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The Jubilee Walkway.

The Jubilee Greenway.

The Western Loop

The City Loop

The Jubilee Loop

The Camden Loop

The Eastern Loop

Buckingham Palace to Little Venice.

Little Venice to Camden.

Victoria Park to North Beckton.

North Beckton to Woolwich Foot Tunnel.

Woolwich Foot Tunnel to Greenwich Pier.

Greenwich Pier to Tower Bridge.

Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge.

Westminster Bridge to Buckingham Palace.

Victoria Park - Canal Gatee to Limehouse Basin.

Transport for London.

Camden Lock to Victoria Park.


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Section 1 of 5.

The Western Loop (anti-clockwise).

Start and fnish: Leicester Square(at the Jubilee Walkway panel in the central gardens).

Nearest station: Leicester Square ..

Section distance: 6 miles (9.5 kilometres).

Introduction.

This is a circular walk on the original Jubilee Walkway route, opened in 1977. Walk through the heart of

the capital with connections to many of the main tourist attractions. Look out for the Jubilee Walkway

discs in the pavement as you go round.

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Directions.

From the Jubilee Walkway panel in the centre of Leicester Square, exit the park in the southwest

corner by the Odeon West End Cinema.

Follow the pedestrianised area south, down St Martin's Street, passing Westminster Reference Library on

the left. Continue straight ahead, passing between the two parts of the National Gallery.

Did you know?The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting

in the world. Its location in Trafalgar Square was chosen in 1831 as it was considered to be

at the very centre of London.

Enter into the top of Trafalgar Square, with its

fountains, Nelson's Column and statues. Trafalgar Square is

dominated by Nelson's Column with an 18-foot statue of

Lord Nelson standing on top of the 171-foot column.

With Trafalgar Square behind you, and keeping Canada Houseon the right, cross the road and follow the curve of the

road around to enter The Mall under the large stone

Admiralty Arch - go through the right arch. Keep on the

right-hand side of the broad avenue that is The Mall.

Did you know?

The Mall is London's main Ceremonial route from

Buckingham Palace to the City of London.

The Queen's coach came along here to her Coronation in

Westminster Abbey in 1953, and to St Paul's Cathedralfor the thanksgiving services for her Silver, Golden and

Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002 and 2012.

Continue ahead, passing the Royal Marines Memorial on the right, and passing in front of the grand

facade of Carlton House Terrace. After nearly 300 metres, at the Duke of York steps, (with its large granite

column and bronze statue of the Duke of York at the top), cross over The Mall at the Duke of York steps

towards St. James's Park. Once across the road there is a view of Buckingham Palace.

Section Five of the Jubilee Walkway continues alongside St James's Park to Buckingham Palace.

Next, turn left and then right to take the path (running parallel to Horse Guards Road) beside the war

memorial - there are toilets along here and cafes nearby.

To your left is Horse Guards Parade ground and by the road is a Jubilee Walkway panel showing the

scene for Trooping the Colour which is held every June to mark the Queen's ofcial birthday.

Continue through the park, past the lake on your right. Just beyond the lake, turn left and join

Horse Guards Road. At the end of the road is the junction with Birdcage Walk.

Section Five of the Jubilee Walkway heads to the right to Buckingham Palace.

To continue on section one, turn left on to Great George Street. Continue 150 metres further on,into Parliament Square to see the tower of Big Ben.


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Did you know?

Parliament Square itself has statues of many famous

statesmen, including Sir Winston Churchill and

Nelson Mandela. Straight ahead (on the left-hand side

of the wall) there is an information panel showing

details of what you can see in this area.

Cross at the lights near the next Jubilee Walkway

panel, and walk towards Westminster Abbey, keeping

the UK Supreme Court on your right. The Abbey's visitor

entrance is straight ahead.

Did you know?

The history of Westminster Abbey goes back more than

a thousand years when Benedictine monks came to this

site in the 10th century.

Turn left and follow Parliament Square around the south side turning right along St Margaret's Street

opposite the Houses of Parliament. You will pass another information panel on the way.

Did you know?

The site of the Houses of Parliament is ofcially known as the Palace of Westminster, and

was the residence of kings. The clock tower contains the famous Big Ben bell, cast in 1858

and named after Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works at that time. In 2012 the tower was

renamed 'Elizabeth Tower' to commemorate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Cross St. Margaret's Street at the crossing in front of Old Palace Yard and nd the pavement behind

the black security wall. Continue walking southwards, down St. Margaret's Street, and at the end of the

Houses of Commons and the security wall, turn left into Victoria Tower Gardens.

For an accessible route over Lambeth Bridge, avoid the steps and keep on Millbank to the bridge.

Otherwise stay in Victoria Tower Gardens, follow the River Thames on your left to the children's play

area at the foot of Lambeth Bridge. At the end of the Gardens, climb two ights of steps up to

Lambeth Bridge.

Cross the Thames and at the other side of Lambeth Bridge, turn left to follow the Thames Path

downstream. Opposite this point is the Museum of Garden History, housed in a disused church, and

Lambeth Palace, both on your right.

Did you know?

Lambeth Palace has been a historic London residence of Archbishops of Canterbury since

the 13th century. The Museum of Garden History was set up in 1977 in the historic church

of St Mary-at-Lambeth as the world's rst museum of the history of gardens and gardening.

The route now takes the south bank of the Thames and joins the Queen's Walk and the Thames Path

National Trail.


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Follow the walk along the Albert Embankment passing St Thomas's Hospital and go under

Westminster Bridge - nd the tunnel by looking slightly to the left at the foot of the steps. The path

continues straight on past the London Eye and old County Hall.

Did you know?

At 135 metres (450 feet) above London, the London Eye provides panoramic views of up

to 25 miles on a clear day. It opened in March 2000 and the wheel design was used as ametaphor for the turning of the century.

Continue beside the Thames along The Queen's Walk, passing Jubilee Gardens, and then go under

Hungerford Railway Bridge (with its elegant pedestrian suspension bridges either side) to reach the

Southbank Centre.

Did you know?

This is the site of the 1951 Festival of Britain and is now

part of a riverside promenade which is alive with street

performers. There are cafes and accessible toilets here.

The Jubilee Walkway continues onwards under Waterloo Bridge, passing the National Theatre, the

white ITV Tower, Gabriel's Wharf and the Oxo Tower.

Walk under Blackfriars Bridge and Blackfriars station - the

only station on both banks of the Thames.

You'll pass Bankside Gallery, before reaching the

Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge link to the

City of London and St Paul's Cathedral.

Did you know?Tate Modern, the former Bankside

Power Station, houses Britain's

collection of international, modern

and contemporary art.

Section Two of the Jubilee Walkway continues along the South Bank.

Did you know?

Foster & Partners' 'blade of light' bridge design was developed in close collaboration with sculptor

Sir Anthony Caro and engineers Arup. Formed by a single sweeping arc, the bridge appears as a thin

ribbon of steel by day, and when illuminated at night, as a shining blade of light across the river.

Cross over the Thames on the Millennium Bridge. Once on the north bank of the Thames, continue

straight ahead, walking up St Peter's Hill pedestrianised area to St Paul's Cathedral.

On this side of the Thames, Section Two of the Jubilee Walkway heads east along Queen Victoria Street.

Did you know?

The Cathedral - the fourth to occupy this site - was designed by the court architect

Sir Christopher Wren. Built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was

destroyed in the Great Fire of London, this magnicent building, which is considered

as Wren's masterpiece, is a noted landmark in London.


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From the impressive south entrance of the cathedral,

turn left along St Paul's Churchyard, cross at the zebra

crossing at the junction.

Continue westwards down onto Ludgate Hill, walking on

the right-hand side of the road. Go over Ludgate Circus into

Fleet Street.

Section Three turns right along past the Cathedral.

Did you know?

Fleet Street was once the home of Britain's national

newspapers and news organisations. They have all moved

out now, although signs remain if you look for them,

including the distinctive art-deco Express building.

Continue about 450 metres along Fleet Street and turn right onto Chancery Lane. Look out for a

Jubilee Walkway panel outside Kings College Maughan Library on Chancery Lane, on the gate post.

Section Four of the Jubilee Walkway continues north along Chancery Lane.

Turn left off Chancery Lane onto Carey Street. From Carey Street turn right on Serle Street crossing into

Lincoln's Inn Fields. To visit Sir John Soane's Museum at Number 13, stay on the north side of the square,

otherwise cut diagonally through the square with its mature trees, grass and cafe.

Did you know?

