Old Street to Hackney Central

Walks, England, Greater London, Islington

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Pass the Central Foundation Boys School on your right.

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

  • 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!

  • Turn left onto Tabernacle Street.

    Step 5: Turn left onto Tabernacle Street.

  • 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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