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Hillingdon Group

We are the Hillingdon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Getting a bit fed up of muddy boots? This walk is mostly clean and easy. Come along and enjoy this early Spring walk through some fascinating and historic locations in North and Central London. A chance to be pictured crossing Beatles style the world famous Abbey Road zebra crossing. We explore the Regents Canal, Primrose Hill (our only significant hill), Lords Cricket ground, Paddington Basin then follow on through world famous places and briefly be on the tourist trail through to Waterloo Station, where the walk ends.

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:
64.6m / 212ft
Type:
linear

There are many toilet and cafe opportunities along the route. As with most London walks, there are also points through the walk where you could drop out but I don’t think that you would want to miss the many great sights along the way! Dogs are welcome but must be on leads for most of the time.

If you are not a regular walker with Hillingdon Ramblers, please contact the walk leader before coming along and provide your number and an emergency contact number.

We will stop for a picnic lunch on a floating garden in Paddington Basin.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30228 83121
Nearest postcode:
N1C 4AP
what3words:
wires.taps.wiser
Start time:
10:30 am

Kings Cross Main Line Station. Meet near the Information Desk inside the station on the main concourse and near to the left hand of the two main destination boards.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 30915 80022
Nearest postcode:
SE1 7GU
what3words:
intend.gained.shunts
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Entrance to Waterloo Underground Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking