Lintel & Lantern offers calm, plain-language guidance for exploring London’s tucked-away yards — short loops, simple access notes, and helpful timings for quieter visits.
Plan a Loop
Pocket Guides
40+ city
We keep things small and readable: short self-guided routes, notes on entrances that are easy to miss, and gentle cues on when crowds thin. The aim is a simple walk that feels steady rather than rushed.
Our pages lean on public info, prior walks, and common-sense checks. Open hours, access, and maintenance can change with weather or building works, so use these notes as a starting point and adjust on the day.
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A tidy loop with entry cues
Free /download
Up to 5 stops per loop
Clear start & finish points
Timing pockets for quieter moments
Map & Tips
Printable map with brief notes
8£ /pack
Entry hints & landmarks
Benches, ramps, gradients
Coffee & loo proximity
Rain detours when alleys close
Small Group
A paced hour with a guide
12£ /person
Up to 8 people, easy pace
Step notes & access checks
Alternate exits if busy
Weather-aware timings
Simple meeting point
Basic safety reminders
Clara Wynn
Route Editor
Sketches clean loops and flags alley pinch points; keeps language plain so each step feels simple to follow.
Marcus Hale
Access Notes
Checks gradients, handrails, and rest spots; adds timing pockets when lunchtime crowds build.
Evelyn Brooke
Local Research
Tracks building works and occasional closures so routes have simple alternatives when plans shift.
Rowan Pierce
Safety Notes
Adds small reminders about lighting, wet stone, and quieter hours; no hype, just steady guidance.
Three Entrances People Walk Past
Slim passages hide in plain sight. Here are simple anchors—shop fronts, lamps, and plaques—that help you spot them without backtracking.
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Wet Stone, Safer Steps
When rain makes surfaces slick, a tiny detour or a handrail can change the feel of a walk. A few cues to keep footing steady.
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