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The best walks and hikes in Greater London

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Want to go hiking in Greater London to explore more of this corner of

England? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Greater London to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Greater London is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

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1. Richmond Park circular — The Tamsin Trail

15.5km

04:03

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tower Bridge and London Bridge to the London Eye circular

10.1km

02:38

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Alexandra Palace & Highgate Wood loop from Finsbury Park

13.7km

03:39

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hampstead Heath loop from Gospel Oak

8.44km

02:16

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race — The Championship Course

16.6km

04:13

50m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Jubilee Walkway — The Eastern loop from London Blackfriars to Tower Bridge

6.87km

01:48

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Farthing Downs & Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon

9.89km

02:42

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond

13.6km

03:33

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. From Richmond to Kingston upon Thames — Thames Path National Trail

9.02km

02:18

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament loop from Charing Cross

4.94km

01:17

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Greater London

1. Richmond Park circular — The Tamsin Trail

2. Tower Bridge and London Bridge to the London Eye circular

3. Alexandra Palace & Highgate Wood loop from Finsbury Park

4. Hampstead Heath loop from Gospel Oak

5. Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race — The Championship Course

6. Jubilee Walkway — The Eastern loop from London Blackfriars to Tower Bridge

7. Farthing Downs & Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon

8. Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond

9. From Richmond to Kingston upon Thames — Thames Path National Trail

10. Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament loop from Charing Cross

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