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Urban / City Circular

Princess Diana Memorial Walk

Greater London

Distance
7.1 mi
Est. time
3h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

This is a largely flat circular walk through central London, linking several of the Royal Parks and following much of the Princess Diana Memorial Walk route. It’s urban walking throughout, but with long stretches of parkland, water, and wide paths that make it feel calmer than the surrounding streets.

The route passes through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’s Park, using well-surfaced paths the whole way. Expect a mix of gravel park paths, paved walkways, and short road crossings. Navigation is straightforward, with clear paths and plenty of landmarks.

Highlights include walking alongside The Serpentine and Long Water, views across Hyde Park, and passing close to Buckingham Palace and the lakes in St James’s Park. It’s a busy area, especially at weekends and in good weather, so this isn’t a quiet walk, but it’s easy and accessible.

There’s very little ascent and no rough terrain, making this suitable for most walkers, including those wanting a longer but gentle outing. Benches, cafés, and public toilets are frequent along the route, and there are multiple places to shorten the walk by leaving via nearby tube stations.

This is a good choice if you want a longer walk without hills, or if you’re looking for a steady, scenic route through London that works year-round.

Walk details

Main location
Mayfair
Nearby town
Mayfair
Walk type
Circular
Category
Urban / City
Distance
7.1 mi (11.4 km)
Est. time
3h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

57 places
The Constance Fund Diana Fountain Green Park
Drinking Water
Cafe
Food and drink · 0.4 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 0.5 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 0.5 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 0.6 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 0.6 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.7 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 0.7 mi along
Drinking Water
Essentials · 0.7 mi along
Malborough Gate Kiosk
Cafe · 0.7 mi along
St James's Park
Information · 0.8 mi along
Waterfowl of St James's Park
Information · 0.9 mi along
Waterfowl of St James's Park
Information · 0.9 mi along
Water Past and Present
Information · 0.9 mi along
History of St. Jame´s Park
Information · 0.9 mi along
St. James’s Café
Cafe · 0.9 mi along
Reedbeds in St. Jame´s Park
Information · 0.9 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.0 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.4 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.4 mi along
Floriferous shrubberies in the spirit of John Nash
Information · 1.4 mi along
St Jame´s Park
Information · 1.5 mi along
Cafe
Food and drink · 1.6 mi along
Buckingham Palace
Information · 1.6 mi along
Changing the guard
Information · 1.9 mi along
The Lodge Cafe
Cafe · 2.4 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 2.7 mi along
Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
Restaurant · 2.7 mi along
Hyde Park
Information · 2.9 mi along
The Rooftop
Cafe · 3.2 mi along
Hyde Park 6
Drinking Water · 3.2 mi along
The Serpentine Lido Cafe
Cafe · 3.2 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 3.2 mi along
Welcome to Serenity
Information · 3.3 mi along
Serpentine Coffee House
Cafe · 3.4 mi along
Information
Navigation · 3.4 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 3.5 mi along
Queen Victoria
Monument · 4.0 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 4.1 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 5.0 mi along
Hyde Park 9
Drinking Water · 5.0 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 5.2 mi along
Information
Navigation · 5.7 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 5.9 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 5.9 mi along
Hyde Park
Information · 6.1 mi along
Information
Navigation · 6.2 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 6.3 mi along
Drinking Water
Essentials · 6.3 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 6.3 mi along
Kiosk
Cafe · 6.5 mi along
Wellington Arch
Monument · 6.6 mi along
The Green Park
Information · 6.7 mi along
Drinking Water
Essentials · 6.9 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 7.1 mi along
Green Park 5
Drinking Water · 7.1 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 7.1 mi along

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