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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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

Overview

Take a stroll through central London, exploring how the city was rebuilt after the Civil War and the Great Fire of 1666. Starting at the Barbican, we’ll walk through streets that took shape during the Restoration, when King Charles II returned to the throne. Along the way, we’ll see a mix of historic and modern architecture reflecting London’s continuous change.

We’ll also stop at 2 Temple Place, a neo-Tudor building on Victoria Embankment, where we’ll have lunch. The building is only open on selected days, and during our visit, it will be hosting the exhibition Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen (free entry).

Saturday, 19 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.7km / 5.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train:  Barbican Underground Station (served by Metropolitan, Circle and hammersmith & City Line)

Lunch: At 2 Temple Place, cafe (serves cakes and savoury pastries) or picnic.

Toilet: There will be a couple of planned stops for toilet breaks along the walk.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32076 81856
Nearest postcode:
EC1A 4JA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Barbican Underground Station, meet outside the station exit.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 30509 81519
Nearest postcode:
WC2B 6AF
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Holborn tube 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