Bond Street, Regent Street & Carnaby Street Shopping - Running and Walking Route (1.4 km)
- Philip Carey
- Oct 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 21
Running and Walking Route Overview
Route: 13 of 16 — Across London Visual Marathon.
Start: Green Park Station
Finish: Oxford Circus Station
Distance: 1.4 km
Estimated Time: 8-15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Best Time: Early morning weekends before shops open
Overview: London's most glamorous 1.4 km: from Green Park Underground Station along Piccadilly, up Old Bond Street and New Bond Street, across Conduit Street to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, finishing at Oxford Circus Underground Station. Best experienced at dawn, before the world's most expensive windows fill with shoppers.
The Experience
Starting at Green Park Underground Station, this 1.4 km self-guided running and walking route threads through London's most prestigious shopping corridor. From Piccadilly, stride up Old Bond Street — home to the world's most exclusive jewellers, watchmakers, and fashion houses — then New Bond Street before crossing to Regent Street and its grand Victorian architecture, finishing via Carnaby Street at Oxford Circus Underground Station. Early morning is the only time these streets belong to you: the shutters are down, the crowds are absent, and you can appreciate the architecture and atmosphere without interruption. This combines luxury, history and trendy shopping in 1.4 kilometres.
The Familiarisation Guide
Essential information to help you become familiar with the route before you arrive.
Maps
Use the Google and Strava maps below to stay on track. They show your location relative to the route, helping you explore confidently without getting lost.
Please note: These don't provide turn-by-turn directions—we want you present and alert, using your senses, not glued to your screen.
Both maps will open in a new tab.
Watch the Route at Running Speed (Treadmill Version) 7:10
See the route from a runner's perspective as if you were running at 12 km/h. Watch this before you go to familiarise yourself visually with what's ahead.
What to Know Before You Go
Best Time to Stride: Early morning, especially on weekends, when there are no crowds, the light is at its best, and you have the rest of the day ahead of you.
West End Shop Opening Hours:
Most shops generally open 09:00–20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays, with later hours on Thursdays and Saturdays, and shorter hours (approximately 12:00–18:00) on Sundays.
Route:
On streets that become crowded after shops open.
Accessibility:
Crowded streets in most areas after 11:00.
Top Tip:
Have this guide and your chosen map (Google or Strava) available on your mobile for quick reference.
The Route Connoisseur Guide
Don't just run the route - get to know it!
Eating and drinking areas
Things to Do and Visit,
Sightseeing Gallery
Where to Eat & Drink - Key Dining Areas:
Kingly Street and Kingly Court – Main area for food and drink
Heddon Street – Good selection nearby
Moxon Street into Hanover Square – Quality options
Broadwick Street and West Soho – Further afield, but excellent
Dover Street and Streets East of Berkeley Square – Wide selection
Things to Do
The primary activity on this route is shopping, and each area has its own unique character, charm, and price range.
Main Shopping Streets:
Old Bond Street – Luxury brands and jewellers
New Bond Street – High-end fashion houses
Carnaby Street – Independent boutiques and street fashion
Regent Street – Flagship stores in grand architecture
Near Piccadilly:
Jermyn Street – Gentlemen's shirts and shoes
Savile Row – Bespoke tailoring
At the End:
Oxford Street – Large department stores
Art & Culture:
Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly
Halcyon Gallery – Contemporary art
Unique Attractions:
Twist Museum – Immersive art experience
Handel Hendrix House – Historic composer homes
The Sightseeing Guide
Once you know the route, dive deeper into the stories and sights that make this stride special.
Key Sights Along the Way
Piccadilly
The Ritz
The Royal Academy of Arts
Old Bond Street Shops
New Bond Street Shops
Conduit Street Designer Shops
Regent Street Shops
Carnaby Street Shops
Oxford Street's Department Store Shops
Explore the gallery below for photos, history, and the stories behind each location.
360° Virtual Tour
Step into the route before you stride it—or relive your experience afterwards. Click the map below to explore interactive 360° views at key locations along the way.
The virtual tour opens in a new tab with a map showing all 360° locations. Click any location icon to be transported to that spot.
Follow-On Routes
Stride It Backwards:
Complete the route in reverse to experience London's ancient heart from a different perspective.
Previous Route: Royal Parks, The Mall, Buckingham & St James's Palace – 2.3 km
Complete The Central London Collection Challenge - 9.4 km:
This route is number 13 and the third one in the Central London collection
