Although London is a busy city filled with crowded streets and bustling tourist attractions, there are still some little pockets of serenity that make the perfect spot for a wintery walk.
With so many beautifully maintained public spaces and parks dotted around the city, a stay at the Montcalm London Arch gives you the perfect base to discover our favourite places for a beautiful walk in London this winter.
Here are some of the places you should head for during your next visit to London to stretch your legs.
A hidden gem amongst London’s often busy streets, Regent’s Canal is an oasis of calm that’s within easy reach of the Montcalm London Arch via Tube.
The towpath runs for two miles and walkers can enjoy looking at the colourful boats that contrast against the winter scenery as they make their way towards Little Venice or Camden Lock.
Once you’ve experienced the peace and quiet of this beautiful area hidden away from the usual tourist spots, head back to your hotel to peruse the Hankies Marble Arch Menu for a warm lunch to ward off the cold.
As the oldest park in London, St. James is a wonderful spot for a wintery stroll thanks to the abundance of beautiful weeping willow trees and icy lakes.
Once a swamp, St. James’s Park is now one of the most popular parks in London and visitors from all over the city head to this beautifully maintained park to see if they can spot the resident pelicans and enjoy the majestic scenery.
To help fight off aching legs, don’t forget to book yourself a soothing massage with one of our Montcalm spa deals as a special treat during your visit to London.
Hyde Park is one of the most popular places for a walk during the winter months as there’s still so much to see during your visit despite the cooler temperatures.
From the Princess Diana Memorial Garden with the beautiful stream like fountain and children’s play area to the Serpentine Lake and Gallery buildings, Hyde Park is also home to Speaker’s Corner. Here, you can regularly catch speakers debating a wide range of topics covering everything from politics to popular culture.
Located just a two-minute walk away from the Montcalm London Arch, you won’t have to shell out for public transport if you want to visit Hyde Park and you can save even more by choosing one of our great value Montcalm spa, so you’ll have plenty more to spend during your visit to London.
Kensington Palace is also located at the other side of Hyde Park, so if you feel like discovering some of the history behind this iconic palace or just want to warm up for a little while, then its well worth a visit at the end of your walk as there’s plenty of exhibitions and state apartments to discover.
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