This woodland walk was created in 1978 to mark the centenary of the Epping Forest Act of 1878, preserving the forest from development.

London is the world’s greenest major city. The Green Link Walk links 40 of its 3,000 parks and green open spaces.

The wild places wait. For now, I explore trails in and around London, starting with a 16-mile canal walk through one of Britain’s most densely populated areas.

Twelve go to Dartmoor in search of Piskies.