John Soane was born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, and died after a long and distinguished career,

in 1837. He designed this house to live in, but also as a setting for his antiquities and his works of

art. Today it is a fascinating collection of the books, casts and models that Soane collected for thebenet of students, and is open to the public.

At the northwest corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields, turn left along Remnant Street, cross Kingsway and then

ahead into Great Queen Street, passing the Freemasons' Hall.

Cross Drury Lane and turn left down it for 30 metres,

then turn right in to the Broad Court pedestrian area and at

the end of there, turn left on Bow Street to the Royal Opera

House, a large white building with white columns.

Did you know?

The Royal Opera House is one of the foremost opera houses

in the world - home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet

and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

This large building, often referred to as simply 'Covent

Garden' is a major performing arts venue in the London

district of Covent Garden.

Pass the Royal Opera House and next to it, the

splendid glass and cast iron oral hall - a reminder of the

market days of Covent Garden - and continue on Bow Street.


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Turn right towards Covent Garden along Russell Street. Covent Garden opens up to the left and right,

the London Transport Museum is to your left.

Keep to the right of the market along the Piazza and on to the cobbled King Street.

Cross over Bedford Street and continue along New Row, turning left after 50 metres along Bedfordbury

and almost immediately rst right down a small alleyway known as Goodwins Court.

Cross St Martin's Lane and continue straight ahead

(slightly to the left) on the pedestrianised Cecil Court.

At the end of there, turn left at Charing Cross Road and

cross at the zebra crossing 40 metres away.

Now on the right-hand side of Charing Cross Road, follow it

round to the right, then turning right into Irving Street.

The northern entrance to the National Portrait Gallery is

on your left.

Did you know?The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery housing

a collection of portraits of historically important and

famous British people. It was the rst portrait gallery in

the world when it opened in 1856.

Cross into Leicester Square and you're back at the start, having completed this section.


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Section 2 of 5.

The Eastern Loop (anti-clockwise).

Start and fnish: Tate Modern(on the south bank of the River Thames).

Nearest station: Blackfriars .

Section distance: 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometres).

Introduction.

This is a circular walk in the eastern part of central London following the River Thames on the SouthBank, crossing Tower Bridge and passing through the heart of the City of London, then back via theMillennium Bridge. This section two (also called the Eastern Loop) links with section three (the CityLoop) at the junctions of King William Street / Poultry and Queen Victoria Street / Peter's Hill. Look out

for the Jubilee Walkway discs in the pavement as you go round.


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Directions.

From outside the front of the Tate Modern, head east and follow the Thames downstream towards

the landmark Shard skyscraper. Follow the riverbank, passing the Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare's

Globe Theatre.

You are now also walking on the Thames Path National Trail on the south side of the River. The Thames

Path National Trail stretches 184 miles (294 kilometres) from its source in Gloucestershire to the

Thames Barrier.

Continue under Southwark Bridge and follow the

riverside path into Clink Street. At the replica of the

Golden Hinde ship, look out for an panelon the river

frontage. Back on Clink Street, keep following the street to

reach Southwark Cathedral.

Did you know?

St Mary Overy's Church became Southwark Cathedral in

1905, but it has been a place of Christian worship forover 1,000 years. This part of the river has a real

Dickensian feel to it, with narrow twisty streets and

cobbles. In the novel, Oliver Twist, it was here that

Bill Sikes murdered Nancy.

Turn left in front of Southwark Cathedral, and follow

the cobbled Montague Close round to the right. Keeping

parallel to the Thames, go under London Bridge, which

becomes Tooley Street.

Walk another 80 metres after coming out from under

London Bridge, then look out for a white signpost and the

Jubilee Walkway pavement disc pointing left, indicating a

walkway under polished red stone arches, returning to

the riverfront. Once at the riverside, turn right, past

Hay's Galleria (the complex of shops and restaurants) and

come to HMS Belfast.

Did you know?

HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War,playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle

cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings.

In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved

for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain's

naval heritage. Look for information panels near the

entrance for the way down to HMS Belfast.

Continue along The Queen's Walk, passing the glass dome of City Hall, the Greater London

Authority's Headquarters on Potter's Field. There are great views of the Tower of London (and Traitor's

Gate) on the other side of the Thames from here. Walk on towards Tower Bridge.


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Did you know?

Tower Bridge was ofcially opened on 30 June 1894, and has since become one of the most

recognisable bridges in the world. As well as an important crossing of the Thames, it is used by

over 40,000 people (motorists and pedestrians) every day.

Go under Tower Bridge, and immediately look for steps up on the right-hand side. Cross the Thames

along Tower Bridge itself, on the right-hand (eastern) side of the road. Once on the north bank, dropdown steps, then go ahead towards the riverside.

At the Thames, turn left alongside the river, passing

the Girl with a Dolphin Fountain and the giant sundial, then

cross over the narrow footbridge and turn left to enter

St Katharine Docks.

Cross St Katharine's Way, turning right to follow the open

waterside on the cobbled plaza. At the red phone box and

Dickens Inn, turn left to cross over the narrow Telford Bridge.

Did you know?

This footbridge survives from Thomas Telford's day, and

is still used today. With its visionary design, the bridge

retracts into the dock walls to allow boats through.

Once over the Telford Bridge, turn left and follow a row of shops and cafes, supported by cast-iron

columns. Half way along turn right under the buildings and go past more shops and cafes. Turn left and

follow the boardwalk; at the end turn right, bear left and go under the subway into Tower Gardens.

You are now in the Tower of London site. With the Tower on your left, follow the path through

Tower Gardens, forking right up a slope, to the Tower Hill.

Did you know?

The Tower of London has been a fortress, royal palace, a prison and even a zoo. It is one of London's

top attractions with the crown jewels and the Yeoman Warders, better known as Beefeaters, among

the many things to see.

Cross the large pedestrian area heading west, and pass All-Hallows-by-the-Tower Church. As you are

now entering the City of London, you will also pass a column with a dragon with a curly tail; this is thesymbol of the City.

Cross Byward Street at the lights behind the church, and continue westwards into Great Tower Street.

Follow Great Tower Street on the left-hand side for 500 metres, as it merges into Eastcheap. The

Monument is visible down Fish Street Hill, just before you reach Monument tube station.

Did you know?

The Monument, which can be climbed, commemorates the 1666 Great Fire of London with a

61-foot tall Doric column, topped with a gilded urn of re. It was designed by Christopher Wren and

Robert Hooke.


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At Monument station cross over the junction / trafc

lights heading west, then cross Cannon Street at the lights

and walk up King William Street towards the Bank of England

and Bank Tube station.

Did you know?

The Bank of England was founded in order to raise

money during a time of war against France. Money raised

from private investors was lent to the government, and

the Bank was established by Royal Charter in 1694.

The Bank moved to its premises on Threadneedle Street

in 1734, and during the 18th century grew steadily in size

and importance. By the 1790s it was rmly established in

its role as a government bank, managing the national debt.

The walk continues left, but before you go, it is

worth crossing to see the Royal Exchange. Therefore bearright and cross King William Street and Cornhill to the

triangular plaza space in front of the Royal Exchange.

You are now in the heart of the City of London.

Look around here for information panels showing all the

buildings around the area.

Did you know?

In front of you is the majestic Royal Exchange; it was

originally built in 1566 by Sir Thomas Gresham, but the

present building dates from 1844.

At the tip of this triangular island is the statue of the

Duke of Wellington, the Iron Duke on a horse, and to the

left, in Threadneedle Street, is The Bank of England, the

central bank of the United Kingdom.

Retrace your steps across Cornhill and King William Street, towards another building with stone columns -

this is Mansion House.

Did you know?

From the time it was rst occupied in 1752, Mansion House has been one of the grandest Georgian

town palaces in London, and is recognised today as a building of great national importance.

It survives, relatively unchanged, in the heart of the modern city of London, and is still in everyday

use as the residence of the Lord Mayor who lives and works there during his term of ofce, using

the house for many ceremonial occasions.

Walk in front of Mansion House and cross Walbrook to get to the City of London Magistrates' Court.

Across the road is Number 1 Poultry, (a large modern dark-pink and white stone building on the corner

of Poultry and Queen Victoria Street), and in front of it (facing towards the Bank and Royal Exchange)

there is an panel, as well as a gold pavement disc, where the Queen unveiled the panel in celebrationof her Golden Jubilee and a complete refurbishment of the Jubilee Walkway in 2002.

Section three of the Jubilee Walkway starts at this information panel.


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Walk down Queen Victoria Street on the right-hand side, passing Mansion House Tube station after

about 300 metres, with a glimpse to St. Paul's Cathedral to the right. Cross Cannon Street and continue

ahead along Queen Victoria Street until you get to Peter's Hill.

