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London’s Royal Parks

Summary

From the Houses of Parliament to Kensington Palace, this meandering ramble through four Royal Parks takes in many of London's landmarks. There's plenty of wildlife too in the green heart of the capital - spot squirrels, parakeets, geese and pelicans.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Walking time:
02h 30m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Westminster underground station

lat: 51.5011061

lon: -0.1244909

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