Part 7 - London Bridge to St Paul's Cathedral (2 Km)

INTRODUCTION

Start at London Bridge Station

Finish at St Paul's Station

THE EXPERIENCE

A relaxed riverside jaunt past markets, cityscapes, and cathedrals.

This 2 Km section of the Across London Visual Marathon takes you from London Bridge Station through Borough Market, along the south side of the river. This area was the City of London’s first entertainment area with playhouses, bearpits and other sources of entertainment. One of the consequences of the Great Fire of (the City of) London of 1666 was that the entertainment district moved to the new developments in Covent Garden, Soho and Leicester Square. Today, the area has reverted to its entertainment roots, with Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Tate Modern taking centre stage. The route also has fantastic river views, cityscapes, museums, and two cathedrals.

Good for history and iconic sights, cityscapes, food markets, museums, entertainment venues, culture, art, fantastic riverside views, sunrise/sunsets, and cathedrals. It is also supported by numerous eating and drinking spots along the way.

St Paul's Cathedral from the Millennium Bridge

MUST SEE PLACES

What to See List

Areas to Eat, Drink and Be Merry

BEST TIME

Morning - Most of this route will be busy as it is popular. The best time to do this route is on weekends in the early morning when it is quiet and free from crowds and heavy traffic.

Day - Most of this route will be busy during the day.

Evenings - Quieter during the evening.

ROUTE OVERVIEW

This route starts from London Bridge Station and skirts around Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral before making its way past the Golden Hind and the Clink Museum to emerge on Bankside with views across to the City of London. It goes under Southwark Bridge, past Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Britain, before crossing Millennium Bridge and finishing off St Paul's Cathedral.

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My Google Map Link

Strava Link

DESCRIPTIVE PHOTO GALLERY

This gallery provides a descriptive and visual reference to many sights along this route. Use the Google Map above to find their location. Double-click to see its full size.

INTERESTING FACTS

Route Facts Pat 1

Route Facts Part 2

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE AREA

Click on the picture below to take a 360-degree virtual tour of the area.

Use the black route to explore this location by looking around in 360, taking in the sights and sounds, listening to an audio recording about the area and going on a virtual tour.