Conquer the Capital Ring

Walks, Collections, Transport for London

Don’t miss the chance to see some of London’s finest scenery on this Transport for London walking route. Divided into 15 easy-to-walk sections, it covers 78 miles of green space, nature reserves and more.

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    Capital Ring Section 1

    Woolwich, London

    • 4 hours / 11.2km

    An 11.2km walk from the Woolwich Foot tunnel to Falconwood station through multiple parks and beautiful woodland.

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    Capital Ring Section 2

    Falconwood, London

    • 2hr 30m / 6.9km

    A gorgeous walk from Falconwood to Grove Park. The route heads past Eltham Palace and take your through gorgeous Eltham Park.

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    Capital Ring Section 3

    Grove Park, London

    • 4 hours / 12.6km

    An 13.6km walk from Grove Park to Crystal Palace through Downham Woodland, Beckenham Place Park, and The Dinosaur Park

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    Capital Ring Section 4

    Crystal Palace, London

    • 2 hours / 6.3km

    Take a jaunt from Crystal Palace to Streatham Common through a series of beautiful parks and woods

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    Capital Ring Section 5

    Streatham, London

    • 3 hours / 9.6km

    A 9km walk from Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park featuring 3 parks and some quiet, leafy residential areas.

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    Capital Ring Section 6

    Wimbledon, London

    • 3hr 45m / 11.5km

    An 11km walk from Wimbledon Park to Richmond featuring amazing green spaces, lakes, and wildlife

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    Capital Ring Section 7

    Richmond North, London

    • 2 hours / 6.4km

    An 8km walk from Richmond to Boston Manor along the Thames, through Syon Park, and up Grand Union Canal

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    Capital Ring Section 8

    Brentford, London

    • 3 hours / 9.4km

    A 9km walk from Boston Manor to Greenford along the Grand Union Canal and the River Brent

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    Capital Ring Section 9

    Greenford, London

    • 2 hours / 9.5km

    A 8.8km jaunt from Greenford to South Kenton along the Grand Union Canal, over Horsenden Hill, and through Harrow-on-the-Hill

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    Capital Ring Section 10

    Preston, London

    • 3hr 20m / 9.6km

    A 10km Walk from South Kenton to Hendon Park through Fryent Country Park and past Welsh Harp Reservoir

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    Capital Ring Section 11

    Hendon, London

    • 2hr 30m / 9.1km

    A 9.6km walk from Hendon to Highgate taking in Brent Park, Cherry Tree, Highgate and Queen’s Wood

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    Capital Ring Section 12

    Highgate, London

    • 3 hours / 8.7km

    An 8km walk from Highgate to Stoke Newington along Parkland Walk and through Finsbury Park and Abney Park Cemetery

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    Capital Ring Section 13

    Stoke Newington, London

    • 2 hours / 6.7km

    A 6.4km walk from Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick through Springfield Park, Hackney Marshes, and along the River Lea

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    Capital Ring Section 14

    Newham, London

    • 2hr 30m / 8.6km

    An 8.3km walk from Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park along the River Lea, the Greenway and through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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    Capital Ring Section 15 Step-free

    Beckton District Park, London

    • 1hr 30m / 4.5km

    A step-free option from Beckton District Park to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel along the Thames, passing the Royal Albert Docks and City Airport.

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