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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
An Opinionated Guide to Wild London
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London isn’t just a city with parks, it’s a city that is wild.
In this episode of Do London Differently, host Michael Shilling is joined by Kassondra Cloos, author of An Opinionated Guide to Wild London, published by Hoxton Mini Press. We talk about the hidden places that make you feel miles from the capital without ever leaving it, from reed beds behind King’s Cross to wetlands near The O2.
We also get into the bigger picture, how brownfield sites become brilliant habitats, why walking culture feels so different in the UK vs the US, and how getting onto the water (kayak, SUP, canoe) can completely rewire your relationship with the city. Expect foxes at sunrise, herons on the canal, and a few practical ideas for turning “nature appreciation” into “nature participation”.
Mentioned in this episode
Camley Street Natural Park (King’s Cross)
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park (near The O2)
RSPB Rainham Marshes and London’s transformation stories
Hampstead Heath, Green Chain Walk, Capital Ring
Slow Ways, Right to Roam, access, and why tiny gates tell big stories
Leaside Trust, paddling on the River Lea, and finding adventure in London
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