London Inner Ring
The London Inner Ring: Overview
NOTE: This overview map is schematic only. Please use the more detailed Google maps in each stage for accurate directions. The idea Whilst the London Loop (240kms, 150 miles) and the Capital Ring (120kms, 75 miles) are both multi-day adventures, the London Inner Ring can be done (just!) in a day. The idea behind it […]
London Inner Ring Stage 4: Lancaster Gate to King’s Cross
Moving forwards – the horse, the canal, the railway, the highway, the information superhighway… This final stage of the Inner London Circuit takes us through Little Venice and along a charming stretch of the Regent’s Canal, passing through two of London’s finest open spaces, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. WALK DATA Distance: 10 km (6.25 […]
London Inner Ring Stage 3: Tower Hill to Lancaster Gate
Seats of Power – and several ‘lost’ rivers This walk takes us past London’s major seats of power – the city, the church, the government and the monarchy, with the river as the umbilical cord linking them all together. WALK DATA Distance: 9.6kms (6 miles) Typical time: 2 ½ hours Height change: 19ms Map: Google […]
London Inner Ring Stage 2: Olympic Park to Tower Hill
All waterways lead to the London Docks This second stage of the walk takes us through the heart of what were the London Docks, now largely re-developed as a residential and leisure haven. WALK DATA Distance: 9.3 km (5.8 miles) – the extra loop will add 1.5kms (0.9 miles) to this Typical time: 2 ¾ hours […]
London Inner Ring Stage 1: King’s Cross to the Olympic Park
The regeneration of North London’s ancient supply routes It’s hard to imagine a walk anywhere that more epitomises the transformation of British cities, passing as it does through two massive urban regeneration zones, King’s Cross and The Olympic Park; but also passing through London’s first municipal park. WALK DATA Distance: 11-13 km (7-8 miles); can […]
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