Victoria Station — Kennington
Vicken one
Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Vicken here.
Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Vicken here.
By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021
Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Victoria Station and Kennington.
Know of a better route? Share it here.
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Victoria Station and Kennington.
Know of a better route? Share it here.
Status
This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.
Photos for Vicken one
Photos of this route will appear when they are added to a review. You can review this route here.
Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2) No (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 2
Surveys
We are working to build-up a picture of what routes look like. To do that we are asking volunteers to survey routes so that we can communicate features, obstacles and challenges that may make a route desirable or not.
Slow Ways surveyors are asked to complete some basic online training, but they are not vetted. If you are dependent on the survey information being correct in order to complete a route, we recommend that you think critically about the information provided. You may also wish to wait until more than one survey has been completed.
Help people know more about this route by volunteering to submit a survey.
- Complete the survey training.
- Submit a survey for this route.
Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Victoria Station
Grid Ref
TQ2884379126
Lat / Lon
51.49640° / -0.14531°
Easting / Northing
528,843E / 179,126N
What3Words
doing.wiping.view
Kennington
Grid Ref
TQ3115777585
Lat / Lon
51.48202° / -0.11256°
Easting / Northing
531,157E / 177,585N
What3Words
listed.inch.tins
Vicken One's land is
| Victoria Station | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ2884379126 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.49640° / -0.14531° |
| Easting / Northing | 528,843E / 179,126N |
| What3Words | doing.wiping.view |
| Kennington | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ3115777585 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.48202° / -0.11256° |
| Easting / Northing | 531,157E / 177,585N |
| What3Words | listed.inch.tins |
| Urban | 94.7% |
| Water | 5.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Mtormey
08 Feb 2022I really liked this route, but in February 2022 the access to the Thames Path on the south side of the river from the bridge is closed. Even when the path is open, the crossing of Embankment Road isn't as marked. I've uploaded Vicken two to address this issue.
Otherwise, it's a really great route. Lots to discover along the way, good urban adventuring, lots of scenic spots, too.
Of course, if you really want to be direct about it, you could stick to the main roads the whole way. If you have a bit more time, this route (or Vicken two) are great alternatives.
Slow Ways Darren
14 Oct 2021This is quite a nice city Slow Way across the Thames. After leaving the busyness of Victoria Station behind you are soon walking the quiet streets South. There are plenty of food options at the street market on the pedestrianised Tachbrook Street.
This route also passes beside the green space of Bessborough Gardens before joining the busy but protected walk across Vauxhall Bridge.
At the time of walking October '21 the steps and cut through behind the MI5 building were closed but they should re-open soon.
The route winds through Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (with its city farm) and then takes you past the iconic Oval stadium.
You can take the opportunity to pop into the tranquil oasis of the Harleyford Road Community Gardens for a breath of fresh air before continuing down the road to Oval station.
If you don't need to hop onto the tube at Oval then Kennington Park is a great spot for a coffee.
-
Share your thoughts
Joannewon6
19 Aug 2021Acess to the Thames Pathway by the side of the MI6 building (on suggested route) is currently blocked due to ongoing works, so you have to go via the busy crossing either by Vauxhall bus station or Kennington Lane onto Bridgefoot.
Rest of the route is good as it avoids busy Vauxhall Bridge Road and cuts through the slightly more scenic residential areas.
No other acess issues encountered.
-
Share your thoughts
Share your views about this route, give it a star rating, indicate whether it should be verified or not.
Include information that will be useful to others considering to walk or wheel it.
You can add up to 15 photos.
Other Routes for Victoria Station—Kennington See all Slow Ways
Review this better route and help establish a trusted network of walking routes.
Suggest a better route if it better meets our methodology.
Share your thoughts