Best walks to London King's Cross

Camden Town Station to London King's Cross Station

A short, easy city-centre route on quiet streets that quickly reaches the Regent's Canal towpath and with moored boats and waterside calm. Pleasant in daylight; the canal towpath is accessed by flights of steps. Easy to peel off to explore Camley Nature Reserve, Coal Drops Yard, Gasholder Park and St Pancras Gardens.

Easy: 2km, moderate ascents.

The canal towpath is accessible only via steps at both ends, reducing accessibility. The canal walkway is very slippery when wet.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Euston Station to London King's Cross Station

A short, quiet, direct and step-free urban route along the backstreets between Euston, St Pancras and King's Cross, avoiding the busy and fume-filled Euston Road. Well signed throughout. The official clean-air route between the three stations, with air pollution around 50% lower than along Euston Road. Passes through historic Somers Town.

Easy: 1km, flat terrain.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Highbury & Islington Station to London King's Cross Station

A short, attractive route through quiet, traffic-calmed Islington streets between the two stations, accessible at night and though some stretches feel quite remote. Passes a road of Egyptian sphinxes; the local traffic calming keeps the route calm and largely traffic-free.

Easy: 3km, moderate ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route