London By Neighborhood

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London is a large and sprawling city. Here’s a guide to some of our favorite runs in London, grouped by neighborhood.

Central London — Paddington, Mayfair, Soho, West End, Westminster, Knightsbridge. Our central London routes are all accessible here: Royal Parks, River Thames paths, London Tourist Spots & Views, Highlights of West London.

Maryleborne, Bloomsbury. Royal Parks, Regent’s Park/Primrose Hill

Notting Hill. Royal Parks

Victoria, Lambeth, Bankside, The City. Thames River/Bridge Tour

Camden Town. Regent’s Park/Primrose Hill

East London: Canal Run/Olympics Area, Victoria Park

Docklands, Excel Center, Greenwich: Docklands/Canary Wharf, Excel Paths, Greenwich Park

Hampstead, Highgate. Hampstead Heath

Near Heathrow: West of London/Near Heathrow

Near Gatwick: The High Weald

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Other Routes in London, England

London Central Parks: Overview

London, England (Central)

Historic | Parks

An overview of the running highlights of London's famous central Royal parks: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James Park. Create your own route along interior paths, grand Malls, royal sights, pastoral ponds, large fields.

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London Parks: Diana Memorial Tour

London, England (Central)

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

One of the great urban runs in the world, this route incorporates London’s famous central Royal parks: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James Park. It is a way-marked ‘figure eight” loop, in honor of the late Princess Diana.

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Regent’s Park/Primrose Hill

London, England (Central)

Great Views | Parks | Running Track

Regent’s Park, at 395 acres, is one of the Royal Parks in north west London, straddling the Westminster/Camden areas. Lovely park with grand paths, large athletic fields, Queen's Gardens. Primrose Hill, across the way has great views.

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Regent’s Canal Path

London, England (Central)

Along the Water | Parks

Attractive towpath along a waterway linking Paddington Basin and Limehouse Basin, winding its way through numerous London neighborhoods and connecting several major parks and green spaces.

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Thames River Paths and Bridges (Tower Br. to Vauxhall Br.)

London, England (Central)

Running along the Thames River embankment is one of the running/tourist treats of London. A great way to see some of the sights, and enjoy crossing the numerous historic bridges, including the iconic Tower Bridge.

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London Tourist Spots and Views

London, England (Central)

Historic | Iconic | Runseeing

Parks, palaces, and views make this tourist run a highlight. Contributed by Hayden Shearman, A Runners Guide to London

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Highlights of West London

London, England (Central)

Historic | Runseeing

A 14-mile run/walk tour of some of London’s highlights. Do it in segments. You’ll run past palaces, the UK’s most expensive street, iconic theatres, department stores, and the riverside vistas of Chelsea and Fulham.

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Run Across the Meridian! Greenwich Park, O2, Thames Path

London, England (Central)

Historic | Multi-Use Trails | Parks | 'Unique' Runs | Iconic Parks

Run between the Western and Eastern hemispheres across the Prime Meridian line at lovely Greenwich Park! 3-4 miles of criss-crossing paths, the Royal Observatory, Blackheath. Also, 4-5 miles of paths along the Thames, east to the O2 and along Olympian Way.

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Docklands & Canary Wharf, Including the ‘Art Runs’

London, England (Central)

Along the Water | Multi-Use Trails | 'Unique' Runs | Near Convention Center

Docklands/Canary Wharf is a major area of office buildings and residential high-rises. There's a nice ~5 mile path around the perimeter. Also good running around the ExCel Center and from the O2 to Greenwhich Park.

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East London: Canal Paths, Olympics Area, Victoria Park

London, England (Central)

Along the Water | Historic | Parks | Olympic Sites | Parkrun

A good exploration of London’s eastern end. There are three main “sites”: pathways along the several canals; a jaunt by the area built for the 2012 summer Olympics, and a run into Victoria Park.

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Hampstead Heath

London, England (Central)

Parks

A wonderful and hilly running area in the affluent Hampstead residential area. The historic heath is a great collection of views and landscapes, part open and part wooded. Great for hill training. We've included 3 trail options.

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Richmond Park & Wimbeldon Common

London, England (Central)

Parks

The largest of London’s eight Royal Parks, Richmond Park is 8 miles west of London and accessible by train. It has a more rural feel, with landscaped hills & gardens, woods, grasslands, and a great view of the Thames. 7 mile perimeter path & more options.

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Bushy Park

London, England (Central)

Parks | Parkrun

The second largest of London’s eight Royal Parks, 10 miles west of the city. Our 6-mile ‘perimeter’ route is a nice mix of terrain. Highlights include ‘Chestnut Avenue’ the Diana Fountain, & Hampton Court Palace in Home Park.

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West of London & Near Heathrow

London, England (Central)

Near Airport

Our suggestions for the area near Heathrow: Moors (at the airport); Staines-upon-Thames; Hounslow Heath; Windsor; Richmond Park.

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South of London: Surrey Hills & The High Weald

London, England (Central)

South of London, two highlights are Surrey Hills, a 163 sq. mile designated “Area of Natural Beauty”, dotted by hills, fields, vineyards, and quiet roads. A true destination run. The High Weald, is a medieval landscape of hills, fields, and farmsteads.

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London Parkruns

London, England (Central)

Parks | Parkrun

Looking for some fun and friendly competition? London hosts a selection of Parkruns throughout the city.

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