The Big Slow Walk Launches Slow Down London

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!

The Slow Down London festival got off to a slow start today (24 April) as the Big Slow Walk ambled its way across Waterloo Bridge during Friday evening rush hour. Young and old, who had gathered in Victoria Embankment Gardens, enjoyed some of London’s loveliest river views in a relaxed and leisurely manner as stressed and anxious commuters rushed past oblivious to the joys to be had of slowing down.

Following a pace used in slow forms of walking mediation the walk took about half an hour for some of the most relaxed people in London to cross the bridge.

Slow Down London is a new project to inspire Londoners to improve their lives by slowing down to things well, rather than as fast as possible. The festival, on from 24 April - 4 May, will offer activities and inspiration for rushed and stressed Londoners.

Whether some of the irritated and, at times, abusive office workers found it at all restful is another matter. Your own intrepid reporter, who has covered G20 marches and anti police rallies in recent weeks, can say categorically this is the most hostility he has ever faced on a shoot…being spat on, barged out the way and sworn on by commuters in a rush to get home. It’s clear London still has a way to go before it learns to appreciate the art of snails pace!