Looking right you get another view of St. Paul's Cathedral, but turn left, crossing Queen Victoria

Street and head down the pedestrianised Peter's Hill towards the river, passing the City of London

School on your right.

Cross Millennium Bridge and return to The Tate Modern.


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Section 3 of 5.

The City Loop (anti-clockwise).

Introduction.

This short route provides a circular walk in the City of London that connects to the Barbican Centre.

It provides a fascinating insight into City life. This third section of the Jubilee Walkway connects with

section two at the start and nish (Number 1 Poultry), and also sections one and two via Queen Victoria

Street. Look out for the Jubilee Walkway discs in the pavement as you go round.

Start and fnish: The Jubilee Walkway Panel outside Number 1 Poultry(by Bank Station).

Nearest station: Bank Station

Section distance: 2 miles (3 kilometres).


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Directions.

Start at Number 1 Poultry - a large modern dark-pink and white stone building on the corner of

Poultry and Queen Victoria Street and look for the Jubilee Walkway panel. The panel is found at the

eastern tip of the building facing towards the Bank and Royal Exchange. Also look for the gold pavement

disc where the Queen unveiled the panel in celebration of her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Cross over Poultry and turn westwards (left from the panel) along Poultry for 170 metres, and just

before it becomes Cheapside (opposite Queen Street) turn right along King Street. At the end of King

Street, cross Gresham Street and walk through the two sets of bollards into Guildhall Yard. Guildhall is

opposite and Guildhall Art Gallery to the right.

Did you know?

Guildhall Art Gallery is the home of the City of London's art collection. From its origins in the

17th century it has grown into one of the largest local authority collections, specialising in

works of interest to London and is particularly strong in Victorian material.

In the Guildhall courtyard, having found another gold pavement disc, turn right down an alley marked

Guildhall Buildings, lined with bollards painted with the City of London crest, with the art gallery to your

left. At the end of the alley, turn left out onto Basinghall Street and cross over to nd, on your right

(after about 40 metres) a narrow alley called Mason's Avenue, with pubs and shops lining its passage.

At the other end of Mason's Avenue, turn left along Coleman Street, and at Basinghall Avenue you will

see on your left Girdlers Hall with its manicured lawn.

Did you know?

Girdlers' Hall is the home of the Girdlers' Company, which is just one of 109 Livery Companies of

the City of London. The Company was involved with girdle and belt making and received its Letters

Patent from Edward III in 1327. The Company no longer practises its craft, but does present thegirdle and stole worn by the Sovereign at each Coronation. The distinctive Hall is the third to

occupy the site, the rst being destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and the second by enemy action

in World War II. The Company is noted for its well-kept gardens.

Continue along Coleman Street, walking ahead to

London Wall. Cross London Wall in front of the curved glass

building (Moor House).

Due to ongoing construction works in the area, turn

immediately left, then right into Fore Street Avenue.Where Fore Street Avenue takes a sharp right, head to the

left and walk up the ramp to access the high-level walkway

network that connects the Barbican complex together.

Throughout the Barbican, follow the painted yellow lines

on the ground, the pavement discs and signs, as navigation

can be confusing in this unique environment - if in doubt,

head towards the Museum of London to pick up the rest of

the route.


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Did you know?

The Barbican was built on the bomb-devastated site of a medieval community

and later overcrowded residential area. It takes its name from the medieval

fortications that were once here. It includes the largest performing arts centre

in Europe, right in the heart of the Barbican Estate.

The Barbican Housing Estate has a complex and controversial multi-level layout

with numerous entrances. It was ofcially opened in 1969 and is now home toaround 4,000 people living in 2,014 ats.

As well as the high-level walkway network, it has many outdoor areas, including

gardens, water features and benches.

Following the painted yellow line, cross over Moor Lane on the Highwalk bridge, and once at the

front of Willoughby House, turn right. The painted yellow line disappears here for a short distance, but

look out for the rare concrete Jubilee Walkway pavement disc at the base of Willoughby House.

After 100 metres, go left along Speed Highwalk, picking up the yellow line again. Look out for the

remains of another high-level walkway (opposite the new Heron residential skyscraper), now gated offwhere it once connected.

After another 100 metres stay left to enter the building, still following the yellow painted line (ignore the

wide steps going up on the right and keep straight ahead on the same level).

After a further 60 metres, turn left to go over Gilbert Bridge, effectively circling the central atrium,

with fabulous views of the lakeside gardens below. Half way across there are signs for the Barbican cafes

on the right, otherwise stay ahead on Gilbert Bridge.

At the end of Gilbert Bridge, zig zag left and right, slightly diagonally, turning into Postern Highwalk,

following signs now for the Museum of London. The church of St Giles Cripplegate is below on theright. Keep going ahead at the end of the Postern, onto Alban Highwalk, leaving the original Barbican

complex. Alban Highwalk leads to a small, modern shopping plaza. Turn immediately to the rst right

here onto Bastion Highwalk, passing more shops and cafes, to emerge onto a bridge.

Walking ahead, take note of the ancient city walls which date back to Roman times, contrasting

against the Barbican complex and modern skyscrapers. Continue to follow Bastion Highwalk straight

ahead to the Museum of London.

Keep left round the semi-circle green space called

Nettleton Court at the Museum of London, and take the

second bridge (with painted white handrails) over the road

below then drop back down to street level by using the lift

or steps.

Did you know?

The Museum of London is the world's largest urban

history museum with over a million objects. It tells the

story of London from pre-history to the present.

One of the highlights is the Lord Mayor's Coach built

in 1757.


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Back on street level, turn to the right and go round the corner into Aldersgate Street, which continues

ahead as St Martin le Grand. Walk down the right-hand side of the St Martin le Grand street, passing an

old blue policebox.

At the end cross over Newgate Street (the dome of St Paul's Cathedral is now ahead) and turn to

the right. Walk up Newgate Street, past the entrance to St. Paul's tube station on your left. St Paul's

Cathedral is now directly ahead of you.

Did you know?

The Cathedral (the fourth to occupy this site) was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren

and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.

This magnicent building, considered as Wren's masterpiece, is a noted landmark in London.

About 60 metres along Newgate Street, turn left down the shopping alley known as Queen's Head

Passage and continue down here until it opens out into the modern Paternoster Square which has

benches. If you miss the passage, take the next left, another 30 metres or so, known as Rose Street.

In Paternoster Square, walk diagonally towards the left across the square, to the large stone archway ofTemple Bar. Through this you reach another alleyway called St Paul's Churchyard, and one of the

entrances to St Paul's Cathedral itself. Bear right into another plaza with the famous steps to the

western cathedral entrance.

From here continue round St Paul's Cathedral

(keeping it on your left) until you reach the south entrance.

Cross over St Paul's Churchyard and walk between two

triangle-shaped grassy areas with mature trees known

as Carter Lane Gardens. The City of London information

centre is located here.

From Carter Lane Gardens head downhill to the river,

crossing Carter Lane into St Peter's Hill pedestrianised area.

Here you have a great view over to the Tate Modern across

the Millennium Bridge.

Sections one and two of the Jubilee Walkway continue over

the Millennium Bridge.

Where St Peter's Hill meets Queen Victoria Street, turn left along the pavement, and cross at the zebra

crossings at the junction with Friday Street. Continue up Queen Victoria Street on the right-hand side,past Mansion House tube station, and back to Number 1 Poultry and Bank Tube station.


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Section 4 of 5.

The Camden Loop (anti-clockwise).

Start and fnish: King's College, Chancery Lane.

Nearest station: Chancery Lane ..

Section distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 kilometres)..

Introduction.

This is a circular walk travelling mainly through the London Borough of Camden and also touching the

City of London, showing off the best of London life.

This section starts and nishes at the Jubilee Walkway panel (on the gatepost) outside Maughan Library,Kings College on Chancery Lane. Also known as the Camden Loop, this section links with section oneof the Jubilee Walkway at the junctions of Kingsway / Great Queen Street and Chancery Lane / Carey



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Directions

From the panel, head north along Chancery Lane, crossing High Holborn at the junction, turning

left, and then right, onto Brownlow Street. At the end of Brownlow Street, turn left into Sandland Street

and then a sharp right into Bedford Row.

Did you know?

All around this area you will pass many terraces, squares and crescents of 18th century and early19th century houses, often with ne wrought iron balconies and railings. These were built when this

area, which had previously been elds, was being developed mainly by the Duke of Bedford, hence

the many names of streets connected with that family and other wealthy landowners.

