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A pedestrian-friendly stroll from one of the city’s coolest corners to the embattled government’s HQ via the waterfront
Rather than kicking their heels while mass gatherings are on hold, runners are increasingly competing in virtual challenges. But can these match the rush of reaching a finishing line?
Your favourite spaces across the capital for socialising outdoors
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A stroll around Hertfordshire’s cathedral city traverses two millennia, from Roman ruins and a site of Christian martyrdom to a 1930s cinema — via what is reputedly Britain’s oldest pub
With many commuters now preferring their bikes to the Tube, FT readers share their tips for staying safe on the road
Long intimidated by the idea of commuting to work by bike, an FT writer takes an urban cycling lesson
From pretty Dulwich Village, to the Picture Gallery and the park, this rural corner of south-east London is perfect for a summer stroll
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A stroll around a gentrified corner of North London that takes in cafés, green space and one of the capital’s great Victorian cemeteries
Where to steal away for a few moments of peace, quiet and splendid isolation
This series from FT Globetrotter has tips, workout routines and reflections on staying active during the coronavirus crisis
Grab a rug and head to your local green space. We’ve tracked down some of the city’s finest, pre-packaged al fresco feasts
Even the concrete jungle contains some surprisingly exotic feathered inhabitants. Here is our resident birder’s guide
With our movements more restricted, our focus has sharpened on the neighbourhoods we live in. Here FT writers explore their local area up close
Start with a coffee, finish with an Aperol Spritz — and enjoy tasty Italian fare along the way
Where else to muse on lockdown but one of the city’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ graveyards? Or simply to watch the flowering of spring
The pubs, shops and galleries may still be closed, but a stroll around Baker Street and beyond offers diverting dips into British history
In the east of the locked-down city, life continues to be lived defiantly on the streets
As the country lifts its state of emergency, Leo Lewis dips cautiously back into a revived, rolling party
We asked our readers around the world how they’re staying in shape under stay-at-home orders, with social distancing measures and no gym access. Here’s what you told us
Strange times in the city that never sleeps, as the locals stroll, meander and gently soak up the greenery
Evening strolls are whetting the appetite for the area’s vast array of culinary delights currently off the menu
A guide for the lockdown exercise novice on how to build up mileage, prevent injury and what to wear
Ice creams, haircuts and other everyday rituals are on the menu again, but lockdown has left a legacy of rules
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