Hidden gems - Scenic spots in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Scenic spots in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 13 places from Scenic spot category.

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Deacon Hill

Scenic spot

👍👍 Lovely site site for a walk, Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit nature reserve features some beautiful views across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, a trig point ato Deacon Hill for all you trig baggers, and plenty of sheep. Wild horses for some of the year and birds of prey too. Plus a good information point...

4.80 (80 reviews) (~53.26 km from centre)

Telscombe Cliffs Scenic Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful view across the south coastline 🌊☀️ Amazing place 🙃😋🙃 always a great walks 😉

4.70 (143 reviews) (~78.09 km from centre)

Caterham Viewpoint Open Space

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice place to visit for a bit of fresh air and a nice view. You can walk up here from Caterham town centre or there’s parking spaces for a few cars at the viewpoint. There are several park benches to sit and admire the view.

4.70 (126 reviews) (~26.36 km from centre)

Minster Shingle Bank Windsurfing beach

Scenic spot

👍 Bit pebbly but nice while the tide is out

4.70 (111 reviews) (~65.04 km from centre)

Jack And Jill Windmills

Scenic spot

👍👍 Discovered this place just by chance while I was in the area. Needed to get out in fresh air after whole day of driving. The small country road leading to Windmill is very narrow but the car park is pretty decent in with plenty of spaces. I left the car and walked up the hill on dirt track as the ta...

4.70 (77 reviews) (~65.84 km from centre)

Beacon Hill Windmill

Scenic spot

👍 There are some good views of the sea and the turbines from here. The windmill itself is nice and adds to the scenery. I would recommend going if you're nearby, but it's nothing special to make a trip around.

4.70 (73 reviews) (~77.06 km from centre)

Decoy Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 Didn't know this was called decoy point but a lovely place to watch the tide on a sunny day. If the causeway is visible you might see the Osea islanders crossing the river to get to the mainland. . . . Or having supplies delivered.

4.70 (26 reviews) (~65.6 km from centre)

Toad Rock

Scenic spot

👍 Pretty walk from Tun/Wells over the common. Pub right next to rocks. Rocks are interesting and fun to explore. The actual Toad rock does look a bit like a toad. Area is sadly spoilt a bit by the amount of litter everywhere.

4.60 (136 reviews) (~48.17 km from centre)

East Farleigh lock

Scenic spot

👍👍 This is one of many sites you can see walking along the River Medway River path . Boats , paddle boarders , old bridges. How to get there - Parking at Teston Country Park by Teston Bridge on B2163 off A26, 4 miles west of Maidstone. Parking fee payable. We even got to walk through some cows . Lock g...

4.60 (119 reviews) (~50.9 km from centre)

Wandsworth Common Pond

Park

👍 Nice duck pond on the eastern side of Wandsworth common, only a short stroll away from Northcote Rd. Lots of ducks and a relaxing vibe right on the common. Not as well maintained as some similar ponds, but still a nice spot to chill out especially on sunnier days.

4.60 (66 reviews) (~5.24 km from centre)

Observation Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 Gorgeous view!!! The picture is almost nothing compared to being there in person, it’s an unbelievably amazing view!👌

4.60 (30 reviews) (~2.19 km from centre)

View of Battersea Park, Peace Pagoda

Scenic spot

👍👍 Perfect spot for the Battersea Park Bonfire fireworks without buying a ticket! The fireworks in 2022 started at 8.30pm and ended at 9pm. People gathered around 8pm. I will say that the most center spot to watch it is at the riverbank near this address: No.1 Chelsea Embankment. We enjoyed it!

4.60 (18 reviews) (~2.18 km from centre)

North's Seat

Scenic spot

👍 Close to the town of Hastings yet sufficiently in the country. In fact, this is part of Hastings County Park. Spectacular 360° views - bring binoculars if you can. There is no real parking as such, but a rough area for approx half a dozen cars available. Very popular with dog walkers, for walks with...

4.50 (49 reviews) (~86.79 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Scenic spots in London, United Kingdom