English region
Walking in London
Royal parks, wild heaths, the Thames and two long-distance loops, all without leaving the city.
Dated walks
Upcoming walks in London
29 dates coming up. Check each listing for the meeting point and how to join.
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Walking routes in London
A few of the 17 routes shared in London, each with a map, distance and time estimate.
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Jubilee Walkway Western Loop
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Ruislip Lido: lake circuit and Park Wood
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Trent Country Park: Sassoon’s Obelisk and Camlet Moat
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Osterley Park: Nine Acre and the lakes
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Hampstead Heath: Parliament Hill, Highgate Ponds and the Tumulus
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Battersea Park Lake, Peace Pagoda and Thames Promenade
More routes by county: Greater London
Community
Walkers in London
48 walkers based in London have public profiles. Say hello, or find someone to walk with.
Tom
@tomasz
Northolt
Nadia
@Onuchina
London
carina
@carinasavona
London
Hitesh
@Hippotwoscoops
Ilford
lucky
@lucky
Harrow
Lola
@lola
Kingston upon Thames
Paula
@PauBer
London
Kyle
@wherethecountryside
Eltham
Peace
@peace98
London
Lennie
@lennie
Hammersmith
Wilo
@Abdulle
Battersea
Bobby
@bobbyrahul
London
Region guide
About walking in London
London was named the world's first National Park City, and it is easy to walk a long way here without seeing much traffic. The Thames Path runs right through the capital, the Capital Ring circles inner London through parks and nature reserves, and the London LOOP follows the city's green edge.
Royal parks such as Richmond Park and Greenwich Park, heaths like Hampstead Heath, and the towpaths of the Regent's Canal and the River Lea make good short walks between stations. Almost every route is well served by public transport, so linear walks are easy to plan.
Landscapes and trails in London
Thames Path
Follows the river through the city, past Westminster and Tower Bridge, and on to the Thames Barrier.
Capital Ring
78 miles in 15 sections, circling inner London through parks, woods and nature reserves.
London LOOP
About 150 miles around outer London, through farmland, woods and commons.
Richmond Park
London's largest royal park, with ancient oaks and free-roaming deer.
Hampstead Heath
Woods, ponds and meadows, with the famous view over the city from Parliament Hill.
Lee Valley
Towpaths, reservoirs and wetlands following the River Lea north from the Olympic Park.
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Counties in London
Each page has its own routes, dated walks, towns and local walkers.
Good to know
Questions about walking in London
Are there group walks in London?
Yes. Walkmates currently lists 29 upcoming dated walks in London. Each listing shows where to meet and how to join, and you can browse them without an account.
What are the best long walks in London?
The Capital Ring and the London LOOP are both split into sections that start and finish near stations, so you can walk them a day at a time. The Thames Path is the classic riverside route through the centre.
Where can I find nature walks in London?
Try Richmond Park, Hampstead Heath, Walthamstow Wetlands, Epping Forest on the north-east edge, or the woods and chalk downland on the city's southern fringe.
Conditions, access and opening arrangements change. Check the route, the forecast and any organiser's instructions before you set off, and see our walking safety guide.
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