Walk along Bedford Row to reach Theobold's Road, then cross straight over and continue along

Great James Street, walking straight across the pedestrian paved area with its trees at the end. Continue

straight ahead into Millman Street and take the rst left at Great Ormond Street and then the rst right

on Lamb's Conduit Street. The famous children's hospital is on your left along here.

At the end of Lamb's Conduit Street, follow round to the right and over Guildford Street at the zebra

crossing. Turn left, passing Coram's Fields (commemorating Captain Thomas Coram who set up the

Foundling Hospital in the 18th century).

Take the rst right, following the boundary hedge and trees, along Landsdowne Terrace, and keep

following left round Coram's Fields into Brunswick Square. Go past Brunswick Square Gardens on

your right, crossing over the zebra crossing and either up the steps, or the side ramp, into the modern

Brunswick Centre.

Did you know?

The Brunswick Centre is a modern, listed, residential and shopping centre complex designed by

Patrick Hodgkinson, and completed in 1972. A substantial development, it was intended to be evenlarger, extending up to Euston Road, but the land needed to allow this was not released by the

Ministry of Defence. The exterior of the building was never painted due to cost; Hodgkinson had

intended the development to be painted cream to match surrounding Georgian terraces.

At the central plaza, turn right, and after approximately

60 metres, turn left out of the Brunswick Centre, into

Marchmont Street. Turn right, and walk straight ahead,

crossing Tavistock Place.

Where Marchmont Street turns into Cartwright Gardens,take the rst right into Leigh Street and at the end turn left

into Judd Street.

Cross over at the zebra crossing 50 metres away, and then

take the rst right into tree-lined Cromer Street. Keep

ahead at the cobbled section, taking a left into Whidborne

Street (opposite the entrance to the Holy Cross church).

Whidbourne Street leads into Argyle Street where you turn

left and head up to St Pancras and King's Cross Stations.

Ahead you can see the tall spire of the now re-opened19th century St Pancras Hotel. Turn left on Euston Road passing close to the British Library on your right.


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Did you know?

Originally in the British Museum, the British Library moved to Euston Road in 1998. The Library

holds over 13 million books, it's the national library of the United Kingdom and has the world's

nest collection of books, journals, manuscripts, maps, printed music and sound recordings.

Turn left back down Judd Street and then take the second right on Hastings Street. At the end,

continue ahead on Cartwright Gardens and follow the crescent of town houses round to the left.Turn right into Burton Place, right again at Burton Street, and at the next junction follow the cobbled

Dukes Road round to the left and enter the pedestrianised Woburn Walk (by a large tree).

Leaving Woburn Walk, turn right on Upper Woburn Place and then at the top, turn left, back onto the

Euston Road, passing Euston Station on the right, behind Euston Square Gardens.

Turn left on Gordon Street passing the University College London and the Bloomsbury Theatre on the

right. Carry on down Gordon Street to join Gordon Square, with its central park. Follow round the park,

cross the zebra crossing at the south side, and turn left, and immediately right, into Woburn Square.

At the end, on the pedestrian walkway, continue through the School for Oriental and African Studies

campus, to reach Russell Square.

2 Keep right at Russell Square, skirting to the west,

and turn right along Montague Place and then left into

the British Museum.

Did you know?

The origins of the British Museum lie in the will of the

physician, naturalist and collector, Sir Hans Sloane

(1660-1753) who wanted his collection of more than

71,000 objects, library and herbarium to be preserved

intact after his death.

On 15 January 1759 the British Museum opened to the

public with visitor numbers of 5,000; today it is nearly

seven million and is home to around eight million works.

Walk through the Museum (it's free to enter, but donations are encouraged), and once outside the

southern gates, cross the road on the zebra crossing, and turn right down Great Russell Street. Almost

immediately turn left down Museum Street with its pavement cafes.

If the museum is closed, continue along Montague Place, turning left at the end into Bedford Square

and ahead into Bloomsbury Street. Then turn left on Great Russell Street to the south entrance of the

museum and rejoin the walkway on Museum Street.

At the end of Museum Street turn left alongside Bloomsbury Way. At the small park on the left

(Bloomsbury Square Gardens) cross Bloomsbury Way at the pelican crossing, and then keep going

another 90 metres or so along Bloomsbury Way, until you reach Sicilian Avenue on the right.

Did you know?

Pedestrian-only Sicilian Avenue was completed in 1910 with columns

at the entrance, stone inscriptions, and a very Italian feel.

Turn down Sicilian Avenue, and where it comes out on Southampton Row, turn right.


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Did you know?

Southampton Row was once a major tram route and remains of this transport can still be seen near

its junction with Theobald's Road, where the old tramway tunnel can be identied in the middle of

the street.

3Head south and cross High Holborn, passing

Holborn tube station (opposite on your left). Carry on

down Kingsway to the junction with Great Queen Street /

Remnant Street.

Section one of the Jubilee Walkway heads right along

Great Queen Street.

To continue on section four, cross over Kingsway and

turn left into Remnant Street, which at the end opens out

into Lincoln's Inn Fields. Either go through or round the

park.

To visit the Sir John Soane Museum at Number 13, stay

on the north side of the square, otherwise cut diagonally

through the square with its mature trees, lawn and cafe.

Did you know?

John Soane was born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, and died in 1837 after a long and distinguished

career. He designed this house to live in, but also as a setting for his antiquities and his works of

art. Today the museum holds a fascinating collection of the books, casts and models that Soane

collected and is open to the public on selected days.

Exit at the south-east corner of the square and cross over towards an ornate red brick archway. Turn

right in front of the archway, down Serle Street, and then turn left again into Carey Street. Walk along

Carey Street back to Kings College on Chancery Lane.


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Section 5 of 5.

The Jubilee Loop (anti-clockwise).

Introduction.

This is a circular walk in the heart of London linking the institutions of The Monarchy and theGovernment.

This section of the Jubilee Walkway connects with section one at Trafalgar Square and at Great George


Start and fnish: The Jubilee Walkway panel(on the south side of Trafalgar Square).

Nearest station: Charing Cross .

Section distance: 2 miles (3 kilometres).


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Directions.

This walk starts from Trafalgar Square.

Did you know?

Trafalgar Square was laid out in 1840 by Sir Charles Barry, architect of the new Houses of Parliament.

The square, which is now a 'World Square', is a place for national rejoicing, celebrations and

demonstrations. It is dominated by Nelson's Column with the 18-foot statue of Lord Nelsonstanding on top of the 171-foot column. It was erected in honour of his victory at Trafalgar.

With Trafalgar Square behind you and keeping

Canada House on the right, cross Cockspur Street and keep

right. Go around the corner, passing the Ugandan High

Commission to enter The Mall under the large stone

Admiralty Arch - go through the right arch.

Keep on the right-hand side of the broad avenue that is

The Mall.

Did you know?

Admiralty Arch is the gateway between The Mall, which

extends southwest, and Trafalgar Square to the northeast.

The Mall was laid out as an avenue between 1660-1662

as part of Charles II's scheme for St James's Park.

Admiralty Arch was designed by Sir Aston Webb,

constructed by John Mowlem & Co and completed in 1912.

It adjoins the Old Admiralty Building, hence the name.

The building was commissioned by King Edward VII inmemory of his mother Queen Victoria, although he did

not live to see its completion.

The Mall is London's Ceremonial route from Buckingham

Palace to the City of London. The Queen's coach came

along here to her Coronation in Westminster Abbey in

1953 and to St Paul's Cathedral for the thanksgiving

services for her Silver Jubilee in 1977, Golden Jubilee in

2002 and her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

Continue ahead, passing the Royal Marines Memorial

on the right, and passing in front of the grand facade of

Carlton House Terrace.

After nearly 300 metres, at the Duke of York steps, with its

large granite column and bronze statue of the Duke of York

at the top, cross over The Mall at the Duke of York steps.

St James's Park stretches out ahead and to the right.


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Did you know?

At the top of the Duke of York's steps is the Duke of York Column; he was the second

eldest son of King George III. The column is made of pink granite, and the statue created

by Sir Richard Westmacott in 1834. The Duke of York was the commander-in-chief of the

British Army during the French Revolutionary Wars and is remembered in the children's

nursery rhyme, 'The Grand Old Duke of York'.

St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and near to three palaces: Westminster(now the Houses of Parliament), St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. It was once

famous for its Milk Fair which, until 1904, provided fresh milk from cows tethered beneath

brightly coloured awnings.

You have a view of Buckingham Palace at the end of The Mall. Follow The Mall to Buckingham

Palace, passing a double-sided Jubilee Walkway panel interpreting the spectacular views. In front

of Buckingham Palace is the Queen Victoria Memorial, a white marble column with a statue of

Queen Victoria, facing up The Mall, which was completed in 1911.

