2.5 km
London Docklands
London
R4 - Canary Wharf to Limehouse Basin Marina - Part 4 - 2.5 Km
Travelling away from Canary Wharf towards the Limehouse Marina and its canal network.
This 2.5 Km section of the Across London Visual Marathon takes you through the heart of the financial district in Canary Wharf along Middle Dock with its modern buildings and then along the riverside at Westferry before finishing off with the calm waters and canal networks within Limehouse Basin Marina.
This is Part 4 of the Across London Visual Marathon.
It is good for cityscapes, skyscrapers, river and dock views, parks, marinas, history, icon sights, boat and train access, and shopping. It is mainly off-road, with several places to eat and drink at the start and in the shopping areas.
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Route at a glance video
This 2.4 km route starts outside Canary Wharf Station. It goes through the tranquillity of Jubilee Place Park to emerge in Canary Wharf Plaza with spectacular cityscapes and views along Middle Dock. It follows the northern shore before heading off to Cabot Square and then down to Westferry Circus and the river Thames. The route then hugs the Thames Path until it crosses Limekilm Dock Bridge to emerge onto Narrow Street. It heads a short way west before diverting into Ropemakers Park and then into Limehouse Marina, where it follows the dock shoreline until it reaches Limehouse DLR Station.
The map route
The route is shown on a Strava map, which is ideal for runners with features like distance tracking and pace analysis and who have a Strava account. For walkers, Google Maps is recommended for its comprehensive navigation. Accessible on desktop or mobile, Strava provides detailed insights and directions. However, mobile functionality may vary depending on the browser, with Google Chrome offering the best experience. Click the link to view the route and explore with ease. Please not the maps show you your location relative to the map but do not give you turn by turn directions.
360 Virtual Tour of the Route
Double click on the image and have a look around the key locations along the route
