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Limehouse Basin – Tower of London loop from Royal Victoria

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Limehouse Basin – Tower of London loop from Royal Victoria

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Limehouse Basin – Tower of London loop from Royal Victoria

01:57

32.1km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 54 m

After 24.3 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 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, longboats, and barges. The Lea Valley Walk makes an epic finish overlooking this impressive stretch of water.

Tip by

4.71 km

Limehouse Basin Entrance Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice river view and safe cycle path

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9.83 km

Tower Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossing Tower Bridge. Pay attention to the traffic.

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10.1 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, the Tower of London offers a fascinating insight into London’s heritage.

Over the years, the tower has been a Royal palace, prison, execution chamber, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, the Tower of London is a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the tower, you can see the magnificent Crown Jewels, plus lots more.

Due to the popularity of this attraction, it is worth booking tickets in advance.

Tip by

12.4 km

Southwark Park North-East Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

A large green area

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16.6 km

Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, and the Gipsy Moth Pub

Highlight • Cafe

Quite tourist oriented, but still has a nice atmosphere if it’s not overcrowded.

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22.2 km

Woolwich Ferry crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

The only way to cross the river that far east. Nice views of the industrial part of the city.
The alternative way to cross the river is to take the foot tunnel at Greenwich.
Make sure you check the time for the ferry. At the time of this writing, it's free.

Tip by

22.9 km

Assembly by Peter Burke

Highlight • Structure

Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier, along the Thames Path. Famous for the circle of Peter Burke sculptures and cannons of various sizes.

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30.2 km

Connaught Passage

Lake

32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

4.90 km

4.88 km

928 m

846 m

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

3.46 km

2.43 km

606 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

15°C

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Limehouse Basin – Tower of London loop from Royal Victoria

Limehouse Basin

Limehouse Basin Entrance Lock

Tower Bridge

Tower of London

Southwark Park North-East Entrance

Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, and the Gipsy Moth Pub

Woolwich Ferry crossing

Assembly by Peter Burke

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