A family and their dog walking along the boardwalk through the wetlands area at Morden Hall Park in London — Visitors walking along the boardwalk through the wetlands area at Morden Hall Park, London | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Walking in London

Make the most of long summer days on a walking trail at one of our National Trust places in London. Meander along the River Thames with historic views along the way to Ham House and Garden. Ty the Hampstead circular for spectacular views across the city as you take in Fenton House and 2 Willow Road. Or head to Morden Hall Park to discover the boardwalk through the wetlands.

Make use of the hard paths on the all-ability trail at Osterley Park and House, suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. Spot visiting birdlife on a walk through the wetlands at Morden Hall Park. Or take a walk along the River Thames to Ham House and Garden where you’ll find dazzling purple lavender in the Cherry Garden.

Two people and a small dog walking towards the mansion at Osterley, through golden coloured late summer grass. They look like they've just had a picnic and now they're off to explore further, or to buy an ice cream!

Trail

Osterley Park and House multiuse trail

With a hard surface all the way round, this multiuse trail at Osterley Park is perfect for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users and takes in woods and open land.

The avenue of lime and chestnut trees in Morden Hall Park, London

Trail

A suburban oasis: Morden Hall Park walk

Take a stroll through the historic parkland of Morden Hall Park, created by the Hatfeild family in the 19th century. A true oasis in the heart of South London.

Wooden summerhouse surrounded by plants and flowers in the Wilderness at Ham House and Garden, London

Place

Ham House & Garden

Stroll around the garden at Ham House, taking in the 17th century walled garden, the 'Wilderness' with its twisty paths and the Cherry Garden, decorated with neat topiary. Perfect for a gentle walk, with level paths and benches to rest on.

A family with a young child wheel a pushchair along a path between autumn planted borders

Activity

Enjoy a gentle summer walk around Rainham Hall Community Garden

Wander around the community garden this spring or discover walking routes to Rainham Hall, taking in nature reserves, river walks and varied urban green spaces. Routes are part of the London Loop and connected to public transport.

Try one of our downloadable trails, there are walks of varying lengths to suit different abilities and ages, with snippets of fascinating history and nature detail.

View towards Ham House and River Thames from Richmond Hill, London with a path leading down the hill with trees in the distance.

Trail

Richmond Station to Ham House historic scenic walk

Leave the car at home and enjoy the walk from Richmond station to Ham House & Garden, taking in the spectacular protected view from Richmond Hill over the River Thames along the way.

View of the riverside meadow across to the front gates of Ham House, London

Trail

Kingston Station to Ham House walk

Enjoy a gentle walk from Kingston Station to Ham House and Garden on this 4.5-mile stroll along the river, learning some historical facts along the way.

The Magna Carta memorial at Runnymede, Surrey, surrounded by trees.

Trail

Egham to Runnymede countryside circular walk

Surrey

Follow this Surrey countryside trail of a circular walk between Egham and Runnymede through ancient woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows.

Trail

Hampstead circular walk

Follow this 2.5-mile circular walk around Hampstead from Fenton House to 2 Willow Road and capture the feeling of a countryside walk, just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.