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The Jubilee Walk A lap of honour : embrace the Olympic spirit along an inspirational circuit of the

“It feels like every step is making history as well as celebrating it! I’m really proud of this city and can’t wait to share it with the rest Olympic Victoria Park of the world.” See how 2.5 sq km of industrial Regent’s Unlock one of ’s best kept contaminated land is being Park secrets as you wander through the city’s rapidly transformed into the setting for the Chapel Market first public park. The magnificent , Olympic Village, Picture the Grab a bargain at this daily street Park opened in 1845 Aquatic Centre, Basketball and Handball crowds as market selling fruit, vegetables after a local MP Arenas, Hockey Centre and VeloPark. Bag Get ready for the celebrations of one of London’s famous Royal Bag a abarbgaarigna..i.n and fish, as well as cheap clothes presented Queen the century as we approach 2012. – home to and and household goods. Victoria with a petition the Open Air Theatre – hosts the of 30,000 signatures. The Walk marks road final stages. Camden Markets Today, you can still see Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and an amazing variety of Popular with Londoners and tourists trees, from oaks and the 37 mile and cycling route will link many alike, this bustling community is full of horse chestnuts to of London’s impressive Olympic Games venues. life and features colourful markets, Kentucky coffee trees, as well as lakes, shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, a deer enclosure, a children’s You’ll pass by Arena, which will theatres and cinemas. playground and an Old English Garden. host the gymnastics, trampoline, basketball and wheelchair basketball Hackney Islington District Park events or make a short detour to Newham Take a breather among the woodlands and wild Park where the equestrian flowers. A popular attraction is the large lake and modern pentathlon events will 3 including a shingle . take place. Stroll or pedal your way 4 2 alongside the to This picturesque pool of water, Camden Basin Tower 10 Foot Tunnel where the Grand Union and Hamlets to see Horse City The 504 metre long tunnel was designed Regent’s meet, is the by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice and built by Guards Parade being perfect place for lunch in a Walter Scott & Middleton for London transformed into courts for waterside café or pub. A regular 5 County Council. It was opened by Lord waterbus service calls at beach handball. Dip your Cheylesmore, Chairman of the LCC, on London Zoo and . 8 Saturday 26th October1912. toe – or more if it’s warm enough – into the 1 Serpentine at Hyde Park 9 where the 10k open water HMS Belfast 6 Kensington & Chelsea swim will take place and Now a museum ship, we’re all 7 imagine the speed and excitement of the road cycling Home to royalty since the 17th welcome aboard this Royal Navy century, the palace was the official light cruiser which saw service which reaches its conclusion residence of Diana, Princess of during World War Two and the Greenwich Wales until her death in 1997. Wandsworth Korean War. in Regent’s Park. Southwark

Lambeth Pepys Park Buckingham A welcome green space in this The world’s second largest Palace bustling part of the city, the moveable flood barrier plays a park is named after one of vital role in protecting our city. www.walklondon.org.uk Gaze in awe at the magnificence ’s most Officially opened in 1984, the of the official London home of famous sons - barrier spans an impressive 520 Britain’s Kings and Queens since Samuel metre stretch of the river. 1837 which attracts more than Pepys. Stroll across London’s oldest 50,000 visitors every year. Royal Park, dating back to 1433, which will make history again when it hosts the equestrian and modern pentathlon events. Take your time to explore this N D O striking building, originally built O N L Shakespeare’s to celebrate the Millennium, K Globe Theatre which will stage trampolining,

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Please note that the information in this leaflet is only intended as a rough guide. Detailed travel information, maps, timings and practical walking advice relating to all the routes can be reviewed and downloaded at the Walk London website.

KEY RAIL STATION TUBE STATION BUS STOP DLR CLIPPER ALL SECTIONS ARE WELL SERVED BY Tick places of interest or use this leaflet to mark off your walks section by section.

A lap of London in 10 easy stages No. ml km Further Information The Magnificent Seven •The LOOP Walk •The Walk •The Green Chain Walk > Little Venice 1 3.5 5.5 1 hr Discover more about The Jubilee The Walk The Walk The 1 • T•he Jubilee Greenway Wal•k Little Venice > Camden 2 23/2 hr Greenway Walk and Walk London by • 1 Camden > Victoria Park 3 4.5 7 1 /2 hrs visiting www.walklondon.org.uk where Victoria Park > Stokes Road you’ll be able to download all the 1 facts, maps and practical advice you (along Elevated Greenway) 4 581 /2 hrs need to plan a perfect walk - including 1 Stokes Road > 5 4 6.5 1 /2 hrs short video clips, mp3 audio guides, River Thames > Greenwich 6 6 9.5 2 hrs comments and links about each route Greenwich > 7 6 9.5 2 hrs and the great things you’ll see along Tower Bridge > the way. You can also phone Walk (via South Bank) 8 2.5 4 1 hr London on: 0870 240 6094 1 Westminster Bridge > Buckingham Palace 9 23/2 hr Let us know when you have Victoria Park > completed The Jubilee Greenway (via Park) 10 2.5 4 1 hr Walk and we’ll send you a The Jubilee Greenway personalised certificate to celebrate Walk is just one of seven your achievement. Just email the great magnificent walks designated by the Mayor to help make news to us at [email protected] London one of the most or phone 0870 240 6094 walkable cities in the world.

