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Greater London

Tower Bridge and London Bridge to the London Eye circular

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London

Tower Bridge and London Bridge to the London Eye circular

Moderate

4.7

(22)

356

hikers

Tower Bridge and London Bridge to the London Eye circular

02:38

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Embark on an iconic urban hike along the River Thames, connecting Tower Bridge, London Bridge, and the London Eye. This circular route offers continuous panoramic views of London's cityscape, blending historical landmarks with modern architecture. You will cover 6.3 miles (10.1 km) with an elevation gain of 266 feet (81 metres), taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes to complete at a moderate pace.

The terrain is generally flat and paved, making it accessible for a wide range of abilities. The route primarily uses sections of the Thames Path, which is well-maintained and suitable for almost all fitness levels. For a vibrant atmosphere with street performers, markets, shops, and dining options, consider visiting during warmer months, especially along the South Bank.

This trail is notable for linking some of London's most famous landmarks, providing a concentrated experience of the city's heritage. As you walk, you will pass numerous attractions like the Tower of London, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, and Tate Modern. The juxtaposition of ancient sites such as Southwark Cathedral with modern skyscrapers like The Shard offers a unique historical and cultural immersion.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 866 m for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

684 m

Tower of London

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, the Tower of London offers a fascinating insight into London’s heritage.

Over the years, the tower has been a Royal palace, prison, execution chamber, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, the Tower of London is a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the tower, you can see the magnificent Crown Jewels, plus lots more.

Due to the popularity of this attraction, it is worth booking tickets in advance.

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2

948 m

Tower Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Tower Bridge is one of London's famous bridges and one of its most iconic landmarks. From the bridge, you get a breathtaking view over London. The bridge was opened in 1894 to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks. Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships, it is to this day considered an engineering marvel. It is free to walk over the bridge, of course.

For more information, visit: towerbridge.org.uk.

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3

2.29 km

Southwark Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie stands at the oldest crossing-point of the River Thames at what was for many centuries the only entrance to the City of London situated across the river. A verbal tradition passed on to the Elizabethan historian John Stow suggests that the first Christian establishment was a community of nuns in the 7th century, but the first written reference is the mention of a 'minster' in the Domesday Book of 1086.

cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/about-us/our-history

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4

2.45 km

Winchester Palace Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Winchester Palace was once one of the largest and most important buildings in all of medieval London. Source: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/winchester-palace

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5

2.95 km

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Highlight • Monument

... and of course there is still theater played here - check out shakespearesglobe.com

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6

4.64 km

Just after leaving the Golden Jubilee Bridge has a nice view of Big Ben and Parliament.

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7

4.86 km

London Eye

Highlight • Monument

The London Eye is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames and dominates the London skyline. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK with over 3.75 million visitors annually. The structure is 443 feet (135 m) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394 feet (120 m).

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8

5.18 km

At 135 meters high, the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and was even the tallest in the world until 2004. It is more than twice as tall as the Wiener Riesenrad in the Prater, which has a height of 65 meters, and is the fourth tallest building in London.

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9

6.33 km

Cleopatra's Needle

Highlight • Historical Site

The sphinxes guarding the needle are actually facing the wrong way, Queen Victoria liked them better this way.

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10

8.78 km

Southwark Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.

A previous bridge, designed by John Rennie the Elder, opened on the site in 1819. On the 1818 Cary map of London, it was labelled as Queen Street Bridge. All subsequent maps label it as Southwark Bridge. The bridge consisted of three large cast-iron spans supported by granite piers. The bridge was notable for having the longest cast iron span, 240 feet (73 m), ever made. Unsurprisingly, it became known colloquially as "The Iron Bridge" as mentioned inter alia in Charles Dickens' "Little Dorrit". The iron spans were cast in Masborough, Rotherham. It was a commercial tolled operation which was trying to compete with the toll free Blackfriars and London bridges nearby, but the company became bankrupt and its interests were acquired by the Bridge House Estates which then made it toll free in 1864.

A new bridge on the site was designed by Ernest George and Basil Mott. It was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. and opened on 6 June 1921.

The bridge provides access to Upper Thames Street on the north bank and, due to the ring of steel, there is no further road access to the City and the north. The bridge is owned and maintained by Bridge House Estates, a charitable trust overseen by the City of London Corporation. The current bridge was given Grade II listed structure status in 1995.

Source: Wikipedia

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10.1 km

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Train Station

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7.02 km

2.12 km

457 m

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

1.75 km

1.00 km

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Trail Reviews

🇧🇪 Jo Thissen
April 23, 2024, A stroll around London’s scenic embankment

Today we made a walking tour around the Thames in london city. Despite the "English" wetter (and the overcrowded tourist spots 🤪), we certainly enjoyed our stroll!. However, i recommend visiting the London Tower, the Elisabeth Tower, Westminster palace, etc.. in the early morning, just to avoid being around in an overcrowded tourist attraction 😀

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