A scenic ramble, fresh air, and a meal in a traditional pub: nothing quite beats a walk in the English countryside.
From the Seven Sisters Cliffs to the rolling hills of the South Downs, there are plenty of open, green spaces and quaint villages within easy reach of London.
So lace up your walking boots, grab your bag, and leave the ‘Big Smoke’ behind: these are five of the most beautiful countryside walks within just a train journey away from London.
5. Devil's Dyke, Sussex
Devil's Dyke is a 100 metre deep V-shaped dry valley on the South Downs in Sussex Hikers can enjoy a 10.6 mile walk through the South Downs Way and passing through National Trust-owned Saddlescombe Farm. Closest station: Hassocks (trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, St Pancras International and London Victoria) | Getty Images