Hyde Park Run, London (5.4 km)

Hyde Park is the biggest of the central London parks, built around the Serpentine lake. This 5.4 km loop follows the perimeter and the lakeside path, crossing from the Knightsbridge end to Marble Arch and back. Almost entirely flat.

The route

• Start: Hyde Park, near the south-east corner by Knightsbridge
• End: Hyde Park (circular)
• Distance: About 5.4 km (3.4 miles)
• Terrain: Paved paths and compacted tracks — almost entirely flat; firm underfoot year-round

Easy to follow — the lake, the roads beyond the railings, and the Park Lane towers give you constant reference points. Expect cyclists on the main tracks, tourists near the Serpentine, and heavy foot traffic on sunny weekends. In winter part of the park becomes Winter Wonderland, a fairground running from November to January.

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