SE LONDON
Crystal Palace to Nunhead Cemetery – part of the Green Chain Route
The Crystal Palace to Nunhead route is 5.5 miles - passing Crystal Palace Park’s famous dinosaurs, the Horniman Museum & gardens, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich Park - ending up at Nunhead’s historic cemetery.
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/green-chain-walk
CENTRAL
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk
Taking you through four Royal Parks, this is a seven-mile-long walk, charted by 90 plaques set in the ground, that takes you within sight of famous buildings and locations associated with the Princess during her life.
The Queen’s Walk
Queen's Walk is a 2-mile walk taking you over Westminster Bridge, along the south bank of the River Thames towards Tate Modern then back over the river on the Millennium footbridge to St Paul's Cathedral.
https://www.walklondon.com/london-walks/the-queens-walk-london.htm
WEST END
Theatres Walk - plotted by londonforfree.net
Leading you through the heart of the West End starting at Leicester Square tube. See some of the capital’s most famous theatres and pass through areas such as Soho, Chinatown and Covent Garden, before finishing back at Leicester Square. Be aware that this walk was last updated in 2014 and a few details have changed but the route itself is still mainly accurate.
https://www.londonforfree.net/walks/
THE CITY
Designs of the Times Walk - Plotted by the City of London (www.cityoflondon.gov.uk)
A 90-minute route around the Square Mile starting at St Paul’s Cathedral and finishing at the City Centre.
SW LONDON
Richmond to Ham House
A scenic 2.6 mile walk that includes the only view in England to be protected by an Act of Parliament! Follow the @NationalTrust trail which is a reliable and well-trodden option.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/downloadable-walks-near-london
Thames Path - Hampton Court to Albert Bridge
The Hampton Court to Albert Bridge section is 23 miles long, but can be split into shorter walks. Pass Teddington Lock, Eel Pie Island, Syon Park, Kew Gardens, London Wetland Centre - finishing at Albert Bridge. One option for a shorter walk is Hampton Court to Richmond which is 8 miles long.
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/thames-path/
The Wandle Trail
The Wandle Trail is a route that follows the River Wandle through three boroughs to Croydon, Whether walking or cycling the 9-mile route offers a great day out for people of all ages.
More than ten parks and green spaces lie on the route, providing a great opportunity to see local wildlife and escape the hustle and bustle of south west London. Numerous cafes and local attractions such as Merton Abbey Mills, Deen City Farm and Wandsworth Museum mean there is plenty to see and do.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park/features/walking-at-morden-hall-park
Sydenham Hill Wood
From Sydenham Hill Station to Dulwich Village
This walk takes you from Sydenham Hill Station through Dulwich Wood, Sydenham Hill Wood, Horniman Gardens and Dulwich Park, finishing in Dulwich Village. Approx 4 miles.
https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/short-walk/sydenham-hill-to-dulwich-village/
Wimbledon Common Circular Walk
This is a 5.2-mile loop trail around the common.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/london/wimbledon-common-circular-walk