Thames Path loop from Charing Cross — Greater London

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Thames Path loop from Charing Cross — Greater London

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Thames Path loop from Charing Cross — Greater London

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8.43km

60m

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The Thames flows through the heart of London from its source near Kemble in the Cotswolds to the North Sea. This Tour starts at Charing Cross station and runs a loop of the famous landmarks on both sides of the river. Crossing Hungerford Bridge, you’ll see the London Eye upstream…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

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Tower of London

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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437 m

Golden Jubilee Bridges

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Until 1999 Hungerford Bridge only had a narrow walkway on one side of the railway. As it was dilapidated and had a reputation of being dangerous it was replaced by …

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2.10 km

Millennium Bridge

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Very nice view from Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge.

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4.20 km

Tower Bridge

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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 …

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4.52 km

Tower of London

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Keep your wits about you as the tourists are more interested in the sights than being aware you are running! The bridge can get busy!

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7.08 km

Thames Path North Bank: Victoria Embankment (Waterloo Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge)

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The Thames Path is a National Trail that runs from the Cotswolds to Woolwich in London. It's 185 miles (298 km) long if you fancy running the whole thing.

Through …

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8.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

1.68 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

1.04 km

783 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

21°C

11°C

71 %

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Comments

June 24, 2023

The Thames flows through the heart of London  from its source near Kemble in the Cotswolds to the North Sea. This Tour starts at Charing Cross station and runs a loop of the famous landmarks on both sides of the river. Crossing Hungerford Bridge, you’ll see the London Eye upstream and then run past the