Walk to Remember.
Walk to Unite.
Take part in a charity walk across London, visiting key war memorials and honouring the contribution of women in war, particularly from Commonwealth nations.
Their Stories Deserve to Be Remembered.
Memorial Gates organises a unique charity walk around London’s Circle Line route, highlighting key war memorials. Participants experience history, remembrance, and community spirit while raising vital funds for charitable causes.
Serving Personnel
Supporting those currently serving
Veterans
Honouring those who served
Families
Remembering those who supported from home
Historic War Memorials
Join us for a 25 kilometre charity walk across central London on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Starting and finishing at Paddington Station, the walk follows a circular route inspired by the Circle Line, connecting key memorials across the city.
Comfortable shoes & Water bottle
Timings at a Glance
- 09:30 – Arrival and registration at Paddington station
- 10:00 – Walk begins
- Morning – Stops at key memorials including Kensington, Bomber Command and Commonwealth Memorial Gates
- 13:20 – Lunch break on the South Bank
- Afternoon – Continue via Tower Bridge and Tower Hill
- 18:20 – Return to Paddington and close
You are welcome to join the full walk or take part at selected points along the route.
The route
The route will take us through some of London’s most significant locations, including:
- Kensington War Memorial
- Bomber Command Memorial
- Commonwealth Memorial Gates
- Women of World War II Monument
- Waterloo Bridge
- South Bank
- Tower Hill Memorial
- Bloomsbury (Noor Inayat Khan)
Each stop will include a short moment of reflection.
Stories that walked with history, now walk with us.
Stories along the route
Along the route, we will pause to remember the lives and contributions of women who served during the World Wars.
These stories represent just a few of the many women from across the Commonwealth whose roles were vital, yet often overlooked.
Each stop offers a moment to reflect, learn, and recognise the impact of their service.
Our Speakers
A number of senior leaders and invited guests will join us along the route to share short reflections at key locations.
You can join the full walk or take part at selected points along the route.
Memorial Gates Charity Fundraising Impact
This walk supports the Memorial Gates charity and its work to keep these stories alive.
Funds raised will help:
- Support education and public awareness
- Highlight the role of women in war
- Maintain the Memorial Gates in Green Park
