The best winter walks in London

We break down the best places for a walk in London during the colder months

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00:00 It is getting cold. The puffer jacket is on, the woolly hat is on, winter is almost here

00:08 and sunny days will be few and far between. But when the sun does come out, many will

00:13 be looking to head on winter walks. We've compiled a list of the best places to go during

00:19 fresh sunny spells starting right here in Crystal Palace Park, which could also be known

00:25 as Jurassic Park because believe it or not, dinosaurs roam this very location.

00:33 A visit to the Crystal Palace Museum will fill you in on the history of the park's

00:37 creation where at the children's farm you can see goats, sheep, pigs and some exotic

00:42 animals such as lizards and snakes. For those living in North London, Hampstead Heath is

00:47 the obvious selection. A vast amount of trails over hills and through woods can be found

00:52 here, it really is a dog lovers haven. Sometimes being by water can clear the mind, so a walk

00:59 along the River Thames is always a good idea. Whether you're in the East End, the West

01:04 End or maybe popping along to a Christmas market on South Bank, walking along the River

01:09 Thames definitely nabs a top spot. If wildlife is what you seek on a sunny winter's day,

01:14 a solid bet would be to head down to Richmond Park. This famous location boasts many trails

01:20 but also an opportunity to bird watch and see London's deer scattered around the green

01:26 space. Other top spots in London include Hyde Park, Battersea Park and Beckenham Palace

01:31 Park where you could spot some brave winter wild swimmers.

01:36 So there you have it, some of the best places for a walk on a sunny winter's day in London.

01:42 For the full list, head to LondonWorld.com and check out all the latest news from across

01:47 the capital.

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