Capital Ring

The Capital Ring is a Strategic Walking Route and UK National Trail long-distance footpath that is circular around London.

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This is used by both hiker's and commuters, it is promoted by London's 33 councils and The City of London Corporation in partnership with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London which was completed in 2005, broken down into 15 sections passing through green areas of unrban and suburban London. This starts at the Woolwich Foot Tunnel but the nature of the route means that it can be started or finshed at almost any point. It is called a 'ring' because it is completely encicles inner and central London. It's length is ; Approx. 120 kilometres (75 mil)

Route Section

Walk 1: Woolwich to Falconwood

Walk 2: Falconwood to Grove Park

Walk 3: Grove Park to Crystal Palace

Walk 4:Crystal Palace to Streatham

Walk 5: Streatham to Wimbledon Park

Walk 6: Wimbledon Park to Richmond

Walk 7: Richmond to Osterley Lock

Walk 8: Osterley Lock to Greenford

Walk 9: Greenford to South Kenton

Walk 10: South Kenton to Hendon Park

Walk 11: Hendon Park to Highgate