Look out for another panoramic panel that was unveiled opposite the Palace to mark the GoldenWedding anniversary of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, celebrated in November 1997.

Did you know?

Buckingham Palace has served as the ofcial London residence of Britain's

sovereigns since 1837. It was originally a town house that was owned from

the beginning of the 18th century by the Dukes of Buckingham.

Now it is The Queen's ofcial residence, with 775 rooms. Although in use

for the many ofcial events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of

Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

Walk around the western edge of St James's Park and turn left down Birdcage Walk, keeping the park

on your left and passing Wellington Barracks and the Guards Chapel on the other side of Birdcage Walk.

At the end of Birdcage Walk cross Horse Guards Road, into Great George Street.

Continue 150 metres further on, into Parliament Square to see the Tower of Big Ben, The Houses of

Parliament, and round to the right, Westminster Abbey.

Did you know?Parliament Square itself has statues of many famous statesmen,

including Sir Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela.

Straight ahead (on the left-hand side of the wall) there is an Jubilee Walkway panel in Parliament

Square.


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Did you know?

The history of Westminster Abbey goes back more than a thousand years, when Benedictine monks

came to this site in the 10th century, establishing a tradition of daily worship which continues to

this day. The Abbey has been the Coronation church since 1066 and 17 monarchs are buried here.

The Abbey, which towers over the attractive St Margaret's Church, is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch,

who, legend says, was swallowed by a dragon. Its current form dates from 1486-1623 and since 1614

it has been the church of the House of Commons.

The site of the Houses of Parliament is ofcially known as the Palace of Westminster, and was

the residence of Kings. Since 1547 it has been the permanent site of Parliament. The clock tower,

now known as the Elizabeth Tower, contains the famous Big Ben bell, cast in 1858 and named after

Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works at that time. You can hear it striking each quarter and its

familiar chimes on the hour.

Retrace your steps back along Great George Street towards Horse Guards Road and cross back to

the edge of St James's Park. Find the pathway that goes down to St James's Park lake, which is home

to pelicans. East from here is the back of Downing Street, where the Prime Minister resides. Look foranother panel near the War Memorial by Horse Guards Road.

Opposite is the parade ground, where every June, The Queen's birthday parade (or Trooping the Colour)

is held to mark her ofcial birthday. There are toilets along here and cafes nearby.

From within St James's Park, continue northwards to reach The Mall again. At the Duke of York steps,

cross The Mall, then turn right and return to Trafalgar Square through Admiralty Arch.


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Section 1 of 10.

Buckingham Palace to Little Venice.

Section distance: 3.7 miles (6 kilometres).

Introduction.

The start of this route passes many of London's attractions and historic sites. There are cafes in Piccadilly, bythe Serpentine in Hyde Park, along Bayswater Road and at Paddington Basin / Little Venice. There are toiletsin Hyde Park, Little Venice and Rembrandt Gardens in Warwick Avenue.

This section provides level walking on either pavements or paths and is easily accessible by public transport.Look out for the Jubilee Greenway discs in the pavement as you go round.

Section start: Buckingham Palace.Nearest stationsto start:

Victoria ,Green Park orHyde Park Corner .

Section fnish: Little Venice.

Nearest stationsto fnish:

Paddington ,Warwick Avenue .


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Directions.

Begin the journey, from outside Buckingham Palace and locate the rst Jubilee Greenway disc in

the pavement, which was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen in 2012. Facing the Palace, go to the right,

cross over and go up Constitution Hill, passing Buckingham Palace on the left-hand side and the splendid

Canada Gate, erected in 1906, on the right.

Did you know?Buckingham Palace has served as the ofcial Londonresidence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today

is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

The Palace has 775 rooms including, 19 State rooms,

52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms and

78 bathrooms. Although in use for the many ofcial events

and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at

Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.

At the top of Constitution Hill, the route passes theCommonwealth Gates. The Gates are four stone columns

made in Portland Stone, each topped by a bronze urn, and

with the names of those Commonwealth countries that gave

their servicemen to help Britain in the Second World War -

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Africa, Caribbean and

the Kingdom of Nepal - carved into the sides.

Cross Hyde Park Corner at the controlled crossing,

which also has a facility for horse riders as well (a relatively

rare 'Pegasus' crossing).From here many historical sites and memorials can be

viewed. Most prominent is the Wellington Arch.

Walk through the arch towards Hyde Park.

Cross by the controlled crossing towards the entrance and

go through the left arch and enter Hyde Park via the grand

entrance gates, passing Apsley House immediately on the

right-hand side.

In Hyde Park, cross over South Carriage Drive and turn left

along Rotten Row. There are information boards and maps

dotted around the park as well as cafes and toilets.

Did you know?

Hyde Park was created in 1536 by Henry VII for hunting and remained private until

opened to the general public in 1637, by Charles Ist

. The park was the place of the

Great Exhibition of 1851 for which The Crystal Palace was constructed on the

south side of the park. The general public did not want the building to remain

in the park after the exhibition so architect Joseph Paxton raised funds and

purchased it, moving it to Sydenham Hill in South London.


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At Albert Gate a short diversion leads towards the

Serpentine. Walk with the water to the right - with an optional

side visit to the nearby Diana Memorial Fountain on the right.

The Diana, Princess of Wales memorial, consisting of an

oval stone ring fountain, is near the Serpentine Gallery, and

just south of the Serpentine.

After the fountain, back on Rotten Row, go towards theSerpentine bridge, cross over the road - and take the path that

veers slightly to the right and is open to cyclists. Go straight

ahead towards The Broad Walk, The Round Pond and

Kensington Palace.

Turn right up The Broad Walk (the wide avenue which leads

north through the park) up towards Bayswater Road and

Queensway. There are links here to The Diana, Princess of Wales,

Memorial Walk.

Kensington Palace is to the left and the Round Pond to the right, a popular attraction with all ages,especially to sail toy boats. The route passes the Queen Victoria Statue, placed here for her

Golden Jubilee in 1887, and a little later on the left, the Orangery, which was commissioned by

Queen Anne as a great greenhouse in 1704, from original designs by Sir Christopher Wren. Further on,

to the left, is the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

Did you know?

Kensington Palace is another working Royal palace. Today it accommodates the

ofces and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family, including

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

At the end of The Broad Walk you should see the twin silver domes of Queensway Underground station

in front. There are toilets just inside Kensington Gardens here - turn right and follow the boundary path

about 50 metres.

Exit Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens at Black Lion Gate, cross Bayswater Road at the trafc lights, and

turn right; Queensway Underground Station is on the left.

Cyclists should join the carriageway here, all the way through to Paddington Station.

Walk along Bayswater Road, going over three streets

joining from the left-hand side (Queensway, Inverness Terraceand Queensborough Terrace).

Still on Bayswater Road, immediately after the Thistle Hotel,

turn left into Porchester Terrace. Pass numbers 3 and 5

Porchester Terrace on the right, with a ne glass-domed

conservatory, where a blue plaque commemorates the

horticulturists John and Jane Loudon. Look out for the huge

bottle-shaped plane tree by the pavement.

Keep walking along Porchester Terrace and after nearly

200 metres turn right into Craven Hill Gardens.

The Uruguayan Ambassador's Residence is opposite.

Although marked as a no-through road, Craven Hill Gardens

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Go straight over to continue along Craven Hill Gardens, crossing Leinster Gardens on the left and

Leinster Terrace on the right. Deviate briey into Leinster Gardens on the left to nd a Tube curiosity!

Did you know?

Leinster Gardens has two false facades at numbers 23 and 24, constructed when the original

Underground trains were steam-powered. Locomotives were tted with condensers to reduce

fumes, but 'venting off' was still needed in open-air sections to relieve the condensers and keep

the tunnels free from smoke. In this upmarket area, the railway company hid this unsightly practicefrom residents behind a false facade. The facade is 5 feet (1.5 metres) thick with 18 blackened

windows and the doors have no letter boxes.

Back to Craven Hill Gardens, go straight towards the trees which open out slightly on the left, and

turn right into the road which becomes Craven Hill.

The route is now more or less a straight line towards Paddington. This road has many ne old buildings

converted to apartments. Continue down Craven Hill, past the Church of the Annunciation of the

Virgin Mary on the right.

Staying on Craven Hill, cross Devonshire Terrace at the crossroads, after which Craven Hill becomesCraven Road. Proceed straight ahead, uphill along Craven Road.

Cross Gloucester Terrace, and pass some attractive mews to the left and right of Craven Road.

