Rotten Row, Historic equestrian road in Hyde Park, London, England
Rotten Row extends 1,384 meters along the south side of Hyde Park, featuring a sand-covered surface specifically designed for horseback riding.
Established in 1690 by William III, the route originally connected Kensington Palace to St James's Palace and became Britain's first artificially lit highway.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the road functioned as a gathering place where upper-class Londoners displayed their horses and social status.
The track remains accessible for horse riding, with nearby Hyde Park Stables and Ross Nye Stables offering equipment rentals and riding lessons.
The name Rotten Row evolved from 'Route du Roi,' French for King's Road, as linguistic changes transformed the pronunciation over centuries.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1690
GPS coordinates: 51.50368,-0.16639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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