The route does keep you away from the main road for the most part and does nicely to take you through a green space, but navigation isn't straightforward, and you'll likely have to look at your map constantly to follow this route. It's functional, but it might be more trouble to follow this correctly than just taking the quick way - along the main road!...

Ingrina

I like the choice to take the green space path near Brixton, which is far enough away from the main roads to offer some quiet away from motor noises....

Ingrina

This route is absolutely fine and is good at taking quieter streets away from the main roads, it does the trick of connecting the two places in a safe way. Would not necessarily do it for fun as I would prefer to find more green space but it does pass through one park and would happily walk this again if I needed to get from one to the other....

Dan Barron

From Dulwich Village, we walk west along Turney Road, then right onto Burbage Road and left at Half Moon Lane to reach the junction outside Herne Hill station, We cross under the railway and use the crossing over Norwood Road to enter Brockley Park, where we take the right hand path past the lido....

Hugh Hudson

The route successfully avoided the main road by using lots of quiet side streets, but this meant more time spent on navigating....

Mary Oz

Soon we were at the section that differs from BriDul1, by following a quieter road then branching off through a strip of parkland, which, although narrow, makes you forget the nearby road and traffic....

Mary Oz

Before leaving Brixton, we took a quick detour across the road to look at the David Bowie mural. Eventually we reach Cranmer Road, where we turn left and cross Brixton Road, following another twisty back street to reach the Oval tube station and the Kennington meeting point....

Hugh Hudson

We modified our route slightly to accommodate MikeIn Brixton's suggested improvements, and Mary has uploaded the route we walked as Bridul 2. I will put a more detailed review with pictures on the new route....

Hugh Hudson

A nice and short walk connecting Dulwich Village and Brixton - unfortunately a lot is on pavements which is somewhat unavoidable. Nonetheless, a practical route that offers plenty of opportunities for further exploration both in Brockwell Park and Brixton itself....

Callum Reay

A great slice of London life, including Brockwell Park....

danravenellison

Lots of green space and great views from Ruskin Park....

Strider

The first half is practically one long inclined roadside pavement walk, on the positive side it is wide, smooth and there are some interesting shops along the way, good for wheels....

Strider

It's a perfectly good route - takes in some greenery where possible, and otherwise follows perfectly safe and pleasant residential streets along the way. You won't catch me raving about it, but it's a perfectly acceptable Slow Ways route!...

mtormey

Once away from the busy high street, the route follows quiet back streets. An easy to follow if not very exciting walk....

Intrepid Rabbit

The start of the route involves some steps down to an alleyway but this can also be reached via a slight, step free detour....

Intrepid Rabbit

I would suggest choosing one of the paths that goes towards the middle of the park and then runs diagonally back to the Clapham Junction corner. If you do follow the road, there is a dirt path just inside the park which is nicer than the pavement, although less accessible....

Dannyash

This route follows mainly quiet roads with a couple of paths between houses. At one end you pass through Brockwell Park which has great views over London...

Dannyash

It's good in terms of being direct and passing many shops, however it follows a very busy main road the whole way....

Dannyash

I started on this route down to Wandsworth Road rail station and then there was a gentle climb and then along urban streets to Clapham Station. I crossed over the HIgh Street onto Ferndale road and down to Brixton. Accessible by public transport and a much nicer walk than the busy roads around Battersea....

Lizbiz70

After leaving the hustle and bustle of Brixton the routes takes you down a lovely residential street towards Clapham....

LondonIn360

Starts off straight away by taking you off a busy road down a nice footpath....

LondonIn360

It is mostly residential and has fairly wide pavements, but there are a few twists and turns, which means you need to keep an eye on the map. That said, you do tend to only make turns when you come to the end of a street/road, so that makes it much easier to navigate than other options winding through the streets. Feels fairly calm and safe, as it goes through a lot of homes and then ends at a high street right by the station....

Ingrina

It might feel less safe when it's dark, however, so if you're uncomfortable, you can use Herne Hill Road instead of Poplar Walk Passage, and then Coldharbour Lane instead of Brixton Station Road....

Ingrina

It does a great job park-hopping while staying fairly direct. I loved especially the stretch through Ruskin Park, with great views of London. The route just kept on giving, and it was quite fun to walk....

mtormey

An interest in architecture might make this route a bit more attractive but even in quiet streets, parked cars accompany you as you pound the pavements. Apart from a small green space, Heathbrook Park, you are walking along the pavements of very busy roads. On a positive note, there is no shortage of coffee shops along the way....

John Pestle

I liked this route for a lot of reasons: I thought the stretch around Brixton was quite interesting, the residential streets were quieter than the main road (though in places very quiet, which some might find uncomfortable), and there’s even a little park to walk through. Both routes are fine, but I might prefer this to the more direct version if I had a little extra time!...

mtormey

The road is a bit noisy, so I can’t say it was my favorite route, but it was an overall good way to get between Kennington and Brixton....

mtormey

Kept us off the main road although it was mostly through estates and back streets...

mulcathery

Based on the limited options for slow ways in the area, this route offers a fairly direct route whilst limiting exposure to traffic....