Cross Westbourne Terrace at the pedestrian crossing and then, at the next pedestrian crossing, cross

Eastbourne Terrace on the left with Spring Street on the right.

Craven Road leads into Praed Street. Continue straight ahead; the Hilton London Paddington Hotel is on

the left, behind which is Paddington station itself. On the right-hand side of the road, observe the ne

old entrance to Paddington Underground station, with the sign 'Metropolitan Railway' above it, now

with shops underneath. The site is a historic one, having served as the London terminus of the

Great Western Railway and its successors since 1838. Much of the current mainline station dates backto 1854, and was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Walk eastwards along Praed Street, to the corner of

Paddington station. Immediately after the station, cross the

road leading down into the station and turn left into

London Street, following the side of the station, which

becomes South Wharf Road.

Observe the Art Deco signs 'GWR Paddington', dating from

1932, on the left. St. Mary's Hospital is on the right.

Turn left into one of the hospital entrances and pass by

Paterson Wing on the right. This cobbled path leads to

the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal.

Paddington Station is to the left, behind a wall. Ahead loom

some modern glass blocks silhouetted against the skyline.

To the right is Paddington Basin.

Did you know?

Paddington Basin is the terminus of the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal. It was opened

in 1801 and chosen because of its position on the New Road which led to the east, providing for

onward transport. In its heyday, the basin was a major trans-shipment facility, and a hive of activity.

The Grand Union Canal is part of the British canal system. Its main line connects London and

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Cyclists are asked to dismount along the canal-side for a couple of hundred metres until reaching the

big A40 road bridge. It is probably better to do this than take a longer, busier way around.

Sheldon Square is to the left (make a small detour for shops and to see the grassy steps in front of

glass ofce buildings) and a pedestrian bridge across the canal is to the right. Do not cross the bridge;

carry straight on along the canal. On the left are a group of smart restaurants and two sculpted men by

Sean Henry (2003) facing each other, to celebrate walking.

The canal to the right has barges, and a Canal Riverside and Trust information panel.

Continue on under the Westway to arrive at the Pool of Little Venice.

Did you know?

The Pool of Little Venice is a basin between the Regent's Canal and the Grand Union Canal, with an

island called Browning's Island. The island is named after the poet Robert Browning, who lived as

a widower at nearby Beauchamp Lodge in Warwick Crescent (now demolished). 2012 was the

200th anniversary of his birth.

The Jubilee Greenway follows the curve of Warwick Crescent on the left, with the water on the right.

At Little Venice, continue ahead towards the ornate gold and blue bridge with little buildings at its side.

Next to the bridge on the left is the cream-coloured Bridge House, which houses the Canal Cafe Theatre.

Take the ramp up to Westbourne Terrace Bridge Road.

This is the end of section one.


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Section 2 of 10.

Little Venice to Camden.


Introduction.This section of the route runs along the Regent's Canal, past Regent's Park and ZSL London Zoo, through

a variety of areas - residential, business and recreational, and nally to Camden Town.

It is one of the most soothing and attractive sections of the Jubilee Greenway, packed with interest,

changing tone from one bridge to the next, and leading the walker, cyclist or traveller by boat from the

smart residential area of Little Venice to the exciting atmosphere of the famed Camden Lock Market.

Look out for the Jubilee Greenway discs in the pavement as you go round.

Section start: Little Venice.Nearest stationsto start:

Paddington ,Warwick Avenue .

Section fnish: Camden Lock.


Camden Town ,Camden Road .


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Much of the Jubilee Greenway passes along the towpath of the Regent's Canal. This is joined atLittle Venice and followed to Victoria Park, where the Regent's Canal joins the Hertford Union Canal, and

spurs into the Mile End section of the canal, continuing down to the Limehouse Basin and the Thames.

Directions.

From Warwick Avenue Tube station walk down

Warwick Avenue to join Blomeld Road. Turn right to get to

the very start of this section, at Little Venice, or if alreadypassed, turn left along Blomeld Road with the canal on the

right. From Paddington station walk along the canal to

Little Venice.

If starting this section at Little Venice / Westbourne Terrace,

walk over the footbridge section of Westbourne Terrace

Bridge and back down onto the towpath via the ramp on

the far side. Follow the towpath, which bends left between

a boat and some shrubs, until a section of private moorings

is reached. Here come off the canal via a few shallow stepsand a gate, turning right onto Blomeld Road.

This is a one-way street and therefore no entry for cyclists. Instead, go onto the carriageway at

Westbourne Terrace Bridge, turn left onto Blomeld Road and take the second turning on the right into

Clifton Villas. Follow this road down to the mini roundabout, go straight over and then turn immediately

right into Warwick Avenue, then turn left onto Blomeld Road to rejoin the route.

On Blomeld Road to the right, moored on the canal, there is the Cascade Art Gallery (opposite

number 41), Lady Rose and Puppet Theatre Barge.

Continue along Blomeld Road past the junction with Warwick Avenue. To the immediate right are the

Rembrandt Gardens (below Warwick Avenue) and toilets. Carry straight ahead. Remain in Blomeld Road,with the Regent's Canal on the right, but watch out for the narrow pavements and uneven path caused

by trees and their roots.

Continue eastwards along Blomeld Road with its handsome cream Victorian villas. From Little Venice

all along here, the towpath of the Regent's Canal is inaccessible to pedestrians because it serves as a

private area for a number of residential barges.

On the right, on the other side of the canal, observe the Catholic Apostolic Church in Maida Avenue.

Further along on the far side of the Regent's Canal, at

30 Maida Avenue, is a blue plaque denoting the

residence of the poet John Maseeld. At 2 Maida Avenueis a blue plaque marking the fact that the Dad's Army

actor Arthur Lowe lived here in a at.

At the end of Blomeld Road, the canal goes

into the long Maida Hill Tunnel, at the start of which

sits the Cafe Laville. Because there is no pedestrian

route under Maida Hill Tunnel, follow Blomeld Road

as it slopes upwards towards the Edgware Road.

Cross Edgware Road in front of the Cafe Laville and

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Keep going up Aberdeen Place, passing Lyons Place on the right, until there is a right-angled bend

to the left (where the road becomes Cunningham Place). At this point, look for an alleyway with a

signpost pointing towards Regent's Canal, next to the red brick wall of an electricity substation.

Rejoin Regent's Canal here by going down the steps to the towpath.

Did you know?

The Regent's Canal provides a link from the Paddington arm of theGrand Union Canal, to the Limehouse Basin and the River Thames

in east London. The canal is 8.6 miles (13.8 kilometres) long.

To avoid the steps here, turn right down Lyons Place off Aberdeen Place before you reach this point.

Take the second turning left into Orchardson Street and follow the road to the end, where it bends around

to the right and becomes Capland Street. Turn left into Frampton Street next to Gateway Primary School

and use the pelican crossing to cross Lisson Grove. On the other side of the road, go through a gateway

and down a ramp to the canal. Now on the opposite side of the canal to the walking route here, but after a

short distance (and some metal barriers to be negotiated) pass over a bridge and down a ramp, back onto

the left-hand side of the canal.

Pass under the rst bridge, after about 100m, known as Lisson Grove. Lord's Cricket Ground is about

150m away to the north of the canal towpath.

Did you know?

Lord's, often referred to as 'The Home of Cricket' is named after its founder,

Thomas Lord. It is actually the third of three grounds Lord established - the

second being abandoned to make way for the Regent's Canal. It is owned by

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and home to Middlesex County Cricket Club,

with a current capacity of 28,000 spectators.

You will pass under a number of rail and underground line bridges; the rumble of the trains overhead

contrasts with the tranquillity of the water and the cooing of pigeons nesting under the bridge.

Emerge into the well-kept area on the north side of Regent's Park. This is considered one of the most

beautiful stretches of waterway in England.

Did you know?

Regent's Park (ofcially called The Regent's Park after The Prince Regent, later George IV) is a

487-acre park with a wide range of activities within it. It was landscaped by John Nash andcompleted in 1838.

Pass under an aqueduct bridge which used to carry the River Tyburn over the canal and then under the

Maccleseld Bridge. Beyond this bridge, on the left, is The Snowdon Aviary.

ZSL London Zoo is on the right-hand side and this is a stop on the boat trips.

Shortly afterwards is the red Feng Shang Princess Floating Chinese Restaurant, in the Cumberland Basin.

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Continue under the Regent's Park Road bridge,

Gloucester Avenue bridge, and a rail bridge. In front, on the

right, is the Pirate Castle, home of the Pirate Club.

