Bond Street, Regent Street & Carnaby Street Shopping - 1.4 km Route
- Philip Carey
- Oct 13, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Route Overview
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
Terrain: Streets, crowded after 11:00
Notable: Bond Street luxury, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Royal Academy
Best For: Luxury shopping, fashion history, iconic retail streets, architecture
Quick Links
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
Video: High-Speed Route Preview
Virtual Tour: 360° Interactive Map
Previous Route: Royal Parks, The Mall, Buckingham & St James's Palace – 2.3 km
The Experience
This route takes you from Green Park to Oxford Circus through some of London's most famous and historical shopping areas. Begin on Piccadilly, an area that has always catered to the needs of a gentleman, before heading up Old and New Bond Street, designed in the 1700s for the high-class luxury shopper.
Continue to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, associated with fashion and trendy shopping since the early 1800s, before concluding at Oxford Street, where shops and department stores cater to everyone.
This is a journey through London's retail evolution—from bespoke tailoring and royal warrants to swinging sixties fashion and modern high street. The streets themselves are works of art, with grand architecture framing the world's most famous brands.
Your Three Layers of Discovery
This self-guided route gives you everything you need to explore at your own pace, all in one place:
Familiarisation Guide – Core route information to get you started confidently
Sightseeing Guide – Points of interest, history, and 360° virtual tours to deepen your understanding
Connoisseur's Guide – Places to eat, drink, explore, plus 'add-on' routes
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.
The Google map shows the main route in red
Both maps will open in a new tab.
High-Speed Route Preview (3:00)
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 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 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 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.
The Connoisseur's Guide
Know the route well? Time to become a connoisseur. Discover the best places to eat, drink, and explore in the surrounding area.
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
Route Extensions
Three extensions help you explore London's shopping quarters more thoroughly:
The Shepherd Market Loop – 1.2 km
Hidden village atmosphere in Mayfair.
Central Mayfair Loop – 1.7 km
Luxury residential streets and squares.
Oxford Street East Loop – 1.1 km
Explore more of Oxford Street's retail offerings.
Main route in red, extensions in blue. Detailed guides and videos coming soon.
Follow-On Routes
Continue Your Journey:
Ready for the next stride? Try the Regency Views via Portland Place and Regent's Park – 3.1 km route. This is part of our connected series, taking you across London to Hyde Park.
