Recreational Route: London
Circular via Lambeth Bridge and Tower Bridge with loops to Buckingham Palace, King's Cross and the Barbican
23km/14 miles total EASY
A network of heritage walking routes connecting many of central London's best-known landmarks and attractions, using parks, squares, streets and sections of the Thames Path, marked by pavement plaques and interpretation boards.
Originally proposed by Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977 and gradually opened over the following decades, the Walkway has been improved and refurbished to mark the Golden Jubilee. The most recent section is he loop to Buckingham Palace, opened by the Queen on the anniversary of her coronation in 2003.
 | Adopted by the Greater London Authority as a strategic walking route |
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| All on surfaced paths and pavements, with good access. See publicity for details |
Connects with
Highway Authorities
Parks and countryside
Tourist Information Centres
Click here for a list of TICs in central London.
Public transport
All the route is within easy reach of frequent public transport, with suburban National Rail, Underground, bus and river services. It is entirely within the London fare zone 1, with Travelcards and other multi-modal passes valid on all but river services. For more on public transport in London, click here.
Maps
- Explorer map 173
- Landranger map
176
Local street atlases may be more useful: see
Walking in London: Maps.
Publications
- Jubilee Walkway Route Map and Guide. Foldout map with directions and notes on features of interest published by Transport for London. Free: Order Here!
- A full guide with downloadable maps is also available online at the Walkway's website (see below).
Contacts
