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Shadwell Basin – View of Canary Wharf loop from Tower Gateway

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Shadwell Basin – View of Canary Wharf loop from Tower Gateway

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Shadwell Basin – View of Canary Wharf loop from Tower Gateway

01:10

17.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.43 km for 61 m

After 4.65 km for 169 m

After 5.57 km for 123 m

After 7.28 km for 145 m

After 8.37 km for 51 m

After 12.1 km for 123 m

After 13.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.02 km

Shadwell Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area used to be part of London Docks in the 19th and early 20th century. This was until the docks closed in the 1960s and were eventually filled in for residential developments.

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2

3.38 km

View of Canary Wharf

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a good place to stop and take in the sight of Canary Wharf. Yurt Cafe is close by for coffee, cake and bacon rolls with lots of outdoor tables and space.

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3

3.81 km

Limehouse Basin Entrance Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice river view and safe cycle path

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4

4.05 km

Limehouse Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Limehouse Basin is the gateway to the River Thames and over 2,000 miles of navigable canals and rivers. As such, the marina is filled with all kinds of boats, yachts, …

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5

4.57 km

View of Canary Wharf and the Thames

Highlight • River

Great Eastwards view of ever changing Canary Wharf

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6

16.6 km

Tower Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossing Tower Bridge. Pay attention to the traffic.

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7

17.0 km

Tower of London

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of London, with history oozing out of every crack in the mortar... where to begin?!

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B

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

3.67 km

2.24 km

1.22 km

1.05 km

972 m

116 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.67 km

332 m

105 m

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Saturday 30 May

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