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RUN LONDON
If you are visiting London and want to
explore the city on foot, running is one
of the best ways to do it. The city has
routes for every kind of runner, from
quiet park loops to long riverside
stretches that pass some of the capital’s
most famous landmarks.
A classic route starts along the South
Bank of the Thames. Beginning near
Westminster Bridge, you can run east
past the London Eye, the Tate Modern
and Shakespeare’s Globe before
reaching Tower Bridge. The path is
mostly flat, easy to follow and full of
views across the river. Early mornings
are best if you want space before tourists
arrive.
For something greener, Hyde Park
and Kensington Gardens offer wide
paths and relaxed loops. You can circle
the Serpentine lake, continue through
Green Park and even reach Buckingham
Palace without dealing with much traffic.
It is an ideal route for an easy morning
run.
North London has a different
atmosphere altogether. Regent's Canal
provides a quieter route that passes
narrowboats, warehouses converted into
cafés and stretches of peaceful water.
Starting near Little Venice and heading
east towards Camden gives you a mix of
calm canal paths and busy market
streets.
If you want a longer run, head to
Hampstead Heath. The hills there offer
some of the best skyline views in the
city, especially from Parliament Hill. It
feels far removed from central London
despite being only a short Tube ride
away.
Every part of London offers a different
running experience, and each route
reveals another side of the city beyond
the usual tourist stops.
Beth Henry
TOWNHOUSE POSTCARDS FROM
PARADISE
Townhouse, the UK’s leading luxury
nail care brand, has unveiled Postcards
From Paradise, its Spring/Summer 2026
nail art collection inspired by the
romance and escapism of summer
travel. Launching across salons for the
summer, the limited-edition collection
features six distinctive designs that
translate destination-inspired beauty into
wearable nail artistry.
The collection captures the essence
of Mediterranean coastlines, golden
sunsets and playful summer indulgence
through refined detailing and
contemporary finishes. Highlights
include Limoncello, featuring soft lemon
French tips with intricate tile-inspired
accents, and Capri in Bloom, a coastal
floral interpretation paired with crisp
white detailing.
Available as a 30-minute add-on to any
gel manicure from £22, each design offers
clients the opportunity to personalise
colour combinations and finishes.
Complementing the salon collection,
Townhouse will also release a curated
palette of Flawless Polish shades for athome wear. With more than 40 salons,
Townhouse continues to position nail care
as both a luxury experience and a form of
self-expression.
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