Pass under Oval Road bridge and you reach Camden Lock,

where this section ends. This area is adjacent to a canal

basin and holds Camden Lock Market, one of the group of

markets often called collectively Camden Market.

Cyclists must dismount through the market area at

Camden Lock.

Did you know?

There was a street market in Inverness Street,

Camden Town, for some years, but Camden Lock Market

began to appear in 1974. There were negotiations to

build an urban motorway across the site, and therefore

until 1976 (when the plans were dropped), no buildingwas possible. Market stalls sprang up, creating a

temporary market. This specialised in clothes and crafts,

and it soon became so popular that the new market

absorbed the earlier street market.

For section three, Camden Town to Victoria Park, continue along the towpath which crosses over a bridge

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Introduction.Section three is a satisfying stretch along the Regent's Canal, from famous Camden Lock to theQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This section highlights the contrasts of a living, growing capital, meandering

between old districts and new developments, each with their own unique style and atmosphere.

This section of the route takes the walker through Camden Town, Islington, Hackney and Bethnal Green,leading nally to Victoria Park. This provides a fascinating look at how London is changing; passing manynew developments and constructions, while savouring the atmosphere of the canal.

In some ways the towpath side has changed little, whereas the south side of the canal has developeda great deal. For walkers interested in the history of London's canals you will pass near theLondon Canal Museum on this section. Look out for the Jubilee Greenway discs in the pavement asyou go round.



Section 3 of 10.

Camden Lock to Victoria Park.


Section start: Camden Lock.

Section nish: Victoria Park - Canal Gate.

Camden Town ,Camden Road .

Cambridge Heath or Bethnal Green .

Nearest stationsto start:

Nearest stationsto nish:

Continues below


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Directions.

To start section three from section two, continue along the towpath past Camden Lock Market.

Cyclists have to dismount through the market area here.

Coming from Camden Town station, turn left,

cross over the road and the bridge to nd the towpath on

the north side of the canal. Once on the canal towpath,pass rows of Vespa Scooters used as cafe seats and a large

bronze lion, as well as many food stalls.

Head east towards Victoria Park. The route then passes

under a number of bridges, some of which are rather low,

and also past several locks, including Hampstead Road

Lock, Kentish Town Road, Camden Street bridge,

Camden Road bridgeand Royal College Street bridge.

After the Royal College Street there is a sudden view of the

BT Tower to the right.

As a diversion, there are steps up to

Camley Street Natural Park, at Camley Street (Oblique Bridge).

To nd the nature reserve, at the top of the steps turn right

(to walk southwards), parallel to the railway line towards

Kings Cross / St. Pancras stations. After about 300 metres,

just after having gone under the railway lines in a tunnel,

the entrance to the nature reserve is on the left.

Did you know?Camley Street Natural Park is a nature reserve on the

banks of the Regent's Canal. A two-acre site, it was

reclaimed from derelict land in 1985 and now comprises

a pond, meadow, marsh and woodland. It is a reserve

for birds, insects, butteries, amphibians and a variety

of plant life.

Continue along the towpath as the canal widens into the St. Pancras Basin and St. Pancras Lock.

The canal and towpath then bend to the left and head under York Way at Maiden Lane Bridge.

To visit the London Canal Museum, take the ramp up to York Way, just after walking underneath theroad bridge. Turn left at the top of the ramp along York Way, towards King's Cross Station, then take the

second left into Wharfedale Road. After 175 metres turn left into New Wharf Road.

Did you know?

The London Canal Museum tells the story of London's canals from the early days as important

trade routes, to today's more leisurely pursuits. Learn about the cargos and canal crafts, the people

who strove to make a living on the canals, and the horses that pulled the boats.

Still on the towpath, pass under the Caledonian Road bridge. In just over 100 metres, there is another

section of canal tunnel where there is no towpath. This is the Islington Tunnel. Either go up the ramp orclimb the steps to join Muriel Street.


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The next part moves away from the canal and through

streets and parks. Look out for the blue glass plaques in

the pavements which indicate where the tunnel is.

At the top of the ramp or steps on Muriel Street,

turn right. Follow pavement discs on the ground that say

'Towpath Link - Islington Tunnel, Regent's Canal'.

After about 10 metres cross the road and go into a smallpark through some black gates; look out for blue cycle

signs labelled 'Regents Canal by-pass'.

The route climbs slightly through the park and past a

basketball area. Keeping that to the left, carry on ahead -

the tunnel is more or less directly underneath this path.

Go through four sets of chicanes as the path climbs

gradually all the way, and come out onto Maygood Street

with Vittoria Primary School on the left.

After 80 metres, at the crossroads, turn right onto Barnsbury Road, and follow this southwardsfor about 130 metres, going straight over at the junction with Wynford Road / Tolpuddle Street.

Barnsbury Road becomes Penton Street at this point, but continue and take the next left into

Chapel Market, crossing at the zebra crossing.

For cyclists, Chapel Market is no entry, so either dismount and walk through, or continue on and

take the next left down White Lion Street. At the end, turn left onto Upper Street and cross over at the

crossroads towards Angel tube, to rejoin the main route.

Chapel Market contains plenty of cafes and food stalls. Follow Chapel Market to the end (about

325 metres), then turn right into Liverpool Road which leads into the busy thoroughfare of Upper Street.

Cross the road at the pedestrian crossing opposite

Angel tube station. Turn left along Upper Street, and then

after about 125 metres, turn right into Duncan Street (passing

Islington High Street, leading to Camden Passage, the antique

market on your left). Further down Duncan Street is

Duncan Terrace Gardens, where there are seats.

Take the zebra crossing over Colebrooke Row. Directly

opposite, next to number 20 Colebrooke Row, is an

unmarked wall with a wrought iron gate. Go through this

gate and down a steepish hill which leads back to thetowpath of the Regent's Canal. (Note that this section

is closed between 6pm and 6am, but if you nd the

gate locked, just follow the cycling route around, as

described below).

To avoid cycling down the steep hill, turn right (when facing the wrought iron gate) along

Colebrooke Row, then left onto Vincent Terrace. Then turn left over the Frog Lane Bridge and right

through a gate to go down a shallower ramp onto the canal towpath.

From this point it is two and a quarter miles to Victoria Park. Next is City Road Lock with the City Road Basin

to the right, giving glimpses of the City of London skyscrapers in the distance.


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Pass under Wharf Road bridge, and then pass another housing development, Packington Square.

In some places here the path is very narrow.

Continue under New North Road Bridge, Rosemary Branch Bridge, Whitmore Bridge, Kingsland Road

Bridge, and Haggerston Bridge. After Queen's Road Bridge the path leads to Acton's Lock.

A short diversion north leads to the famous Broadway Market. To get to Broadway Market join the

street level at Acton's Lock - there is a ramp just before the Cat and Mutton Bridge. Turn right downRegent's Row, then at the bridge walk left along Broadway Market.

Did you know?

Broadway Market dates from the 1890s and was originally

a fruit and vegetable market before becoming the food

market of today.

Continue under the Cat and Mutton Bridge and the

next two bridges (the rst is a viaduct for the railway line -

Cambridge Heath station is on the line to the south).

About 360 metres after the last bridge is the north west

corner of Victoria Park. Take the rst entrance into the park

on the left. This is Canal Gate, the end of section three.

Turn right and continue around to the lake where there is a

cafe for a welcome rest; there are also toilets here.

This is the end of section three. Enter the park through Canal Gate to continue to section four.


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Section 4 of 10.

Victoria Park to North Beckton.

Section distance: 5 miles (8 kilometres)

Introduction.

Beginning at Victoria Park, this section goes past the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford, alongthe Greenway, a route created above the main sewerage system of London and used by visitors to theLondon 2012 Games.

The Greenway is closed atnight. It is open 05 30-2100

1 April to 30 Septemberand 05 30-1900 1 Octoberto 31 March.

Watch out for ongoingdiversions on thissection in relation to theongoing transformationof the Queen ElizabethOlympic Park and

construction of Crossrail.

Look out for theJubilee Greenway discsin the pavement as you

go round.

Section start: Victoria Park - Canal Gate.Nearest stationsto start:

Cambridge Heath or Bethnal Green ..

Section fnish: Stokes Road, North Beckton.


Bus stops on Lonsdale Avenue and Boundary Lane -bus 104 or 376 to Upton Park .

Continues below


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Directions.

Enter Victoria Park from the Regent's Canal at its

north-west corner at Canal Gate. Take the rst entrance into

the park on the left, up some steps. There are other, more

accessible routes further along.

Turn right and continue around to the lake where you will

see the cafe. There are also toilets here.

Did you know?

