The best places to go for a New Year's Day walk in London - according to Londoners

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These walking routes come highly recommended by Londoners

As the clock strikes midnight and the glitter of New Year’s Eve fades, what better way to kickstart January than with a brisk stroll through some of London’s most iconic and scenic spots?

Whether you’re looking to shake off last night’s celebrations or simply savour the city’s charm on a crisp winter’s day, London offers a treasure trove of walking routes to suit every mood.

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From riverside rambles to parkland panoramas, these walks will have you soaking up the capital’s beauty while sticking to those shiny new resolutions (hello, exercise!).

It’s the perfect way to welcome 2025 with fresh air, fabulous views, and perhaps a little bit of smugness for getting outdoors while the rest of the city sleeps in. Lace up your walking boots - adventure awaits!

12 places for a New Year’s Day walk in London, according to Londoners:

1. Highgate Forest

2. Disused railway in Finsbury Park

3. Richmond Park

4. Crystal Palace Park

5. Hyde Park

6. Camden

7. St James’ Park

8. Bushy Park

9. Greenwich Park

10. Kensington Gardens

11. The Regent’s Park & Primrose Hill

12. Brompton Park

Where’s your favourite place to go for a walk in London? Let us know in the comments section below.

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