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London

The Serpentine in Hyde Park, the broad paths of Regent’s Park, or the Thames between Westminster and Tower Bridge. Three central London runs, from 3.2 to 7.9 km, with Tube stops near each start.

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Map of central London showing Hyde Park to the west, Regent’s Park to the north and the South Bank beside the Thames, with three numbered route starts.
Central London · north is upOpen full-size map
01

Hyde Park

For Mayfair, Knightsbridge & the Hyde Park area

3.2 km Loop
 02

Regent’s Park

For Marylebone, Baker Street & Fitzrovia

3.9 km Loop
 03

South Bank

For Waterloo, Westminster & Southwark

7.9 km Out & back

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Where to run in London

Hyde Park & the Serpentine

A short loop around the Serpentine, following lakeside paths and crossing Serpentine Bridge. Handy if you’re staying in Mayfair or Knightsbridge.

Mapped 3.2 km Hyde Park circuit from Hyde Park Corner around the Serpentine, with start and finish marked 01.
01 LoopOpen full-size map
Approx. distance3.2 km
Underfoot

Park paths; some mixed surfaces

01

Start here

Inside the Hyde Park Corner entrance, at the park-side path junction.

Head towards the Serpentine, follow its northern side, cross Serpentine Bridge and return along the southern side of the lake and the park paths.

Getting there

Hyde Park Corner station is the closest Tube stop to this start. From Paddington or Bayswater, another park entrance may be more convenient.

Before you go

Hyde Park’s pedestrian gates are listed as open 05:00–00:00. Check park notices for event diversions. Kensington Gardens next door has separate opening hours.

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Regent’s Park

The Broad Walk runs north from the formal Avenue Gardens into open parkland. This circuit takes in the western paths before returning south, close to Marylebone and Baker Street.

Mapped 3.9 km Regent’s Park circuit through the Broad Walk and western park paths, with start and finish marked 02.
02 LoopOpen full-size map
Approx. distance3.9 km
Underfoot

Park paths with road crossings

02

Start here

At the southern end of the Broad Walk, inside the park near the Avenue Gardens.

Follow the Broad Walk north, turn west across the park, then work back through the southern paths. The route crosses park roads; it does not include Primrose Hill.

Getting there

Approach from Regent’s Park station via Park Square East and cross Outer Circle into the park. Baker Street is another option for the western entrances.

Before you go

Regent’s Park closes in the evening and closing times change with the season. Check today’s hours before a late run; give way at the park-road crossings.

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London Eye to Tower Bridge

London Eye, National Theatre, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge: this run follows a stretch of London you may already have on your sightseeing list. Turn back early for a shorter distance.

Mapped 7.9 km out-and-back run on the south bank from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, with start and finish marked 03.
03 Out & backOpen full-size map
Approx. distance7.9 km
Underfoot

Paved riverside paths; some steps

03

Start here

On the riverside promenade just north of the London Eye, on the south bank.

Follow the south-bank paths east past the National Theatre and Tate Modern. Continue via the signed streets around Bankside and London Bridge to Tower Bridge, then retrace your route.

Getting there

Walk from Waterloo station, or cross Westminster Bridge from Westminster station to reach the south bank.

Before you go

This is shared sightseeing space, so choose an easy pace and give pedestrians room. Expect steps and short street diversions, particularly around London Bridge; follow signs if a riverside section is closed.

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More places to run

Kensington Gardens

West of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has long avenues and paths beside the Long Water. Its gates follow different hours from Hyde Park, so check before an early or evening run.

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Primrose Hill

Across the road north of Regent’s Park, Primrose Hill adds a climb and views over central London. Allow extra distance from the mapped circuit and check current access notices.

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Sources & route notes

Researched from The Royal Parks and Transport for London; not checked on foot. Route maps and GPX files follow the same saved pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check the linked park notices for gate hours, closures and diversions.

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