Capital Ring Walk

This is a circular Walk London route and consists of 15 sections between Woolwich and Becton District Park.
Walking - Capital Ring map and logo

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.

Find more detailed route maps and guidance for all sections from the Ramblers (maps updated December 2020).

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

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

Certificate

Completed this walk? Why not download the certificate to celebrate.