C31 Canary Wharf to London Bridge (London Docklands Tour )

INTRODUCTION

This collection of three routes focuses on the prominent London Docklands locations between Canary Wharf and London Bridge.

The R4 Canary Wharf to Limehouse Basin route covers Jubilee Gardens, Canary Wharf Plaza, Middle Dock, Cabot Square, Westferry, Limehouse Dock, Ropemaker’s Park and Limehouse Marina and Basin.

The R5 Limehouse Basin to the Tower of London route takes you along the Thames Path that links London Dockland to the ancient sites of the City of London and explores Limehouse Marina, Shadwell Basin, Wapping, Tobacco Dock, Ornamental Canal (the original site of the London Docks), St Katharine Dock and the Tower of London.

The L16 Tower of London to London Bridge riverside route takes you past Trinity Square, the Tower of London, Custom House, Old Billingsgate Market and London Bridge..

MAP OF THE WHOLE ROUTE

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INDIVIDUAL ROUTE INFORMATION

(Use the link to view the detailed guide for each route)

Here, you can find all the information you need in one place, allowing you to explore the collection at your own pace, whether you do all three in one go or individually over a few days.

Route - R4 Canary Wharf to Limehouse Basin

Station Start - Canary Wharf Tube

Station End - Limehouse DLR

Distance in km - 2.4

Route - R5 Limehouse Basin to the Tower of London

Station Start - Limehouse DLR

Station End - Tower Hill

Distance in km - 4.8

Route – L16 Tower of London to London Bridge

Station Start – Tower Hill

Station End – London Bridge

Distance in km – 1.4

WHAT THE ROUTE LOOKS LIKE AT SPEED (8.6 KM IN 3 MINUTES)

BEST TIME

Morning - The best time to do this route is on weekends in the early morning when it is quiet, the lighting is at its best, and there are not many people about

Day - Most of this route will be reasonably quiet during the day except around the Canary Wharf, St Katharine Docks and around the Tower of London

Evenings - Quiet in most places

To get to know the area, it's recommended that you repeat the route several times to familiarize yourself with the places along the way and start building your unique relationships with this area of London.

WHAT TO SEE

These maps provide an overview of some of the things you can see for each of the routes. For more information, see the detailed guides.