The walk is approximately 14 miles (23km) long and can (just about) be walked in a day, however, many choose to take 2 or 3 days to make the most of all that London has to offer.

Directional discs are set in the footway at every junction, the cross of the crown pointing in the direction of travel. Panels, generously sponsored by organisations close to the path, interpret the views from the Walkway across London.

In addition there are gold discs on the Walkway, these mark special events in the history of the Walkway.