Notting Hill to Chelsea walk

Start: Notting Hill

Finish: Sloane Square

Length: 2.8 miles / 4.5 km

Weather: Sunny

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Having become slightly addicted to the YouTube channel @Londoncycleroutes, I decided to walk one of the cycle routes on a fine, sunny Sunday morning. You can watch the route here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWbtIWL-F-A&t=3s

I missed my bus stop and had to walk back a bit to the gated and heavily armed Kensington Palace Gardens.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

It is a quiet, broad street and home to many embassies. It is one of the most expensive residential streets in the world, and has long been known as 'Billionaires Row'.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

The round Pond has a long history of popularity with model yacht enthusiasts. Today was no different.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

The Albert Memorial and The Albert Hall behind it.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

The barracks of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Designed by Basil Spence and completed in 1970.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

Lowndes Square Gardens.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk

 

Cadogan Place.

Notting Hill to Chelsea Walk