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Battersea Park Lake – Albert Bridge loop from Brixton

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Battersea Park Lake – Albert Bridge loop from Brixton

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Battersea Park Lake – Albert Bridge loop from Brixton

01:14

12.0km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.56 km

Battersea Park Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A 200-acre park in Wandsworth, on the south bank of the River Thames. Opened in 1858 the park is famous for hosting the first exhibition football game in 1864 and was home to Wanders F.C. who won the first FA Cup.
The park boasts many sporting and play facilities as well as a large open space for walkers and cyclists.

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5.39 km

Battersea Parkrun Meeting Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Given this has almost 1200 participants, they have a very organised time banded live to the start from where the meeting point: briefing is

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5.97 km

Albert Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Iconic bridge view, especially at night when it’s lit up – great quick stop for a photo 🌉📷.

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6.46 km

Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park

Highlight • Religious Site

The pagoda is located right beside the Thames offering a great view of Chelsea Embankment.

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6.60 km

London Peace Pagoda

Highlight • Religious Site

Constructed in 1985 as part of Greater London Council’s ‘Peace Year’ in 1984, the stupa was the gift of the Japanese Nipponzan-Myohoji Buddhist order.

Each of the four faces symbolises a key event in the life of the Buddha – birth, contemplation and enlightenment, teaching and death.

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6.76 km

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Highlight • Structure

Small family zoo, pleasant but not much for cyclists – best if you’re with kids 🦙🐐.

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.43 km

1.48 km

725 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

4.35 km

1.46 km

443 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Battersea Park Lake – Albert Bridge loop from Brixton

Battersea Park Lake

Battersea Parkrun Meeting Point

Albert Bridge

Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park

London Peace Pagoda

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

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