within walking distance

Meaning

This phrase describes a location that is close enough to reach by walking rather than driving or taking public transit. It is commonly used when booking hotels, exploring cities, or giving directions. The tone is practical and helpful for travelers.

Examples

• The hotel is within walking distance of the main train station.

  The hotel is within walking distance of the main train station.

• Is the museum within walking distance, or should we take a cab?

  Is the museum within walking distance, or should we take a cab?

• Luckily, there are several great restaurants within walking distance of our Airbnb.

  Luckily, there are several great restaurants within walking distance of our Airbnb.

• I chose this apartment because my office is within walking distance.

  I chose this apartment because my office is within walking distance.

• The beach is within walking distance, so we don't need to rent a car.

  The beach is within walking distance, so we don't need to rent a car.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The park is in walking distance.

  ✓ The park is within walking distance.

  While 'at walking distance' or 'in walking distance' are sometimes heard, the standard, most natural idiom uses the preposition 'within'.

• ✗ It is a walking distance.

  ✓ It is within walking distance.

  'Walking distance' is not used as a countable noun phrase on its own like this; it needs the preposition 'within' or you should use 'a short walk' instead.

Related Expressions

Practice

• You don't need a taxi; the theater is ___ of the hotel.

  💡 It means close enough to walk to.

  Show answer

  within walking distance

• We wanted to find a cafe that was ___ from our office.

  💡 Use the preposition 'within'.

  Show answer

  within walking distance