Old Street to Hackney Central

Walks, England, Greater London, Tower Hamlets
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Old Street to Hackney Central

Hackney, London

by footways

  • 1hr 30m / 4km
  • 46

Follow along Footways from Old Street to Hackney Central. Discover parks, markets, artworks, and more on this urban adventure.

  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Old Street to Hackney Central
  1. Welcome to Old Street Station. This walk begins here, outside the Cowper Street exit.

    Step 1: Welcome to Old Street Station. This walk begins here, outside the Cowper Street exit.

  2. When you're ready, start by heading down Cowper Street, away from the bustle and traffic of the Old Street roundabout.

    Step 2: When you're ready, start by heading down Cowper Street, away from the bustle and traffic of the Old Street roundabout.

  3. Pass the Central Foundation Boys School on your right.

    Step 3: Pass the Central Foundation Boys School on your right.

  4. There's lots of street art in this part of London. Don't forget to stop and enjoy your surroundings as you go along!

    Step 4: There's lots of street art in this part of London. Don't forget to stop and enjoy your surroundings as you go along!

  5. Turn left onto Tabernacle Street.

    Step 5: Turn left onto Tabernacle Street.

  6. Don’t miss the mural on the side of the building opposite at the junction.

    Step 6: Don’t miss the mural on the side of the building opposite at the junction.

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