Henry

Some places to eat and drink around Loughborough Junction, and you pass two train stations if walking turns out not to be an option anymore....

LucyC

This is a more pleasant walk between the end points than Briken 2, although it is somewhat longer., It passes mainly along quiet residential streets including modern developments and social housing estates. There is a convenient pedestrian crossing close to the point at which you have to cross the busy Brixton Road. It would no doubt be possible to find other similar 'back street' routes which might be more pleasant, but it is probably not worth the effort....

David Livesley

This route follows the obvious and direct route between Brixton and Oval stations, but that comes at the cost of following the busy main road. There are definitely worse main roads to walk along - you pass a number of areas of grass and trees just off the road - but it is always busy during the day. Choose this option if you are in a hurry; if not, choose Briken 1 instead....

David Livesley

This walk takes a direct and pleasant route between West Dulwich and Brixton....

AndrewRees

This route starts along a main road, and apart from a short stretch across a small park the first third passes through mixed residential/ industrial areas which are not very attractive. After crossing the railway bridge, it becomes more pleasant, past large 3-4 storey Victorian terraced houses (stay on the residential road rather than taking the one closer to the railway line, which runs parallel). Towards Brixton the houses along the residential streets become plainer, but it remains easy walking on pavements all the way....

David Livesley

However, rather than walking along the busy road at the side of Clapham Common, a more pleasant and only marginally longer route is to follow the path to the bandstand in the centre of the common (tarmac, so still a hard smooth surface), and from there the similar path to the far corner of the common. The route as specified is entirely on pavements, and the only obstacles would be the curbs at road crossings....

David Livesley

Route follows busy main road with one green space. Lots of shops, cafes along the route. Air pollution high enroute in Streatham....

Lizbiz70

This is an urban walk on pavements throughout, and given that context, it is as pleasant as can reasonably be expected. It largely follows quieter back streets apart from at the two ends. The only slightly awkward bit is across the Balham Sainsbury's car park - watch out for cars not paying attention to pedestrians....

David Livesley

An alternative would be to follow the Brixton to Balham and Balham to Streatham routes whcih would be much more pleasant....

David Livesley

Considering there is little green around the area the route feels quiet whilst still being fairly direct....

Dannyash

It follows a busy main road the whole way and whilst there are lots of places to get food and drink it is uninspiring otherwise. BRIKEN one is a much more enjoyable route between the two locations...

Dannyash

Apart from the section through Brockwell Park it is on roadside pavements, but there are no practical alternatives which avoid roads. It is largely flat and the route is paved the whole way, with the only obstacles being curbs at road crossings. It only gets 3 stars from me because it is not very interesting or scenic, but no alternatives would be any different....

David Livesley

Rather than sticking to a traffic-laden main road this route takes you through the backstreets and byways of this little stretch of Lambeth, complete with a nice green space with a small hill. This walk takes you through several housing estates - some old and some new - and on the way there are a number of shops and offices reflecting the multi-cultural population. This is a better option than Briken two...

John Pestle

Rather than sticking to a traffic-laden main road this route takes you through the backstreets and byways of this little stretch of Lambeth, complete with a nice green space with a small hill. This walk takes you through several housing estates - some old and some new - and on the way there are a number of shops and offices reflecting the multi-cultural population. This is a better option than Briken one....

John Pestle

While there are some interesting features, bars, cafes and venues along this route the reality is that this is a not a pleasant walk as this road is a main thoroughfare with lots of traffic....

John Pestle

This is a perfectly satisfactory route between Brixton and West Dulwich stations. Apart from the section through Brockwell Park it is on roadside pavements, but there are no practical alternatives which avoid roads. There are some gentle slopes but the route is paved the whole way, with the only obstacles being curbs at road crossings....

David Livesley

Like many of the urban routes this one does not conform to the methodology used for mapping when it comes to being off-road and enjoyable and beautiful. However there are some ameliorating aspects on this route, primarily more green spaces and less traffic although overall this was another pavement pounding exploration....

John Pestle

Although there are some splendid trees along the way the whole route is essentially a main traffic thoroughfare....

John Pestle

Most of the roads are quieter residential ones but you do have to cross a few main roads and walk down some as well....

Dannyash

A nice route between the two points once you reach Brockwell Park. Following that it is quiet residential roads to Dulwich....

Dannyash

This route makes the most of the green spaces between the two locations, some only small but all pleasant to walk through. I would suggest continuing down Windsor Walk at Denmark Hill station rather than going up on to the main road....

Dannyash

It would be better to start out from Brixton by walking through St Matthews Church Yard and then go down Rush Common and turn left into Brixton Water Lane and pick up the route - much preferable to walking down Effra Road....

MikeInBrixton