Find out more at www.walklondon.org.uk The seven magnificent ways to... Walk London whichever way... Walk London The Jubilee Greenway Walk

www.walklondon.org.uk It’s true - walking has many Put the busyness of the capital into perspective and relax in the countryside on the doorstep of the city. Often called the M25 for walkers, The LOOP Walk benefits. It’s been described as provides 152 miles (245 km) of accessible paths that encircle Greater London "the nearest activity to perfect through the . It’s a fascinating journey through new and ancient woodland, over rolling downs, along the windswept estuary and past historic A celebratory exercise" - but more than this a houses, farms, windmills, village greens and pubs... a perfect escape. walk around London will reveal parade of national treasures things that you simply can't see Circle the city along T he Capital Ring Walk through ordinary and affluent garden connecting the Games venues from a car or a train and you don't with their wealth of open spaces. See the growth of London’s Metroland, need any specialist equipment - passing magnificent mansions and eccentric monuments on a 78 mile (126 km) with some of London’s finest just a comfortable pair of shoes journey all within ten miles of the heart of London. Take in a panorama of the real city - of villages and suburbs, canals, commons, parks and woodland, with and off you go. spectacular views of the city and beyond. attractions, heritage and views.

Weave together the allotments and commons, ancient woodland, parklandd an recreation grounds of south- by following the The Green Chain Walk for 50 miles (80 km). Thirty years ago forward-thinking planners acted to designate this fantastic resource - one of the longest green and pleasant walks available in any city. Enjoy a wide variety of healthy green spaces from the river’s edge, through the Our capital’s network valleys and into the hills with wonderful views across the city. of parks and open spaces rivals More than 7 million walks are made any other city in the world. The Hunt for clues along The to see how water milled, manufactured in London every day proving it’s one of the best ways walks described here and on our and transported the goods that enabled a great city to function. The route shadows the for 18 miles (29 km) from King Harold’s burial place at to get around and rivalling any other city in the world. website are specifically designed , past the Olympic Park to Trinity Buoy Wharf at the confluence with to be easily accessible by public the Thames. Zig-zag the Meridian Line, pass huge reservoirs and nature reserves transport and you can travel as towards wild and original marshes popular with migrating birds. Together the Mayor, Transport for London, the London little or as far as you want by Boroughs and Walk England are looking after and walking them in sections. Meander The Thames Path from its willowy western banks for 40 miles (64 km) to promoting seven magnificent walks in and around the gl eaming Thames Barrier and The Queen Elizabeth Bridge arching across the estuary marshes. Navigate the very heart of London, past palaces, royal parks, London: The LOOP Walk, The Capital Ring Walk, The So, whichever way, step out and working boatyards and leisurely marinas to the regenerated docklands. Historic Walk London... there's lots to see waterfront buildings mix with the contemporary while 24 bridges link both banks Green Chain Walk, The Lea Valley Walk, The Thames and a magnificent seven, well and reveal a unique maritime heritage along its course. Path Walk, The Jubilee Walkway and The Jubilee maintained, clearly waymarked Greenway Walk making London a nicer place to ,live routes connecting it all together. Walk The Jubilee Walkway to appreciate how central London joins up over ground and make the most of the city’s symbolic squares and ceremonial routes work and visit. linking world class art, theatres and museums with iconic views and architecture. Inspired by the reign of Her Majesty The Queen, the route traces the heart of If you’re inspired to walk further, looking for a guide or London’s major landmarks along a 15 mile (24 km) circular walk providing a perfect opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary history of the capital city. just need a little more information on the things that catch your imagination along the way, please visit us Connect central London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venues with some of the capital’s best parks, attractions, heri tage and views by walking or cycling the 37 mile online at www.walklondon.org.uk where you’ll find (60 km) Jubilee Greenway Walk, much of it along the Regent’s and the maps, route directions and lots of useful tips and links. stroll amble saunter dawdle pace hike wander River Thames. Designated to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s anticipated 60th anniversary this is one of the best ways to get stride sashay strut mooch stomp roam mosey to know London, see the city and meet its people. gambol swagger glide march tread promenade

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