Explore the famous south bank and bankside areas of London, visit one of London's most popular weekend markets at Borough and see tourist attractions such as Shakespeare's Globe and the Tate Modern art gallery.

This is one of the more peaceful walks around London and there are plenty of opportunities for eating, drinking and resting along the way.

Information about this walk

Overview

This walk will take you along the south bank of the river Thames, which is one of the oldest and perhaps least explored parts of London. You will pass a number of landmarks, both modern and historical, and see 8 of London's many bridges.

If you do the walk on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday you can combine it with a visit to Borough market.



General Route

( more detailed directions are included in walk details )

Start at Waterloo station - London Eye - Royal Festival Hall (South Bank Centre) - under Waterloo Bridge - OXO Tower - under Blackfriars Bridge - Tate Modern - Shakespeare's Globe - Clink prison - Southwark Cathedral - London Bridge - Borough market - Borough High Street - Cross Bones graveyard - St George the Martyr Church - Guys' Hospital - end at London Bridge station



Time Required

Allow 3 hours, more if you intend visiting Borough market



Best time to do it

If you wish to combine it with a visit to Borough market, you will need to do the walk on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning. As the area is fairly off-road, it is recommended you don't do this walk alone at night.



Last Updated

This walk was first published in 1997 and last updated in October, 2006