Transport for London (TfL) has released its official guide to the walking times between stations, giving a handy way for people to figure out their journeys on foot...
The Evening Standard quoted a spokeswoman for TfL as saying: “What we have seen is that people are desperate for this sort of thing, so we have created it.
"We focused on central London, zones 1 and 2, and based the times of our journey planner.
“It’s often quite a difficult message for us because people think we just do the Tube and buses, but we’re also responsible for roads, walking and cycling.
“We’re investing heavily in improving walking and cycling routes across London, with all the health benefits they bring.”
The new map reveals…
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- The longest walk between two Underground stations is 76 minutes, between Canary Wharf and North Greenwich.
- The longest walk between two Overground stations is 45 minutes, between Denmark Hill and Clapham High Street.
- The shortest walk between Underground stations is three minutes, between Charing Cross and Embankment.
- The shortest walk between Overground stations is eight minutes, between Canada Water and both Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe
The idea is not new - ahead of one of the Tube strikes earlier this year an unofficial version was created by designers Joe Watson and Aryven Arasen.
The Standard quoted Gordon Innes, CEO of the Mayor’s official promotional company for the capital, London & Partners, who said: “The Tube is the most used transport method by visitors in London, stations for many of our top attractions are within walking distance of each other.
“Walking from the buzz of Leicester Square to the markets of Covent Garden takes just four minutes, but many tourists make the longer journey by Tube.
"Visitors and Londoners alike can now use the new walking Tube map to navigate our fantastic city above ground, while taking in its iconic sights."
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