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London : Top 10 Outdoor Activities

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1. Rowing

Parks with rowing lakes include Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Battersea Park.
2. Ice Skating

Indoors at the Leisurebox in Queensway. Outdoor winter rinks are at the Broadgate Centre and Somerset House.
3. Kite Flying

Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and Blackheath are the best places to get a lift.
4. Swimming

There are a number of public indoor pools.
5. Nature Watching

London’s open spaces and woodlands are full of plants and wildlife to discover.
6. Skateboarding

Many parks have skateboard facilities. The South Bank’s concrete spaces have a regular clientele.
7. Cycling

Rent bikes from On Your Bike in London Bridge (020 7378 6669) and The London Bicycle Tour Company in Gabriel’s Wharf (020 7928 6838).
8. Tennis

For indoors try Islington Tennis Centre, Market Rd N7. Outdoors, Holland Park, Battersea Park or Regent’s Park.
9. Skating

With wide paths, Hyde Park is the most popular place to rollerblade.
10. Horse Riding

The best place is the stables at Hyde Park.