Greenstops: The tube lines that are closest to nature
Returning to work brings with it a whole new bunch of stresses. However, finding some me-time during your workday can be extremely beneficial to your mental and physical health.
OVO Energy have created a group of maps for each of the London tube lines, showing the closest green spaces to each tube stop – whether they be parks, gardens, or open spaces with enough grass to sit down and relax – an easy way to make your lunch break a little more relaxing.
Whether you’re looking for sprawls of greenery in the suburbs or hidden gems in the heart of zone one, the maps show you which tube stops give you the quickest access to London’s best parks.
The tube lines that are closest to green space
OVO’s research showed that you’re never more than an average of 6 minutes walk away from your nearest park on each tube line.
But which lines are the best for those who want to go in search of nature?
This is how long it will take you to get to a greenstop from each tube line:
Tube Line |
Average Walk to a Green Space |
Circle |
3 minutes |
Victoria |
3 minutes |
Hammersmith & City |
4 minutes |
Bakerloo |
5 minutes |
District |
5 minutes |
Jubilee |
5 minutes |
Northern |
5 minutes |
Piccadilly |
5 minutes |
Waterloo & City |
5 minutes |
Central |
6 minutes |
Metropolitan |
6 minutes |
The Circle and Victoria lines are the closest to green spaces
If you’re a nature enthusiast looking for a green getaway, consider traveling on the Circle or Victoria line, both of which are an average of three minutes walk from the nearest park.
The Circle line boasts a HUGE 35 green areas along its route, so if your office is at Baker Street, Barbican or Blackfriars, you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors.
Whilst the Victoria line only has 16 stops, they’re all in great proximity to green spaces making it a great line to hop on and off when you’re looking for a spot of greenery.