Lady’s 5 South London walks You’ll Love

Today I want to share A Lady in London’s picks for the best south London walks with you. There are lots of great places to get outdoors south of the river, and I hope you enjoy these self-guided London walks as much as I have.

South London walks

From the South Bank to Southwark, Greenwich to Richmond, my south London walks cover areas near the Thames and far.

Some are in the heart of London, while others will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a village in the countryside.

Whatever your preference, there’s a self-guided walking tour in south London that will suit your tastes and help you discover more of the UK capital’s high streets and side streets.

You can see additional walks in the book London’s Hidden Walks, too. You can get it here. It’s perfect if you love exploring London’s under-the-radar places. There are more ideas in my London walking books post, too.

1. South Bank Walk

The first of my south London walks is along the South Bank. This one goes by some of the most iconic London landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, and Borough Market.

It’s a great one to do if you want a Thames walk in London that combines sightseeing and entertainment.

The South Bank is always buzzing with events, festivals, pop-ups, street performers, and seasonal markets, so there’s something new to see whenever you’re here.

If you want to do this walk, you can find the route and map on my blog post about the best London walks.

2. Dulwich Walk

The second of my south London walks is in Dulwich. This leafy village in southeast London is full of pretty houses, beautiful parks, and famous picture galleries.

This loveliest of secret London walks will take you through Dulwich village’s streets and green spaces. It’s perfect if you want to discover more of south London and feel like you’re a million miles from the city center while you’re at it.

If you’re up for going on it, you can head over to my Dulwich walk post for the route, photos, and map. It has a video of the walk if you want a preview, too.

3. Greenwich Walk

The third of my of my south London walks is in Greenwich. This London neighborhood is known for its maritime history, beautiful park, Royal Observatory, and covered market.

This southeast London walk will take you around Greenwich so you can see heritage buildings, explore picturesque side streets, and take in one of the best views of London.

The walk will take you past landmarks like the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark, and Royal Observatory. It will also bring you by local pubs and through colorful markets.

If you’re interested in going on this self-guided London walk, head to my Greenwich walk post for the route, photos, and map. There’s a video if you want a sneak peek, too.

4. Richmond Walk

The fourth of my south London walks is in Richmond. This part of southwest London is worth a visit for its waterfront atmosphere and expansive green spaces.

Highlights include Richmond Park, charming streets like Brewers Lane, and great riverside pubs and restaurants.

This southwest London walk will show you the best of Richmond, from the photogenic alleys to the Thames. At the end, you’ll have options for continuing your walk in the way that best suits your tastes.

If you’re curious about this walk, you can find the route, pictures, video, and map on my Richmond walk blog post.

5. London Bridge Walk

The fifth of my south London walks is in the area around London Bridge. From Borough to Bermondsey, More London to Maltby Street Market, it will show you the highlights of this part of the UK capital.

My self-guided London walking tour in London Bridge will take you by iconic spots like Borough Market, Tower Bridge, and City Hall.

It will also show you less obvious spots like Vinegar Yard and Flat Iron Square. In between, it will take you down Bermondsey Street, where great pubs and restaurants abound.

This most exciting of London walks is ideal if you enjoy history, food, and riverside scenery in equal measure. If you want do this one, you can find the route, map, pictures, and video on my London Bridge walk post.

Walks in South London

I hope you’ve been inspired by my list of south London walks. They’re fun excuses to go outdoors, get some exercise, and discover new parts of the city. They’re great for photos, too.

If you’re interested in more ideas, feel free to take a look at my blog post with the full list of my self-guided London walking tours. It has them all in one convenient place.

I’ve also published posts with my north London walks, west London walks, east London walks, and central London walks. You can see routes and maps for other areas of the city on them.

I’ll keep this post updated and add new south London walks to it as I publish more, too. You can bookmark it or pin it on Pinterest for easy reference if you want to. Happy walking!

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