Spring walking route through Hyde Park
Take a seasonal stroll through the distinctive gardens, landmarks and historic spaces of Hyde Park.
Spring transforms Hyde Park with fresh colour and active wildlife. This self-guided route leads you through some of the park’s most unique areas, from historic monuments to peaceful gardens. Follow the map below to explore each stop at your own pace, along with practical information on gates, toilets and cafés.
Route information
While the full route is shown on the map below, the key points are also listed here for your convenience. You can begin at whichever stop is closest to where you enter the park, and you can take the circuit in either direction at your own pace.
- Speakers’ Corner: the park’s famous site of public debate and free speech
- Reformer’s Tree: a symbolic marker of Hyde Park’s protest history
- Old Police House: a historic building in the heart of the park
- Hyde Park Nursery: a hub for the park’s horticulture
- Serpentine Gallery: contemporary art set within a tranquil green space
- Serpentine Bridge: offering one of the best views across the Serpentine
- Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain: a peaceful, flowing memorial landscape
- Statue of Serenity: a quiet spot for reflection
- Rotten Row: a historic horse riding route, find out more about its history here
- Statue of Achilles: a striking monument honouring the Duke of Wellington
- Joy of Life Fountain: a lively sculpture celebrating movement and vitality.
| Distance | Duration | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 miles | 1hr 6 mins at a relaxed pace | A flat route with only shallow slopes around the south-east corner of the park |
This map only shows information relevant to the spring walking route. You can find the full Hyde Park map here.
Some of the sights along the way
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Speakers' Corner -
The Reformers' Tree -
The Old Police House -
Hyde Park Nursery (open on special dates only) -
Serpentine North Gallery -
View east from Serpentine Bridge -
Serenity sculpture -
Diana Memorial Fountain -
Rotten Row - a historical promenade -
The Rose Garden in bloom -
Boy & Dolphin' ornamental fountain -
The imposing Statue of Achilles -
Joy of Life decorative fountain
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Speakers' Corner -
The Reformers' Tree Hyde Park -
The Old Police House Hyde Park -
Hyde Park Nursery (open on special dates only) -
Serpentine North Gallery Kensington Gardens -
View east from Serpentine Bridge -
Serenity sculpture Hyde Park -
Diana Memorial Fountain Hyde Park -
Rotten Row - a historical promenade Hyde Park -
The Rose Garden in bloom Hyde Park -
Boy & Dolphin' ornamental fountain Hyde Park -
The imposing Statue of Achilles Hyde Park -
Joy of Life decorative fountain Hyde Park
Seasonal highlights
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Spring Blooms in the Royal Parks
As the days grow longer and the air fills with birdsong, the first blooms of spring begin to emerge in the Royal Parks.
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Top things to do in the Royal Parks this spring
It’s time to turn down your thermostat – spring in London is here and there’s plenty to do and enjoy in the Royal Parks.
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Spring walkthrough: Hyde Park
Take a quick tour through Hyde Park in spring with this mapped walking route, showing some of the park's highlights.
