A family walking in the grounds at Osterley Park and House, London | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Walking in London

There’s something so invigorating about being outside at this time of year, whether it’s a stroll around winter gardens especially planted for colour in the colder months, or a longer walk with the chance to spot winter wildlife and the promise of a hot drink in one of our cosy cafes. Wrap up warm and embrace the cold at one of our places in and around London this winter and you’re sure to be rewarded with a day out to remember.

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 winter walk through the wetlands at Morden Hall Park. Or take a stroll at Ham House and Garden and discover the Cherry Garden which looks picture-perfect with a dusting of frost on its cone-shaped topiary.

A family cycling in front of the huge façade of Osterley House, with wintry trees framing the foreground

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.

Visitors walking in the woods during winter at 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.

The Cherry Garden showing frosty lavender in winter with Ham House and a blue sky in the background

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.

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.