One of the best things about warm weather — aside from the obvious — is that you don't have to be confined to indoor workouts [1] at home or at a gym. And with the abundance of locations comes the freedom to do way more activities and workouts in the great outdoors. If you want to challenge your body and diversify your fitness portfolio this season, why not make a trail mix and trek around these five hilly areas in and around London that'll awaken the explorer within.
Leith Hill
Where: Leith Hill Walk Woodland Walk [2]
Distance: 2.5 miles
Sydenham Hill Wood
Where: Sydenham Hill Wood [3]
Distance: 1.1 miles
Box Hill
Where: Box Hill, North Downs [4]
Distance: 9.3 miles
Epping Forest
Where: Epping Forest Oak Trail [5]
Distance: 6.6 miles
Hampstead Heath Circular
Where: Hampstead Heath Circular [6]
Distance: 4 miles