Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Kensington Palace and Gardens loop from Whitechapel

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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Kensington Palace and Gardens loop from Whitechapel

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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Kensington Palace and Gardens loop from Whitechapel

06:42

25.9km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 139 m for 71 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:15 AM-11:00 PM • Sunday: 6:10 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 25.8 km for 71 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:15 AM-11:00 PM • Sunday: 6:10 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

View of the Shard

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The Shard, also Shard London Bridge, symbolizes modern London with its facade. With a height of almost 310 meters, the skyscraper is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The …

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4.00 km

Viewpoint

4.81 km

Soham’s Spot

Viewpoint

6.88 km

View of the London Eye from Westminster Bridge

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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 …

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7.18 km

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

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Big Ben, or to give it its proper name, the Elizabeth Tower, is probably the most famous and iconic clock in the world, along with being the most photographed. It …

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7.26 km

Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

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The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W. Pugin to replace the medieval parliament buildings which burnt to the ground in 1834. …

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8.92 km

Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace

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Impressive memorial in the roundabout in front of Buckingham Palace and probably one of the most visible objects on television broadcasts, hardly any other place has seen so much joy …

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14.4 km

Kensington Palace and Gardens

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One of the Royal Parks of London, Kensington Gardens was originally the private garden of the palace. Today it's a vast area of green space and links together with St …

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16.0 km

The Serpentine

Lake

16.9 km

Boy and Dolphin Fountain

Lake

18.5 km

St. James's Park Lake

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St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and features a large lake that is a sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. The park includes The Mall …

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23.6 km

Leadenhall Market

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Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, poultry and game market, it is now home …

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25.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.50 km

737 m

716 m

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

11.2 km

1.27 km

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

8°C

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Comments

June 22, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England: Sightseeing London

The entire route includes a boat trip from Westminster Peer to Tower Bridge. Very nice! You can see some of the sights very well from the Thames, especially the Tower Bridge at the end. We went with City Cruises and can recommend it.

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