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The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk – Green Park
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk – Green Park

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk is a 7-mile (11 km) long circular walking trail in central London, England, dedicated to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk
South Carriage Drive, London Belgravia

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N 51.505 ° E -0.1594 °
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Hyde Park

South Carriage Drive
W1J 7NT London, Belgravia
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