An arch, a few ducks and many red lanterns

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Overview

The walk features an iconic arch, some ducks, many red lanterns. We will stroll through a park, snake through the quiet streets behind St James's Square, then make our way to Chinatown to soak up the vibrant Lunar New Year atmosphere. The walk concludes near Trafalgar Square. Optional: Please join us in a pub at the end of the walk for a drink and a chat.

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 8:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 28308 79822
Nearest postcode:: SW1X 7LX
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Start time:: 7:00 pm

Hyde Park Corner Underground Station (Exit near Hyde Park entrance)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 30194 80467
Nearest postcode:: WC2N 5HX
what3words:: rugs.chimp.lifts

Estimated finish time:: 8:30 pm

Charing Cross Underground Station

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