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South Bank: Westminster to Tower Bridge

London, United Kingdom · London walking route

The south bank of the Thames is London's most walked stretch, and for good reason: the city's icons line up without interruption. Start on Westminster Bridge facing Big Ben, pass beneath the London Eye, walk by the National Theatre and Tate Modern, break for food at Borough Market and finish at the towers of Tower Bridge. The path is fully pedestrianised the whole way.

Distance
5.6 km
Estimated Time
~110 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Stops
7
Route Type
Linear

Stops on the Route

  1. Westminster Bridge & Big Ben

    The best view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; the start of the walk.

  2. London Eye

    The 135-metre observation wheel, modern icon of the riverside.

  3. Southbank Centre

    One of Europe's largest arts centres, with book stalls and street performers outside.

  4. Tate Modern

    The world's most visited modern art museum, in a former power station; entry is free.

  5. Shakespeare's Globe

    A faithful reconstruction of the 1599 theatre.

  6. Borough Market

    London's most famous food market, with a 1,000-year history; the ideal lunch stop.

  7. Tower Bridge

    The 1894 bascule bridge, with the Tower of London across the river — the finale.

Getting There

Westminster station (Jubilee, District and Circle lines) is right by the bridge. Return from Tower Hill station at the end.

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