surrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-might-have-seen-our-gym-with-us-campaign-encouraging-people-to-exercise-outdoors-living-in-a-city-do-you-find-it-easy-exercise-outside-locally-and-what-s-your-relationship-with-the-gym-vs-the-outdoors\">You might have seen our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/gym-with-us\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"19623\">Gym With Us<\/a>\u2019 campaign encouraging people to exercise outdoors. Living in a city, do you find it easy exercise outside (locally) and what\u2019s your relationship with the gym vs. the outdoors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>London is actually a very green city. There\u2019s so many parks and green spaces so it\u2019s pretty easy to find a nice place to exercise. Even walking counts. I\u2019ve been cycling around London for over 20 years, and the amount of bike lanes has significantly increased, so there are plenty of places to cycle without having to worry as much about car traffic. You don\u2019t even need your own bike, as there are a few companies now where you can pick up\/drop off bikes around the city (make sure you bring a helmet though!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gym is an interesting one. I gave up my membership during Covid, and didn\u2019t go back for about 4 years. Prior to that I\u2019d always had a gym membership and couldn\u2019t imagine not having one. Over those 4 years I switched to home exercise\/outdoor exercise and honestly I never missed the gym. I actually preferred my new routine. It was much easier than traipsing to the gym, less likely to talk yourself out of it when you aren\u2019t feeling motivated, and saved money. I only joined again on a whim after a break up. Then regretted it, but I was now tied into a contract for a year. I had no interest in using the gym, but it had a pool, so I dabbled in that. I ended up staying because of the pool. I found that I feel so calm and relaxed after a swim. This is the one thing I can\u2019t really get without access to a gym or similar\u2026unless I moved to the coast. I draw the line at swimming in the Thames. If it didn\u2019t have the pool I wouldn\u2019t bother with the gym through. You can get all your fitness in without one\u2026and save money in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-clayton-tunnel-west-sussex.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clayton Tunnel West Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-ve-spoken-about-walking-helping-you-through-low-mood-what-realistic-gentle-walking-habits-made-the-biggest-difference-for-you-especially-on-days-when-motivation-was-low\">You\u2019ve spoken about walking helping you through low mood. What realistic, gentle walking habits made the biggest difference for you, especially on days when motivation was low?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I definitely have days where I\u2019m not motivated. On those days I\u2019ll look more into a local walk rather than a day trip out of the city. Something as simple as walking to my local park. I might have to coax myself to actually get out though. For example, having a good podcast to listen to. Or having a coffee stop along the walk. Coffee always motivates me. I\u2019ve also recently been learning about forest bathing. It comes from Japan, and is the practice of immersing yourself in nature, and really slowing down and paying attention to your surroundings. The ground beneath your feet, the way your body is moving, the sounds, smells, things you see. Paying attention to the little details. It\u2019s been shown to help with low mood\/depression\/anxiety. You don\u2019t need to go to a forest for this. Any green space works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-someone-who-wants-to-start-hiking-this-weekend-without-a-car-what-s-your-best-practical-advice-for-getting-started-and-feeling-confident\">For someone who wants to start hiking this weekend without a car, what\u2019s your best practical advice for getting started and feeling confident?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First plan your route, or find a route to follow. Something which starts\/finishes at a train station. Have the map downloaded if you are using your phone for navigation. Learning how to navigate with a map and compass is the best, but very few people do it. It\u2019s not essential, but it will definitely help with confidence. I plan my routes using an OS paper map, and the level of detail is unmatched. So before heading out I already know things like what the terrain is, how exposed I\u2019ll be, am I walking through farms etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s your first time I\u2019d pick a route which is easy to follow, and not super remote, and not too long. A coastal walk, or river\/canal walk works great. Check the weather to make sure it\u2019s suitable for hiking. Keep checking it leading up to the day, and then again on the day. Invest in some good hiking gear, and dress appropriately for the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you pack the essentials, i.e water\/food\/snacks\/emergency kit\/power bank\/spare layers (including waterproofs). Pack your bag before the day, so you are prepared\/incase you don\u2019t have something, so you have time to get it. Tell someone where you are going and set a time to check in with them after. I\u2019d also recommend setting up the 999 text service. If you need help but have no phone signal, you can send a text to 999, as text requires less band width than calls. Also think about daylight hours. Days are shorter over winter, so make sure you don\u2019t head out too late or you\u2019ll end up walking in the dark. Oh, and check the trains are running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-img_4002-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Zoe Tehrani A Walkers Guide 30 Walks from London by Public Transport\" class=\"wp-image-21123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-img_4002-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-img_4002-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-img_4002-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-img_4002.