When most think of London

The tour departs at 10:30am and begins at Exit 3 of Oxford Circus Tube station. It ends at a famous restaurant at 18 Bateman Street. Along the route, you'll spy the place where Elton John had his first job as a tea server, Paul McCartney's business headquarters, a beloved coffee shop, and a building that once served as Mozart's home.

It's easy to forget you're in the middle of one of the world's biggest cities when following the Parkland Walk in North London's Highgate. A 4.5-mile route that follows a former railway line, this protected land is the "longest linear nature reserve in London."

Different from the Jubilee Greenway, the Jubilee Loop runs two miles, connecting the city's most important government and royal buildings. It follows the Jubilee Walkway. Sound confusing? It isn't. To begin, merely head to the south side of Trafalgar Square, which is easily reached after a quick, three-minute walk from Charing Cross station.

The Jubilee Greenway is London's most recent official walk. It was created to mark both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic Games in 2012 and is 60 kilometers (over 37 miles) long - one kilometer for each year of the Queen's reign.

Battersea Park is a local favorite that lies in London's southwest. You'll find it sprawled between Albert and Chelsea Bridges, across the Thames River from the Chelsea Embankment. Spanning 200 acres, this Victorian park was built in the mid-1800s and offers numerous walking trails. This is also where you'll find the picturesque London Peace Pagoda and lovely views all around.

Head to suburbia to join the expansive Wandle Trail. This 15-mile path follows the River Wandle (a tributary of the Thames) on its way from the Thames Path in Wandsworth to Croydon. If you're sick of walking, hire a bike and cycle, at least for part of the journey.

You know a walk is going to be good when it was developed by the Museum of London. Not only will you find detailed plaques (a.k.a. markers) denoting the points of interest on the route, but you can rest assured you'll see the most important historical remains in the area.

Richmond Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in London's Southwest, this 2,500-acre park is so vast, you'll want to schedule at least a half day for your wanderings. While traversing the multiple walking paths (most of which run through fields), you'll find magnificent trees so lively, you'll think you're in Narnia. You might also see the park's most beloved creatures, deer.

It's easy to find the Thames Path; just head to the UK's most famous river as it snakes its way through London. At 80 miles in length, this winding route is a massive trail divided into four sections on both sides of the river's banks.

There's also a small snack bar (with ice cream) at the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground. This is by far one of the best playgrounds in London, complete with an almost life-sized pirate ship and teepees.