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Kensington Palace and Gardens – St. James's Park Lake loop from Shepherd's Bush

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Kensington Palace and Gardens – St. James's Park Lake loop from Shepherd's Bush

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Kensington Palace and Gardens – St. James's Park Lake loop from Shepherd's Bush

03:55

15.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.01 km

Kensington Palace and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the Royal Parks of London, Kensington Gardens was originally the private garden of the palace. Today it's a vast area of green space and links together with St …

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4.59 km

London's Hyde Park is one of the largest city parks in the world. At 350 acres, with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, pasture and lush flower gardens, it's easy to forget you're in the heart of central London.

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6.97 km

Green Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the quieter parks, nice path down to Buckingham Palace and direct access to the underground (Green Park station)

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8.15 km

St. James's Park Lake

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St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and features a large lake that is a sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. The park includes The Mall …

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9.47 km

Wellington Arch

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Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park …

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9.93 km

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk

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A beautiful path through the huge park.

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

5.51 km

334 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.93 km

4.95 km

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

24 %

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Kensington Palace and Gardens – St. James's Park Lake loop from Shepherd's Bush

Kensington Palace and Gardens

Hyde Park

Green Park

St. James's Park Lake

Wellington Arch

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk

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