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-new-book-britain-a-walker-s-guide-30-walks-from-london-using-public-transport-is-beautiful-how-did-the-idea-come-about-and-how-did-you-choose-which-routes-to-include\">Your new book, Britain, A Walker\u2019s Guide \u2013 30 Walks from London Using Public Transport, is beautiful. How did the idea come about, and how did you choose which routes to include?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d always had the idea to write a book, as a follow on from my website, but just never got around to it. How does one even do this? I didn\u2019t really know where to start, and it felt like a far away dream. Then I was approached by Synergy Publishing and it went from there. When choosing which routes to include, the obvious one is choosing walks you can get to using public transport. Then it was narrowing it down, as there are so many options. I wanted to have a spread across the different national landscapes, coastline, and national park surrounding London. A variety of different types of walks for different tastes and abilities. Plus of course my favourite ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-a-walk-in-the-book-that-carries-special-personal-meaning-for-you-and-what-makes-that-route-stand-out\">Is there a walk in the book that carries special personal meaning for you and what makes that route stand out?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m going to be boring and say the Seven Sisters. It\u2019s probably one of the most well known hikes you can do as a day trip from London. But I would say it has personal meaning as it\u2019s one of the first walks I ever did as a day trip. Seeing the Seven Sisters, as an introduction to the England countryside will get you hooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-combe-hill-chilterns-buckinghamshire-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-combe-hill-chilterns-buckinghamshire-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-combe-hill-chilterns-buckinghamshire-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zoe-tehrani-combe-hill-chilterns-buckinghamshire-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coombe Hill, Chilterns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growing-up-in-london-you-ve-joked-about-being-a-london-snob-what-do-you-think-would-inspire-more-young-people-especially-in-cities-to-adventure-more-in-the-uk\">Growing up in London, you\u2019ve joked about being a \u201cLondon snob.\u201d What do you think would inspire more young people, especially in cities, to adventure more in the UK?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger people are growing up with social media, so I think this plays a big role in showing them what\u2019s out there, making it accessible, and \u2018cool\u2019. For me, growing up, walking was always associated with \u2018older people\u2019. Something for retirement. Boring. Living in a city, you didn\u2019t see that walking is actually for everyone. You didn\u2019t know much about the landscape of the country without someone telling you. With social media now we can reach the younger generation. I think also, there\u2019s the cost. Traveling around the UK is seen as expensive (which it can definitely be), but there are also ways to do it on a budget. So I think showing this side of travel will help too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-finally-the-most-important-question-of-all-what-s-your-go-to-hiking-snack-and-why\">And finally\u2026 the most important question of all: what\u2019s your go-to hiking snack, and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oooh good question. I would say an energy bar of some sort. I always have a stash at home ready to go. When I\u2019m organised I like to make my own sometimes too. They are convenient, easy, high energy. Not going to go bad sitting in your hiking bag on a hot day. And you can have so many different kinds and variations, wether you buy them from the shop or make your own. My go to hiking lunch food has always been porridge. Doesn\u2019t sound exciting, but it\u2019s perfect as it\u2019s easy to digest when hiking, good for energy, convenient, budget friendly. You can play around with toppings. You have to be a porridge fan for this though. And I love porridge. I also love a soup and sandwich. You\u2019ve got carbs from the bread, liquid intake from the soup, and most importantly, it\u2019s delicious and especially comforting on a cold winter hike. Nothing beats dipping a sandwich into hot soup, sitting out in nature on a cold crisp day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about Zoe&#8217;s fabulous walks over on her website <a href=\"https:\/\/shewalksinengland.com\/\">She Walks in England<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_14614e3f7d9526f0931cca98ba3c4abb\" class=\"GuidesArticles  wave-peach pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"GuidesArticlesBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-london-exploring-urban-nature\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/richmond-park-hi.jpg\" 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2025\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake a break from the hustle and bustle of London with our guide to nature walks, including royal parks, ancient forests, and tranquil paths.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/where-are-the-best-waterfalls-near-london\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/explore-london\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Adventures in London\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/waterfall\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWaterfall Walks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ThumbGuides__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere are the Best Waterfalls near London?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row ThumbGuides__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecember 16, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore stunning waterfalls near London and find the perfect walk just a short drive or train ride away from the 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