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6.3km

Serpentine and Kensington Gardens — 6.3 km Running Route

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Serpentine and Kensington Gardens is a 6.3 km (3.9 miles) loop in London, England: flat, with 10 m of climb, on paved ground.

10 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Serpentine and Kensington Gardens running route
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Location: London, England

Discover a tranquil 6.3 km loop through the heart of London, encircling the beautiful Serpentine and Kensington Gardens. Starting and finishing at Hyde Park Corner, this fully paved route offers a flat and accessible run, passing iconic points like Lancaster Gate and Queensway. It’s an ideal choice for both a gentle workout and soaking in the capital’s green spaces.

This urban oasis is perfect for those seeking convenient training runs amidst picturesque scenery. Enjoy views across the Serpentine and stroll through the immaculately kept Kensington Gardens. Whether you're looking for a leisurely sightseeing jog or a consistent pavement run, this London route provides a refreshing escape from the city bustle.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.3 km loop in London, England with around 10 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Reviews (3)

Most runners suggest: Road

RosieMar 2025

Great route for Hyde Park, not too busy & lovely on a spring morning!

Shoe suggestion: Road
AlistairJan 2025

Lovely run on a route with lots of memories for me!

Shoe suggestion: Road
MartinAug 2024

Brilliant route much better than my standard run along perimeter of park

Shoe suggestion: Road

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