Swiss Cottage to King's Cross

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster
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Swiss Cottage to King's Cross

North London

by footways

  • 1hr 30m / 7.5km
  • 173

Uncover a whole world of urban nature on this brand new London Nature Trail. Visit parks, canals and some of our best natural assets.

  • Wildlife
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Swiss Cottage to King's Cross
  1. Step 1: Uncover a whole world of urban nature on four new walking routes in London brought to you in partnership with Footways and supported by the Mayor of London and Transport for London.

  2. Leave Swiss Cottage via the exit for pretty Belsize Road. Note, there are steps at this station.

    Step 2: Leave Swiss Cottage via the exit for pretty Belsize Road. Note, there are steps at this station.

  3. Step 3: Continue down Belsize Road.

  4. Cross the roundabout, then to Loudon Road past South Hampstead overground.

    Step 4: Cross the roundabout, then to Loudon Road past South Hampstead overground.

  5. From Loudon Road, keep an eye out for the entrance to Alexandra Road Estate via Rowley Way on the right.

    Step 5: From Loudon Road, keep an eye out for the entrance to Alexandra Road Estate via Rowley Way on the right.

  6. This remarkable estate was designed by Neave Brown for Camden Council in the late '60s. Enjoy the lush gardens.

    Step 6: This remarkable estate was designed by Neave Brown for Camden Council in the late '60s. Enjoy the lush gardens.

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