Best Walking Routes in London
The best places to walk in London, UK are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for walkers. Cool and damp year-round (38–73°F) with frequent grey, showery days and rare extremes.
Climate for walking in London
Cool and damp year-round (38–73°F) with frequent grey, showery days and rare extremes. Summers are mild, winters seldom freeze hard, and rain can come in any season — so good kit matters more than the calendar.
Walking-friendly paths
Richmond Park Loop
≈7 miA scenic park loop — repeatable laps make it simple to set your walk distance.
Regent's Park Outer Circle
≈3 miA scenic park loop — repeatable laps make it simple to set your walk distance.
Distances are the full path length — most walkers do an out-and-back or a single loop and adjust to taste.
Season by season
Spring
Mar–MayLengthening days and drier spells. Pack a packable rain shell every time.
Summer
Jun–AugThe best window — mild, long evenings. The odd heatwave pushes the 80s.
Autumn
Sep–NovCool, atmospheric, and wet. Lights and mudguards go back on by October.
Winter
Dec–FebGrey and damp but rarely icy. Layer for 40°F drizzle and ride through it.
What to wear walking in London
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Frequently asked
Where can I walk in London?
Top car-free options in London include Richmond Park Loop, Regent's Park Outer Circle.
Is London a good city for walking?
The best places to walk in London, UK are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for walkers. Cool and damp year-round (38–73°F) with frequent grey, showery days and rare extremes.
What should I wear walking in London?
Dress for the conditions: Cool and damp year-round (38–73°F) with frequent grey, showery days and rare extremes. Summers are mild, winters seldom freeze hard, and rain can come in any season — so good kit matters more than the calendar. Use the free What-to-Wear tool for the exact kit at today's temperature.
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