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River Thames Sightseeing Tour
Running Route
Easy
5.94 mi
533 ft
This run along the Thames takes in some of the most popular sights London has to offer, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. It is completely flat and mainly along the waterfront thus avoiding some street traffic. This route is best run early in the morning or in the winter to avoid heavy tourist traffic. You’ll want to plan an easy run so you can take your time to enjoy the historic landmarks and stop for pictures. The distance can be varied by selecting a different bridge to cross the river, try the Millennium Bridge for a shorter loop or the Battersea for a longer run.
Created By
Strava Athlete
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo to Blackfriar lights before underpass | 0.49 mi | -30 ft | -0.3% |
| Waterloo to Blackfriars home run | 0.63 mi | -30 ft | -0.6% |
| Waterloo to Blackfriers | 0.59 mi | -26 ft | -0.5% |
| Blackfriers to Millennium Sprint | 0.22 mi | 13 ft | 1.0% |
| North Bank Sprint | 0.23 mi | 7 ft | 0.1% |
| Mind the tourist sprint | 0.09 mi | 7 ft | 1.1% |
| TB South East Side | 0.18 mi | 23 ft | 0.9% |
| Tower Bridge to More London | 0.20 mi | -33 ft | -2.3% |
| Tower Bridge to Belfast | 0.31 mi | -10 ft | -0.6% |
| Tower to Millenium (South Bank) | 1.10 mi | 59 ft | 0.0% |
| Tower Bridge to London Bridge, South Bank | 0.54 mi | 59 ft | 0.6% |
| Tower Bridge to Hungerford Bridge | 2.03 mi | 69 ft | 0.0% |
| Tower Bridge-Belfast in the open | 0.21 mi | -23 ft | -0.4% |
| South Bank: More London to Tate Modern | 1.04 mi | -390 ft | -4.1% |
| Southwark Bridge to Waterloo Bridge South River | 0.94 mi | 16 ft | 0.1% |
| Blackfriars toWaterloo | 0.55 mi | -52 ft | -1.4% |
| Westminster Bridge Sprint - CW | 0.13 mi | 20 ft | 0.7% |