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London Bridge to Tower Bridge Walk

1.55 miles (2.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk takes you from London Bridge to Tower Bridge in the City of London.
It's just over half a mile between the two iconic bridges so the walk should take around 10-15 minutes. This circular route crosses both bridges, passing along both sides of the River Thames on the Thames Path National Trail. It extends the walk to a distance of 1.5 miles and includes two bridge crossings where you can enjoy fine views down the river to some iconic London highlights.
On the way you will pass the famous Tower of London where you can see the Crown Jewels of England and the notorious prison.
There are also great views of London's more modern buildings including the Gherkin, City Hall and the Shard.
You can extend your walk by heading west to visit some of London's beautiful parks including St James's Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The long distance Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk is a popular way of exploring this area on foot.
You could also head east on the Tower Bridge to Greenwich Walk which will take you to Greenwich Park where you will find the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time, the Prime Meridian and London's only Planetarium.

Postcode

EC4R 3AE - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

London Bridge to Tower Bridge Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

London Bridge to Tower Bridge Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

London Bridge, November 2005

London Bridge. Looking across the Thames from the Southwark side at the Bridge and the Fishmongers Hall next to it. The Gherkin can't be missed.

Tower Bridge from Shad Thames

Tower Bridge from Shad Thames. A Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894.

Tower of London viewed from the River Thames

Tower of London viewed from the River Thames

New Armoury, June 2014 (1)

New Armoury, Tower of London

The Shard and the London skyline (50151577742)

The Shard and the London skyline

Thames Cruisers Near Tower Pier - geograph.org.uk - 2332513

Thames Cruisers Near Tower Pier

River Thames with City Hall and The Shard - geograph.org.uk - 2675032

River Thames with City Hall and The Shard

The Old Billingsgate Market (geograph 4369940)

The Old Billingsgate Market. Located on the northern side of the Thames between the two bridges.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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