Earl’s Court to Battersea

Walks, England, Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea
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Earl’s Court to Battersea

RBCK and Wandsworth, London

by londonramblers

  • 2hr 15m / 7.1km
  • 85

A walk exploring Brompton Cemetery and the Kings Chelsea Garden before visiting parks and gardens by the river to Battersea Power Station.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Earl’s Court to Battersea
  1. Step 1: This is one of a series of mud-free walks that are of medium length and largely off - road. They are suitable for winter days when the weather has been wet. The walks have good public transport links.

  2. Cross the road from the Warwick Road exit from Earl’s Court station. Turn left along the road.

    Step 2: Cross the road from the Warwick Road exit from Earl’s Court station. Turn left along the road.

  3. Take the second turning on the right to walk along Kempsford Gardens as it curves round to the left.

    Step 3: Take the second turning on the right to walk along Kempsford Gardens as it curves round to the left.

  4. Cross the Old Brompton Road at the end of Kempsford Gardens. Turn left , then right under the archway into Brompton Cemetery.

    Step 4: Cross the Old Brompton Road at the end of Kempsford Gardens. Turn left , then right under the archway into Brompton Cemetery.

  5. Turn left at the first junction just beyond the entrance. (Note that there are many possible routes through the cemetery.)

    Step 5: Turn left at the first junction just beyond the entrance. (Note that there are many possible routes through the cemetery.)

  6. You come close to the memorial to pioneering epidemiologist, John Snow.

    Step 6: You come close to the memorial to pioneering epidemiologist, John Snow.

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