A city walk to Tate Modern

Walks, England, Greater London, City of London
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A city walk to Tate Modern

Charing Cross, London

by GoJauntly

  • 1 hour / 2.9km
  • 128

A walk east through the streets of London from Charing Cross to the Tate Modern, taking in some cultural sites along the way.

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

Walk preview

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  1. Step 1: Starting outside Charing Cross station head east along the Strand.

  2. As you walk along the busy road look out for the stunning architecture, especially the grand entrance to the Savoy Hotel.

    Step 2: As you walk along the busy road look out for the stunning architecture, especially the grand entrance to the Savoy Hotel.

  3. Turn right down past Savoy Row with its beautiful iron cast fence and gate.

    Step 3: Turn right down past Savoy Row with its beautiful iron cast fence and gate.

  4. At the bottom of Savoy Street turn left onto Embankment. Walk past Somerset House, your first opportunity to stop and see some art.

    Step 4: At the bottom of Savoy Street turn left onto Embankment. Walk past Somerset House, your first opportunity to stop and see some art.

  5. As you continue to walk along Embankment, you pass Temple underground station.

    Step 5: As you continue to walk along Embankment, you pass Temple underground station.

  6. Take a quick rest by exploring the Victoria Embankment gardens, see if you can spot some famous London landmarks through the trees.

    Step 6: Take a quick rest by exploring the Victoria Embankment gardens, see if you can spot some famous London landmarks through the trees.

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