Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
A loop of central London's two great Royal Parks: the Serpentine, Kensington Palace and the Italian Gardens.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 35 m
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About this walk
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens is an easy 6.8 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Marble Arch (grid reference TQ 278 809). The start can be reached by public transport.
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens run together to make a huge green space right in the West End. This loop starts by Speakers' Corner at Marble Arch and heads to Hyde Park Corner before following the long lake of the Serpentine west.
Across the bridge, Kensington Gardens is quieter and more formal: Kensington Palace, the Round Pond, the Peter Pan statue and the fountains of the Italian Gardens at the head of the Long Water, before a stroll back across Hyde Park.
Route
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1
Speakers' Corner to the Serpentine
From Marble Arch head south through Hyde Park to Hyde Park Corner, then west along the Serpentine.
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2
Kensington Gardens
Cross the Serpentine Bridge and continue to Kensington Palace and the Round Pond.
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The Italian Gardens
Head north-east past the Peter Pan statue to the Italian Gardens, then cross Hyde Park back to Marble Arch.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.8 km route, which has 30 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Marble Arch (grid reference TQ 278 809). Pay and display along the park roads; expensive.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Central line to Marble Arch; Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) is on the route. Check TfL Journey Planner for engineering works.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat surfaced paths; watch for cyclists on shared routes.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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