Are you somebody who finds trails intriguing, almost equivalent to an Enid Blyton adventure? If you are someone who loves them and happens to be travelling to the United Kingdom, it is advisable to follow up on this passion of yours! After- all, the UK is one place which has some of the most mesmerizing and fascinating walking trails that you can do. Here are some, which you can read up about and decide!
Organised every Sunday, this is one trail which follows sites in London, associated with the famous philosopher, writer, and economist, Karl Marx. If you are someone who has read his works and found them fascinating, you might want to know more about him! This trail helps us understand his life in London, his locality which is Soho and how he lived there. The Walk commences at his final resting place. The guides are extremely well-informed, and draw the connections between his personal life, and how it influenced his theories and writings, which went on to change the world!
You must have heard of the famous Kohinoor, which is one of the most prized possessions in the world! Well, did you know it originally belonged to Dalip Singh? You might be wondering who Dalip Singh is. Dalip Singh was the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, one of the greatest kings known in Indian history, who ruled between 1780-1839. His son however was less fortunate and was removed from the throne, in 1849 and shipped off to England, where he lived for the rest of his life. He was based in Thetford, England. This trail, which you can follow with the help of an online map involves walking through Thetford and seeing the statues, library collections, houses and other public buildings which were associated with him. Following the trail tells us the story of a prince, who was meant to be king, but also one who lived a very fascinating life, even when he was sent off to England, where he settled, got married, had children and even had a very good friendship with Queen Victoria. The story is a beautiful one, carefully mapped out and is extremely heartwarming!
If you are in search of a scenic route, involving the riverside, but also a different, comparatively quieter alley from which to walk down London, then walking down the route from Little Venice to Camden market in London is recommended. One gets to see London from a different perspective, as well as gets to understand how the river Thames, was and is so important for London. Not only is it a scenic route, but an informative one as well. For instance, you get to see houseboats on the river, where people live even today, as well as the London Zoo! Once you reach Camden Market, furthermore, you can indulge in either shopping or eating some delicacies in the plethora of stalls there! It is a memorable experience!
In Portsmouth, there is the famous author, Charles Dicken’s birthplace, now turned into a museum. While that in itself is a wonderful experience, if you are a fan and want to explore more, there are 14 other interesting sites, in the city, associated with the author and his family there. The trail begins in the museum, and then takes you onto other fascinating sites, associated with the author that served as inspirations, and finally the resting place of the author as well as many who were close to him.
So which one are you most likely to do first?
