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Hiking in United Kingdom

Best City Walks in the United Kingdom in 2026

Where to Hike in United Kingdom

England City walking

Activities in United Kingdom

Hiking Routes

City Walks/United Kingdom

What’s New in the United Kingdom in 2026

Right now, our UK city walks are all based in London, England, where ten self-guided routes cover the capital from the Royal Parks to the Thames. London is easy to explore on foot and well connected by public transport, with the Elizabeth line and contactless tap-in travel making it simple to reach the start of any route like the Hampstead to Highgate walk. City walking in the UK works year-round; spring (April to May) and early autumn (September) usually bring the most settled weather, and a light rain layer is worth packing in any season. Every route is a free self-guided guide with a downloadable GPS map, so there is nothing to book.

Best City Walks in the United Kingdom by Type

Best Family-Friendly City Walks

The walk through London’s Royal Parks (St James, Green, Hyde and Kensington) is a strong family choice. It stays almost entirely flat on wide paved paths, passes Buckingham Palace and the Serpentine, and gives kids plenty of green space to run around.

Best Half-Day City Walks

The Waterloo to Westminster walk is a great half-day option that packs the London Eye, the South Bank, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben into about two hours. The Marylebone and Mayfair walk is another excellent half-day route through Mayfair, Belgravia and Hyde Park.

Best Full-Day City Walks

The Thames Path riverside walk is the best full-day option. At 13.1 km it follows the river past Tate Britain, the Houses of Parliament, the South Bank, Borough Market and Tower Bridge.

More City Walks on 10Adventures

Most of our UK city walks are in the capital, so start with our London city walks or browse all our city walks in England, or see every route on our main city walks hub.

Self-Guided Walking Tours in England

If you want to turn a city break into a longer walking holiday, explore our self-guided walking tours in England, which cover long-distance trails like the Cotswold Way and the South Downs Way with your accommodation and luggage transfers arranged for you. For trips further afield, browse our self-guided walking tours across Europe, covering hundreds of routes right across the continent.

Other Activities in the United Kingdom

City walks are just the start. For trails beyond the cities, see our guide to hiking in the United Kingdom, or if you would rather ride, browse our self-guided England bike tours for cycling holidays through the English countryside.

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London

Marylebone, Mayfair and Belgravia Route Guide

This walk is a classic London walk, taking you through the heart of the best neighborhoods, incredible shopping, Hyde Park, and some of the best museums in the world. Start at Baker Street Tube Station and end at South Kensington Tube Station. Highlights include Marylebone Village, Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Harrods, and the Natural History Museum. While a short walk in distance, you could easily spend an entire day on this walk, stopping for meals and drinks along the way.
Easy
7.0 km
71 m
1.5-2.5h
London

Waterloo to Westminster Route Guide

If you only have a short time to see the best of London, this may be the walk for you. This short but action-packed walk takes you past some of the best Central London has to offer. Highlights include the London Eye, Golden Jubilee Bridge, the Thames, the Strand, Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus, St James Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament!
Easy
6.7 km
129 m
1.5-2h
London

Charing Cross to Tate Modern Route Guide

Another brilliant walk to explore Central London. This walk is great for those who want to explore the best of London’s culture, museums, and history. This walk starts at Charing Cross Station before heading to Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Soho, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, The Strand, St Paul’s and Tate Modern.
Easy
6.8 km
124 m
1.5-2.5h
London

The Parks: St. James, Green, Hyde and Kensington Route Guide

This walk takes you through the wonderful parks that dot Central London. It’s hard to believe your walking through busy London as you enjoy the tranquil parks, including St James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Park. Along the way you see highlights like Buckingham Palace, The Guards Museum, Churchill War Rooms, Trafalgar Square, The Mall, Shepherd Market, The Serpentine, Royal Albert Hall and High Street Kensington.
Moderate
9.5 km
161 m
2.25-2.75h
London

Along the Thames from Battersea Park to the Tower Route Guide

This route takes you from pretty Battersea Park to the Tower of London, with most of the route along the Thames. Along the way you will take in numerous landmarks including Battersea Power Station, Tate Britain, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, The George Inn, Borough Market, Tower Bridge and the Tower.
Moderate
13.1 km
272 m
3-4h
London

Baker Street, Regents Park, Fitzrovia and the British Museum Route Guide

Enjoy a wonderful walk around Historical London through beautiful Regent’s Park to the British Museum. Along the way pass the Sherlock Holmes Museum, Primrose Hill, London Zoo, BT Tower, Bedford Square, Russel Square and the British Museum.
Moderate
9.3 km
123 m
2-3h
London

Regent’s Canal from Edgware Road to Camden Town Route Guide

This walk through Central London takes you along the Regent Canal to Camden Town. Along the way you walk through Paddington Basin, Little Venice, Regent’s Park, the London Zoo, Primrose Hill before reaching Camden Lock and the famous Camden Market.
Easy
6.3 km
75 m
1.5-2.5h
London

Greenwich to The Tower via Canary Wharf and the Thames Route Guide

This is a great walk in London for those who love history, especially maritime history. Walk through Greenwich, a lovely part of London before crossing over to the Docklands, and the conversion from former docks into luxury office space. Then follow the Thames west as you walk though some incredible history of London. End up at The Tower, a top attraction in London.
Moderate
12.0 km
238 m
2.5-3.5h
London

King’s Cross to the City of London Route Guide

This wonderful walk takes you through Central London, taking in some very interesting architecture and history along the way. This walk starts with fewer popular tourist attractions, but shows a different side of London not often seen by tourists. You then come to Farringdon and the attractions pile up: St Paul’s, the Bank of England, Monument, incredible new architecture like the Gherkin and Cheese Grater, then to Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market and back to Liverpool Street Station.
Easy
8.2 km
193 m
2.5-3.5h
London

Hampstead to Highgate Route Guide

This wonderful walk explores stunning Hamstead Heath, one of London’s many great parks. This walk stops by overgrown Highgate Cemetery, home to many famous people including Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, George Eliot, and punk's Malcolm McLaren, finishing up with a lovely stroll through the quaint village of Highgate.
Easy
6.4 km
134 m
1.5-2.5h

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