From Battersea Park to Chelsea and back

Submitted by Lewis M.
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Posted about 2 years ago
75
5.9 km

This route encapsulates the classy side of London. Starting at Battersea park station, walk across Chelsea bridge and take in the views from the Thames. Carry on to Sloane Square for a spot of shopping or breakfast - think avocado on sourdough toast. Then, walk down the famous King's Road where you'll pass lots of classy pubs and shops, as well as beautiful coloured townhouses. Stop off at renowned Gail's Bakery for a baguette, before heading over Albert bridge and through Battersea Park for a stunning stroll. This route can be done either way round for a magnificent trip.

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  1. Battersea Park is a suburban railway station in the London Borough of Wandsworth, south London. It is at the junction of the South London Line and the Brighton Main Line, 1 mile 23 chains (2.1 km) measured from London Victoria. — Wikipedia

  2. Sloane Square is a small hard-landscaped square on the boundaries of the central London districts of Belgravia and Chelsea, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) southwest of Charing Cross, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area forms a boundary between the two largest aristocratic estates in London, the Grosvenor Estate and the Cadogan. The square was formerly known as 'Hans Town', laid out in 1771 to a plan of by Henry Holland Snr. and Henry Holland Jnr. — Wikipedia

  3. Gail's is a British bakery and cafe chain, with 79 shops, mostly in the London area. Gail's was started in the 1990s by Gail Mejia, and opened its first bakery in Hampstead's High Street in 2005. Tom Molnar is the co-founder and CEO of Gail's and its parent company, Bread Holdings. — Wikipedia

  4. Battersea Park is a 200-acre (83-hectare) green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858. — Wikipedia

  5. Battersea Park is a suburban railway station in the London Borough of Wandsworth, south London. It is at the junction of the South London Line and the Brighton Main Line, 1 mile 23 chains (2.1 km) measured from London Victoria. — Wikipedia

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