Victoria Park covers 218 acres and was originally laid

out by Sir James Pennethorne between 1842 and 1846;

he had been a pupil of the architect, John Nash, and

was himself Architect to the Commissioners of Woods

and Forests. Victoria Park's design was much inspired by

Nash's work at Regent's Park.

Skirt around the lake in Victoria Park and come outof the blue gates (the Crown Gates west) at Grove Road,

cross the zebra crossing, and enter the park again through a

second set of blue gates (Crown Gates East).

After 50 metres, bear right on a pathway that runs more or

less parallel with the Hertford Union Canal. Keep along here

for over 900 metres, an athletics track is on the left.

Keep ahead past the athletics club for a further 150 metres

until an open crossroads in the park is reached, then turn

right to St Mark's Gate, passing Montessori on the Park onthe right. Having turned right, follow the pathway for about

100 metres to exit Victoria Park onto Wick Lane.

Go over the Hertford Union Canal at Mitford Bridge,

and then under the A12 in a road tunnel. About 85 metres

after the road tunnel, cross over the road and join the

Greenway on the left, opposite the tall chimney. It is marked

by a blue bollard and by a metal banner overhead, which in

fact is made out of old sewage pipes!

Did you know?The Greenway runs along the top of the Northern Outfall

Sewer. A gravity sewer, most of it was designed by

the famous Joseph Bazalgette as part of his London

sewerage system, following the Big Stink of 1858.

Proceed along the Greenway. After about 250 metres, cross

the River Lee Navigation - this is where the Jubilee Greenway

and the Capital Ring Walk join. The routes run together for

the next three miles.

Continue along the Greenway, where to both left and right is the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,

the main site of the London 2012 Games and now open to the public.


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At the next bridge, over Pudding Mill Lane, go straight

over the top - but just afterwards look for a ramp leading

down to street level. The railway track (the main line

between Liverpool Street and East Anglia) ahead intersects

the Greenway, so to pass this go under the railway at street

level, and then turn back onto the Greenway.

Join Marshgate Lane and go under the railway in a tunnel.Turn sharp left immediately after the railway bridge,

between the railway and a building to nd the ramp back

to the Greenway. Turn right to continue along it.

Cross two rivers before emerging onto Stratford High Street.

Cross Stratford High Street using the crossing facility and

continue along the Greenway, which passes various housing

estates, bridges, and gives distant views of the massive ofce

blocks at Canary Wharf on the Isle of Dogs.

About 400 metres further on, you cross over a bridge at Abbey Lane, under which the Meridian Line runs.On an iron feature in the ground is the inscription: "Stand now at this month with your back to the sun -

you wake in the morning the day has begun".

On the right, set a little below the Greenway is the Abbey Mills Pumping Station, a further reminder that

the walk is on top of London's sewers. The Channelsea Creek splits in two here.

Did you know?

The Byzantine style Abbey Mills Pumping Station was also designed by Joseph Bazalgette and

nished in 1868. It is sometimes known as the Cathedral of Sewage and continues to perform a

role as a standby facility.

Next cross more Bow Back rivers; on the right Abbey Creek ows to the right and Channelsea Creek to

the left. Cross Canning Road, which comes up to the level of the Greenway here. Cross the Jubilee Line

and Manor Road by a concrete bridge straight ahead.

The O2Arena (formerly the Millennium Dome) can be seen, in the distance, to the right, and a Victorian

school to the left (Ranelagh Primary School). This is Plaistow, where on the right is a eld, where Rugby

is played under the auspices of the East London RFC. Behind that is the Memorial Recreation Ground.

Cross over a railway bridge.

The Greenway veers to the right at this point (there is a sign to Plaistow Underground station to the left).Next, very close to the Greenway, is the East London Cemetery.

Four roads need to be crossed; use the metal banner signs as your guide. First, cross Upper Road

(Plaistow) at a pelican crossing. In the distance, three miles away, looms the Barking Creek Flood Barrier,

which towers 183 feet above the mouth of the River Roding and the River Thames.

After 500 metres, cross Balaam Street at a pelican crossing, then, after 225 metres, cross Barking Road at

another pelican crossing. St. Andrew's Church (built in 1870) is to the right, and after about 175 metres,

cross Prince Regent Lane at the pelican crossing.

There is an automatic toilet to the left along Barking Road and Prince Regent Lane, at the point wherethese two roads meet. These stretches are well signposted with Capital Ring signs, which give the

distances (5 and a half miles from here to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel).


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Pass Newham University Hospital on the right and cross Boundary Lane (Beckton), a small road

with a raised table crossing. Immediately after the school playground of Brampton Manor School,

between two metal banners, nd Capital Ring signs which direct you to the right. Follow them, to turn

off the Greenway, by going through double gates (two metal banners), and going down either via steps

or by a cycle ramp.

This is the end of section four.

For buses, either leave the Greenway embankment on the other side to fnd bus stops in Lonsdale Avenue,

or retrace your steps back to the other side of the hospital, where there are bus stops in Boundary Lane.


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Section 5 of 10.

North Beckton to Woolwich Foot Tunnel.

Section distance: 4.1 miles (6.6 kilometres)

Introduction.

On section ve youcan bound throughBeckton Parks overthe docks to the tidalThames.

This is a short section

that leads from theGreenway down tothe Thames at NorthWoolwich - to theWoolwich Free Ferry, andpedestrian foot tunnelunder the Thames.Section ve shares mostof the route with theCapital Ring, another

Walk London route.

Passing through threeparks, a farm, a meadow,a marsh and a lake enroute to the ferry port,stopping to appreciatelong views over the

docks and the monolithicoutline of Canary Wharfon the horizon: perhapsit is time to re-think 'the

East End'...

Look out for the JubileeGreenway discs in the

pavement as you goround.

Section start: Stokes Road, North Beckton.Nearest stationsto start:

Upton Park then bus 104 or 376 toLonsdale Avenue or Boundary Lane (near Hospital).

Section fnish: Woolwich Foot Tunnel (South Side).


Woolwich Arsenal orRoyal Arsenal Woolwich Pier .


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Directions.

If starting from Upton Park Tube station, take bus route

104 towards Manor Park and get off at Lonsdale Close.

Walk back to the pedestrian crossing, cross over and take

the footpath to The Greenway. Alternatively take bus 376 to

Brampton Manor School on Boundary Road and start your

walk from there.

Begin on the Greenway, following the Capital Ring signs by

turning right down steps or a cycle ramp into Stokes Road.

Enter a short alley between housing. Keep straight ahead

into Stokes Road.

Cyclists should join the carriageway here.

After 80 metres, turn left into Roman Road, and then right

into Noel Road, following the Capital Ring signs. A bridge

looms into sight ahead. Cross this, either by stairs or cycle ramp and go over the busy thoroughfare ofNewham Way. At this point the Canary Wharf buildings can be seen in the distance to the right. A road

sign on the A13 announces 'Beckton Alps' - the giant slagheap of a former gasworks, until recently used

as a dry ski slope.

Go down the ramp or the steps at the other side of the bridge, into Viking Gardens. Go south through

Viking Gardens and enter a park through a gate (with brick posts) into Beckton District Park. Stay on the

main path which leads through the park, avoiding side turns (although it is worth taking a short detour

to the right to see the lake, and there are also toilets and a refreshment kiosk at the building at the

south west corner of the lake). Follow signs for the Capital Ring.

The right hand side of the main path is a cycle track.

After about 400 metres, cross Tollgate Road, and enter Beckton District Park at the Tollgate East

Entrance.

Pass under a high metal barrier. Note the Will Thorne Pavilion (on the left), and a multi-coloured

playground (also left). There is also a school to the left, and ponies graze freely here.

A short detour leads to Stanseld Road, on the other

side of which is King George V Park in West Beckton, which

contains Newham City Farm. To nd it, from the sports

centre / pavilion, join Stanseld Road and turn right, the

farm is about 200 metres along.

Did you know?

Newham City Farm is home to many farmyard favourites

and rare breeds. The farm, opened in 1977, is free to visit

and open every day except Mondays.

Still in Beckton District Park, continue to follow the

Capital Ring signs. At the next junction, follow Capital Ringsigns by veering left.


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On the right is a football ground. Here the path is wide tarmac and passes through an avenue of trees.

After 200 metres, turn right, sign-posted Beckton Park DLR Station one quarter of a mile. This leads

through trees to further playing elds on the right; York Close is on the left. Further ahead is a

housing estate.

Follow the Capital Ring signs ahead and out of the park onto Parry Avenue. Cross over the road here and

follow the pavement of Savage Gardens along the north side of New Beckton Park. Turn right into the

park through a gate and f

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