Capital Ring Walk

The Capital Ring Walk offers you the chance to see some of London's finest scenery. Divided into 15, easy-to-walk sections, it covers 78 miles (126KM) of open space, nature reserves, Sites of Specific Scientific Interest and more.
Sights
- Horsenden Hill
- Eltham Palace
- Abney Park Cemetery
- Olympic Park
- The Great North Wood
- Wimbledon, Richmond Park and the Grand Union Canal
- Welsh Harp
- Finsbury Park
- Walthamstow Marshes
- The Thames Barrier
- Beckenham Place Park
- Streatham Common
- Syon Park
- Wharncliffe Viaduct
Signage
Look out for the following:
- In open spaces - a white disc on a wooden post featuring a Big Ben logo and directional arrow. Remember to pay close attention to the arrow to make sure it's directing you the right way
- On streets - large aluminium signs - featuring the walking man symbol - strapped to lamp posts and other street furniture. These sometimes include the word 'link' to indicate a link route to a station
Route sections
The 78-mile route is divided into 15 walks:
Section 1: Woolwich Foot Tunnel to Falconwood
Section 2: Falconwood to Grove Park
Section 3: Grove Park to Crystal Palace
Section 4: Crystal Palace to Streatham
Section 5: Streatham to Wimbledon Park
Section 6: Wimbledon Park to Richmond Bridge
Section 7: Richmond Bridge to Osterley Lock
Section 8: Osterley Lock to Greenford
Section 9: Greenford to South Kenton
Section 10: South Kenton to Hendon
Section 11: Hendon to Highgate
Section 12: Highgate to Stoke Newington
Section 13: Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick
Section 14: Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park
Section 15: Beckton District Park to Woolwich
More detailed route maps (updated 2020) for all sections are available from Ramblers.
Certificate
Completed this walk? Why not download the certificate to celebrate.