Exploring the Elizabeth Line - 23 Walks from Crossrail Stations Guidebook

author: Jeff Lock
A direct rail link from east to west across London was a vision for over 35 years, and with the arrival of the Elizabeth line it finally became a reality. The opening of this line, with its improved connectivity and shorter journeys, is great news for walkers; never before has it been so easy to get out and explore new places and see new sights.

This book covers the entirety of the line's sweep, from Shenfield in the east to Reading in the west. There are 23 walks, all starting at an Elizabeth line station. Along the way you'll explore the very best that London and the south-east has to offer, from fascinating urban landscapes and historic sites to serene countryside and meandering waterways. The full colour book includes circular walks from stations and many linear routes between stations. Practical information and clear route descriptions are provided.

Highlights include:
Hidden alleyways and dreamy squares in central London.
Panoramic views of the London skyline at Abbey Wood.
The history and architectural splendour of Greenwich and Whitechapel.
Open spaces and waterways in the Loddon Valley, Richmond, and Reading.
London's iconic green spaces including Green Park, Hyde Park and more.
Peaceful countryside around Brentwood, Ealing, and Romford.
Classic routes along the River Thames at Maidenhead and Taplow.
The impressive modern architecture and waterways of Olympic Park.

The walk locations are:
Abbey Wood - 3 miles
Tottenham Court Road to Farringdon - 3.5 miles
Woolwich - 4 miles
Iver to West Drayton - 4 miles
Bond Street to Paddington - 4 miles
Hayes and Harlington to West Drayton - 4.5 miles
Canary Wharf to Greenwich - 5 miles
Manor Park - 5 miles
Twyford - 5 miles
Farringdon to Whitechapel - 5 miles
Ealing Broadway to Hanwell - 5.5 miles
Brentwood to Harold Wood - 5.5 miles
Paddington to St Pancras - 5.5 miles
Custom House to Stratford - 6 miles
Stratford to Canary Wharf - 6 miles
Hanwell to Richmond - 6 miles
Slough to Taplow - 7 miles
Reading - 7 miles
Taplow - 7 miles
Shenfield to Brentwood - 7.5 miles
Harold Wood to Rainham - 9 miles
Romford to Harold Wood - 9 miles
Maidenhead to Marlow - 10 miles

ISBN 9781846744143 Pages 95 (2023 reprinted 2024) 148mm x 210mm