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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Tower of London loop from Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Tower of London loop from Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich

Hard

5.0

(2)

20

hikers

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – Tower of London loop from Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich

07:20

28.5km

120m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 381 m for 41 m

After 20.2 km for 17 m

After 22.5 km for 29 m

After 23.5 km for 43 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.13 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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7.54 km

Winchester Palace

Archaeological Site

8.22 km

Soham’s Spot

Viewpoint

9.07 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

10.3 km

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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6

10.6 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

10.7 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

14.8 km

Chinatown London

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If you fancy (almost) authentic Chinese food, this is the place for you. Many Chinese restaurants and shops - overall not too European.

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9

15.8 km

Covent Garden Market

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The street artists around Covent Garden are an attraction in their own right (of course, sometimes better), but it pays to browse the small shops in the former fruit and vegetable hall.

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10

19.5 km

View of Tower Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The classic viewpoint to the bridge from the Tower of London. Can get very busy.

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11

20.0 km

Tower of London

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, …

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21.7 km

Wapping Woods

Forest

22.3 km

Shadwell Basin

Lake

23.6 km

Limehouse Basin Entrance

Lake

24.3 km

Beach

Beach

B

28.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

11.6 km

1.04 km

849 m

796 m

609 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

3.53 km

747 m

578 m

233 m

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Thursday 3 September

21°C

15°C

60 %

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