5 December, 2023
Our top 5 winter pub walks in and around King’s Cross
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Usher in the colder weather by wrapping up warm and stretching your legs to discover some of London’s best trails and circular walks this winter. Then stop to thaw out and refuel with a glass of wine by a roaring fire (or outdoor heater). We give you our pick of the best.
1. Head east to Hackney Wick
Enjoy a scenic walk along London’s canal network all the way to Hackney Wick, where you can enjoy a drink a stone’s throw from the Olympic park. Leaving your King’s Cross apartment, head east across Camley Street Natural Park to the Regent’s Canal towpath and follow it to Angel, for a pit stop at one of its many coffee shops. Try Redemption Roasters on the edge of Camden Passage for the perfect pick-me-up. From there follow the canal to Victoria Park, skirting its edge along Pound Path. Turn left along Hertford Union Canal until you reach Hackney Wick.
Finish at: Crate Brewery for pizza and craft ale, or iconic graffiti pub the Lord Napier Star
Length: 5.7 miles, about 2 hours
2. Primrose Hill: views to die for
This circular gem takes in some of the best views of the city from the top of Primrose Hill, as well as Regent’s Park’s picturesque gardens. Head north along Regent’s Canal until you reach Camden Lock — the ideal place for a spot of bargain hunting — before turning right onto Chalk Farm Road and past the statue of famous local Amy Winehouse. A left at music venue The Roundhouse takes you down to Primrose Hill, where The Queen’s gastropub offers charm aplenty, as well as some of the best sights of the hill itself. Once refuelled, meander down to Regent’s Park, where you might be lucky enough to steal a peak at one of London’s Zoo’s resident giraffes. Exit the park at Chester Road and make your way back to Enclave, exclusive apartments for rent in King’s Cross.
Stop at: The Queen’s or super dog-friendly Pembroke Castle
Length: 4.5 miles, 1 hr 40
Enjoy a scenic walk along London’s canal network all the way to Hackney Wick, where you can enjoy a drink a stone’s throw from the Olympic park.
This circular gem takes in some of the best views of the city from the top of Primrose Hill, as well as Regent’s Park’s picturesque gardens.
1. Wellness and wonder in King’s Cross
You don’t have to travel far from King’s Cross to get closer to nature. This local walk from outdoors educational charity Global Generation connects the area’s green spaces, inviting wanderers to take it slow and admire the city’s wildlife on the way. Starting from Bagley Walk Gardens, it winds around Granary Square before heading south to the mature trees of St George’s Gardens. Stop off for a nostalgic glass at Bloomsbury’s favourite The Lamb, before heading back towards St Pancras station through the wild and ancient burial ground of St Pancras Churchyard.
Stop at: Enjoy a hearty roast at The Lamb or sip a cocktail by the fire at the glamorous Fitz’s
Length: 3 miles, 1 hour 15
Find the whole route here
2. Urban hike to Waterloo
Explore some of London’s most iconic attractions with one of Footways’ scenic city walking routes to Waterloo. Head south from your King’s Cross apartment past St Pancras station through the historic streets and squares of Bloomsbury. Stop off at The British Museum for a healthy dose of culture before walking towards the West End. Take in the sights of theatre-land with a stroll down Shaftesbury Avenue and through Covent Garden, admiring the architecture of The Royal Opera House and Somerset House along the way. Cross the river via Waterloo Bridge and head for one of Waterloo’s many watering holes.
Finish at: We love to get cosy at The White Hart or chow down on tasty Thai at The King’s Arms
Length: 3 miles, about 1 hour
Explore some of London’s most iconic attractions with one of Footways’ scenic city walking routes to Waterloo.
Hop on a train at King’s Cross and head north to Hampstead Heath — just 30 minutes away — for a leafy ramble with no shortage of characterful pubs to choose from.
1. Hampstead Heath: dog walker’s paradise
Hop on a train at King’s Cross and head north to Hampstead Heath — just 30 minutes away — for a leafy ramble with no shortage of characterful pubs to choose from. Start at Parliament Hill for views of the city skyline before heading downhill past the bathing ponds and into the woods – the perfect place to let your dog stretch their legs. Follow the path and you’ll reach Kenwood House, home to paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt and Turner, as well as 112 acres of glorious parkland. After all that fresh air, you’ll have worked up an appetite. And there’s no better place to enjoy a cosy Sunday lunch than the historic Spaniards Inn, reportedly the most haunted pub in London.
Finish at: Spot ghosts at The Spaniards Inn or celebs at The Holly Bush in the heart of Hampstead Village
Length: 2.5 miles, 50 minutes
Enclave: KX is a development of premium one, two and three-bedroom pet-friendly apartments for rent in King’s Cross, London. Finished with modern, elegant touches and fitted with high-end appliances, Enclave: KX is built with you in mind. Add to that a range of amenities, including private meeting rooms, a gym, sky lounge, ground floor garden, penthouse terrace and a pet wash, you’ll have everything you and your four-legged friend need. Book your tour now.
