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Do London Differently by London National Park City
Do London Differently is a podcast series hosted by London National Park City Ranger Emily Langston and produced by Michael Shilling.
Have have relaunched in 2025 with a new format - sharing how Londoners are making the city Greener, Healthier and Wilder.
Do London Differently by London National Park City
The Walking Cure with Annabel Abbs (aka Annabel Streets)
What if walking was more than just a way to get from A to B?
In this episode of Do London Differently, author Annabel Abbs (also writing as Annabel Streets) shares the powerful benefits of walking for health, wellbeing and inspiration.
We talk about her books Windswept, 52 Ways to Walk and The Walking Cure, and explore why walking matters — from London’s hidden gardens and Wren’s churches to the science of sea air, forest terpenes and mountain hormones.
👣 Topics covered:
- Benefits of walking for mental and physical health
- Hidden walking routes in London, from Temple Gardens to the City
- How posture and small walking hacks build confidence and endurance
- Walking in cemeteries and finding perspective in grief and gratitude
- The London Walking Festival and making walking more accessible
If you love walking, London’s history or exploring the science of wellbeing, this episode is for you.
📚 Learn more about Annabel Abbs