Battersea Park, Albert Bridge and Battersea Power Station loop

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6.65km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy urban hike along the River Thames with the Battersea Park, Albert Bridge and Battersea Power Station loop. This 4.1-mile (6.7 km) route features generally flat, paved paths, making it suitable for most hikers. You will gain only 63 feet (19 metres) in elevation, and the entire loop takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete. Enjoy diverse scenery, from the serene Victorian landscape of Battersea Park to the striking architecture of Albert Bridge and the regenerated Battersea Power Station.

This trail is accessible and offers plenty of amenities along the way. You will find cafes, restaurants, and public toilets, especially around Battersea Park and the Power Station. The flat terrain ensures a comfortable experience, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a quick escape into nature within the city. Consider starting your hike in the late afternoon to catch the Albert Bridge illuminated at night, adding a magical touch to your journey.

The route seamlessly blends historical parkland with modern urban regeneration. Battersea Park, a 200-acre Victorian gem, features a riverside promenade and the unique Buddhist Peace Pagoda. The iconic Battersea Power Station, once a

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Train Station

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View of the Lake in Battersea Park

Highlight • Forest

Battersea Park features a small Local Nature Reserve, within an area of about three hectares.

You can find here a variety of woodland bird species including blackcap and bullfinch.

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4.19 km

Albert Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Albert Bridge connects Chelsea to the North with Battersea to the South, crossing the River Thames.

Built in 1873, due to a number of structural issues it was modified more than once, so that now it's an unusual combination of bridge styles.

It's one of the quietest road bridges, is painted a very fetching shade of pastel pink (for practical reasons, apparently) and is lit up at night by thousands of LED's. Very cool and just as worth checking out as London's more famous bridges.

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4.93 km