The 5 Park Challenge

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster
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The 5 Park Challenge

Central London

by rshenderson

  • 3hr 15m / 11.5km
  • 404

An epic walk from Battersea Park to Hampstead Heath passing Hyde Park, Regents Park, and Primrose Hill on the way.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep

Walk preview

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  1. Start the walk off at the Sun Gate, the southwest entrance to Battersea Park. You can cut diagonally across the park.

    Step 1: Start the walk off at the Sun Gate, the southwest entrance to Battersea Park. You can cut diagonally across the park.

  2. Step 2: Go straight ahead past the adventure playground.

  3. Step 3: Continue on around the left edge of the woods.

  4. Turn left just before the boules lawn.

    Step 4: Turn left just before the boules lawn.

  5. Turn right at the pavilion.

    Step 5: Turn right at the pavilion.

  6. Continue along the tree lined path, then take the second path to your left!

    Step 6: Continue along the tree lined path, then take the second path to your left!

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